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Indias concert economy set to cross 15,000 crore amid live events boom

The domestic Pro-AV and LED display markets are also witnessing steady expansion, reinforcing Indias position as a fast-growing entertainment economy

28 May 2026 9:28 pm
India, Korea acknowledge need to address widening trade deficit in CEPA talks

The two countries also decided to constitute sub-groups to discuss cooperation in digital trade, supply chain, and strategic industrial sectors

28 May 2026 8:52 pm
Indo-US trade: Commerce Dept gathers industry inputs on non-tariff barriers ahead of US trade team visit

Seeks specifics on nature of the barrier, relevant regulatory or technical requirements; instances of how the measures are affecting market access

28 May 2026 8:44 pm
Merchant ships avoid Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US strikes

Iran claimed that several ships attempted unauthorized entry into the Persian Gulf last night, some of which turned back, while two were stopped

28 May 2026 8:39 pm
Grid integration among challenges dragging down investments in Indias RE sector in Q1 2026

Indias RE capacity stood at 275 GW as of March 31, 2026 with its share in total installed capacity at around 51 per cent

28 May 2026 8:22 pm
Illegal ads and scams outpace misinformation in ad violations: ASCI

Offshore betting ads flout rules the most followed by realty, personal care and food and beverages

28 May 2026 8:08 pm
Sri Narasus Coffee eyes 1,000 cr revenue in next 5 years; plans Karnataka, Kerala & Andhra foray

Approximately 50% of the companys revenue comes from exports across 45 countries, including the US, Europe, UAE, Singapore and others

28 May 2026 7:30 pm
Indias power sector may consume 830-835 million tonnes of coal in FY27

The mining behemoth has set a target of 810 mt in FY27, against 875 mt in FY26

28 May 2026 7:28 pm
Government to unveil coal gasification-based urea policy within a month

The policy push comes amid growing interest from domestic companies in coal-based urea projects and broader efforts to diversify feedstock sources using Indias coal reserves through cleaner gasification technologies.

28 May 2026 7:19 pm
RoRo cargo drives 27% rise in Gujarat Pipavav Port Q4 profit

While container traffic remained weak amid softer trade conditions, dry bulk and liquid cargo businesses showed resilience

28 May 2026 6:56 pm
India is ready to face El Nino threat amid elusive monsoon, says Agriculture Minister

The government has ensured the availability of sufficient seed stocks to facilitate alternative cropping if conditions deteriorate, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

28 May 2026 6:53 pm
German-based HAS to invest in nano-agriculture solutions for Indian farmers

The company plans to invest nearly 1 million in India in 2026 as part of its expansion strategy in the countrys nano-agriculture sector

28 May 2026 6:17 pm
Indias engineering goods exports rise 8.8% in April despite fall in shipments to UAE, Saudi Arabia

EEPC India also flagged rising competition from Chinese and Russian suppliers and called for greater efforts to address non-tariff barriers in key export markets

28 May 2026 5:43 pm
Global temperatures likely to remain near record high levels until 2030, says WMO report

The report flags higher El Nino risks and recurring temporary 1.5C threshold breaches globally

28 May 2026 5:23 pm
Environment body TNC launches scheme to reward service providers stopping farmers from burning paddy stubble

Its Pay for Results project is set to enter the second year of its operations

28 May 2026 5:10 pm
Incoming western disturbance seen blocking monsoon path

If it was the seas that seemed reluctant to support the onset so far, the atmosphere over land may also be turning resistant now

28 May 2026 4:37 pm
Early May trends show weakening demand for commuter bikes and small cars

Brokerages say demand is increasingly shifting toward fuel-efficient and premium segments as consumers become more cost-conscious.

28 May 2026 4:00 pm
GMR Airports posts 400 cr profit in Q4

The company, which operates airports at Delhi, Hyderabad and other cities, also posted a profit of 472 crore for the fiscal ended March 2026

28 May 2026 3:38 pm
NECTAR, IHA ink pact to strengthen honey & bee-keeping sector in North-East

It will be a significant step towards building a more resilient, sustainable, and market-ready honey ecosystem in the region

28 May 2026 3:08 pm
Raw material cost spike to be absorbed by govt subsidy amid West Asian conflict : GSFC

The state-run company said government subsidies will absorb higher input costs and protect margins in key products such as Urea and DiammoniumPhosphate (DAP), triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

28 May 2026 3:07 pm
Govt readies contingency plans to counter El Nino threat to kharif season: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

El Nino, characterised by unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, is typically associated with drier and hotter conditions in India

28 May 2026 3:00 pm
Panchamrutha Industries launches fortified rice

Panchamrutha Deluxe Fortified Rice enriched with 9 essential vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B6, and B12) and minerals (Folic Acid, Zinc, and Iron) launched in Bengaluru

28 May 2026 1:28 pm
ADM, TechnoServe sign MoU to advance regenerative agri adoption in Maharashtra

It will advance regenerative agriculture adoption among 15,000 new soyabean farmers in Maharashtra, as part of its Farm Forward Initiative

28 May 2026 12:38 pm
Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records: UN

Climate scientists are debating whether global warming is accelerating, which obviously is quite scary, and if these projections come true it would give additional evidence to those who see a speeded-up rate of change

