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31 Dec 2025 10:03 pm
Small savings interest rate for Jan-March quarter remains unchanged

This means during the January-March quarter, deposits under the Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme will fetch an interest rate of 8.2 per cent, while the rate on a three-year term deposit remains at 7.1 per cent prevailing in the current quarter

31 Dec 2025 8:29 pm
Prices of cars, motorcycles to go up from Thursday

Car and motorcycle prices increase from January 1 due to rising costs and macroeconomic factors, affecting various brands.

31 Dec 2025 8:29 pm
Western Carriers expects Gujarat cargo terminal to achieve full capacity in 12 months

Western Carriers plans to set up more logistics hubs pan-India over the next six years

31 Dec 2025 8:24 pm
EUs new carbon tax to kick in amid Indias attempts for carve-outs in FTA talks

Many Indian steel and aluminium exporters may have to cut prices by 1522%: GTRI

31 Dec 2025 8:07 pm
India lowers sugar sales quota for January

Karnataka gets 18% less allocation, but UP and Maharashtra allowed to sell more

31 Dec 2025 8:06 pm
Next round of India-EAEU trade pact talks likely in Feb-end

India wants Russia-led bloc to address non-tariff barriers related to standards and procedures, say officials

31 Dec 2025 7:25 pm
Net tax collection declined, capex surged; fiscal deficit now 62% of BE

Table mailed Experts do not see fiscal deficit breaching the estimates as projected in the Union Budget of FY26.

31 Dec 2025 6:48 pm
Safeguard duty provides short term relief for steel cos

According to Finance Ministry notification, a 12 per cent duty will be imposed in the first year (till April, 2026)

31 Dec 2025 6:22 pm
2025: Year of high growth but sliding rupee

GDP growth is expected to pick up in 2026

31 Dec 2025 6:17 pm
Air India to bring back first 2 Boeing 787-8, IndiGo to induct Airbus A321XLR

Air India and IndiGo unveiled their plans for 2026 with Air India saying that the first two Boeing 787-8 from its fleet with full interior-refit will re-enter services in February; IndiGo announcing that it is all set to induct its first Airbus A321XLR in 2026

31 Dec 2025 5:53 pm
Jammu and Kashmir may wake up to heavy rain, snow on New Year day

Isolated to scattered rain indicated for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Islands for next three days

31 Dec 2025 5:16 pm
Cellular operators seek DoT intervention over denial of Right of Way at Navi Mumbai International Airport

The airport operator has reportedly directed telecom service providers to mandatorily use a network deployed by the airport itself, at an exorbitant and commercially unviable charge

31 Dec 2025 4:43 pm
US tariffs land Indias seafood exports in troubled waters in 2025

The fall in US shipments was made good to some extent by an increase in exports to existing big markets such as the EU and China

31 Dec 2025 4:25 pm
Economy faces near-term risks from external uncertainties, says RBI report

These factors could increase exchange rate volatility, dampen trade, reduce corporate earnings and lower foreign investment, said the RBI Financial Stability report

31 Dec 2025 3:55 pm
India plans exporter performance index: DGFT

Trying to create an index for exporters to evaluate IECs how theyve fared over 5 years, DGFT Ajay Bhadoo said, adding that the data could be compiled over the next year to support the acceleration of new market

31 Dec 2025 3:29 pm
Government launches 4,531-crore market access support for exporters

The MAS intervention focuses on improving buyer connect and enhancing Indias presence in global markets through structured and outcome-oriented market access interventions

31 Dec 2025 2:58 pm
Govt rolls out 4,531-cr market access support for exporters

The measure is a part of the 25,060-crore export promotion mission

31 Dec 2025 2:55 pm
Goldilocks phase, reforms glide path to spur Indian economy in 2026

As India positions itself for continued economic growth in 2026, strategic reforms and a favourable macroeconomic environment are expected to enhance investment opportunities amidst global uncertainties

31 Dec 2025 12:07 pm
Action plan can help Bihar harness turmeric potential

A policy paper brought out by RPCAU suggests seeking GI tag for two varieties - Rajendra Sonia, Rajendra Sonalika, strengthening FPOs in turmeric

31 Dec 2025 11:37 am
Rules for facilitating 100% FDI in insurance notified

The new law, Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act also amended the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956 and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 besides Insurance Act, 1938

31 Dec 2025 10:54 am
Labour codes draft rules notified, implementation likely in 3 months

The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has sought objections and suggestions from the public on each of the four labour four codes within the next 45 days which would be included before finalising them

31 Dec 2025 10:30 am
Air China orders 60 Airbus A320neo jets in $9.5 billion deal

The jets will be delivered in batches between 2028 and 2032, the airline said in a stock exchange filing.

31 Dec 2025 8:45 am
Air India Express inducts first line-fit Boeing 737-8, fleet touches 51

The aircraft features enhanced cabin comfort, modern interiors, fast-charging power outlets, larger overhead bins and hot Gourmair meal capability

31 Dec 2025 8:38 am
MCA extends annual filing deadline for FY25 till January 31, 2026

The extension, earlier set to end on December 31, follows representations from stakeholders citing difficulties with the filing system

31 Dec 2025 3:32 am
Government allows export of organic sugar up to 50,000 tonnes per year

The move is aimed at promoting value-added agricultural exports while ensuring compliance with international organic certification requirements.

