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Strong gold jewellery shipments and a recovery in polished diamond exports drive growth ahead of the crucial year-end holiday season.
Department of Commerce data show growth across Indias major export destinations, with shipments to several key markets recording double-digit increases
The assurance follows a customs dispute over dozens of containers held at Indian ports, raising questions about the trade pacts implementation
Merchandise exports rose to $49.47 billion in October from $44.40 billion in the previous month, while imports rose to $89.35 billion against $74.61 billion in September
Speaking at the 9th Annual Food Systems Dialogue, he highlighted the growing challenges facing central banks amid persistent global supply disruptions
The newly opened section adds six stations to the citys metro connectivity, marking a milestone for Bengalurus expanding public transport network
The new service will connect two major Karnataka hubs, with railway authorities resolving engineering challenges along the steep ghat section
The total length of the Pink Line is 21.25 km, comprising 18 stations
The Board is implementing BSNR as a digital ecosystem for end-to-end traceability and compliance across the natural rubber value chain, to enhance the value of Indian natural rubber globally
BSE has warned it will suspend trading in SpiceJet shares if it does not announce its results by December 7
The proposal comes at a time when SpiceJets domestic market share, according to DGCA data, fell to 0.6% in September from 1.2% in August.
October CPI accelerates to 6.08% y-o-y on food prices and base effects; bank revises FY27 forecast to 5.2% amid monsoon and energy risks
India, UAE and Oman establish a technical trilateral committee to address West Asia airspace, realigning ICAO regions amid rising tensions
Headline CPI rises to 6.1% y-o-y in October; RBI may consider another rate hike if inflation pressures persist despite expected normalisation
Tamil Nadu Maritime Board invites Expression of Interest for the service
Addressing an agriculture conference, the Prime Minister highlighted farm exports, fertiliser subsidies and agricultural growth while making a pitch for sustainable practices
Apart from availability issues in DAP and higher price of complex, demand was low due to drop in coverage of rabi crops
Contract to Capacite Infraprojects Ltd features a train running through the building, CMRL says
Sources say there is also a strong demand for tractors from non-agricultural industries like road construction and mining
Closure of Strait of Hormuz pushes up freight insurance costs
The integrated audit is envisaged to cover all major sub-segments of the power sector over the next four years generation, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy
India looks to strengthen bilateral trade engagement with ASEAN members individually even as consensus on the bloc-wide trade pact remains elusive
Short-term measures like sorghum imports, access to damaged rice stocks may help ease situation, says CLFMA chairman Sumit Sureka
The ASSOCHAM assessment highlights Indias projected growth, savings and investment strength, while flagging fiscal consolidation as a key area for improvement
The AI-driven crop-insurance companys founder and CEO Avi Basu says agri insurance has been an important learning ground
Data showed that the headline number reached 6.09 per cent in October, against 5.54 per cent in September
Addressing the CII Partnership Summit, Naidu outlined Indias aviation expansion and highlighted Andhra Pradeshs growing infrastructure and investment opportunities
A NITI Aayog assessment with IIM Ahmedabad highlights strong manufacturing outcomes while identifying gaps in jobs, domestic value addition and exports
Airline has said it remains well capitalised as it expands its network and raises funds from existing investors
The original estimated cost of the 21.26-km Pink Line corridor, from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara, was 8,730 crore
Ample stocks help manage the situation, but the situation will likely tighten before next harvest, say traders
Higher food costs, particularly for vegetables, pushed consumer prices up, adding to the monetary policy challenge ahead of the December review.
The Centre will need stronger collections in the coming months, with corporate tax receipts and advance tax payments shaping the year-end outcome
Speaking at the CII Partnership Summit, the group chairman highlighted the states investment potential and the growing economic role of airports
Businesses are also postponing new hiring as artificial intelligence reshapes workforce requirements across asset-intensive, public sector and technology industries
India awaits the US excess-capacity probe findings and protection from Russia-sanctions tariffs; Trump can still impose duties through Sections 301 and 232
World Bank October 2026 outlook: Chinas coal production may reach 1,350 mt in the current year
The deployment targets inter-plant goods transportation, adding electric mobility to Kirloskar Ferrous supply chain as the industrial manufacturer looks to reduce emissions from its logistics operations
Union Minister for Commerce urges industry and startups to harness potential of nine agreements covering 38 countries at CII summit in Andhra Pradesh
Singapore Airlines owns 25.1% stake in Air India and has been facing pressure from its investors over its decision to invest in Air India which has been bleeding money
United Airlines warned that AI assistants could expose sensitive information and lead to unintended purchases, account modifications or unauthorised use of frequent-flyer miles
Doubles subsidy on nitrogen, 25 per cent up in phosphorus, 3-times more for sulphur
Overall tax mop-up rises 12%; refund records an increase of around 26%
Singapore Airlines owns 25.1 per cent stake in Air India and records its share of profit or loss in the Indian airline in its consolidated result
The Chennai-based startup has attracted attention after its founder Anand Vetrivel interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inaugural run of the yellow Chennai Metro Line
Dispute over classification of imports threatens a key concession of the India-UK free trade deal
Plans to bring 150 acres under polyhouse cultivation for fresh produce across Bengluru, Hyderabad and Chennai by March 2028
These funds will now be available till March 31, 2031
E3W sales in October 2026 rose 24.76 per cent to 88,570 units as against 70,995 units a year ago
New Delhi is continuing to seek security for its seafarers and cargo

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