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MPC Minutes: Members opted for wait and watch as the economy faces a hazy outlook

MPC members emphasised the need for careful monitoring before making any policy adjustments, underscoring the ongoing uncertainties in both domestic and global economic landscapes

19 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
India deepens Taliban engagement, but formal recognition still on hold

A series of ministerial visits signal growing engagement, even as New Delhi awaits greater clarity on security and social issues

19 Aug 2026 8:35 pm
Agrogrades automated onion grading system installed at Pimpalgaon market

The machine processes up to 10 tonnes of onions per hour and cuts manual labour needs by 80%

19 Aug 2026 8:14 pm
India International Coffee Festival in Bengaluru from Feb 26

Hosted by the Coffee Board of India and the Speciality Coffee Association of India, this festival is bringing together everyone from coffee growers and roasters to baristas and enthusiasts

19 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
Haragopal appointed NABFINS MD

Haragopal served as the MD of the Delhi-based NABCONS for over two and a half years

19 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
Kerala: DTDC launches Vallam Express to deliver parcels to water-bound communities

The service has initially been launched in Kuttanad, an Alappuzha sub-district comprising 14 villages and serving a population of approximately two lakh people

19 Aug 2026 6:59 pm
Crop protection companies urge Govt to introduce time-bound regulatory data protection

A time-bound data protection window is the missing incentive to bring newer, safer and lower-dose molecules to Indian farms faster, say Crystal Crop Protection, Rallis India, Dhanuka Agritech, PI Industries and Godrej Agrovet

19 Aug 2026 5:39 pm
Depression defies forecasts, keeps monsoon pipeline flowing in north and east

A stubborn weather system over Jharkhand sustains rain across northern, eastern and north-eastern India through Wednesday even as evening forecasts suggested it has weakened a round

19 Aug 2026 5:29 pm
Railway projects worth 9,450 crore approved across West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh

The projects are expected to ease congestion, improve passenger and freight connectivity, and expand rail capacity across key eastern and southern corridors.

19 Aug 2026 5:16 pm
Kerala Agri varsity to support agri-enterprises in value addition, market expansion

T. Sajitha Rani, Vice-Chancellor, praised ABI for helping farmers shift from agriculture to value addition, entrepreneurship, and market development

19 Aug 2026 5:03 pm
Siguler Guff raises $500 mn for India mid-market private equity strategy

New York-headquartered Siguler Guff is a multi-strategy private markets investment firm which has approximately $18.4 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2025

19 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
IndiGo website hit by technical issue, flight bookings disrupted

IndiGo customers in several Indian cities reported difficulties booking flights and completing online check-in through the airlines website on Wednesday.

19 Aug 2026 4:25 pm
Escorts Kubota to set up new plant in UP for 2,000 cr

Escorts Kubotas UP plant to be one of its largest manufacturing facilities across the globe

19 Aug 2026 4:22 pm
Wizzmoni partners with Oman Air to launch Wizz Voyager multi-currency travel card

Designed for frequent travellers, the card supports multiple global currencies while delivering a seamless digital forex experience with real-time tracking and smart financial controls

19 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
Sitharaman, Goyal in Singapore for talks to deepen trade, investment ties

Singapore was Indias largest source of foreign direct investment in 2025-26, with inflows of $19.8 billion

19 Aug 2026 3:36 pm
IDFC First Bank raises $500 million via maiden international bond issuance

The bank, through its IFSC Banking Unit at GIFT City, issued the bonds having a tenure of three years and a fixed coupon of 5.625%

19 Aug 2026 3:34 pm
SAP sees India as showcase for AI-led autonomous enterprise economy

SAP is expanding its AI ambitions in India, where strong technology talent, innovation and customer adoption offer significant growth opportunities.

19 Aug 2026 3:31 pm
Indian steel mills face margin squeeze as global coking coal prices rise

India, the world's biggest crude steel producer after China, meets 95% of its coking coal needs through imports, with at least half shipped from Australia

19 Aug 2026 3:07 pm
Rapeseed meal exports push Indias oilmeal exports up 18.41% in May

India exported 3.73 lakh tonnes (lt) of oilmeals during May 2026 against 3.15 lt in May 2025.

19 Aug 2026 3:03 pm
India should not rush to finalise US trade deal, says EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal

Sanjeev Sanyal said prolonged trade agreements require careful scrutiny, particularly as negotiations involve sensitive domestic sectors and uncertain US tariff policies.

19 Aug 2026 2:51 pm
Half of women working in agriculture are unpaid helpers on family farms: Report

Araya.ag report classifies 50.5% of women working in agriculture as unpaid helpers on family farms, against 21.7%of men

19 Aug 2026 2:48 pm
India steps up CBAM preparedness as EU carbon payments begin in 2027

Indian exporters are being urged to strengthen emissions reporting and verification systems as the EUs carbon border regime enters its definitive phase

19 Aug 2026 1:42 pm
Maharashtra farmers have an edge in installing solar pumps, says GK Energy CMD

This is due to the policy drive by the State government as an open category farmers has to bear jst 10% of installation costs, says Gopal Kabra

19 Aug 2026 12:03 pm
DGCA weighs stricter anti-doping rules after Air India incident

New provisions on testing and sample requirements under consideration; proposal to go for stakeholder consultation

19 Aug 2026 11:36 am
Jassper Shipping to invest $50 million to expand project logistics, bulk cargo operations

The proposed investment intends to strengthen its capabilities across project logistics, heavy-lift transportation, vessel chartering and multimodal cargo solutions, supporting Indias accelerating infrastructure and industrial expansion

19 Aug 2026 11:35 am
SpiceJet gets relief as court agrees to rehear bankruptcy petitions

The development gives the financially strained airline temporary breathing room as it faces renewed scrutiny from aircraft lessors over unpaid dues.

