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Farmers happy as tariff rate cut, but upset over hike in feed costs from tomorrow
From 78 flights per week, Thai Airways plans to increase it to 100 weekly flights this summer with extra frequencies to Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata
Exporters say new trade deal to lead to an immediate and substantial release of orders that were earlier put on hold
According to the US State Department, the three-day meeting will focus on bolstering strategic supply lines for minerals essential to technological innovation, economic competitiveness and national security
Lower duties are expected to revive confidence in Indias largest export market
Taking to social media platform X, the finance minister said that Indian products would now face a reduced reciprocal tariff of 18%
From FY 202627, the sector can see month-on-month double-digit growth in apparel and home textile exports, lifting the monthly apparel export run rate to ~ $1.5 to $1.6 billion, from the current $1.27 billion
The deal is expected to boost bilateral trade, improve investor sentiment and strengthen Indias position in global commerce
Duty-free allowances have also increased: 75,000 for resident Indians and tourists of Indian origin, 25,000 for foreign tourists, and 2,500 for crew members
The boost to capital spending in this yearsdefencebudget underscores emphasis on modernization, indigenization and readiness.
The doubling down on our indigenous capabilities through India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, with an increased outlay of 40,000 crore, is a masterstroke
Budget 2026 reinforces this vision by strengthening district hospitals and expanding emergency and trauma care capacity
The move applies to items brought into the country by international travellers as well as goods ordered online from overseas for personal consumption segments that earlier faced relatively high levies
Air India said it has asked Boeing to get the pilots concerns checked on a priority basis
Necessary regulatory changes will be undertaken to operationalise these measures, while ensuring a level playing field for units working outside these zones
By signalling policy support for these creative and live entertainment sectors, the Budget acknowledges their growing economic contribution.
Hopeful funding for RoDTEP, RoSCTL will be increased in revised estimate stage after review of schemes
Government trying to curb diseases and improving yield by various measures, they say
Traditionally, farmers sold their produce within days of harvest at wholesale markets outside Kashmir. However, changing climate patterns and rising input costs have disrupted that cycle
Focus on domestic fertilizer production and deep-tech initiatives will help strengthen industry, say stakeholders
Stronger digital and logistics rails help products move faster and more efficiently
The annual average budget outlay for combined Andhra Pradesh State during the years 2009-14 was only 886crore
According to the PPAC, India aviation turbine fuel consumption rose by almost 5% on a monthly and annual basis to hit 821,000 tonne on a provision basisan all time high
Finance Bill 2026 ends 18% levy on brokerage services to overseas investors, makes claiming export refunds seamless
The platform aims to improve productivity, yield predictability, and income stability while reducing risks
With improved roads, rail links, airports, and public utilities, Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets will become attractive to developers and homebuyers
Exports to the US fell 44% due to punitive tariffs, while overall exports remained flat at $20.75 billion
The company has set up modern facilities at Ambernath (Thane), Mumbai and Gujarat
This is going to be the seventh amendment to the IBC Act, which was implemented in 2016
Focused support for high-value crops, along with special incentives for the fisheries and dairy sector, aims to augment farm incomes, they say
Budget 202627 reflects a constructive policy dialogue between government and stakeholders
Shares of UPL gained by 5.1 per cent on the BSE to close at 699.40 on Monday
Emirates SkyCargo has played a key role in supporting Keralas export-led economy by connecting local producers and businesses to global markets
On Sunday the Union Finance Minister announced custom duty waivers on parts and components used in manufacture of civil, training and other aircraft
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget speech, announced that the government will launch Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual AI tool that integrates all agri-tech products and solutions developed by the State and Central governments. What does it mean for farmers? and what are the intricacies involved?
Growth was driven by higher domestic demand, new orders, and increased employment, though business confidence slipped to a three-and-a-half-year low. Input prices rose moderately, while factory-gate inflation eased to a 22-month low, creating slight margin pressure
Detailed discussions took place on the vast investment potential in Uttar Pradesh, the industry-friendly business environment and the state government's investment promotion policies
The initiative, planned from 2026-27 to 2030-31, aims to increase farmers income, optimize production per unit area, and strengthen self-reliance in oilseeds and pulses
The move aligns with the High-Level Committee framework to enhance domestic production, reduce imports, and promote commercial exploration in Indias coal sector.
The peak power demand touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. The previous all-time peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023
Financial bids likely in February or March for IDBI Banks strategic sale
SGBs remain tax-free if held to maturity, while capital gains from secondary market trades or early redemption are now taxable.
Procurement of the buses is scheduled to be completed within 12 months
The proposed amendments to insolvency law would help further enhancement in the timelines and effectiveness of proceedings as well as alignment of India's insolvency regime more closely with the global best practices
The tyre sector sees the rise in public capital expenditure to 12.2 lakh crore as a major boost for long-term demand growth, given its ties to transport and infrastructure
Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said that through UDAN scheme, the government has been able to operationalise 657 routes, and 1.59 crore passengers have travelled on these routes as well
The proposals would allow large fishing vessels to operate within Indias Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), adversely affecting indigenous fishers and domestic fish production
Scheme to help achieve export target of $100 billion by 2030, says MATEXIL Chairman Shaleen Toshniwal
The initiative aims to create a digital public infrastructure enabling nationwide adoption for driving assessment, insurance evaluation and background verification

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