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Modi urges farmers to diversify crops, adopt natural farming and reduce chemical use

Addressing an agriculture conference, the Prime Minister highlighted farm exports, fertiliser subsidies and agricultural growth while making a pitch for sustainable practices

12 Nov 2026 10:43 pm
Hike in subsidy poised to boost sales of DAP, complex fertilizers

Apart from availability issues in DAP and higher price of complex, demand was low due to drop in coverage of rabi crops

12 Nov 2026 9:56 pm
CMRL awards contract for property development buildings at Thirumangalam

Contract to Capacite Infraprojects Ltd features a train running through the building, CMRL says

12 Nov 2026 9:45 pm
Tractor sales rise 3.1% in October; Mahindra leads with 23% market share

Sources say there is also a strong demand for tractors from non-agricultural industries like road construction and mining

12 Nov 2026 9:15 pm
Indias pays record $6.4 billion to import Russian crude oil in October

Closure of Strait of Hormuz pushes up freight insurance costs

12 Nov 2026 8:49 pm
Responses from consumer to be part of audit of discoms by C&AG

The integrated audit is envisaged to cover all major sub-segments of the power sector over the next four years generation, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy

12 Nov 2026 8:35 pm
Modi to focus on strategic ties at ASEAN-India Summit as trade talks drag on

India looks to strengthen bilateral trade engagement with ASEAN members individually even as consensus on the bloc-wide trade pact remains elusive

12 Nov 2026 8:29 pm
Feed industry seeks govt intervention as input costs surge

Short-term measures like sorghum imports, access to damaged rice stocks may help ease situation, says CLFMA chairman Sumit Sureka

12 Nov 2026 8:28 pm
India tops global economic resilience rankings for 2026-30 with a score of 71

The ASSOCHAM assessment highlights Indias projected growth, savings and investment strength, while flagging fiscal consolidation as a key area for improvement

12 Nov 2026 8:17 pm
Wingsure looking to help farmers get credit for agriculture insurance premium payment

The AI-driven crop-insurance companys founder and CEO Avi Basu says agri insurance has been an important learning ground

12 Nov 2026 8:17 pm
Retail inflation crosses 6% in October, one more rate hike imminent

Data showed that the headline number reached 6.09 per cent in October, against 5.54 per cent in September

12 Nov 2026 8:00 pm
India to get fully indigenous civil aircraft within two years, says Aviation Minister

Addressing the CII Partnership Summit, Naidu outlined Indias aviation expansion and highlighted Andhra Pradeshs growing infrastructure and investment opportunities

12 Nov 2026 7:47 pm
PLI schemes attract 2.40 lakh crore investment, generate 22.66 lakh crore production

A NITI Aayog assessment with IIM Ahmedabad highlights strong manufacturing outcomes while identifying gaps in jobs, domestic value addition and exports

12 Nov 2026 7:38 pm
Akasa Airs Q1FY27 net loss widens to over 500 cr

Airline has said it remains well capitalised as it expands its network and raises funds from existing investors

12 Nov 2026 6:52 pm
PM Modi to inaugurate 7.5-km Pink Line stretch, flag off Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat

The original estimated cost of the 21.26-km Pink Line corridor, from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara, was 8,730 crore

12 Nov 2026 6:28 pm
Coconut oil prices remain flat despite copra supply shortage

Ample stocks help manage the situation, but the situation will likely tighten before next harvest, say traders

12 Nov 2026 5:19 pm
Indias retail inflation rises to 6.09% in October, breaches RBIs upper tolerance limit

Higher food costs, particularly for vegetables, pushed consumer prices up, adding to the monetary policy challenge ahead of the December review.

12 Nov 2026 4:45 pm
FY27 direct tax target of 26.97 lakh crore achievable, but second-half collections key: Experts

The Centre will need stronger collections in the coming months, with corporate tax receipts and advance tax payments shaping the year-end outcome

12 Nov 2026 4:21 pm
GMR Group developing 500-acre aviation and aerospace ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh

Speaking at the CII Partnership Summit, the group chairman highlighted the states investment potential and the growing economic role of airports

12 Nov 2026 3:52 pm
AI will create 10.6 million jobs but eliminate 8.9 million by 2030: Gartner

Businesses are also postponing new hiring as artificial intelligence reshapes workforce requirements across asset-intensive, public sector and technology industries

12 Nov 2026 3:38 pm
US mid-term results unlikely to speed up India trade deal as tariff uncertainties persist

India awaits the US excess-capacity probe findings and protection from Russia-sanctions tariffs; Trump can still impose duties through Sections 301 and 232

12 Nov 2026 3:03 pm
Indias coal production likely to hit record 1,090 million tons in 2026: World Bank

World Bank October 2026 outlook: Chinas coal production may reach 1,350 mt in the current year

12 Nov 2026 1:42 pm
GreenLine deploys electric trucks for Kirloskar Ferrous logistics

The deployment targets inter-plant goods transportation, adding electric mobility to Kirloskar Ferrous supply chain as the industrial manufacturer looks to reduce emissions from its logistics operations

12 Nov 2026 1:11 pm
Indias FTAs to open access to $85 trillion of global economy: Piyush Goel

Union Minister for Commerce urges industry and startups to harness potential of nine agreements covering 38 countries at CII summit in Andhra Pradesh

