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Saffron blooms in Leh within 30 days in high-altitude cultivation experiment

If successful, the experiment could open new opportunities for commercial cultivation, generate livelihoods and encourage agro-based entrepreneurship among local farmers and young people

1 Nov 2026 7:03 pm
SEBI proposal may open up data, technology businesses for exchanges, depositories

Market infrastructure institutions could get greater flexibility to expand related businesses and deploy subsidiary earnings, subject to tighter board oversight and safeguards against conflicts of interest

1 Nov 2026 6:59 pm
IDBI-Fairfax mega deal takes PE-VC investments to $8 billion in October

Fairfaxs $5.6 billion stake purchase drives highest monthly tally in over four years; YTD inflows already exceed full-year 2025 levels

1 Nov 2026 4:32 pm
OPEC+ set to keep December oil output targets unchanged, focus shifts to 2027 quotas

The supply reduction had initially been agreed upon in 2023.The group continues to maintain another layer of production cuts of around 2 million bpd, covering most members through the end of 2026

1 Nov 2026 1:09 pm
GST collection surged to 2.32 lakh crore in October

The data made public by GST portal showed that the collection from domestic source rose to around 1.59 lakh crore, recording an increase of around 16%

1 Nov 2026 1:07 pm
Centre notifies airfare rules; to take effect from January 1

The DGCA will monitor tariffs established by operators.

1 Nov 2026 1:06 pm
Investor friendly taxation amid higher yield key to retaining FPI capital, says PHDCCIs Gupta

Talking to businessline, Gupta, who is the Chairman & Managing Director of KEI wires and Cables, acknowledged that higher yield has been one of the factors for outflow of FII investment from stock market

1 Nov 2026 12:55 pm
Decriminalisation, rationalisation of enforcement powers under GST reflects trust-based economic governance, says CII

Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General of CII, said the GST Councils decisions deserve special recognition as a landmark institutional reform.

1 Nov 2026 11:46 am
Indias 10-year G-Secyield could settle in the 6.75-7.00% range by March-end 2027: SBI Ecowrap

The rupee will also have an appreciating bias with Dollar Index weakeningpost US mid-term elections

1 Nov 2026 11:16 am
Why gold has become a strategic asset for Indian investors

Investors are asking harder questions about purity, transparency and physical backing, and the industry itself is calling for oversight to match the scale of participation

1 Nov 2026 10:35 am
IMD update: Andhra Pradesh coast now faces a second severe cyclone

The storm may move towards south Andhra Pradesh coast by the early hours of Tuesday before crossing the coast as a severe cyclone along the 375-km stretch between Nellore and Narsapur

1 Nov 2026 10:03 am
India must build oil reserves, reduce energy imports amid global trade shocks: C Rangarajan

Geopolitical tensions and disruptions to international trade have underscored the need for stronger domestic capabilities and greater economic resilience

1 Nov 2026 5:52 am
Indian professionals vital to US economy; visa restrictions could hurt communities: Indiaspora

The diaspora organisation has urged political leaders to recognise foreign professionals economic contributions and reconsider measures affecting skilled immigration

1 Nov 2026 5:48 am
Delhi to Agra in 59 minutes: PM Modi approves north corridor of bullet train project

The proposed high-speed rail network will connect major cities across northern and eastern India, with substantial reductions in intercity travel times

1 Nov 2026 5:43 am
Vande Bharat Sleeper to cut Varanasi-Delhi travel time to 8-9 hours: Yogi Adityanath

New railway services and infrastructure upgrades are expected to improve passenger convenience, regional connectivity and freight movement across Uttar Pradesh.

1 Nov 2026 5:35 am
Jammu industries and Northern Railway join hands to strengthen logistics infrastructure

Senior officials, railway policymakers and industry representatives discussed coordinated measures to address transportation bottlenecks and improve supply chain efficiency across the region

1 Nov 2026 5:29 am
Centre releases 1.09 lakh crore in additional tax devolution to States

The additional allocation comes ahead of the festival season, giving State governments more resources to meet development and expenditure requirements.

31 Oct 2026 10:24 pm
Amid price rise, Indian govt doubles weekly wheat auction quantity

cap stays. Weekly auction allocation raised to 1.99 lakh tonnes; experts doubt impact as maximum purchase limit per bidder remains unchanged

31 Oct 2026 8:11 pm
IMD sees better November rain in key wheat-growing regions

Normal to above-normal showers likely in parts of central, north-west India during key sowing month

31 Oct 2026 7:09 pm
Online shoppers in India spend 7.5% more, SBI Research report finds

A study of household spending patterns highlights the growing role of digital platforms in consumption, alongside persistent differences in access across income groups

31 Oct 2026 5:04 pm
Indias 2026-27 cotton imports to scale new peak amid crop concerns, duty relief

Trade sources said the cotton imports for 2026-27 will equal or surpass last years levels of 71 lakh bales of 170 kg eachCentre extends duty exemption on cotton imports till Dec-end; Trade sees imports surpassing last years 71 lakh bales

31 Oct 2026 4:34 pm
Comm min sets up committee for better utilisation of RELIEF initiative for exporters

RELIEF is an initiative of the government launched under the 25,060-crore Export Promotion Mission (EPM)

31 Oct 2026 3:32 pm
Best Agrolife Q2 profit rises 48% to 57 cr

Its net profit stood at 38.93 crore in the year-ago period

31 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
Bank lending to commercial sector surges 55.4% to 17.5 lakh crore in April-August

The Finance Ministry expects lending momentum to persist, citing stronger credit demand across industries and services and improving loan demand expectations

31 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
Govt allows agarwood oil and chips exports from Guwahati airport

Agarwood is a rare and highly expensive fragrant wood that forms inside certain Asian evergreen trees

