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Airbus A350F freighter takes maiden flight, takes aim at Boeings cargo dominance

Airbus has begun flight testing its A350F freighter, setting the stage for certification trials before its planned entry into service in 2027

29 Sep 2026 3:06 pm
Sitharaman holds bilateral meetings with Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, other countries

Switzerland sees significant opportunities in India for portfolio diversification and investment: Swiss Ambassador

29 Sep 2026 3:01 pm
Department working with ADB to develop grading, rating standards for warehouses, cold chains: Official

Department also working to formulate guidelines for multi modal logistics parks

29 Sep 2026 2:54 pm
10 military-grade drones seized from three Indian passengers at Delhi airport

The drones, valued at over 1.03 crore, were recovered from the passengers who had arrived at Terminal-3 from Hong Kong through Vietnam on September 25

29 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
Premiumisation gains ground, consumption outlook remains resilient: smallcase managers

Real private final consumption expenditure grew 7.1 per cent in Q1FY27, compared with 7.5 per cent in Q4FY26

29 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
ColdStar Logistics expands workforce by 15% to meet festive demand

With demand expected to increase by 20-25% over the next few months, the workforce boost will allow the company to maintain service and quality standards

29 Sep 2026 1:52 pm
Call to address technical glitches before full rollout of digital auction platform

The mock auctions so far highlight certain issues that need to be addressed; TTAC recommends a series of structured, closed mock auctions

29 Sep 2026 1:40 pm
Omnivore-backed agri startups reach 20.81 million small farmers, says VC firm

Omnivore said the reports use global impact measurement and benchmarking methodologies to track outcomes across the portfolio

29 Sep 2026 1:13 pm
Cement prices rise 7/bag in September; further 5-20 hikes expected in October: Report

The ability to sustain the price hikes will depend on demand recovery and dealer acceptance, the report said

29 Sep 2026 11:57 am
High battery prices may delay commissioning of 12 GWh BESS capacity

Nearly 21% of the under-construction BESS capacity, equivalent to about 12 GWh, faces weak return potential which may lead to some delays in commissioning, Crisil Ratings said

29 Sep 2026 11:53 am
29 Sep 2026 11:40 am
27% ethanol blending may expose sugar sectors shortcomings, says industry expert

Getting to 27 per cent is a different kind of problem its an operations problem, says Findability Sciences founder and CEO Anand Mahurkar

29 Sep 2026 11:26 am
India-EU FTA wont change farm trade much, but opens door to agri-tech: Dutch Minister

Erkens flags soil monitoring, AI-based applications and climate-resilient seeds as areas for collaboration

28 Sep 2026 9:53 pm
Nirmala Sitharaman, Jordan minister discuss cooperation in trade, fertilisers

The discussions covered several sectors as both sides explored opportunities for deeper economic engagement and greater investment between the two countries.

28 Sep 2026 9:39 pm
El Nino effect: Indias coal imports may rise in October-December

Coal generation rose to 114 terawatt-hour in August, nearly 14 per cent above last year, while power sector consumption rises to roughly 77 mt

28 Sep 2026 9:08 pm
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh to hold conclave for women farmers

The day-long event will also highlight contribution of women to farming, livestock and fisheries, and is likely to be attended by 7,000 women farmers from across the country

28 Sep 2026 9:03 pm
More heavy rain can make monsoon normal in September

Rainfall this month is 5% below normal, but it has shrunk the seasons overall deficiency to 12%

28 Sep 2026 8:49 pm
Air India CEO-designate Gebremariam puts focus on profitability, safety and reliability

Revenue enhancement, cost discipline and sustainable expansion among priorities outlined at first employee townhall

28 Sep 2026 8:17 pm
After black matpe, Brazilian pigeonpea to hit Indian markets soon

Subject to the phytosanitary clearance, the pulse variety will land on Indian shores by the year-end.

28 Sep 2026 8:03 pm
Goyal-Greer meet likely to focus on India-US BTA, interim trade deal: Commerce Ministry

Commerce Minister to visit US from September 29 to October 5 for G20 Trade Ministers meet; bilateral talks with USTR to take place amid uncertainty over Lindsey Graham legislation authorising 100 per cent tariffs

28 Sep 2026 7:56 pm
Indian refiners buy costly West Asian barrels as Russian supply narrows

Russian arrivals eased to around 1.75 mb/d in September, which is the lowest since April 2026

28 Sep 2026 7:29 pm
Inbound Aerospace targets first launch by H1 2028

The company is preparing for a seed round in the range of $11-25 million primarily to secure a launch vehicle for its 2028 test mission

28 Sep 2026 7:23 pm
Supreme Court suggests linking unpaid traffic e-challans to electricity bills

The bench was informed that states and Union territories had recovered only about Rs 25,000 crore from total outstanding e-challans

28 Sep 2026 7:13 pm
BonV Aero supplies 45 logistic UAVs to Eastern Command for high altitude ops

The Eastern Command operates across a diverse geographical area, from forested and riverine stretches to high-altitude Himalayan posts

28 Sep 2026 7:07 pm
Securing vital energy lines amidst West Asia crisis to figure at Navy Commanders Conference

The three-day Naval Commanders Conference begins from Tuesday

28 Sep 2026 6:20 pm
Balwaan Krishi raises 100 cr in Series B funding

It is to accelerate its next phase of growth across manufacturing, distribution and product development

