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Industry welcomes West Bengal Budget as forward-looking roadmap for infrastructure-led growth

Emphasis on infrastructure, industry, technology, connectivity and clean energy has the potential to create fresh opportunities for investment, enterprise and employment across the State, they say

22 Jun 2026 10:01 pm
Indias kharif sowing tops 120 lakh hectares, no impact of deficient monsoon yet

Nutri-cereals coverage up 27.5%, but soybean, cotton and urad area declines

22 Jun 2026 9:31 pm
Bengal Budget: FM proposes to support revival of Calcutta Stock Exchange, set up greenfield airports

The West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta presented the first Budget of the new BJP government of over 4.38 lakh crore for the financial year 2026-27 in the West Bengal Assembly

22 Jun 2026 9:31 pm
Indian cotton prices gain on monsoon delay, spike in global rates

CCI has raised cumulative prices by 1,100 per candy over the past few days

22 Jun 2026 9:31 pm
NOVA plans 100-cr rail safety R&D push

Parent company e2E Rail targets 1,000-cr revenue by FY29

22 Jun 2026 9:31 pm
India, EU expedite legal vetting of text for early 2027 rollout of trade deal: EU Ambassador

75 Indian students awarded two year-long Erasmus master degree scholarships for 2026-28

22 Jun 2026 9:30 pm
Former Civil Aviation Secretary Kharola joins Air India Management Committee

Former Air India CMD appointed Executive Advisor to the Chairman

22 Jun 2026 9:21 pm
Indias wheat procurement by govt tops 35.5 million tonne target

Purchases in Rajasthan at record high, UP buys double from a year ago

22 Jun 2026 9:07 pm
India may insist on tariff safeguards, market access edge before sealing US trade deal

USTRJamieson Greers visit on June 23-24 to advance trade talks amid Section 301 probe concerns

22 Jun 2026 9:05 pm
Four fertiliser ships clear Strait of Hormuz; head to Indian ports

The ships are heading to Krishnapatnam, Kakinada, Paradeep, and Mundra to offload cargo that will enhance fertiliser supplies for the upcoming Kharif season

22 Jun 2026 8:47 pm
As SoH blockade continues, India again pivots towards the US for LPG & LNG in June

LPG and LNG imports from the US to India during May 2026 were at record levels, Kpler data show

22 Jun 2026 8:32 pm
India seeks tariff advantage over peers in push to finalise US trade deal

New Delhi is seeking a competitive tariff edge over regional peers, including ASEAN nations like Vietnam

22 Jun 2026 8:13 pm
Indias Desh Vibhor in Persian Gulf resumes voyage to Hormuz after U-turn

The Shipping Corporation of Indias tanker Desh Vibhor has resumed its journey through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a pivotal moment for global oil trade stability

22 Jun 2026 7:41 pm
Experience economy to outgrow goods spending in India over next five years: Report

The report defines lifestyle hotels as properties that combine localized, independent designs with the backend loyalty programs and distribution networks of major chains.

22 Jun 2026 7:31 pm
Core sectors growth dipped to 7 months low of 0.5% in May

The Eeight Ccore Iindustries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production

22 Jun 2026 7:23 pm
Greenply launches Kisan Saathi farmer engagement programme

It is designed to put expert know-how directly into the hands of the communities it works with

22 Jun 2026 6:51 pm
Kashmir apple farmers face crop risks amid increasing hailstorms

In the absence of a crop insurance scheme, farmers are increasingly looking at high-density orchards as a possible adaptation strategy to climate stress

22 Jun 2026 6:32 pm
NHAI to direct wayside amenities lessees to prioritise establishment of vehicle repair shops on NHs

NHAI highlighted the need for more vehicles and puncture repair services on National Highways to aid users during breakdowns and enhance safety

22 Jun 2026 6:31 pm
West Bengal Budget Highlights: 1 lakh vacancies in govt jobs to be filled, 36,000 cr for Annapurna scheme; 14,000 cr for GRAMG scheme; 20% DA hike and more

The BJP government in West Bengal on Monday presented its maiden budget, announcing the filling of 1 lakh government vacancies, a 20 percentage point hike in DA for its employees, and a Rs 36,000-crore outlay for the financial assistance scheme for women, Annapurna Yojana

22 Jun 2026 5:34 pm
World Bank approves USD 1.5 billion to boost private sector jobs in India

The initiative is projected to generate employment opportunities for about 11 million young Indians over the next two decades under the private sector development financing programme

22 Jun 2026 5:31 pm
M Angamuthu appointed Chairperson of Cochin Port Authority

A 2002-batch officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, Angamuthu is currently serving as Chairperson of the Mumbai Port Authority

22 Jun 2026 5:31 pm
Telangana CM Reddy asks Rajnath Singh to develop Adilabad airport

The CM also requested the Union Minister to support the large-scale establishment of cargo, MRO and hangar facilities alongside the Indian Air Force terminal and the Civil Aviation terminal intended for passenger convenience

22 Jun 2026 5:01 pm
Akasa Air adds 39th plane to its fleet

In 2026, the airline has added eight aircraft to its fleet

22 Jun 2026 3:41 pm
Elevated resin prices to boost PVC pipe makers profitability this fiscal: Crisil Ratings

The ratings agency expects organised PVC pipe and fitting makers to record 10-15 per cent revenue growth, driven by higher crude oil prices and increased selling prices

22 Jun 2026 3:21 pm
DP World Cochin records highest monthly throughput in May

Growth was supported by higher transshipment volumes, including cargo diverted from other ports