31 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
Milk price hike inevitable to protect farmers amid drought: Karnataka CM Shivakumar

The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved a 8 per litre increase in milk prices across all categories

31 Oct 2026 3:15 pm
AI Express flight crew's lapse probably led to runway incursion at Goa airport in Apr this yr: AAIB

The incident happened in the morning of April 3 involving Air India Express' Boeing 737-8 aircraft which was to operate the flight AXB 1109 from Dabolim to Delhi, and Navy's single pilot fighter jet

31 Oct 2026 2:49 pm
IBBI amends regulations to strengthen insolvency resolution of stressed real estate projects

The amendments aim to boost the participation of homebuyers as well as strengthen oversight during the insolvency resolution process

31 Oct 2026 1:31 pm
IMD update: AP coast braces for a second cyclone, hot on heels of Arnab

The well-marked low may move west-northwest and concentrate into a depression by this evening. Conditions appear favourable for its rapid intensification into a cyclone as early as tomorrow.

31 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
Alaska Air to cut about 200 jobs as fuel shock squeezes earnings

The reductions affect under 1% of Alaskas about 32,500 employees; They involve 125 positions in Washington and 48 in Hawaii

31 Oct 2026 12:04 pm
Maharashtra earmarks 5% district funds for fodder schemes amid drought, bans interstate movement

The measures follow recommendations by a study group set up to suggest steps to tackle fodder shortages arising from inadequate rainfall

31 Oct 2026 11:39 am
TN aims to grow merchandise exports to $72 billion in this fiscal

Plan to make Kancheepuram as India's top exporting district

31 Oct 2026 11:07 am
Strait of Hormuz shipping routes cleared of Iranian sea mines, vessels transiting freely: CENTCOM chief

US forces have been laser-focused in this effort, in coordination with regional partners, other US government teammates, and the shipping industry

31 Oct 2026 10:36 am
Delhi-NCR combats air pollution: Govt, private offices capped at 50% capacity from Nov 5-20

Stating that high levels of air pollution in the NCR, particularly episodic increases during periods of adverse meteorological conditions, have been a matter of serious concern

31 Oct 2026 9:50 am
Centre extends duty exemption on cotton imports till Dec-end

The Finance Ministry through a notification on Friday, extended the customs duty exemption till end of December from the earlier deadline of Oct 31

31 Oct 2026 9:37 am
India's domestic air traffic fell 8.3% in Sep as demand remained under pressure: IATA

IATA said global Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) fell 0.5% year-on-year in September, improving on Augusts 0.8% drop

31 Oct 2026 9:35 am
Healthcare, BFSI supported IT growth in Q2 as technology and retail remained mixed

Q2 FY27 performance across verticals was mixed for Indias leading IT services companies, with growth varying significantly by segment

30 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
Uttar Pradesh targets to buy more paddy, procurement to start from November 1

Stating that already 4,195 centres have been opened as of Friday, the government said that it will begin in eastern Uttar Pradesh from November 1 and continue until February 28, 2027

30 Oct 2026 8:53 pm
Indian millers bid higher rates to get FCIs wheat, offtake 100% in many States

The government had reduced the overall wheat allocation for sales in the weekly auction held on October 28, by 5,000 tonnes to 1.01 lakh tonnes (lt) from the previous tender

30 Oct 2026 8:52 pm
Govt sets up High Level Committee to suggest reform measures for banks

It will be chaired bySuresh N. Patel, former Central Vigilance Commissioner,and will have threemembers.

30 Oct 2026 8:35 pm
Drought to slow Indias milk production growth to 2% in 2027, says USDA

El Nino-induced drought conditions are expected to constrain feed and fodder availability and affect animal productivity, says USDAs Delhi Post

30 Oct 2026 8:11 pm
Kaveri Seed narrows Q2 loss to 3.2 crore

The board declared an interim dividend of 5 a share (face value 2), to be paid on or before November 26; revenue from operations rose 29.84 per cent to 125.44 crore from 96.61 crore

30 Oct 2026 7:49 pm
Affluent Indians rethink retirement as multiple financial priorities overlap: HSBC

Longer lifespans, evolving career choices and intergenerational responsibilities are prompting investors to seek greater flexibility and expert financial guidance

30 Oct 2026 7:17 pm
Capex grows 12% in April-September; fiscal deficit rises around 25%

Substantial increase in subsidy, especially on urea, impacted fiscal deficit

30 Oct 2026 7:11 pm
Trade capacity building: India trained 80,000 from global south since 2014

In a recent WTO communication, India says it uses multiple instruments of development cooperation such as grants, capacity building and technical assistance

30 Oct 2026 7:02 pm
Extreme poverty falls to 2.6%, but top 10% earn 13 times more than bottom 10%

The latest assessment highlights improvements in living standards while pointing to persistent disparities across income groups, regions and employment opportunities

30 Oct 2026 6:20 pm
Indian agri scientists find use of iron ore tailings beneficial in agriculture

Initial experiments carried out by ICAR-IARI with tailings from ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel show higher yield, lower use of fertilizers

30 Oct 2026 6:18 pm
Govt tightens rules for importing medicines, sets minimum shelf-life requirement

For biological drugs and radiopharmaceuticals, the government has provided a separate threshold, allowing imports where Sixty percent of the labelled shelf-life may be allowed

30 Oct 2026 6:12 pm
Indian SMEs show strong demand for real-time and flexible digital payments

The survey also points to demand for flexible digital payment options, stronger cybersecurity and AI-powered fraud protection among businesses

30 Oct 2026 5:57 pm
TradeForge glitches disrupt Kochi tea auctions; buyers seek Tea Board intervention

Pending delivery orders and disrupted transactions have affected small buyers, while subdued participation in the latest sale has weakened prices

30 Oct 2026 4:15 pm