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Yogi Adityanath pitches Uttar Pradesh as Indias fastest-growing economy in Tokyo

Addressing an investment roadshow in Tokyo, he invited Japanese firms to invest in food processing, warehousing, logistics and green hydrogen

25 Feb 2026 1:02 pm
Maruti Suzuki Gujarat rail project becomes worlds first under Verra carbon standard

By shifting vehicle dispatches from road to rail between FY24 and FY33, the company expects to generate around 1.7 lakh carbon credits after independent verification

25 Feb 2026 12:46 pm
India to strongly defend PLI schemes at WTO panel set up on Chinas complaint

Auto and renewable manufacturing incentives comply fully with global trade rules, says official

25 Feb 2026 11:55 am
India accelerates protein supply chain risk management: Report

APB100 finds 11 of 13 listed food companies raised ESG performance; flags progress in traceability and labour

25 Feb 2026 10:53 am
New Dedicated Freight Corridor from Dankuni to Surat to boost MP logistics, exports

Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted railway projects worth Rs 48,000 crore sanctioned during Prime Minister Narendra Modis third term that directly connect to the state.

25 Feb 2026 8:31 am
Centre approves gram, mustard and lentil procurement under PSS for Rabi 2026

Under the Pulses Self-Reliance Mission, procurement of pigeon pea, black gram and lentils will continue through central agencies until 2030-31 to strengthen domestic production and ensure price stability

25 Feb 2026 7:09 am
India allows 25 lakh tonnes wheat exports to stabilise domestic prices

An additional 5 LMT of wheat flour and related products has also been allowed.

25 Feb 2026 7:03 am
Piyush Goyal says India will resume US trade talks once tariff clarity emerges

On investment rules, Goyal said the government is reviewing concerns around Press Note 3, which mandates prior approval for investments from countries sharing land borders with India, including China

25 Feb 2026 6:57 am
India-Israel kick off formal negotiations for FTA ahead of PMs Tel Aviv visit

The current round of negotiations in New Delhi, which commenced on February 23, 2026, is scheduled to conclude on February 26

24 Feb 2026 10:19 pm
DGCA grounds 4 VSR Ventures planes, initiates stringent steps for charter ops safety

A safety audit was ordered of VSR Ventures following the accident and that has revealed non-compliances in areas of airworthiness, air safety and flight operations, says DGCA

24 Feb 2026 10:14 pm
MP to implement Bhavantar in mustard, announces 600/qtl bonus over MSP for Urad

The decisions came a day before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who addressed the Kisan Mahachaupal rally in Bhopal on Tuesday

24 Feb 2026 9:22 pm
WTO panel to probe Indias PLI schemes on auto, batteries on Chinas complaint

Beijing alleged Indias schemes violated principles of national treatment; New Delhi argued there was no noticeable impact on Chinas trade interest

24 Feb 2026 8:44 pm
Govt clarifies RoDTEP benefits not reduced for agricultural, food products exports

Non-farm exporters continue to press for review of decision to slash benefits; say it will reduce competitiveness, hurt business

24 Feb 2026 8:26 pm
Cabinet Committee approves 5% hike in jute MSP for 2026-27

The decision will benefit jute growers, especially in West Bengal and Assam, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters after the cabinet meeting

24 Feb 2026 8:22 pm
States increasingly reliant on market loans to finance deficits, says Vedartha report

State govt securities outstanding surges five-fold, outpacing 2.7x growth in central govt debt

24 Feb 2026 8:20 pm
Soluble fertiliser makers support Uttar Pradeshs decision to ban tagging

Tagging is a coercive practice in the fertilizer industry, where dealers force farmers to purchase non-subsidised products along with high-demand subsidised fertilizers such as urea or DAP

24 Feb 2026 8:15 pm
Abhi Eggs to tap the Middle East and South-East Asian markets

The company, which registered a turnover of 47.47 crore in 2024-25, is confident of closing the current financial year with a revenue of 100 crore

24 Feb 2026 8:13 pm
Change in India-France DTAC to hit P-note inflows

France-based foreign portfolio investors investments in Indian shares accounted for $21 billion in inflows as of January

24 Feb 2026 7:54 pm
Mangaluru International Airport wins Airports Council Internationals award

The recognition reflects sustained investments in process optimisation, digital initiatives and service training, alongside close coordination with government agencies and ecosystem partners

24 Feb 2026 7:31 pm
Indian Customs officials seize Chinese walnut cargoes faked as Afghan produce

Traders misdeclared the containers to avail of zero duty benefits under South Asia Free Trade Agreement

24 Feb 2026 7:28 pm
Leads Genetics opens integrated R&D centre for indigenous cattle genetics in Bareilly

The Indo-Brazilian initiative will have advanced IVF-ET and pathology laboratories

24 Feb 2026 6:52 pm
Acceleration in Indias per capita income growth has been faster than in GDP growth: Poonam Gupta

The Deputy Governor highlighted that high, stable and accelerating growth, and more predictable economic outcomes have become the hallmarks of the Indian economy

24 Feb 2026 5:39 pm
Winter rain deficit at -59 pc so far for country as a whole

CFS of the US as well as European model see slightly better scenario, especially from mid-March

24 Feb 2026 5:24 pm
Centre sets monetisation target of 27,500 crore for civil aviation under NMP 2.0

NMP 2.0 framework covers operational, revenue-generating airports and select equity divestments in aviation-related public sector entities

24 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
SCR to launch Rail Parcel App, a first in Indian Railways, on Feb 25

The next gen Rail Parcel App will serve as a one-stop platform for booking, tracking, and managing parcel consignments

