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India becoming tech ambitious agri-insurance market globally, says EDME insurance brokers official

Anchored by PMFBY, the country is operating the largest crop insurance ecosystem globally by farmer count, says Navin Sharma, senior leader of the company

6 Mar 2026 7:45 am
Indian basmati exporters seek Covid-type relief after Iran war disrupts shipping

Pleads with APEDA to take up exporters cause with Commerce and other related ministries to lessen the impact of the geopolitical crisis

5 Mar 2026 10:20 pm
Where will shipping lines offload Gulf cargo after End of Voyage call?

Observers speculate on where Swiss shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Companys diverted cargo will be discharged amid West Asia crisis

5 Mar 2026 9:42 pm
No issue can be resolved solely through military conflict: Modi on West Asia

Modi, Finland President back diplomacy on global conflicts, deepen tech partnership

5 Mar 2026 8:55 pm
CCRS conducts statutory inspection of MRTS Velachery-St Thomas Mount section

During the inspection, the CCRS carried out a detailed examination of the Up and Down lines across the entire stretch, including verification of track structure, ballast profile, alignment, gradients and riding quality

5 Mar 2026 8:24 pm
India formally condoles Khameneis death after his killing on Feb 28

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signs condolence book at Iranian Embassy as Jaishankar speaks with Tehran amid criticism over delayed response

5 Mar 2026 8:23 pm
The ePlane Company to use solutions from HENSOLDT avionics in its eVTOL aircrafts

Through the partnership the company will integrate HENSOLDTs advanced avionics suite, into its e200x series of aircrafts improving its safety, situational awareness, and operational efficiency in dense urban environments.

5 Mar 2026 7:53 pm
India seeks US marine cover for West Asia energy cargoes, source says

India, the worlds third biggest oil importer, relies on West Asia for about 40% of its oil imports and about 85-90% of LPG imports

5 Mar 2026 7:32 pm
US wont make the same mistake with India that it did with China: Landau

Deputy Secretary of State says India-US trade deal nearing `finish line and will unlock limitless potential for both countries

5 Mar 2026 6:29 pm
Cochin International Airport to handle special cargo flight to Abu Dhabi

The shipment, organized by Fair Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd., Angamaly, includes around 12,000 packages of fresh fruits and vegetables with a total weight of approximately 80,000 kg

5 Mar 2026 6:21 pm
SpiceJet to operate 13 special flights from UAE on Thursday

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the airline said it operated 12 special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi

5 Mar 2026 3:45 pm
Global economy faces inflation and growth test amid escalating conflict in Iran - Goldman

Under its baseline forecast, Goldman expects oil prices to increase a bit further before moderating to $76 per barrel on average in the first quarter of 2026 and $65 in the fourth quarter

5 Mar 2026 3:34 pm
West Asia conflict poses near-term challenges to Indian economy: RBI MPC member

Going forward, there is a need for fiscal and monetary policies to work in a coordinated manner to push GDP growth to a higher trajectory, Nagesh Kumar has said

5 Mar 2026 3:33 pm
Can the US fill the gap? India scrambles for US LPG amid Persian Gulf blockade

West Asia supplies 85-90% of Indias LPG imports, with most passing through a critical 34 km energy chokepoint; This situation is driving up LPG prices, potentially reducing the profitability of OMCs due to increased under-recoveries

5 Mar 2026 1:14 pm
Containers, rice & bulk cargo stranded at Kandla & JNPA ports as Gulf war disrupts trade

Nearly 20,000 West Asia-bound containers are currently stuck at the two ports, with exporters unable to load cargo as several sailings have been postponed and shipping lines reassess vessel movement through the region

5 Mar 2026 1:02 pm
Orbia Netafim partners with Amazon India to save 325 million liters of water annually

It will preserve 175 million litres of water annually across Bengalurus western agricultural belt and 150 million litres across the northern Hyderabad agricultural belt

5 Mar 2026 11:57 am
Air India to operate more flights to Toronto, Frankfurt & Paris amid high demand

Air India also said that it will continue to closely assess the situation and will add flights on these select routes beyond 11 March (based on the situation)

5 Mar 2026 11:47 am
Weather woes, reduced area weigh on Indias 2026 cumin crop size

Majority of stakeholders see 5-20% drop in output, while some see a rise of 5-7%

5 Mar 2026 11:23 am
Non-alcoholic drinks like mojito to attract 40% GST, says WB AAR

Non-alcoholic beverages like mojito, rose lemonade, cucumber mint, and lychee vitamin water lack fruit pulp or juice, thus they do not qualify under tariff item no. 22029920 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975

5 Mar 2026 11:14 am
Russian crude oil cargoes swing back to India as Iran war hits supply

Two tankers carrying around 1.4 million barrels of Urals oil combined are expected to discharge at Indian ports this week, after previously indicating that they were headed farther east, data from Kpler and Vortexa show

5 Mar 2026 10:49 am
Auto retail sales hit record high of 24.09 lakh units for February: Dealers association

The strong performance has extended the post GST 2.0 momentum, with improved affordability and market confidence driving retail sales

5 Mar 2026 10:33 am
Strong demand, new launches drive double-digit growth in auto wholesales in Feb: Report

The report noted that Indian auto OEMs continued to witness sustained growth in wholesale volumes during the month, with strong double-digit growth recorded across industry segments

5 Mar 2026 9:11 am
CCRS to inspect Velachery to St Thomas Mount MRTS section on Thursday

A high-speed trial run will be undertaken using an AC-EMU (9-Car) rake on both up and down lines between the two stations

4 Mar 2026 7:38 pm
4 Mar 2026 7:19 pm
Modified UDAN scheme to focus on airport sustainability and extended VGF support

New framework to integrate infrastructure expansion with three-year operational support and extended funding

4 Mar 2026 7:02 pm
Urea, DAP prices surge amid Gulf tensions and supply concerns

Rising crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices have already pushed up DAP and urea rates, just as India approaches its key sowing season.