31 Dec 2025 3:22 am
Navi Mumbai airport crosses 25,000 passengers in first five days

The airport handled a total of 26,021 passengers, including 12,431 arrivals and 13,590 departures

31 Dec 2025 3:18 am
Postal Department to discontinue certain international letter mail services from January 1, 2026

The move aims to address issues such as limited tracking, longer delivery timelines, rising customs and security requirements, and reduced acceptance by foreign postal administrations

31 Dec 2025 3:14 am
Telcos flag RoW issues at Navi Mumbai airport; Adani group rejects cartel claims

Rejecting the claims, the Adani Group-owned airport said RoW was never denied, accused telcos of cartelisation, and said it has installed neutral-host IBS, offered industry-standard rates and provided free high-speed Wi-Fi.

31 Dec 2025 3:08 am
India overtakes Japan to become worlds fourth-largest economy at $4.18 trillion

Growth has been driven largely by robust private consumption and strong domestic demand.

31 Dec 2025 2:44 am
Outlook for rabi is very strong, says UPL CFO Bikash Prasad

Sees headroom for significant growth in markets such as US, Europe and Africa

30 Dec 2025 10:09 pm
Lav Aggarwal to take over as DGFT chief, Rabindra Kumar Agarwal to head FCI

As part of the bureaucratic reshuffle, as many as 25 civil servants have been appointed to different Central government departments

30 Dec 2025 8:58 pm
IndiGo faces 458 crore GST demand

It said it will appeal against the order calling it erroneous

30 Dec 2025 8:44 pm
Economists pitch for recalibrating public capex to avoid crowding out of private investment

Modi met economists to get their views for the forthcoming Union Budget

30 Dec 2025 8:27 pm
Chennaiairport scores high on punctuality, tops chart for 3 consecutive months

Chennai airport registered on time performance of 91.6 per cent (September), 91.4 per cent (October) and86.4 per cent (November), DGCA data show

30 Dec 2025 8:10 pm
UP asked to look at area-specific, evidence-based interventions in agriculture

In its first board meeting, the UPSAC passed a few resolutions that are designed at converting scale into value, production into prosperity, and growth into sustainability, a company statement said

30 Dec 2025 8:07 pm
India stands firm against inclusion of investment pact in WTO framework

Despite South Africa withdrawing its objection, New Delhi continues to block the non-mandated agreement to protect policy space for developing nations

30 Dec 2025 7:54 pm
Alang sees 21% increase in end-of-life ship arrivals in 2025 amid low capacity utilisation

However, despite this, there is only 25 per cent utilisation at Alang

30 Dec 2025 7:52 pm
Onion prices remained below production cost in 2025, says growers association

The organisation claims that while farmers production cost ranged between 22 and 25 per kg, the average market prices they received throughout the year remained between 8 and 18 per kg

30 Dec 2025 7:50 pm
Centre starts review process of confidential report on IndiGo disruption

Review process is expected to result in recommendations and actions required to avert such incidences in the future

30 Dec 2025 7:22 pm
HAL completes inaugural flight of Dhruv NG Helicopter, enters civil aviation market

During the event, HAL also received the Certification of Indigenous manufacturing of Shakti Civil Engine from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

30 Dec 2025 7:09 pm
Operation Sindoor, indigenous push define Armys 2025 review

Innovation and self-reliance were projected as central themes of the land force transformation in 2025, as per the Indian Army officials

30 Dec 2025 6:47 pm
Indias healthcare industry moves beyond bed counts

The sector is still at the cusp of structural transformation; listed hospitals represent just 17 per cent of this universe, leaving large headroom for consolidation.

30 Dec 2025 6:24 pm
Mobile app developer Techugo to raise climate-resilient agri services, intelligence service data on farmer platforms

These will cover product development and go-to-market assistance in providing end-to-end digital services, says companys COO Ankit Singh

30 Dec 2025 5:44 pm
Cochin International Airport opens extended export cargo warehouse

The expansion increases CIALs annual export cargo handling capacity from 75,000 tonnes to 1,25,000 tonnes, enabling faster processing and improved handling of diverse cargo categories

30 Dec 2025 5:30 pm
AI to add $1.7 Trillion to India's economy by 2035: Govt

Industry estimates indicate the country's AI talent pool could more than double to over 12.5 lakh professionals by 2027, reflecting growing demand for skills such as data science, AI engineering, and analytics

30 Dec 2025 5:19 pm
India exports 97% of its solar modules to the US, says PL Capital

India's solar module exports rose nearly nine times in 2023 and doubled again in 2024. It notes that this shift positions India as a credible alternative supplier in the global solar value chain

30 Dec 2025 4:55 pm
After 125 bps cut, regulatory relaxations, all eyes on more growth push, rupee mgmt from RBI in 2026

Amid concerns on the nominal GDP growth remaining low, Malhotra said the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) actions are dictated by the real GDP arrived at after subtracting the inflation levels

30 Dec 2025 2:27 pm
Union civil aviation minister flags off next-generation helicopter Dhruv NG in Bengaluru

The helicopter is equipped with twin Shakti 1H1C engines, providing enhanced power ratings and the advantage of internal maintenance capabilities within India

30 Dec 2025 11:58 am