28 May 2026 11:28 am
Boeing wins FAA approval to ramp up737 Max production

The company is in the final flight testing stages for the 737 Max 7 and 10 variants, and the intercontinental 777X model

28 May 2026 10:47 am
Beyond Aviation: Digi Yatra eyes role as extensible digital identity layer

Platform explores non-aviation applications within Indias broader digital public infrastructure ecosystem

28 May 2026 10:35 am
Indias energy investment to hit $170 billion in 2026 on solar, grid and refining push: IEA

Energy investment in India has grown at an average annual rate of 11% over the past five years, with solar PV investment rising 25% annually and oil refining investment growing 23%

28 May 2026 10:24 am
Licence fees for collecting devotees hair in temple to attract 18% GST, says AAR

These are supplies of services and are liable to tax at the rate of 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9%), TNAAR said while disposing of an application filed by one Chelliah Rangaraj

28 May 2026 10:08 am
Further price hikes likely in food, personal care products as raw material costs rise: Report

Systematix Research expects more hikes and grammage cuts in F&B and HPC sectors in first half of FY27

28 May 2026 9:24 am
India issues tender to import fertilizer ahead of monsoon sowing

The latest tender is the second since the start of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran

27 May 2026 9:49 pm
Piccadilly Agro Industries targets 40% international revenue share in four years

The company currently sells its Indri single malt in over 30 countries and is expanding its presence across duty-free channels, new international airports, and additional global markets including China, Europe, and Latin America

27 May 2026 9:26 pm
High fuel prices: Air India to trim over 20 per cent domestic flight frequencies

Carrier says temporary rationalisation will continue between June and August

27 May 2026 9:04 pm
Indias foodgrain production up 5% in 2025-26 crop year

Rice output soars to a new high of 154 million tonnes, while that of wheat also pegged at fresh peak of 120.66 million tonnes

27 May 2026 8:59 pm
SC upholds retrospective 28% GST on online gaming cos

Apex court backs Tamil Nadu, Karnataka curbs on stake-based play

27 May 2026 8:11 pm
As global futures ease, re-sellers & MNCs begin selling cotton at discounted rates

Demand for cotton, yarn remains weak as buyers abstain from market, say industry stakeholders

27 May 2026 7:25 pm
MoD issues RFPs to 3 bidders to shortlist AMCA production partner

Five prototypes of fifth generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) will have to be produced by the shortlisted bidder consortium

27 May 2026 7:14 pm
Cabinet clears tech-driven overhaul of PDS; extends SARTHAK Scheme with 25,530 crore outlay

Reforms aimed at making ration-delivery faster, more transparent

27 May 2026 6:31 pm
Air Indias Delhi-San Francisco flight returns mid-air after technical snag

Boeing 777 carrying 230 passengers remained airborne for nearly eight hours

27 May 2026 6:24 pm
Natural rubber production posts 3.4% growth in FY26

Favourable climatic conditions across major rubber-producing regions contributed to increased tapping days, sustained tapping activities and enhanced productivity

27 May 2026 6:17 pm
Telangana urged to create flexible and growth-oriented gig economy framework

Forum calls for wider consultations for rules on Gig Workers Bill

27 May 2026 5:46 pm
Red Sea disruptions, global competition drag Indias oilmeal exports lower by 13% in FY26

Shipments during the fiscal fell to 9,340 crore in 2025-26 from 12,171 crore in 2024-25

27 May 2026 4:25 pm
China rejects Indian rice consignments on alleged GMO presence, again

Sent back 4-5 consignments last week; trade views it as Beijing waging a trade war against New Delhi

27 May 2026 3:39 pm
Iran frees Indian seafarers held in diesel smuggling case

The seafarers were working on Palau Island flagged tanker M V Harbour Phoenix that was detained by Iranian Navy near Jask port

27 May 2026 2:59 pm
Monsoon arrives over Lanka, clears last hurdle before reaching Kerala

In normal circumstances, the monsoon can take up to a week to cross into Kerala from Sri Lanka

27 May 2026 2:50 pm
India better positioned in South-East Asia to offer RE for data centres: Moodys Ratings

India is among the fastest-scaling data center markets globally and overwhelmingly dominates the South Asian landscape, accounting for more than 90% of installed capacity in the subregion workloads

27 May 2026 2:42 pm
Regaal Resources expands maize processing facility in Bihar

Built with an investment of 389 crore, the expansion strengthens its production capabilities across value-added maize products and specialty derivatives

27 May 2026 2:17 pm
Railways Ministry clears hydrogen fuel cell DEMU for Jind-Sonipat route

The approval marks a major step towards green mobility in the Indian Railways network

27 May 2026 1:40 pm
Woodfield to export Indias first LNG marine loading arm from facility near Mumbai

The company said it has successfully manufactured Indias first LNG Marine Loading Arm at its Asangaon facility, using the British firms design expertise and intellectual property along with Indian manufacturing infrastructure

27 May 2026 11:32 am
'India's agri sector-food industry must adapt to withstand climate impacts'

Divya Sharma further elaborated on how India has already shown leadership in renewables deployment and electrification of transport to curb emissions

27 May 2026 10:02 am