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CIAL air cargo posts 10% rise amid West Asia disruptions

The increase in cargo volumes was primarily driven by higher movement of perishables, pharmaceuticals, industrial consignments and e-commerce shipments

8 May 2026 5:18 pm
Need to explore the value-addition potential of cashew apples instead of wasting them

Cashew apple can serve the needs of B2B and B2C customers and cashew apple pomace is used in the preparation of vegan meat, says industry expert

8 May 2026 5:17 pm
Kerala Agri Varsity seminar explores future of alternative proteins

Event highlights entrepreneurial opportunities in alternative proteins and startup support under PACE 2026 and RAISE 2026 schemes

8 May 2026 4:17 pm
Govt exploring fractional aircraft ownership policy, considering aircraft as infrastructure assets: Civil Aviation Minister

The minister said the measures are aimed at strengthening India's aviation leasing ecosystem and positioning the country as a major player in global aviation financing

8 May 2026 3:28 pm
Akasa Air sets up entity for aircraft financing, leasing in GIFT City

The nearly four-year-old carrier has established Akasa Air Leasing IFSC Private Limited (AALI) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar

8 May 2026 3:07 pm
India gets high prices for DAP Fertilizer in latest tender

Prices in the tender, which was organized by Indian Potash Ltd., ranged from $930 to $1,100 a ton, according to traders familiar with the matter

8 May 2026 2:57 pm
Natural rubber prices hit record high amid supply crunch

Prices gain on Iran war, extreme temperatures in plantation regions and the lack of rainfall that has affected production

8 May 2026 2:37 pm
Orthodox tea prices drop at Kochi auctions amid weak export demand

Demand has decreased due to delays in finalizing shipping rates for alternative cargo routes following the diversion of vessels away from the Strait of Hormuz

8 May 2026 2:27 pm
US court rules against Trumps 10% global tariff, lending India a negotiating edge

The ongoing Section 301 investigations against India and some other countries, launched by the USTR in March 2026 continue to be worrying for New Delhi as it could trigger significant trade penalties

8 May 2026 1:26 pm
MoPNG holds workshop with Oil PSU heads to strengthen R&D capabilities in oil and gas sector

The workshop centred around reducing duplication of R&D efforts, prioritising important research themes for coordinated action, developing a shared long-term vision for India's oil and gas ecosystem

8 May 2026 12:57 pm
Oceans nearing record heat globally as El Nino conditions begin emerging: Copernicus

April became the third warmest globally, with marine heatwaves and climate extremes intensifying.

8 May 2026 12:57 pm
Air India to cut costs, reduce flights as war worsens financial struggles

The board discussed furloughing nontechnical employees and cutting flight capacity by over 20% for the next three months unless conditions improve

8 May 2026 12:37 pm
IMD signals chances of heavy rain over South Peninsula during next seven days

US model hints storm formation over Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in advance of monsoonal flows

8 May 2026 12:25 pm
Urban youth unemployment in India declines, remains below global average: SBI Research

The report highlighted that India's youth unemployment rate has moderated consistently since 2022 despite persistent global labour market challenges

8 May 2026 12:17 pm
Parag Milk Foods Q4 net profit rises 23% on higher sales; full-year profit up 15%

Total income for the January-March quarter rose to 945.34 crore from 918.25 crore a year earlier.

8 May 2026 11:29 am
Ola Consumer turns free cash flow positive in H2 FY26 post biz rejig

Development comes as the ride-hailing business of ANI Technologies capped a year-long restructuring, signalling a shift in the unit economics of the company

8 May 2026 11:27 am
Manufacturing push, decline in farm jobs, reshape India's workforce: Report

Indias labour force is undergoing structural transformation with the share of agriculture in the workforce witnessing a modest 23% decline from 66% in 1987-88 to 43% in 2023-24 over a 37-year period, the report stated.

8 May 2026 11:17 am
UN panel urges countries to move beyond GDP as sole measure of progress

In a report, the independent expert group stated that GDP remains an important measure of economic activity but is insufficient for assessing broader human well-being, sustainability, and resilience

8 May 2026 10:47 am
Punjab wheat evacuation ahead of last year despite lower arrivals; Centre adds 100 railway rakes

To ease mandi congestion, the Food Ministry has allocated 100 additional wheat specials with a capacity of 3 lakh tonnes for Punjab in May, designated for transport to Uttar Pradesh and southern states

8 May 2026 9:07 am
Coromandel International reports 80% fall in Q4 profit; FY26 earnings decline 7.6%

The fertiliser and crop protection company posted a profit of Rs 114.64 crore, while expenses surged more than 22 per cent year-on-year.

8 May 2026 8:47 am
Iran creates new Strait of Hormuz shipping authority amid US tensions

The move comes as Tehran reviews fresh US proposals aimed at ending the conflict, while sporadic exchanges of fire and explosions near key Iranian locations underline the fragility of the ceasefire

8 May 2026 8:07 am
IndiGo to start operations from Noida International Airport in June 2026

The airline plans to connect the airport with more than 16 domestic destinations, including major metros such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad, along with tier-2 and tier-3 cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, and Srinagar

7 May 2026 11:06 pm
India-EU FTA likely to enter into force in 2027 after ratification process: EU Ambassador to India

BMW makes a case for fast implementation to avoid postponement of purchases by customers waiting for duty cuts to kick in

7 May 2026 9:18 pm
IFGE welcomes Maharashtra Compressed Biogas Policy 2026

A key feature of the policy is its focus on diverse feedstocks, including municipal solid waste, agricultural residues, livestock waste and agro-industrial by-products

7 May 2026 9:06 pm
Coromandel Q4 PAT declines by 80% to 115 crore

Full-year profit declines 8% to 1,898 crore despite 30% revenue growth; total dividend of 11 per share for FY26

7 May 2026 8:05 pm
APEDA extends deadline for 100% physical vertification of Indian organic farmers till July 3

This is the second extension given for the physical verification of farmers, which began on November 3, 2025

7 May 2026 7:25 pm
Maharashtra signs 500 crore recycling deal with Recove Ventures to tackle Indias HDPE/PP gap

The agreements first project is a 1,100-tonne-per-month HDPE and PP recycling facility at Additional Jalgaon MIDC, a priority D+ industrial zone, with an investment of over 35 crore.

