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The decision comes after airlines raised concerns over operational challenges and potential impact on fare structures
The airlines will operate fiveextra flights per week from Frankfurt to Chennai, Delhi and Hyderabad
The company achieved its highest-ever domestic sales, both the companys brands Massey Ferguson and Eicher Tractors, recording their highest sales
The airlines also plans to train over 5,000 pilots over the next decade
USDAs Foreign Agriculture Service New Delhi Post projects soyameal exports to rise 13% on strong European demand
The government has already announced measures to help exporters tackle the impact of the West Asia crisis, and some more decisions are on the anvil, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday
In January 2026, Qatar supplied around 1 mt of LNG, accounting for roughly 41 % of total imports; this fell sharply to just 0.06 mt (about 3% share) by Marcha 94.3% decline
The initiative will allow users to locate service centres based on specific needs, ensuring easier access to enrolment and update services across India.
India shows the way to help unlock the opportunity, says the study by Omnivore, Beanstalk AgTech and Briter
Given the various economic scenarios and the series of tax concessions recently announced, the ministry plans to conduct a fresh assessment to calibrate revenue expectations for the year ahead
The company plans to expand its farmer network, invest in AI-driven systems, and set up a processing facility
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal asserts India remains in a sweet spot for trade with US; bilateral pacts with the UK, Oman and New Zealand on track
The milestone includes the rollout of the 80,000th coach since inception, marking a global record
It is engineered to bridge the gap between traditional diets and functional wellness
Purchases rebounded in March by 10X, after declining by 17 per cent in February
The emporary and targeted relief will cost the exchequer about 1,800 crore, but help ensure price stability, continuity in production and supply chain, CBIC Member (Tax Policy), Sanjay Mangal told reporters
New Delhi wants e-commerce duty moratorium to be co-terminus and align with the TRIPS non-violations complaint, says Commerce Minister
Though farmers and agricultural scientists have been flagging the issue for years, the issue came up for public discussion after Telugu film actor Rahul Ramakrishna posted a tweet last week about the death of his brother due to exposure to Paraquat
The import tax exemption on 40 products is valid until June 30
Prior to the crisis, around 150 vessels transited the strait daily; that number has now dropped to just four or five
The move is part of a broader push towards competency-based capacity building, aligning roles, skills, and continuous learning across government departments.
The award, which includes a gold medal, a citation and 2 lakh in cash, will be conferred on Rao on April 18 in Hyderabad
Patel also said that IFFCO continues to lead the transformation of Indian agriculture through cutting-edge solutions such as nano fertilisers, bio-stimulants and advanced agri-technologies
From 2026, all Indian exports will enjoy zero-duty access to Australia.
The Board has engaged Kolkata-based Tradeforge Technologies Pvt Ltd to develop and operate a web-based tea auction platform under a Build, Own & Operate (BOO) model
The government is also expanding the digital pension platform to states and PSUs, aiming to streamline pension disbursement and improve efficiency across departments
They will come up over a period of 45 months and will challenge problems of low productivity, fragmented production
The data by ISMA shows that while production has increased, the number of operational mills has declined, with 56 factories currently operational compared to 95 mills at the same time last year
As crude prices increase further, growth is projected to slow progressively. At $110 per barrel, growth could decline to 6.1 per cent, while at $120 per barrel, it could fall below 6.0 per cent
Without giving actual figures, the official said that revenues from customs duty came in at 102 per cent of RE, while in case of excise duty it was 101 per cent of RE
The report forecasts price hikes of at least 3 to 4% in Q1FY27 if the current inflation in raw materials persists
Two largest sub-components of the PMI, new orders and output, rose at the slowest rates since mid-2022
Focus on trade, improving market access, mutual settlement of payments, logistics resilience and new investment projects
Exemption to benefit sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates, including plastics, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive components and other manufacturing segments
Under the new rules issued by the DGFT, such imports are now classified as restricted and require prior approval or a licence, though exemptions apply for export-oriented units and SEZs
Freight operations also reached a record 1670 million tonnes, supported by higher demand and improved efficiency.
Addressing the Naval Investiture Ceremony 2026, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi stated that the seas are no longer secondary theatres where continental conflicts spill over; instead they are becoming the first arena
Economists expect the central bank to maintain a neutral stance, with limited pass-through of fuel costs to inflation for now, while closely monitoring how the situation evolves before taking any further policy action
Capital expenditure surpasses budgetary support with additional funding from internal resources
`This may have a direct bearing on production costs, supply chains, and export competitiveness of the pharmaceutical sector
Traditional walnut trees take 10 to 13 years to begin fruiting and require large tracts of land, limiting returns for small growers
Time-bound concessional DTA sales seen as positive step, but low duty cuts and conditions may limit gains
The overall utilisation of defence budget, including MoD(civil), and pension, during the FY 2025-26 stands at 99.62 per cent against final allocation to the MoD, says Ministry
Priority allocation of LPG/PNG has been ensured for maize seed drying through uninterrupted fuel supply; availability of hybrid maize seeds will be ensured
NTE report cites high tariffs, NTBs, data rules and regulatory unpredictability
According to NFCSF data, there was 3 per cent drop, each during January and February, but the fall has widened to 13 per cent in March in Uttar Pradesh
The move follows a Supreme Court ruling in January, which ordered New York-based Tiger Global to pay capital gains tax on its 2018 sale of shares Flipkart
The move provides critical relief to airlines and ensures that their operating costs on domestic routes remain manageable
Formerly known as Kandla Port Trust, DPA is one of Indias oldest and most strategic maritime gateways, located on the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat

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