4 Mar 2026 6:47 pm
Heightened risk in Strait of Hormuz threatens pet coke supply to India

A prolonged supply disruption exceeding a few weeks from Hormuz forces either a switch to domestic or imported coal or a sourcing pivot to the US Gulf pet coke, says Kpler

4 Mar 2026 5:22 pm
West Asia conflict halts Maharashtra grape exports, 16,000 tonnes at risk

If shipments do not resume soon, these consignments may have to be diverted to domestic markets

4 Mar 2026 5:00 pm
India may face acute cooking gas shortage amid Iran crisis: Heres all you need to know

India is worlds second-largest LPG buyer and buys more than 90% of its supply from West Asia

4 Mar 2026 4:32 pm
Tamil Nadu unveils Shipbuilding Policy 2026 to attract VLCC and mega vessel projects

Under the policy, shipyards engaged in manufacturing, repair and maintenance of maritime structures with a minimum committed investment of 1,000 crore and creation of at least 1,000 jobs will qualify for a Structured Package of Assistance.

4 Mar 2026 4:12 pm
Flight cancellations top 12,000 amid Iran war: Heres a list of airlines that have announced schedule changes

Cancellations to reverberate beyond current period as they leave planes out of position and crew members in wrong locations

4 Mar 2026 3:37 pm
West Asia war oil shock drives up currency hedging cost for Indian importers

One-month implied volatility climbed to 5.6%, the highest since May 2025, while the implied interest rate on the one-year dollar/rupee forward premium rose 8 basis points to 2.87%

4 Mar 2026 2:28 pm
34 flights cancelled from Bengaluru Airport on March 4

The airport said 18 arrivals and 16 departures have been cancelled from Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha

4 Mar 2026 12:56 pm
IndiGo cancels 500+ flights since Feb 28 amid West Asia crisis

Airline says it is closely monitoring the revenue environment as airspace restrictions disrupt international operations

4 Mar 2026 11:32 am
India's services PMI moderated in February as cost pressures mount

The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers Index fell to 58.1 in February from Januarys 58.4, and undershot a preliminary estimate of 58.4

4 Mar 2026 10:46 am
Russia ready to meet India's energy needs if West Asia conflict drags on, says Russian Embassy official

The assurance from Moscow gains added urgency as QatarEnergy suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and related products on March 2 after an Iranian drone struck critical infrastructure

4 Mar 2026 10:38 am
US securing military, charter flights for citizens to leave Middle East, official says

In Israel, US officials are in contact with about 500 Americans seeking to leave

4 Mar 2026 10:15 am
Telangana pegs rabi paddy production at 1.46 crore tonnes

Farmers grew paddy on about 22.87 lakh hectares in the rabi season, as against the seasons normal of 20.83 lakh hectares, showing a 10% increase

4 Mar 2026 10:10 am
West Asia tensions disrupt flights; airlines adjust schedules

Air India on Tuesday said it has extended the suspension of most flights to and from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar until 2359 hrs IST on March 4

4 Mar 2026 9:51 am
West Asia flight chaos leads to fares surge on Europe routes

One way ticket between Delhi and London is being sold for upwards of 78,000 for travel on Wednesday

3 Mar 2026 8:58 pm
How global airlines are hedging fuel costs amid oil price spike

Brent crude rose above $80 per barrel, while Northwest European jet fuel prices climbed to $1,133 per metric tonne their highest level since late 2022

3 Mar 2026 8:53 pm
Inter-Ministerial Group set up to boost supply chain resilience amid West Asia tension

The government remains firmly committed to enabling a stable and responsive trade environment for our traders and exporters, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

3 Mar 2026 8:33 pm
IndiGo's Bhubaneswar-Dubai flight for Wednesday cancelled: Officials

Biju Patnaik International Airport Director Prasanna Pradhan announced that IndiGos Dubai flight scheduled for Wednesday was canceled, with passengers notified in advance

3 Mar 2026 8:13 pm
Indias rice procurement for buffer stocks down 17% in Feb

Overall purchase up 2% for the kharif season, exceeds 460 lakh tonnes as of February 28

3 Mar 2026 8:02 pm
Defence Acquisition Board clears 1 lakh crore deal for 60 IAF transport aircraft

The aircraft are intended to replace the ageing Russian-origin An-32 and Il-76 fleets

3 Mar 2026 7:50 pm
US trade report acknowledges gaps in India-US trade deal talks

President Trump continues to`flip the script on 40 years of non-reciprocal trade practices, harmful globalist politics, said USTR Greer

3 Mar 2026 7:38 pm
GST registrations rose over 5 lakh in 4 months

According to the GST portal, total number of GST identification number rose from 1.56 crore on October 31, 2025 to over 1.61 crore on February 28, 2026

3 Mar 2026 7:37 pm
Conflict in West Asia disrupts gems and jewellery trade; Surat exporters raise concerns

Flight disruptions and airport closures hit high-value diamond trade; Surat industry faces major supply chain risks

3 Mar 2026 7:26 pm
IndiGo announces non-stop connectivity between Chennai and Runion Island from April 29

Located between Madagascar and Mauritius, Runion Island is renowned for its dramatic volcanic landscapes

3 Mar 2026 6:55 pm