24 Feb 2026 4:12 pm
Domestic air passenger traffic growth projected to recover to 6-8%: ICRA

Airline industry losses expected to decline by one-third in 2026-27

24 Feb 2026 3:59 pm
Alternate airports to reach 40 million passenger capacity in 2026: Crisil Ratings

Besides, airport traffic in India is projected to rise from 415 million passengers this fiscal to 580 million by fiscal 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 8-9%

24 Feb 2026 3:48 pm
Govt overhauls GDP data to improve accuracy, official says

Under previous methods, low nominal GDP growth alongside low wholesale inflation created discrepancies by translating into higher real growth rates

24 Feb 2026 2:44 pm
Brio Hydroponics to have 100 Vexotics brand stores by March 2027

Companys first phase of hydroponic park project is operational on 30 acres, says founder Praveen Patel

24 Feb 2026 2:37 pm
Indias pulses imports ease 4.5 per cent to 65.69 lakh tonnes during 2025

Sharp decline in yellow peas imports was largely off-set by higher chana, urad purchases

24 Feb 2026 2:22 pm
India's e-commerce market projected to reach $300 billion by 2030: BCG

Currently, 5 out of 10 offline shoppers use online platforms to research and gather information before making a purchase

24 Feb 2026 2:22 pm
Air India technical incidents like fuel leaks hit 14-month high

In January, Air India recorded 1.09 technical incidents per 1,000 flights, quadrupling from levels of just 0.26 in December 2024

24 Feb 2026 1:02 pm
Asset monetisation under NMP 2.0 to boost India's GDP by 40 lakh crore over next 5-10 years: NITI Aayog

The report estimated that 6.2 lakh crore of Central Government and PSU proceeds may result in increased investment of approximately 12.2 lakh crore in infrastructure projects

24 Feb 2026 12:35 pm
Decline in January crude oil imports from Russia led by Jamnagar refinery, says CREA

Indias Russian crude imports recorded a 12% reduction in January despite a 4% Y-o-Y rise in total imports

24 Feb 2026 12:21 pm
Trust becomes the new currency in food ingredients: Oterra CEO

Food safety, environmental accountability and ethical sourcing have shifted from aspirational benchmarks to baseline market-entry requirements, he added

24 Feb 2026 10:43 am
Indias economy likely to have grown over 8% in Q3: SBI research

High-frequency indicators point to resilient activity in the December quarter, a research report by SBI noted

24 Feb 2026 10:33 am
MoU signed to strengthen food safety, compliance in IndiaEU spice trade

Under a joint declaration, both organisations reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding consumer health and promoting ethical, responsible practices across the supply chain

24 Feb 2026 10:03 am
Jkhand: All 7 on board air ambulance killed in crash, bodies brought to hospital for post-mortem

The deceased have been identified as Captain Vivek Vikas Bhagat, Captain Savrajdeep Singh, Sanjay Kumar, Dr Vikas Kumar Gupta, Sachin Kumar Mishra, Archana Devi and Dhuru Kumar

24 Feb 2026 9:51 am
Piyush Goyal, Canadian trade minister discuss advancing India-Canada CEPA, ahead of PM Carney visit

The proposed agreement is expected to cover a wide range of sectors, including trade in goods and services, investments, agriculture and digital commerce

24 Feb 2026 9:25 am
India Inc likely to offer 9.1% average salary hike in 2026: EY report

Companies are increasingly adopting skill-based pay frameworks, especially for AI and emerging tech roles that can command up to a 40 per cent premium

24 Feb 2026 7:19 am
PM Surya Ghar scheme crosses 30 lakh rooftop solar installations

The scheme aims to equip one crore homes with rooftop solar by 2026-27

24 Feb 2026 7:15 am
Namo Bharat sees record 1 lakh ridership after PM Modi inaugurates full Delhi-Meerut corridor

Designed for speeds up to 180 kmph, the high-speed corridor aims to sharply cut travel time between Delhi, Ghaziabad, Modinagar and Meerut, boosting regional connectivity in the National Capital Region.

24 Feb 2026 7:12 am
Government rolls out mobile labs to monitor National Highway quality

Pilot runs are underway in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka and Odisha using Mobile Quality Control Vans equipped with non-destructive testing tools such as ultrasonic pulse meters and asphalt density gauges.

24 Feb 2026 7:12 am
FM launches NMP 2.0 with a potential of 16.72 lakh crore

NMP 2.0 is a culmination of insights, feedback and experiences consolidated through multi-stakeholder consultations undertaken by NITI Aayog, Ministry of Finance and line ministries

23 Feb 2026 10:10 pm
CCI buys 12,823 crore worth cotton in Telangana

Thummala Nageswara Rao noted that while there was initial opposition from farmers and ginning mills regarding the new app introduced by the Government, the roadblocks were removed

23 Feb 2026 8:59 pm
Govt slashes by half export benefit under RoDTEP scheme

Exporters call for a review; argue that the move will hurt prospects amid faltering global demand

23 Feb 2026 8:39 pm
CCI reduces cotton sale price again to spur sales

Procurement at MSP touches 98.9 lakh bales of 170 kg each; purchases still on in Maharashtra, Telangana

23 Feb 2026 8:37 pm
Centre announces re-issue of 6.48% G-Sec 2035 for 32,000 crore

The sale of securities helps the Centres ongoing market borrowing to fund funding requirements, while ensuring liquidity in the bond markets

23 Feb 2026 8:27 pm
Air India plans Australia expansion; Adelaide, Brisbane under consideration

Air India plans to expand its Australian routes to Adelaide and Brisbane by 2026, utilizing refurbished Boeing 787 aircraft.

23 Feb 2026 8:24 pm
India-France DTAC amended: full taxing rights on capital gains to resident jurisdiction

Deletes the so-called most-favoured nation clause from the protocol to the DTAC

23 Feb 2026 8:08 pm