28 Sep 2026 6:14 pm
POCR to launch arabica blend pairing Indian, Colombian coffees

The resulting profile moves from tropical fruits and berries to roasted pine nuts and dark chocolate, with berry marmalade notes, full bodied texture and a silky finish

28 Sep 2026 6:09 pm
Air India's CEO-designate Tewolde Gebremariam pitches for cost discipline, sustainable profits

Asserting that achieving sustainable profitability remains a key objective, Gebremariam said cost discipline must become part of the airline's culture

28 Sep 2026 6:07 pm
AP govt to step up efforts to protect crops from wild elephants in Chittoor

A herd of 11 elephants and two separated elephants have been moving through areas around Padiputlabailu panchayat for 15 days

28 Sep 2026 6:00 pm
Elitecon International seals up to $60 million South Africa tobacco supply deal; stock slides

The agreement is expected to add South Africa to Elitecons international network and create additional employment at its Nashik plant.

28 Sep 2026 5:50 pm
Indias merchandise exports rise over 15% till September 21: Goyal

Goyal highlighted the export growth despite geopolitical tensions, while Indias trade data showed strong increases in both exports and imports.

28 Sep 2026 5:32 pm
India-UAE trade nearing pre-war levels, says Piyush Goyal

The UAE has invested $25 billion in India and pledged another $25 billion, with growing use of local-currency trade settlements.

28 Sep 2026 4:48 pm
Indias kharif crops output may be lower, crops in winter season also at risk in rainfed areas

Atish Chandra said that all estimates project (Kharif crops) production most likely to be impacted (lower) due to deficient rains in many parts and also heavy and untimely rains even in irrigated areas

28 Sep 2026 4:38 pm
Indias industrial output grows 8% in August

Manufacturing sector grew 9%, while electricity & gas supply sector saw 12.3% growth in August

28 Sep 2026 4:20 pm
UAE plans another USD 25 billion investment in India, trade target set at USD 200 billion

The two countries will deepen cooperation across ports, shipping, space, logistics, fintech, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and energy security.

28 Sep 2026 3:24 pm
India may need over 4 lakh crore investment in energy storage by FY32: Report

The countrys power transition is creating new requirements for storage, transmission and flexible generation as renewable electricity gains a larger role.

28 Sep 2026 3:07 pm
No shortage of coal now, govt increasing supply of coal to power plants through more railway rakes, says Coal Minister

The number of power plants with critically low coal stocks of less than 25 per cent of the required inventory or only able to generate power for less than three days rose sharply to 74 as of September 19

28 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
Tata Projects partners with Canadian firm MDS Aero to advance aero-engine testing infra in India

The collaboration brings together Tata Projects advanced infrastructure capabilities and MDS Aero Support's global expertise in gas turbine engine testing, a company statement said.

28 Sep 2026 2:04 pm
El Nino may turn 'very strong' by late 2026: IRI; experts see elevated risk for India

All 22 forecast models it surveyed, 13 dynamical and nine statistical, forecast very strong El Nino conditions through the 2026-27 winter

28 Sep 2026 12:47 pm
TN, AP fishermen agree on GPS-based demarcation to end Pulicat Lake fishing feud

Officials from both the states convened the joint meeting on Saturday to address the long-standing territorial and fishing disputes in the Pulicat Lake area.

28 Sep 2026 12:43 pm
World Bank arm IFC commits 672 crore to JNPA for shore power infra

The financing will help JNPA enable ships at berth to switch off their diesel engines and plug into land-based electricity

28 Sep 2026 12:36 pm
Keralam to strengthen compensation, prevention measures for wildlife conflict

Speaking at the annual general body meeting of the Association of Planters of Kerala, Forest Minister Shibu John said steps were being taken to restore natural forests, develop grasslands and introduce AI-based defence mechanisms along forest fringes.

28 Sep 2026 11:32 am
IMD update: Showers, thunderstorms seen for South Peninsula as monsoon resumes exit

Isolated heavy rain is expected over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for three days; South Interior Karnataka for four days; and Kerala and Mahe for four days from Wednesday

28 Sep 2026 10:59 am
First cargo vessel since Independence set to sail abroad from Dibrugarh via Brahmaputra

Two cargo vessels, around 30 years old, have been prepared for the operation, with each vessel carrying 27 containers

28 Sep 2026 10:42 am
Iran completes rail laying on Chabahar-Zahedan link, to boost Indias access to Central Asia

Targets commissioning of strategic railway by January 2027; line will connect Chabahar port to Irans rail network and provide an alternative route to Afghanistan and Central Asian markets

28 Sep 2026 10:38 am
IndiGo flight suffers tail strike during second landing attempt at Bengaluru airport

The IndiGo A321 aircraft faced a string of tail strikes at different airports in the country in the past as well

28 Sep 2026 9:42 am
HSBC makes big push for affluent clients in India to fuel growth

HSBCs growth drive pits it against larger local rivals like ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra for Indias fast-expanding wealth pool

28 Sep 2026 8:18 am
Centre plans major aviation infra push in West Bengal

AAI, State government to sign MoU next month covering Hasimara, Kalaikunda, Malda and Balurghat, say sources

27 Sep 2026 8:52 pm