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Jute mills cut output as raw jute prices cross 1.10 lakh per tonne

With traders and stockists holding back supplies in anticipation of further price rises, mills are struggling to secure raw material and plan production schedules

22 Dec 2025 9:05 pm
HDFC Bank Parivartans HRDP boosts women farmers income in Madhya Pradesh

The project focuses on sustainable agriculture, crop diversification, and women-led livelihood enhancement

22 Dec 2025 8:55 pm
Retail inflation with new base year from Feb, new IIP series from May

The debate over Indias GDP base year revision recently intensified after the IMF assigned a C grade to the countrys national income data

22 Dec 2025 8:50 pm
Core sector grew at 1.8% in Nov

During the month, coal production increased by 2.1% in November, fertilizer production increased by 5.6%, steel production increased by 6.1% and cement production went up by 14.5%

22 Dec 2025 8:46 pm
Overall economic activity held up in the post-festival month of November: RBI Bulletin

RBIs November bulletin highlights resilient economic activity, driven by domestic demand and supported by effective fiscal and monetary policies

22 Dec 2025 8:42 pm
Maersk mulls a gradual network change back to the trans-Suez corridor with new sailing

However, this will depend on security thresholds continue to be met

22 Dec 2025 8:32 pm
Indias rabi sowing slows as coverage tops 90% of normal area

Wheat, rice, maize, mustard and chana acreage gains, but jowar sowing trails

22 Dec 2025 8:26 pm
India at advanced stage of discussions on trade pact with US: Goyal

We are already at an advanced stage in our discussions with the US, Goyal said replying to a question on the status of the India-US trade talks at a briefing on the conclusion of the India-New Zealand FTA on Monday.

22 Dec 2025 8:23 pm
IndiGo to commence extending 10,000 travel vouchers from December 26

The airline said this voucher will be extended to customers of identified flights

22 Dec 2025 8:17 pm
Bengaluru Metro network to reach 175 km by December 2027: DK Shivakumar

Currently, 96 km of Namma Metro is operational, with more stretches scheduled to open in 2026 and 2027, including the airport line

22 Dec 2025 7:31 pm
India-NZ FTA: Delhi gains zero-duty access for all goods; more visas for service providers

New Zealand to gain access in wood, wool, sheep meat, leather, wine, honey, apples but pact criticised by ruling coalition partner

22 Dec 2025 7:24 pm
Indian Navy receives Anjadip, third ASW shallow water craft from GRSE

Delivered in Chennai, the indigenously designed warship has been constructed under a public-private partnership between GRSE and L&T Shipyard

22 Dec 2025 7:14 pm
Kashmir rainfall eases worries for saffron farmers, lifts tourism hopes

Growers said the lack of rain during October and November had raised concerns over corm development, which is crucial for future yields

22 Dec 2025 6:57 pm
For renewable energysector, 2025 was a year of records

While the installed solar power capacity crossed the 100 GW mark, wind capacity drove pastthe 50 GW mark

22 Dec 2025 6:39 pm
PRavah programme positively impacts over 5 lakh people, says Pernod Ricard India Foundation

It integrates locally tailored and long-term interventions to strengthen water stewardship, sustainable agriculture and rural livelihoods

22 Dec 2025 6:30 pm
Boeing set to deliver Air Indias first 787-9 Dreamliner

The second 787-9 already in production as capacity-demand gap persists

22 Dec 2025 6:25 pm
South Indian tea industry targets Gujarat to promote the beverage

A 21-member team takes part in Gujarat Tea Traders Association AGM

22 Dec 2025 6:24 pm
Sarla Aviation starts ground tests for half-scale eVTOL aircraft

The company also plans to add employees, from two founders to a team of nearly 70 engineers within a single development cycle

22 Dec 2025 6:17 pm
Kolkata Port plans to float tender for development of agro processing zone on port land within two months

The port has facilitated development of a large cold storage facility, where marine products, fruits, vegetables and medicines can be refrigerated and preserved for exports or imports

22 Dec 2025 5:55 pm
Kisan Diwas: Vedanta Aluminium empowers 20,000 farmers in Odisha, Chhattisgarh

It is helping growers through practical, science-backed interventions in agriculture and allied livelihood

22 Dec 2025 5:27 pm
IFFCO Nanoventions opens innovation hub in Coimbatore to boost nano farming

The centre develops products such as Nano urea and Nano DAP, which improve nutrient efficiency while reducing fertiliser use

22 Dec 2025 5:18 pm
Maharashtra sugar mills step up cane crushing pace

Sugarcane crushing and production higher than last year

22 Dec 2025 4:24 pm
High-density apple farming boosts Uttarakhand farmers income under Project Unnati

The development highlights modern agricultural practices as India celebrates National Kisan Day on Tuesday

22 Dec 2025 4:19 pm
Startup Sarla Aviation commences ground testing of air taxi at Bengaluru facility

With ground testing now underway, the company's air taxi programme enters its core validation phase, moving decisively beyond digital concepts and laboratory-scale experimentation into real aircraft-scale testing, it said

22 Dec 2025 3:13 pm
DGCA to supervise Air India probe into in-flight engine shutdown

Earlier today, Air Indias Boeing 777-300ER DelhiMumbai flight turned back shortly after take-off due to low oil pressure

22 Dec 2025 2:49 pm
IndiGo, SpiceJet flights from Srinagar cancelled due to dense fog

Passengers are advised to check their flight status with the respective airline for the latest updates and alternate arrangements, the airport noted

