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Inflation band in India can be narrowed to 1-1.5% from 2% to improve policy effectiveness: Report

The report says a tighter tolerance band, as seen in some Asian peers like Indonesia, helps strengthen policy credibility, while a wider band reduces its impact.

28 Aug 2025 12:43 pm
Domestic air travel in India records steady annual growth despite monthly dip in July 2025: DGCA

Passenger traffic in July 2025 dropped by 2.94% compared to June, with airlines flying 126.05 lakh passengers in July, down from 129.87 lakh the previous month

28 Aug 2025 12:22 pm
Excess rain damages 8 lakh hectares of crops in Maharashtra

Farmers await relief as heavy rainfall has ravaged crops across the State, covering 187 talukas and 654 revenue circles

28 Aug 2025 12:12 pm
Fishers oppose move to allow big companies in deep-sea areas

The authoritys argument is that allowing large vessels will enable deep-sea fishing to tap the hitherto untapped resources

28 Aug 2025 12:05 pm
Boeing on track to hike 737 output by October, Ryanair CEO says

Executives at the US planemaker have told OLeary theyre targeting a production rate of 42 a month for the 737 by October after government approvals are secured

28 Aug 2025 11:14 am
Rakesh Gangwal, family trust sell 3.1% stake in IndiGo for 7,027 cr; shares fall over 4%

After the latest transaction, Rakesh Gangwal and his family trusts holding in IndiGo has come down to 4.71% from 7.81%

28 Aug 2025 10:28 am
Centre sets up high level forum for regulatory coordination, development of pension products

There are expectations that pension funds may be allowed to look for newer avenues

28 Aug 2025 10:04 am
BofA sees Indian firms pausing expansion in uncertain climate

Despite RBI cutting rates by 100 basis points between February and June to spur economic activity, credit growth remains muted

28 Aug 2025 9:27 am
India invites $1 trillion maritime investments at Ambassadors Roundtable ahead of IMW 2025

Chaired by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the meet highlighted Indias $1 trillion maritime investment roadmap spanning ports, logistics, shipbuilding, green hydrogen hubs and sustainable shipping.

27 Aug 2025 9:43 pm
India may become second-largest economy by 2038 at USD 34.2 tn: EY

By 2030, Indias PPP GDP could touch USD 20.7 trillion, driven by high savings, strong investments, favourable demographics, and a sustainable fiscal position

27 Aug 2025 7:28 pm
Industry says 50% US tariff on Indian goods will test resilience, boost reforms

Effective August 27, the tariff will impact sectors including textiles, gems & jewellery, shrimp, leather, footwear, chemicals, and machinery.

27 Aug 2025 7:17 pm
US tariffs will hit Indian agriculture, pharma; Utsa Patnaik calls for Swadeshi-style boycott

Economist Utsa Patnaik argued that the situation demands a new economic freedom struggle, urging industries and citizens to avoid imported raw materials and support domestic production.

27 Aug 2025 5:58 pm
Commercial vehicle volumes likely to grow by 3-5% this fiscal: Report

Medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) trucks and light commercial vehicle (LCV) trucks are expected to see modest growth in the range of 0-3 per cent and 3-5 per cent, respectively, during the year

27 Aug 2025 5:26 pm
Markolines bags 100-cr contract in Andhra Pradesh; order book crosses 400-cr

Based in Mumbai, Markolines specialises in highway operations and maintenance, offering services such as preventive maintenance, micro-surfacing, and cold in-place recycling

27 Aug 2025 5:22 pm
Odisha CM Majhi disburses 1,041 cr to over 51 lakh farmers under CM-KISAN scheme

Each beneficiary, mostly small and marginal farmers, received 2,000 as financial assistance for the upcoming Rabi crop season

27 Aug 2025 5:16 pm
GRSE eyes 25,000-cr Navy corvette order, upbeat on shipbuilding growth

GRSE is also expanding its ship repair operations through dry dock concessions in Kolkata and strengthening teams to capture new opportunities.

27 Aug 2025 4:43 pm
India-Africa trade crosses 100 billion, says Kirti Vardhan Singh

At the 20th CII India-Africa Business Conclave, Singh highlighted Indias $12 bn loans, $700 mn grants, and 50,000 scholarships, 42,000 already used.

27 Aug 2025 4:12 pm
India plans outreach in 40 countries to boost textiles exports amid US tariff blow

The move aims to position India as a reliable supplier of quality, sustainable, and innovative textiles in these high-potential markets, which collectively import textiles worth USD 590 billion

27 Aug 2025 3:26 pm
ICRA expects India Inc to report muted revenue growth of 5-6% in Q2

Credit metrics of India Inc in Q2 FY26 are likely to remain largely stable, with interest coverage ratio at 4.9-5.1 times, against 4.9 times in Q1 FY26

27 Aug 2025 2:59 pm
Commerce Ministry to meet exporters amid 50% US tariff blow

Sectors such as pharma, energy products and electronic goods are out of the ambit of these sweeping duties.

27 Aug 2025 2:47 pm
India's huge domestic consumption can offset export losses to US: GTRI

GTRI hopes that, in a few months, India will largely mitigate the adverse impact of US tariffs

27 Aug 2025 2:34 pm
Adani's Vizhinjam port hits 1 million TEUs

Second phase of the port project will begin soon, Kerala's Minister for Ports V N Vasavan said.

