The Hindu Businessline

The Farmer ID initiative is designed to provide farmers with a unique digital identity, enabling transparent, efficient and timely access to government schemes, bank credit, crop insurance and disaster relief, while reducing paperwork and repeated verification, the agriculture ministry said in a statement

Rajeev Setia, President of Basmati IREF and Joint MD of Chaman Lal Setia Exports, said the monsoon and rainfall supported basmati growth and higher yields

The 848 feet vessel began commercial sailings from Mumbai, with itineraries covering domestic destinations and Southeast Asia planned for 2027

Representatives from testing labs, inspection agencies, and exporters agreed that preventing contamination at the source and meeting destination-specific requirements are essential

AI, semiconductors and defence is likely to lead the investment pipeline, with indicative public and private investments of around 5.9 lakh crore, 5.27 lakh crore and 5.07 lakh crore, respectively

The Committee would also study banking, pension, and health insurance sectors, social security for the informal sector, and evaluate various central government schemes

Goyal's engagements on October 23 included discussions with senior German government officials, business leaders, research institutions and members of the Indian diaspora

The initiative aims to translate marine fisheries research into livelihood opportunities by promoting sustainable bivalve farming along the Maharashtra coast

The winter schedule, effective from October 25, 2026, to March 27, 2027, will see weekly domestic air traffic movements increase by 12%, from 294 to 328

Andhra coast is increasingly in focus, though the time of landfall and area thereof remain uncertain. Isolated very heavy rain is forecast for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, South Interior Karnataka, Lakshadweep.

Boeing is trying to bring production of the trailing-edge rib kit in-house; the component is used in wing assembly for the 767 and current-generation 777 freighter

As per Goyal, India's trade agreements already cover two-thirds of global markets and could extend to 75% of global GDP over the next 12 to 18 months

Currently, truck-loading prices at cold storage gates for the Jyoti potato are ruling at a 500 per quintal, some 100 lower than the same period last year

With millions of farmers dependent on sugarcane and sugar being an essential household commodity, the government must balance farmer incomes, consumer affordability and mill profitability

The real question is whether that prediction helps farmers earn better, consumers eat better, and the food system wastes less water and soil

Protecting farming families physical health capital ensures that state investments in seed, power, and credit deliver their intended economic return season after season

Strengthening growers access to organised markets can help sustain these practices while making traditional and nutritious food choices more accessible to consumers

Soybean production is projected to be 3.5% lower than last year at 124.06 lakh tonnes

Border situation gets periodically disturbed when Chinese forces diverge from established patrolling patterns: MEA

Companys senior executive cites India as a major sourcing market, with over 100 parts suppliers

The move is expected to ease airlines operating costs and, in turn, reduce the cost of air tickets

West Asia crisis drives oil prices, inflation risks

Automobile manufacturers and logistics operators are driving Indias warehouse expansion as institutional investors pursue large property portfolios.

Seafood exports seen rising to 1.25 lakh crore; National Plan of Action for small-scale inland fisheries launched

Focus must shift to processing, quality, branding, traceability, sustainability and value addition, says the Food Processing Industries Minister

The airport spokesperson said the new routes will improve access to important regional markets

Farmers demand white paper on water availability, crop insurance

A subdued response from overseas and upcountry buyers pulled down the average price realisation by around 6 per kg

Unpaid activities comprise own-use production of goods, unpaid household and caregiving activities, volunteer work and unpaid trainee work

Weve been discussing with a range of stakeholders over past one year to launch the Bharat Soil Health Policy. A draft is ready. We did a lot of regional consultations as well, Jat said

Karnataka received only 6,000 tonnes in the October 21 auction, meeting about 17 per cent of the association members estimated weekly requirement of 34,600 tonnes

Bharat Biotech said the move will help protect another 1 million children and generate $50 million in savings.

Strong retail health demand and motor OD gains offset by crop and fire declines; pricing pressures persist in motor segment

The revisions come amid a debate over whether official jobs data reflects underemployment and quality of jobs in the world's most populous country, where the headline unemployment stands at 5%.

The airport authorities searched the area around gate 30, cleared the place as security personnel launched an extensive search

It plans to raise around 1,400 crore (around $150 million) through the sale of three-year bonds with bullet maturity

Imports of oil products fell 0.8% in September from August, but were down about 40% from a year earlier

IndiGo advised passengers to check their flight status on its official website before proceeding to the airport and expressed regret over the inconvenience caused by the cancellations

The benefits of the tax exemptions can only be availed after the IT Departments physical verification of the premises; provisions under the IT Act, prescribe tax exemption from long-term capital gains

The Polish PM Tusk highlights the Bengalurus role as a global technology and innovation hub

He said the rice industry needed to examine how machinery and technology used across the value chain, from paddy cultivation to processing, could be manufactured domestically

Urges existing and new exporters across product categories and sectors to approach the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for certification support, saying the government would cover the entire cost.

The association has raised concerns that long-term offtake agreement holders receive priority for contracted quantities and an additional preference, on a best-endeavour basis

A parent low-pressure area is expected to move west-north-westwards over Bay, intensifying into a deep depression by Sunday and a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay by Monday morning

A services PMI rose to 56.2 from 55.2, driving the majority of the acceleration in private-sector output

German companies have announced $7.4 billion in investments in India over two and a half years, with further opportunities emerging across sectors.

The extension gives importers additional time to bring in raw sugar under the duty-free import allowance, according to an official notification.

Water level in only one of the five regions above 80 per cent as situation in AP and Tamil Nadu turns worrisome

Diversion may not be allowed the entire supply year even as the Centre extends duty-free imports of raw sugar until December 31,

The two also discussed strategic connectivity, including direct flights, port co-operation, maritime security, and alignment with the IndiaMiddle EastEurope Economic Corridor (IMEC).