7 May 2026 7:05 pm
FMC to sell India business to Crystal Crop for $252 million

Acquisition gives Crystal Crop preferred access to FMC active ingredients and formulations

7 May 2026 6:56 pm
IIRRs Speed Breeding facility to accelerate launch of new seed varieties

Breeding time can be cut short to two years from 4-5 years in traditional methods

7 May 2026 6:15 pm
India must boost fruit, vegetable exports to increase farmers' income: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The minister said another programme linked to the initiative would be held on Friday at the Rahman Khera campus of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research

7 May 2026 6:05 pm
CIAL crosses 10 million passengers for fourth consecutive year

CIAL handles 1.14 crore passengers despite airline constraints and West Asia crisis; May 2025 sees highest monthly traffic

7 May 2026 5:27 pm
Airport operations start-up Blunav raises $1 million from Piper Serica

The capital will be used for team expansion and product development

7 May 2026 5:05 pm
India must integrate crude, gas, LPG and battery storage under one policy: S&P Global's Gauri Jauhar

On renewable energy, she said India is progressing in the right direction and noted that renewable additions in 2025 surpassed additions in coal, gas and fossil fuel-based power

7 May 2026 4:35 pm
AirAsia to start new airline, stays defiant on fuel hedging

The new airline will be announced in the next month or two, Fernandes said in a video interview from Montreal late Wednesday

7 May 2026 2:45 pm
Nationwide ban soon on Paraquat herbicide over toxicity concerns, health risks

Experts linked the herbicide to fatal poisoning, kidney failure, lung fibrosis and Parkinsons disease; Proposed ban could disrupt a large agrochemical market and farming practices

7 May 2026 2:25 pm
Raw cotton import duty withdrawal essential for competitiveness of apparel sector: Study

Industry report also makes a case for cotton price stabilsation fund to reduce impact of price speculation

7 May 2026 2:05 pm
Mundra, Vizhinjam, Dhamra to lead next wave of growth as Adani Ports & SEZ unveils 5-year capex plan

During thenext five years, thecompany plans to spend 60,00063,000 crore on domestic ports, with a large part of the investments directed towards expanding infrastructure

7 May 2026 2:05 pm
India's power demand to rise by 5 to 5.5% in FY27: ICRA

Rising industrial activity, EV adoption and data centres are expected to drive electricity consumption

7 May 2026 1:55 pm
Godavari Biorefineries to commission North Karnataka grain ethanol unit this quarter

On an annualised basis, the company estimates that its ethanol output will increase from around 10 crore litres to around 16 crore litres after the new facility becomes operational

7 May 2026 12:45 pm
India plans to bolster key export scheme as Iran war sours trade outlook

Talks to bolster the scheme follow a series of challenges faced by exporters

7 May 2026 12:35 pm
PM Employment Generation Programme generates 36.33 lakh jobs, helps set up over 4 lakh micro-enterprises in five years

The release stated that with an approved budget of 13,554.42 crore, PMEGP fully utilized funds and established 4,03,706 micro-enterprises, surpassing the target of 4,02,000

7 May 2026 12:25 pm
Iveco posts quarterly loss, says Tata takeover expected to close in Q3

Iveco also said that Tata Motors' tender offer was expected to close by the third quarter of 2026, and not in the second quarter as previously estimated

7 May 2026 12:05 pm
Global belt of rain, storms crosses Equator with Asian monsoon not far behind

Southern Hemisphere tropics shut down, and atmospheric focus shifts decisively toward India and South Asia

7 May 2026 11:55 am
A three-prong strategy can help govt curb energy shock implications, says HSBC Economist

Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India & ASEAN Economist at HSBC, observed that despite energy shocks usually raising prices and lowering growth, the government is currently prioritising growth, with the central bank handling inflation

7 May 2026 10:55 am
Thailand's strategic recalibration opens economic opportunities for India: ORF Report

The think tank highlighted that India's strategic autonomy and absence of strategic baggage make it an attractive long-term partner for Thailand

7 May 2026 9:35 am
Inflation expected to hit 4% in April as food and global risks rise: Bank of Baroda

According to a report by Bank of Baroda, the Essential Commodities Index (BOB ECI) showed significant momentum for three consecutive months, climbing 1.1% on a year-on-year basis in April

7 May 2026 9:30 am
86% of GCC NRIs show stable financial outlook despite 41% citing geopolitical risks: Report

According to an Equirus Wealth survey report, these investors are not retreating but are instead recalibrating their financial strategies

7 May 2026 9:05 am
Iran offers maritime support in Strait of Hormuz after Trump pauses Project Freedom

The advisory comes a day after US President Donald Trump temporarily paused Project Freedom, an initiative aimed at facilitating commercial ship movement through the strategically critical waterway amid rising Gulf tensions.

7 May 2026 7:55 am
Air India to announce board decisions at town hall after FY26 loss review

Management likely to propose route rationalisation, workforce measures to stabilise finances

6 May 2026 9:07 pm
APEDA to conduct Basmati survey in 4 mln ha, double the area of actual crop grown

Discrepancy with APEDAs 2.14 million hectare estimate sparks debate on GI zone expansion as Madhya Pradesh inclusion remains sub-judice

6 May 2026 9:04 pm