12 Nov 2026 12:59 pm
Air India to convert passenger aircraft into freighters for revenue growth

Singapore Airlines owns 25.1% stake in Air India and has been facing pressure from its investors over its decision to invest in Air India which has been bleeding money

12 Nov 2026 12:17 pm
United Airlines moves to block AI agents from its platform over security concerns

United Airlines warned that AI assistants could expose sensitive information and lead to unintended purchases, account modifications or unauthorised use of frequent-flyer miles

12 Nov 2026 10:54 am
India raises fertilizer subsidy by 64%, vastly overshooting budget estimates amid global price surge

Doubles subsidy on nitrogen, 25 per cent up in phosphorus, 3-times more for sulphur

11 Nov 2026 9:23 pm
STT collection jumps 50% during April-November

Overall tax mop-up rises 12%; refund records an increase of around 26%

11 Nov 2026 9:09 pm
Air Indias H1 FY 27 reduces by around 2,000 crore, helps Singapore Airlines offset profit decline

Singapore Airlines owns 25.1 per cent stake in Air India and records its share of profit or loss in the Indian airline in its consolidated result

11 Nov 2026 8:59 pm
Combining AI with GIS to solve real-time farm problems - the Farmwise AI way

The Chennai-based startup has attracted attention after its founder Anand Vetrivel interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inaugural run of the yellow Chennai Metro Line

11 Nov 2026 8:55 pm
Scotch imports: Finance, Commerce Ministries look for resolution as Diageo, Pernod shipments held up

Dispute over classification of imports threatens a key concession of the India-UK free trade deal

11 Nov 2026 8:38 pm
Nutrifresh plans 150-acre expansion across South India

Plans to bring 150 acres under polyhouse cultivation for fresh produce across Bengluru, Hyderabad and Chennai by March 2028

11 Nov 2026 7:48 pm
11 Nov 2026 7:38 pm
62.6% of three-wheeler retail sales in October was electric: FADA data

E3W sales in October 2026 rose 24.76 per cent to 88,570 units as against 70,995 units a year ago

11 Nov 2026 7:26 pm
No Iranian assurance yet on safe passage for Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi is continuing to seek security for its seafarers and cargo

11 Nov 2026 7:09 pm
Maharashtra govt opposes shifting of flights from Mumbai, bats for phased redevelopment of Terminal 1

The State governments proposal is in contrast with airport operators plan

11 Nov 2026 6:56 pm
SFO Technologies, Cochin Shipyard unveil Indias first indigenous laser arc welding technology

The technology combines laser welding, conventional arc welding, robotics and automation, with applications spanning shipbuilding, defence, railways and energy sectors

11 Nov 2026 5:04 pm
Heritage Foods sees Q3 realisations improving on price hikes

Buffalo population changes and the shift to cows affect milk fat availability, widening the supply gap, Heritage Foods CEO says

11 Nov 2026 5:01 pm
TNAU forecasts shallot prices at 60-65/kg during harvest season

Advises farmers to take appropriate selling decisions based on price outlook

11 Nov 2026 4:59 pm
Argentina, Malaysia overtake Indonesia as top veg oil exporters to India

Argentina became the largest vegetable oil supplier this year to India, fuelled by demand for soybean oil and cuts to export taxes increasing its competitiveness

11 Nov 2026 4:40 pm
Stand-Up India scheme extended till 2031 to support 2.5 lakh new entrepreneurs

The extension is expected to improve access to institutional finance, encourage new business creation and generate employment among underserved communities

11 Nov 2026 4:27 pm
Mangaluru International Airport begins terminal expansion

The proposed expansion is aimed at increasing annual passenger handling capacity from 2.5 million to 5.2 million over the next three years

11 Nov 2026 4:20 pm
Mudra loan guarantee fee cut to 0.75%, scheme extended till 2031

The changes are aimed at lowering borrowing costs, expanding formal credit access and encouraging financial institutions to lend to micro enterprises.

11 Nov 2026 4:20 pm
Cabinet approves 62,370-crore fertiliser subsidy for Rabi season

The package includes Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the period October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

11 Nov 2026 4:18 pm
Amul, Mother Dairy to raise milk prices by 2-6 per litre from November 12

Rising milk fat prices, higher cattle feed costs and supply constraints have added to the financial burden on dairy companies.

11 Nov 2026 3:40 pm
Finance Ministry makes EVs default choice for staff cars, doubles price ceiling to 20 lakh

The revised procurement rules aim to accelerate electric mobility across central government departments while allowing exceptions where conventional vehicles are necessary

11 Nov 2026 3:34 pm
India eyes wind turbine upgrades to boost output, overcome land hurdles

The proposed upgrades could help India overcome land acquisition hurdles, improve wind power generation and address electricity supply gaps after sunset

11 Nov 2026 3:10 pm
Kashmir saffron yield rises over 15% despite weather uncertainties

Growers in Pampore and adjoining areas report improved yields this season, offering some relief after production plunged to nearly 5% of normal output last year amid erratic weather.

11 Nov 2026 2:54 pm
Moodys ups growth forecast for India to 7%, cautions high inflation

Agency cautions that possible rate hikes could delay private investment recovery amid inflation pressures and monsoon risks

11 Nov 2026 2:00 pm
Moody's raises India's FY27 growth estimate to 7% on broad-based momentum

However, it said near-term risks exist as household expenditure is vulnerable to price pressures

11 Nov 2026 1:16 pm