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How ARAI is expanding from cars to metro rail as Indias mobility rules tighten

The agency recently tested an Obstacle & Derailment Detection system for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to detect track obstructions and automatically trigger emergency braking if a train wheel derails

1 Jun 2026 3:13 pm
Indias seafood exports hit record high in 202526: Official

Frozen shrimp, the leading export item, generated 49,037.93 crore and accounted for 40.19 per cent of the total quantity exported

1 Jun 2026 2:53 pm
Indian steelmakers grapple with resurgence of cheap Chinese imports

China shipped in around 232,000 metric tons of finished steel in April and emerged as the top exporter of such steel to the South Asian nation

1 Jun 2026 2:53 pm
Indias power consumption grows 11.55% to 164.98 billion units in May

The peak power demand jumped to an all-time record high of 270.82 GW last month from 230.99 GW recorded in May 2025 amid heat wave conditions.

1 Jun 2026 2:43 pm
E4W registrations surge 82% in May as rising fuel prices and new model launches accelerate EV adoption

Steep increase in petrol and diesel prices during May widened the running-cost advantage of EVs, while a growing range of products across segments, attracted a broader set of buyers, say experts

1 Jun 2026 2:03 pm
Automakers report sales growth in May led by sustained demand

Maruti, Kia report all-time high sales during the month

1 Jun 2026 1:23 pm
Kings Infra Ventures post 24% rise in PAT at 16.36 crore in FY26

Revenue from operations for FY 202526 grew to 162.15 crore, up 30.13% from 124.63 crore in FY25

1 Jun 2026 12:29 pm
Monsoon knocks on Keralas door, but the wait isnt over

IMD has forecast very heavy rainfall over Kerala and Mahe for four days beginning Wednesday, coinciding with expected window for onset of rains

1 Jun 2026 12:27 pm
GST revenue tops 1.94 lakh crore in May, driven by broad-based growth in consumption

Government sources said growth was broad-based across all major goods and services categories, with taxable supplies in the goods sector rising 26.9 per cent and services sector growing 22.2 per cent.

1 Jun 2026 12:03 pm
Domestic jet fuel prices unchanged for June; international rates reduced

Move comes as carriers continue flight rationalisation amid rising costs

1 Jun 2026 11:03 am
Manufacturing PMI hits 3-month high in May despite cost pressures

PMI rose to 55.0 in May from April's 54.7, higher than a preliminary estimate of 54.3

1 Jun 2026 11:03 am
LNG 42% cheaper than diesel for trucks as industry seeks ethanol-style policy push

The rising cost gap, particularly after recent CNG price hikes in cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru, is driving industry players to seek government support for LNG infrastructure and freight corridor development

1 Jun 2026 10:53 am
India keeps local jet fuel prices unchanged after airline plea

The fuel price for domestic flights will remain unchanged at 1,04,927 rupees ($1,104.25) a kilo-liter in New Delhi for June, according to spokespeople from the state oil processors

1 Jun 2026 9:33 am
India-US Chief Trade negotiators to hold 4-day talks in Delhi from today

The visit, scheduled from June 1 to 4, 2026, is expected to focus on finalising the details of an interim trade pact and advancing negotiations under the broader bilateral framework

1 Jun 2026 9:03 am
South Coast Railway, Indian Railways 18th Zone, begins operations

The new zone oversees the divisions of Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntakal and Guntur, following a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Railways on May 4

1 Jun 2026 7:03 am
Telangana wants the duty on crude palm oil to be increased

The State Government pointed out that when the duty rate was 44% in 2018, oil palm farmers witnessed good prices; currently the duty rate has fallen to 16.50% from 27.50% last year

31 May 2026 9:29 pm
FSSAI seeks explanation from Blinkit over a consumer complaint

In a letter written to Blinkits senior executives, FSSAI has stated that it has received a complaint from a consumer who had ordered curd through the Blinkit app and fell sick after consumption of the product, they added

31 May 2026 8:12 pm
DTDC eyes global growth, strengthens capabilities for Indian D2C brands

Alongside its international push, DTDC is expanding its domestic footprint to tap growing consumption and manufacturing activity beyond metros

31 May 2026 7:52 pm
India-Oman to implement CEPA on Monday

Pact to boost Indian exports in key sectors and strengthen strategic Gulf ties

31 May 2026 7:22 pm
Interim trade deal: US may offer to lock-in Indias tariffs to insulate from Section 301 penalties

The US trade team visiting Delhi this week may also propose a further lowering of tariffs linked to deficit reduction, but India would also want guaranteed competitive advantage.

31 May 2026 7:21 pm
Amid super El Nino threat, which PMFBY crop insurance model suits farmers?

Under the Beed formula or under PMFBY, if the total claims are less than 80% of the total collected premium, the insurance company will retain 20% of the gross premium and the remaining amount is to be refunded to the State

31 May 2026 6:42 pm
RBI likely to maintain status quo on rates, adopt cautious approach amid West Asia crisis

With surging energy prices, continuing supply chain woes and a depreciating rupee, experts see RBI raising its inflation forecast and lower GDP growth estimate at its bi-monthly monetary policy meet from June 3 to 5.