27 Aug 2025 1:51 pm
Uncertainties surrounding US tariffs might affect capex decisions this fiscal: Crisil

Imposition of tariffs likely to hit sentiment, even as healthy corporate balance sheets support fresh investments, a report said

27 Aug 2025 1:08 pm
US tariffs threaten lakhs of jobs in India, says CTI

US tariff hike could affect more than $48 billion worth of Indian exports, CTI says

27 Aug 2025 12:49 pm
Indias Russian oil gains wiped out by Trumps tariffs

Trumps new tariffs of up to 50% could slash Indian exports to US by $37 billion, say analysts

27 Aug 2025 12:27 pm
Tropical Agrosystem eyes 22% revenue jump to 2,200 crore in FY26 on monsoon boost, patented products

The company, which competes with MNC giants like Bayer, Syngenta and UPL, expects to turn debt-free by next fiscal and is exploring private equity funding instead of going public

27 Aug 2025 11:17 am
US tariff shock to hit Bengals labour-intensive leather, marine, engineering exports

Exporters said shipments and even production are currently on hold, amid geopolitical headwinds, intensified by the US tariffs.

27 Aug 2025 10:57 am
New Online Gaming Bill is a net positive for video games but a blow for real money games

Industry experts at the Level Up or Game Over? Decoding Indias gaming Industry post RMG ban, a webinar organised by businessline

26 Aug 2025 10:12 pm
Global view on oilseeds shifts to meeting nutritional needs than just viewing them as cooking oil source

Indian industry players call for shift in outlook to meet nutritional deficiency among the population

26 Aug 2025 9:33 pm
Toy makers to focus on domestic market, innovation and diversification

While industry players fear immediate and long-term impact with other South-East Asian markets emerging as the preferred destinations, they believe it is an opportunity to innovate in sustainable practices and automation

26 Aug 2025 9:08 pm
Multiplex Association of India pitches for lowering GST on movie tickets

It was suggested to lower GST on movie tickets priced upto Rs 300 to 5 per cent

26 Aug 2025 8:48 pm
SpiceJet commences paperless boarding at Shillong Airport

Spicejet says that the service will be extended to other domestic airports.

26 Aug 2025 8:37 pm
Doubling of US tariffs to 50% could be destructive for engineering goods exports

China, Vietnam, Mexico, Taiwan could take over part of Indias share; MSME sector needs urgent help

26 Aug 2025 8:32 pm
Shivamogga Airport to launch training, repair facilities; crosses 1 lakh passengers in 2 yrs

Since its launch two years ago, the airport has handled over 2,400 flights and more than one lakh passengers

26 Aug 2025 8:26 pm
VOC Port records 40 per cent growth in LPG handling in April-July 2025

To further enhance its capacity, the Port is upgrading the facility by constructing new berthing dolphins within the existing structure, enabling it to handle vessels up to 55,000 DWT

26 Aug 2025 8:24 pm
26 Aug 2025 8:22 pm
Indian govt tightens stock limit on wheat, again

Food Ministry caps traders stock limit at 8 tonnes and that of millers at 2,000 tonnes

26 Aug 2025 8:14 pm
Indias Hospitality sector posts 12.9% RevPAR growth in Q2 2025: Report

Hyderabad saw an 18.6 per cent rise in average daily rate. Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai showed steady growth. Investor confidence remained strong with 106 hotel signings adding 13,398 keys

26 Aug 2025 7:37 pm
Gems, jewellery exporters look to alternative markets to mitigate US tariff impact

The US is the second-largest market for Indian gem and jewellery exporters

26 Aug 2025 7:30 pm
Global steel production down 1.3% in July

India produced 14 mt of steel, up 14 per cent year-on-year; US, China output up

26 Aug 2025 7:22 pm
Akasa Air to start daily Bengaluru to Phuket flights from Oct 1

The expansion is part of the carrier plans to widen its international footprint with new destinations across SAARC and ASEAN

26 Aug 2025 7:07 pm
Windmill blade and component exports to US face twin blow

The additional tariff coupled with the national security investigation in the import of wind turbines and components will dampen exports to the US

26 Aug 2025 5:52 pm
Bioluminescent red tides off Kerala coast linked to continuous monsoon runoff: CMFRI

Heavy monsoon inflows enriched coastal waters with nutrients, creating ideal conditions for the bloom of Noctiluca scintillans, a large bioluminescent dinoflagellate frequently responsible for such phenomena

26 Aug 2025 3:53 pm
Food Ministry forwards veg oil GST refund request to Finance Ministry

The edible oil industry has been grappling with restrictions on Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds for accumulated Input Tax Credit (ITC) under the inverted duty structure since July 2022, particularly impacting small and medium enterprises and domestic manufacturers

26 Aug 2025 3:14 pm
InterGlobe-CAE joint venture to set up pilot training centre in Mumbai

The new facility centre, to be spread over a 44,000 square-foot area, will have a capacity for up to six full-flight simulators (FFS)

26 Aug 2025 2:05 pm
Kharif crops sowing reaches near normal area, 4% up from year-ago

Sowing areas under all Kharif crops have reached near 98% of the normal area of about 1,097 lh so far

26 Aug 2025 1:37 pm
GST rationalisation possibility may cause some discretionary purchases to be delayed: ICRA

Ongoing geopolitical tensions and steep US tariffs continue to impact demand sentiments, especially for export-oriented sectors; overall urban demand growth has been tepid over the past 18 months, premiumisation of consumption is apparent across several product categories - from automobiles to FMCG to watches

26 Aug 2025 12:02 pm
Steep 50% tariff on Indian goods entering US from Aug 27; to impact labour-intensive sectors

The high additional import duties would affect more than half of the $86 billion Indian exports to America, while the remaining items, including pharmaceuticals, electronics and petroleum products, will continue to be exempt from the levy

26 Aug 2025 11:26 am