22 Dec 2025 1:01 pm
Indias green hydrogen market faces demand uncertainty despite strong investor interest

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) in a recent briefing notepointed out that India has currently 158 green hydrogen projects at various stages of development

22 Dec 2025 12:46 pm
Air India's Mumbai-bound B777 plane returns to Delhi due to right engine issue

A DGCA source said the plane made an air turn back as during flap retraction after take-off, the flight crew observed low engine oil pressure on the right hand engine

22 Dec 2025 12:41 pm
India, New Zealand conclude FTA; 95% of Kiwi exports to get duty relief

Deal removes or reduces tariffs on 95% of New Zealands exports to India; aims to boost trade and investment beyond the current $1.3 billion level

22 Dec 2025 12:11 pm
Sustained higher and inclusive growth key for Viksit Bharat goal: Ajay Seth

The former Finance Secretary stresses long-term growth across regions and citizens as key to development by 2047

22 Dec 2025 11:01 am
Uttar Pradesh to hit 21 lakhs GST assessees, added 35k in Nov

Data showed that as of November 30, the total number of GST assesses was more than 1.58 crore, compared to more than 1.56 crore as of October 31

22 Dec 2025 10:40 am
India, New Zealand should target doubling bilateral trade: GTRI

More direct flights, simpler visa rules and mutual recognition of professional qualifications, particularly in IT, healthcare, and aviation, would further promote trade in services sector, it said

22 Dec 2025 9:36 am
Rebound in Indias exports to US reflects short-term coping strategy: GTRI

Shipments increased due to restocking ahead of US holiday season

21 Dec 2025 9:05 pm
Democracy and development are compatible: N K Singh

Sustained macroeconomic stability need closer alignment between Union and State fiscal policies

21 Dec 2025 8:21 pm
US propane exports to India at record high in 2025

Washington has exported an average 1,327 thousand barrels of propane to India during January-September 2025

21 Dec 2025 8:02 pm
Adani group plans heliport, hub for air taxis at Navi Mumbai

Adani group has sought around 2 hectare plot from City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) for developing a heliport and vertiport at Navi Mumbai

21 Dec 2025 7:18 pm
Interest equalisation scheme to be largely restricted to MSME exporters

Detailed guidelines of IES, MAI likely soon, perhaps this week; subsidy rates unlikely to exceed 3%

21 Dec 2025 7:10 pm
DOST ensures rail track workers go home safely

The Cloud-based DOST offers live updates on block section status, power and communication failures, and critical notifications to ensure safer working conditions for railway staff, said Piyush Vijay, Principal Chief Technology Officer of Lab To Market Innovations Pvt Ltd

21 Dec 2025 7:07 pm
Railway hikes fare for ordinary class by 1 paisa/km beyond 215 km

The fare rationalisation, which will be effective from December 26, 2025, attempts to balance rising operational costs while minimising impact on passengers

21 Dec 2025 6:35 pm
FSSAI notifies stringent testing framework for packaged drinking water, effective from January 1

Earlier, packaged drinking water companies were required to obtain mandatory certification from BIS along with a licence from the FSSAI

21 Dec 2025 6:16 pm
India's retail boom to attract $3.5 billion in next 3 years, US shopping malls crumble: Anarock

Since 2020, the US has closed nearly 1,200 mall stores, with 40% of vacant malls facing rezoning or repurposing. In contrast, India is seeing a retail resurgence fueled by strong consumer demand and increased institutional investor confidence, according to Anarock

21 Dec 2025 5:26 pm
Securities Market Code may trigger early disclosures, clog SAT

A person in the know told businessline that there are concerns that the system of Ombudsman, introduced through the bill, could clog the Securities Appellate Tribunal, given that the tribunal would serve as the exclusive forum for appeals

21 Dec 2025 4:57 pm
Train tickets to cost more from Dec 26 as Railways announces fare hike

Fare rationalisation expected to generate additional 600 crore in revenue

21 Dec 2025 3:14 pm
Indias automobile industry seen sustaining growth in 2026 amid policy support

2026, however, is shaping up as a preparatory year ahead of tighter regulations

21 Dec 2025 2:25 pm
India can always find new markets: JK Tyres Singhania on US, Mexico tariffs

We can find alternate markets for our produce. It will take time... In two years maybe, but ultimately we will be less dependent on USA, says Raghupati Singhania.

21 Dec 2025 2:13 pm
Biogas sector expected to see 5,000 cr investment in 2026-27: IBA

2025 witnesses strong interest from investors and stakeholders and growing CBG pipeline

21 Dec 2025 12:45 pm
India hits climate milestone five years early with 50% non-fossil power capacity

Adds 50GW RE capacity with 2 lakh cr investment in 2025; to keep momentum in 2026

21 Dec 2025 11:15 am
Why women farmers are Indias most underserved borrowers and how loans can change that?

All things considered, enabling women farmers to access fair, reliable credit helps secure Indias rural future

21 Dec 2025 10:20 am
IndiGo issues travel advisory, dense fog likely to disrupt flights in North India

As early-morning fog blankets the region, IndiGo urges passengers to stay informed about potential delays and cancellation

21 Dec 2025 10:11 am
Indias coffee tourism may soon get a fresh impetus

Foreigners keen to know how Indian Arabicas and Robustas are grown, says Tourism Secretary Srivatsa Krishna

21 Dec 2025 9:19 am