31 May 2026 4:42 pm
Underlying momentum in industrial sector remains intact, set to get further boost, says Finmin report

The reports states that the electronics and semiconductor value chain is gathering momentum and Indias military drone manufacturing industry is expected to grow four-to-five-fold by March 2028

31 May 2026 4:22 pm
India, US chief negotiators to hold four-day trade talks from June 1

The two sides are proposed to finalise the details of the interim agreement and take forward the negotiations under the broader BTA on multiple areas that includes market access, non-tariff measures, customs and trade facilitation

31 May 2026 3:26 pm
New IIP series with FY23 base year to be out on Monday; credit-debit cards in, sewing machines out

The new series will have a base year of 2022-23, marking the 10th revision of the All India IIP, previously based on 2011-12

31 May 2026 3:02 pm
Assam CM meets Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, discuss major railway expansion projects

The two leaders reviewed the ongoing transformation of Assam's railway network, including the expansion of more than 1,300 km of railway tracks and the redevelopment of over 50 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

31 May 2026 1:12 pm
Iran war forces farmers seek fertilizer alternatives from cow dung to compost

The Gulf region produces 30% of globally traded chemical fertilizer, according to the International Food Policy Research Institute, and global prices have increased by 50%

31 May 2026 12:52 pm
Western disturbance turns violent, may be last before monsoon onset

Kicks up severe thunderstorms, sand storms, lightning, damaging winds, and hail in Rajasthan

31 May 2026 11:12 am
Centre revises export levies on petrol, diesel, ATF from June 1 amid West Asia crisis

For the fortnight starting June 1, the Centre has set export duties at 1.5 per litre for petrol (SAED 1.5, RIC Nil), 13.5 for diesel (SAED 13.5, RIC Nil), and 9.5 for ATF (SAED only)

31 May 2026 9:52 am
Why productivity will be key to the sectors next growth wave

We can usher in a White Revolution 2.0 by taking milk production past the 300 million tonne frontier.

31 May 2026 9:32 am
Iran war forces fundamental change in the thought on food systems in the Persian Gulf

The response of Dubai has surprised the global community as food companies turn to tech to tide over current crisis

31 May 2026 9:32 am
Attaining Atmanirbharta in fertilizer sector: Economics of large-scale transition to natural farming

Keeping the ship afloat in the current situation requires prompt thinking and action by the government, institutions, and experts

31 May 2026 9:32 am
Oil palm intercropping unlocks higher farm returns

Through a smart, sustainable approach to higher income and healthier soils, oil palm cultivation is creating new growth opportunities for Indian farmers

31 May 2026 9:22 am
Weather forecasting and AI in Indian farming: Transforming crop protection and agriculture

As these technologies become cheaper, easier to use, and more accessible in rural areas, they are likely to play a major role in the future of Indian farming

31 May 2026 9:22 am
Cooling the fields: How ultra-cool roofs can transform rural agriculture

In a warming world, agricultural resilience may depend as much on the quality of rural infrastructure as on the quality of seeds and soil

31 May 2026 9:22 am
DigiYatra crosses 10 crore journeys; rollout planned at 27 additional airports

With Indian airport passenger traffic projected to reach 50 crore by 2030, the government plans to further expand DigiYatras reach and language support while maintaining strong data privacy safeguards.

30 May 2026 8:51 pm
Textile industry welcomes cotton import duty waiver, sees boost for exports

The sector hopes the relief will help revive exports and strengthen Indias position against competing textile-producing nations.

30 May 2026 7:11 pm
Customs system outage hits courier shipments

The outage, second in this month, was reported on Thursday evening; as no customs clearance could be obtained, this led to missed flight connections and delivery delays for importers and exporters

30 May 2026 7:04 pm
Centre waives cotton import duty till October 31

The move is expected to support manufacturers, exporters and consumers by stabilising raw material supplies and enhancing global competitiveness

30 May 2026 5:11 pm
India's irrigation water demand may reach 807 BCM by 2050; ministry pushes for water budgeting

The ministry noted that agriculture accounts for 80-90% of water use in rural areas, adding to pressure on the country's water resources

30 May 2026 4:11 pm
Centre withdraws draft Sugarcane Control Order amid opposition from khandsari units, farmers

The draft sought to replace the 60-year-old Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966, with a new regulatory framework that proposed, among other things, bringing the ethanol and khandsari sectors under regulation

30 May 2026 3:23 pm
Clouds gather over Lakshadweep even as monsoon onset remains on hold

Clouds have massed up over the Lakshadweep off Kerala coast in an encouraging signal for advancing monsoon, but onset over Kerala may have to wait

30 May 2026 1:01 pm
Upstream cost pressures build, pass-through to consumers may not be far behind, says Finmin report

The report stated that the near-term outlook for the Indian economy is one of cautious resilience

30 May 2026 1:01 pm
BEML registers strong FY 2025-26 performance with record revenue and strategic growth momentum

For the full financial year, the company achieved its highest-ever annual revenue of 4,351 crore, reflecting a growth of 8.16% over 4,022 crore in FY 2024-25

30 May 2026 10:21 am
The missing middle of Indian agriculture: Why small-farm mechanisation is the next big reform

Indias agricultural transformation will come by closing the gap in the middle quietly, practically and at scale

30 May 2026 8:51 am
Beyond the monsoon: Rethinking insurance for Indias new-age farmers

The monsoon need not be the only thing standing between a farmer and financial stability

30 May 2026 8:51 am
GST dept issues 124 crore tax demand to SpiceJet, serves show-cause notice over delayed GST filings

Authorities said SpiceJet repeatedly delayed filings, leading to a provisional assessment under GST law

29 May 2026 11:10 pm
Hindustan Copper approves Lohum deal to restart Gujarat Copper plant

The board also cleared an MoU with Engineers India Ltd for technical, engineering and exploration support, as the company looks to expand and modernise its copper operations across multiple states amid Indias push for critical mineral security.

29 May 2026 10:49 pm
India introduces LPPI to improve transparency and competitiveness of ports

Introduced under the Sagar Aankalan framework, the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) benchmarks port performance across cargo segments using operational indicators

29 May 2026 10:30 pm