22 Jun 2026 3:11 pm
Monsoon shows signs of revival along west coast, Central India after fortnight-long lull

Poised for meaningful advance since onset, offering relief to parched regions and reviving hopes for a more balanced rainfall distribution across the heart of the country

22 Jun 2026 11:41 am
West Bengal Budget Live: FM Swapan Dasgupta to table BJPs maiden budget in the state at 12 PM

After BJPs decisive win in the 2026 assembly elections in the state and Suvendu Adhikari swearing-in as CM in early May, West Bengal will see Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta table the document for 2026-27

22 Jun 2026 11:29 am
AirAsia X lowers fare prices as jet fuel prices fall

The airline had used the past three months to cut underperforming flights, shift demand and renegotiate contracts with all vendors and lessors, CEO Bo Lingam said

22 Jun 2026 8:40 am
Optimistic about Bengal Budget, industries expect it to lay out clear roadmap for accelerating economic growth

Luxmi Tea MD Rudra Chatterjee pointed out that West Bengals first Budget under the new government will demonstrate its commitment of accelerating development.

21 Jun 2026 8:54 pm
As Delhi EV Policy 2.0 nears, auto industry for phasing out older 2Ws

Says modern BS-VI compliant 2Ws are equipped with advanced electronic fuel injection that has zero emission so need no ban

21 Jun 2026 6:49 pm
Commerce Dept begins charting export roadmaps for 20 priority markets chasing $1 trillion target

Exporters were asked to identify market access hurdles, sustainability norms and supply chain bottlenecks for each market

21 Jun 2026 6:23 pm
India, US to hold ministerial-level trade pact talks this week

Ministers from both nations aim to finalise key aspects of the interim trade agreement, addressing tariff structures and market competitiveness ahead of a pivotal deadline for US trade policies

21 Jun 2026 4:30 pm
Slow refinery capacity additions to hit Indias diesel, ATF exports: OPEC

India, with over 258 MTPA capacity, may add 1.2 mb/d of refining capacity by decades end, according to OPECs 2026 oil outlook

21 Jun 2026 4:10 pm
Three Indian tankers re-emerge, pointing to Hormuz traffic uptick

The supertankers, each signalling Indian ownership or India-bound cargo, carry between them nearly 6 million barrels of Iraqi and Kuwaiti oil

21 Jun 2026 2:30 pm
Air India Express launches Navi Mumbai-Abu Dhabi flights from July 15

New international route boosts operations at Mumbais second airport

21 Jun 2026 12:40 pm
Trumps fears about the economy undercut US leverage in Iran talks

Under the deal, they have 60 days to discuss imposing limits on Irans nuclear program and granting Iran economic relief

21 Jun 2026 11:30 am
Weak start to monsoon seen clouding Kharif season outlook: 360 ONE Capital

Even as sufficient reservoir levels are expected to provide a safe buffer for irrigation, the firm stressed the need for close monitoring given the current pattern of monsoon

21 Jun 2026 11:20 am
Technology for Bharat: Why farm-first design beats silicon-first hype

The UPI moment for Indian agriculture is a preview of how innovation can work at a population scale for the country

21 Jun 2026 8:50 am
Why India needs a farmers health policy

In intensive cash-crop zones, such as the sugarcane belts of western India, economic value is drawn directly from the physical stamina of the workforce

21 Jun 2026 8:40 am
Fuel prices see no effective rise as government absorbs crude impact: Puri

Puri said excise duty cuts helped cushion global oil shocks, while oil companies absorbed losses to ensure consumers were protected from higher petrol and diesel prices

20 Jun 2026 8:49 pm
West Asia crisis drives container freight spot rates sharply higher; recovery may take till September

Before the conflict, 99 container services operated in or transited the Arabian Gulf, deploying 3.2 million TEUs, or about 10% of the global container fleet

20 Jun 2026 8:25 pm
Rajasthan begins public transport overhaul as CM flags off 876 electric buses across eight cities

Rajasthan is strengthening its public transport system amid rapid urbanisation, especially in Jaipur, where declining bus fleets have pushed commuters toward autos, e-rickshaws and app-based mobility options

20 Jun 2026 8:02 pm
20 Jun 2026 7:42 pm
Kiren Rijiju says Great Nicobar project will boost Indias economic growth and supply-chain independence

Rijiju defended the project, alleging opposition to Indias growth, highlighted economic resilience, dismissed fake news, and said the islands are key to Viksit Bharat 2047

20 Jun 2026 7:39 pm
APEDA facilitates first export of dried egg powder from Odisha to Austria

The export strengthens Indias presence in European markets and is expected to boost Odishas agro-processing ecosystem while encouraging further investment in processed food exports

20 Jun 2026 7:29 pm
DGCA plans AI-powered eGCA 2.0 platform with blockchain, predictive surveillance tools

New platform to leverage advanced analytics and cybersecurity frameworks

20 Jun 2026 7:18 pm
FATF elects Vivek Aggarwal as first Indian Vice President

Aggarwal was earlier an additional secretary in the Finance Ministry and Head of the Indian Delegation to the FATF

20 Jun 2026 6:09 pm
Odisha coal gasification project to meet 35% of India's ammonium nitrate needs by 2030: Industry

Recognising the transformative potential of coal gasification, the government has approved incentive schemes with a cumulative outlay of up to 46,000 crore to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects across the country

20 Jun 2026 5:49 pm
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