19 Aug 2026 11:31 am
Hormuz traffic slows as uncertainty over waterway persists

On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said no talks were taking place with Iran and insisted the Strait of Hormuz was open, contradicting Iran's assertion that it remained shut to shipping

19 Aug 2026 11:12 am
Outgoing Air India CEO Campbell Wilson appointed as Air New Zealand director

According to a market announcement by Air New Zealand, Wilson has been appointed by the board with effect from the annual meeting and will require shareholder approval

19 Aug 2026 11:07 am
India offers city gas suppliers incentives to boost domestic piped connections

Under the incentive scheme, effective September, city gas distribution companies will get an additional 200 standard cubic metres of cheaper

19 Aug 2026 9:43 am
Ensure smooth cotton buy, Telangana tellsCCI

Despite expectations of lower acreage due to the ElNinoimpact, the area under cultivation increased by nearly3 lakh acres1.21lakhhectares in the State

18 Aug 2026 9:18 pm
Moong arrivals pick up in Karnataka as prices rule firm on lower crop

Hand-picked moong is fetching a higher price of Rs 8,600-10,300 per quintal, while machine harvested ones command lower prices due to higher foreign material content

18 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
After aircraft, ships & oilfield equipment, IFSCA moves to make GPU leasing a financial product in GIFT City

The proposal comes as India prepares for a sharp increase in demand for AI computing capacity

18 Aug 2026 9:10 pm
Bombay Logistics deploys Blue Energy Motors LNG trucks at JSW Steel operations

With up to 20% better fuel efficiency, the trucks are designed to improve operating efficiency while helping fleet operators reduce the carbon intensity of their transportation operations

18 Aug 2026 9:07 pm
Indian govt does not see much impact on kharif crops from El Nino as sowing deficit narrows

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says impact on kharif production unlikely to be significant

18 Aug 2026 9:07 pm
India, Israel set to exchange market access offers for FTA

Talks gain momentum after July round; India weighs industry concerns as it finalises its offer

18 Aug 2026 8:41 pm
IT Dept flags suspicious foreign remittances, initiate verification of 394 entities, 36 professionals

This entire action was based on data related with remittance of large amounts of foreign exchange over the last three years

18 Aug 2026 8:31 pm
Vizhinjam starts full EXIM operations with Keralas trademarkcrunchy cargo

Seven tonnes of local produce including banana and jackfruit chips leave for Spain from theAI-powered port

18 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
PM CARES fund rises to 8,453 cr in 2024-25, 175% up in 5 years

The fund spent Rs 87.85 lakh on PM CARES for Children Scheme during 2024-25, sharply down from Rs 15.38 crore in 2023-24

18 Aug 2026 8:12 pm
Vizhinjam Port begins EXIM operations, opens Keralams gateway to global trade

The Chief Minister also held discussions with investor groups to explore opportunities to scale up EXIM operations through Vizhinjam

18 Aug 2026 7:33 pm
Lithium prices will likely head lower this half as supplies improve

However, energy storage demand is likely to hold prices from any sharp fall despite China ending tax sops on EV batteries

18 Aug 2026 7:05 pm
Crompton banking on premiumisation, new categories to drive growth: MD Promeet Ghosh

CGCEL, which on Tuesday unveiled a refreshed brand identity, has expanded its total addressable market size from about 80,000 crore three years ago to around 1.6 lakh crore, following its entry into new segments

18 Aug 2026 6:30 pm
Supplyco cuts Sabari brand coconut oil price to 229/litre ahead of Onam

The price reduction followed a ministerial decision and applies to a combination pack comprising subsidised and non-subsidised portions

18 Aug 2026 6:15 pm
SAF conclave to focus on capacity building, IATA 2050 Net Zero target

As per global studies, India could produce around 40 million tonne of SAF annually by 2050, about 10% of global SAF production potential

18 Aug 2026 6:10 pm
Tamil Nadu plans maritime and waterways master plan to strengthen port connectivity

The Board is responsible for the administration, management and development of Minor Ports in the State.

18 Aug 2026 5:57 pm
IMD update: Depression drenches East, more rain seen as Bay hints at another low

The monsoon troughs eastern end dipping into the Bay is a telling signal: the waters could spring back to life sooner rather than later, with another low-pressure area potentially taking shape

18 Aug 2026 4:16 pm
Vizhinjam Port begins EXIM operations, opens Keralas gateway to global trade

The Chief Minister also held discussions with investor groups to explore opportunities to scale up EXIM operations through Vizhinjam

18 Aug 2026 4:08 pm
Ceigall India-Sushee Infra Mining joint venture receives four orders worth 2,150 cr

In the CIL-SIML joint venture, Ceigall India holds 74% stake and Sushee Infra Mining's holding was at 26%

18 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
India imposes minimum import price on clear float glass, benefiting Saint-Gobain, Asahi India

Directorate General of Foreign Trade updated the import policy for clear float glass (4 mm to 12 mm) under ITC (HS) codes 70051090 and 70052990 from Free to Restricted

18 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
India considers limited duty-free sugar imports to ease record prices, sources say

Indian sugar prices have risen to a record high and are expected to remain elevated for at least the next three months

18 Aug 2026 2:42 pm
India's tanker exports surge over six-fold to $1.36 billion in Q1 FY27; UAE leads

The data showed that export volumes also expanded significantly from 10 vessels to 23 vessels, reflecting increasing international demand for Indian-built tankers and marine transportation assets

18 Aug 2026 2:39 pm