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Given the current macroeconomic and geopolitical context, we anticipate inflation may exceed the RBIs upper band of 6% in 2H27, the brokerage stated
IEEFAs latest study ranks states on their readiness to attract renewable energy capital and support the electricity transition
The expansion included the rollout of 23 new train services originating from or terminating in Tamil Nadu alone, alongside 14 in Kerala and five in Karnataka, with several shared services benefiting more than one state
Domestic volumes rose 20% in May as improved rural sentiment and lower GST continued to support demand
Experts feel the move may not enough to bring in foreign investment because the reason for their receding interest in India is a factor of structural macroeconomic issues and not regulatory alignment
Indias automotive industry will shift significantly with 16 electric vehicles (EVs) launching on June 15, surpassing seven internal combustion engine (ICE) models. Major automakers, including Mercedes-Benz and Tata Motors, plan to release 23 new electric and hybrid vehicles in the next nine months, fueled by rising fuel costs and changing consumer preferences
Protecting the smallholders body is the most cost-effective strategy available to shield the State budget and defend Indias sovereign food security grid
Industry executives said the restrictions could disrupt fuel procurement for sectors where diesel generators remain critical to operations
Gourmet Popcornica has gone all out to build the countrys popcorn value chain, from hybrid seed and farmer partnerships to kernel processing, storage, supply to cinema halls and branded retail products
As technology continues to evolve and infrastructure expands, electric mobility is poised to become an essential pillar of sustainable agriculture
Avilasha Salarias unit promotes local products, creates jobs, and strengthens the Vocal for Local initiative.
India has cleared the regulatory framework for 100% ethanol (E100) fuel, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Saturday, paving the way for ethanol-powered cars and motorcycles while reducing dependence on crude oil imports and boosting biofuel use
The standard operating procedures for the commencement of passenger train services on the Janakpur-Ayodhya section was one of the focus points during the engagement between the two sides
The report noted that while emerging market labour productivity has grown steadily over the past three decades, the current phase is marked by sharp divergence across countries
Food inflation accelerated to 4.8% YoY from 4.2% in April, core to 3.9% from 3.7%, and energy to 1.9% from 0.4%
The categories covered under the scheme are Ordinary, City Ordinary, Limited Stop Ordinary, Fair-Stage Ordinary, Town-to-Town, Point-to-Point, and Gramavandi services
The platform, which operates home-services across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru, surveyed 1,000 skilled service professionals on its platform earlier this year
To mitigate these losses, carriers have requested that member states allocate the maximum possible number of flight slots
In its June 2026 Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank noted that many poorer nations lag far behind their expected development progress since the COVID-19 pandemic
The trade agreements along with PLI schemes and China+1 diversification give india a good shot at lifting its merchandise exports to $1 trillion by 2030, the report said
In a report, the World Bank said commodity prices are expected to rise by 22% in 2026, in contrast to the 7% decline expected in January
Companies to invest over 22,000 crore for setting up production and bunkering infrastructure
According to Dipti Deshpande, Principal Economist, Crisil Ltd, the impact of the West Asia conflict is starting to percolate household budgets
She further emphasised India's growing prominence in the global aviation sector, noting the increase in operational airports
The harder question is whether a policy design that repeatedly suppresses price-discovery infrastructure in response to retail price spikes is compatible with a six-year mission to build domestic supply through farmer-level incentives
The country is no longer merely preparing for the future of alternative mobility, but actively defining it through a unique blend of regulatory agility and industrial responsiveness
Faster plantation establishment benefits farmers, companies and the nation by accelerating future palm oil production and reducing dependence on imported edible oils
The move comes amid mounting losses, operational disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions, airspace restrictions, and rising fuel costs
Intends to develop up to 200 KTPA of green ammonia marine bunkering capacity by 202930 with an estimated investment of 2,000 crore
The probe agency said that evidence collected so far, along with the results of various examinations, is currently being analysed in a comprehensive and integrated manner
One year after the Air India AI-171 crash killed 260 people, families returned to Ahmedabad carrying photographs, unanswered questions and demands for a memorial to mark one of Indias deadliest aviation disasters
Summons US envoy twice in three days over Gulf of Oman strikes; demands safety for civilian mariners
The project will increase the ports draught to 15.2 m from the current 12.8 m
The authority is keen to protect its footprint in a lucrative neighbouring market that shows strong demand for Indian broken rice
The sudden drop in temperatures kept the bees cooped up inside their hives, preventing them from venturing out to collect nectar
With the existing airport nearing saturation, stakeholders highlight the urgency of expanding connectivity infrastructure
This cost comes with an additional amount of 15 crore towards processing charges and accident relief fund which will again be paid by the government
Argentine President Javier Milei announced a gradual reduction of soybean export taxes, which will begin in January 2027 at a monthly rate of either 0.25 per cent or 0.50 per cent, contingent on the economic situation
Cooking oil imports increased to 92.17 lakh tonnes during November-May 2025-26 against 81.31 lakh tonnes a year ago
India's palm oil imports in May were up 7% from April to 549,356 metric tons
Food inflation edged up to 4.78%, driving the increase in headline consumer prices.
Air India says the ex gratia of 1 crore was announced as part of Tata groups philanthropic commitments and went beyond legal compensation requirements
Auctioneers Forbes, Ewart & Figgis say the market faced buyer resistance in sale this week
Although Telangana does not have a coastline, it transformed its inland location into a `strategic advantage,the Minister said
Level in the countrys 166 reservoirs down to 51.917 BCM of the 183.565 BCM capacity as nearly 2/3rds has received deficient rain so far
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released an interim report in July last year, giving no reason for the crash, though a paragraph in it suggested that fuel switches of the plane's engines got cut off after takeoff
India on Thursday said three merchant ships with Indian crew members came under attack from American military off the coast of Oman this week, resulting in the death of three nationals
The scheme, expected to cost around 2 crore daily, will receive government support to reduce the financial burden on KSRTC
The project is proposed to be developed across approximately 100 acres of land in Jokapora village of Gohpur with a target production capacity of around 300 tonnes of freshwater fish a year
CLFMA of India seeks Govt intervention to ensure adequate availability, protect farmers interest and promote investments in soya value chain

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