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25 Oct 2026 9:35 pm
India-US interim trade deal remains stuck over tariffs, political concerns, sources

New Delhi unwilling to accept 18% tariff rate agreed in Feb framework; will assess situation after US mid-term polls, sources said

25 Oct 2026 8:25 pm
AI Express, IndiGo to move West Asia flights from Mumbaito NaviMumbai

The transition, which begins in December, will stretch into the next summer schedule

25 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
Govt cuts wheat allocation in weekly auction even as millers ready to pay over 31/Kg

Millers in States such as Assam, Karnataka and Telanga are wondering why the government cut their allocation despite maximum offtake

25 Oct 2026 7:54 pm
India, Russia to conduct pilot voyages on Northern Sea Route in 2027

Considered the shortest coastal passage between Western Eurasia and Asia-Pacific, the 5,600 km long NSR runs from the Kara Strait to Cape Dezhnev in the Bering Strait

25 Oct 2026 7:37 pm
Crude oil near $120, to intensify headwinds for economy, but tailwinds likely to reduce pressure

Union Budget has estimated fertiliser subsidy at 1.70 lakh crore. However, according to Controller General of Accounts (CGA), outgo has already crossed 1.03 lakh crore in first five months

25 Oct 2026 4:16 pm
Chinas export controls around PV cells could slow Indias upstream solar push

The restrictions can throw a wrench for Indian module manufacturers who are now planning to enter upstream segments like cells, Ingots wafers and polysilicon

25 Oct 2026 3:13 pm
Private capex pipeline grows fourfold since 2014, but lending risks rise amid sectoral concentration: Report

Indias outstanding private capex pipeline reached 99.7 lakh crore in September 2026, nearly 4.1 times its March 2014 level and 39% higher than a year ago, report says

25 Oct 2026 3:05 pm
Smartphone makers undecided on new PLI scheme amid market slump

The new scheme looks specifically to incentivise and support those Indian mobile phone brands with a minimum turnover of 1,000 crore in FY 2025-26

25 Oct 2026 2:39 pm
GSTAT allows GST refund on cancelled air tickets if fare, taxes returned to passengers

The ruling comes in a case relating to refund claims filed by Singapore Airlines

25 Oct 2026 2:32 pm
Govt needs to incentivise domestic solar production as China eyes curbs on tech exports: Solex Chairman

If domestic cell capacity does not come up on time, the result could be a supply crunch for solar modules, project delays and pressure on tariffs, Solex Chairman Chetan Shah says

25 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
Two Varanasi-bound IndiGo flights diverted to Lucknow due to air show

Delhi-Varanasi (6E5025) flight and Hyderabad-Varanasi (6E915) flight diverted

25 Oct 2026 1:45 pm
Samudra Manthan: Govt to bankroll half the cost of deepwater wells, but wants its money back from winners

That recovery clause, set out in newly issued operational guidelines, is the scheme's central bargain: the government carries early geological risk and keeps a claim on any upside.

25 Oct 2026 1:39 pm
Modi highlights exports, local products and deep-tech start-ups in Mann Ki Baat

PM lauds growing overseas markets for Indian farm products, rising Khadi sales and Chennais deep-tech ecosystem

25 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
IMD Update: Very severe cyclone threat for Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast

Squally weather, gale-force winds and rough to very rough seas are forecast over the western and central Bay Tuesday, with impact spilling over to the Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Odisha coasts

25 Oct 2026 12:05 pm
NICDC launches Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City Gaya Limited, signs 12 MoUs worth 4,200 crore

BIMCGL is the SPV tasked with implementing the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) at Gaya

25 Oct 2026 10:56 am
Centre issues 11 crore farmer IDs under AgriStack, 26% are women

The Farmer ID initiative is designed to provide farmers with a unique digital identity, enabling transparent, efficient and timely access to government schemes, bank credit, crop insurance and disaster relief, while reducing paperwork and repeated verification, the agriculture ministry said in a statement

24 Oct 2026 7:03 pm
India's basmati rice yield likely to be 5-10% higher this year: Industry leader

Rajeev Setia, President of Basmati IREF and Joint MD of Chaman Lal Setia Exports, said the monsoon and rainfall supported basmati growth and higher yields

24 Oct 2026 5:52 pm
Cordelia Cruises launches Cordelia Sky, expands fleet to two ships

The 848 feet vessel began commercial sailings from Mumbai, with itineraries covering domestic destinations and Southeast Asia planned for 2027

24 Oct 2026 5:12 pm
Farm-level pesticide control, traceability key to reducing rice export rejections: Industry leaders at BIRC

Representatives from testing labs, inspection agencies, and exporters agreed that preventing contamination at the source and meeting destination-specific requirements are essential

24 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
India's emerging sectors to drive capex, credit demand towards storage, semiconductors: Report

AI, semiconductors and defence is likely to lead the investment pipeline, with indicative public and private investments of around 5.9 lakh crore, 5.27 lakh crore and 5.07 lakh crore, respectively

24 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
Parliamentary Committee on Finance to examine 46 economic issues, including crypto, AI, in FY'27

The Committee would also study banking, pension, and health insurance sectors, social security for the informal sector, and evaluate various central government schemes

24 Oct 2026 3:01 pm
Piyush Goyal concludes two-day Germany visit, holds high-level talks to boost trade, investment and technology ties

Goyal's engagements on October 23 included discussions with senior German government officials, business leaders, research institutions and members of the Indian diaspora

24 Oct 2026 2:40 pm
CMFRI supply 5 lakh green mussel seeds to coastal fisher-folk in Maharashtra

The initiative aims to translate marine fisheries research into livelihood opportunities by promoting sustainable bivalve farming along the Maharashtra coast

24 Oct 2026 1:32 pm
Thiruvananthapuram airport to handle 644 weekly air traffic movements in winter

The winter schedule, effective from October 25, 2026, to March 27, 2027, will see weekly domestic air traffic movements increase by 12%, from 294 to 328

24 Oct 2026 1:12 pm
IMD update: Extremely severe rain for Coastal AP as cyclone watch continues

Andhra coast is increasingly in focus, though the time of landfall and area thereof remain uncertain. Isolated very heavy rain is forecast for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, South Interior Karnataka, Lakshadweep.

24 Oct 2026 11:50 am
Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months

Boeing is trying to bring production of the trailing-edge rib kit in-house; the component is used in wing assembly for the 767 and current-generation 777 freighter

24 Oct 2026 10:43 am
India-Germany R&D partnership can boost joint innovation, manufacturing: Piyush Goyal

As per Goyal, India's trade agreements already cover two-thirds of global markets and could extend to 75% of global GDP over the next 12 to 18 months

24 Oct 2026 10:34 am
West Bengal farmers cut area under early potato varieties due to unremunerative price

Currently, truck-loading prices at cold storage gates for the Jyoti potato are ruling at a 500 per quintal, some 100 lower than the same period last year

24 Oct 2026 9:33 am
Sugar industry: The cost of regulation

With millions of farmers dependent on sugarcane and sugar being an essential household commodity, the government must balance farmer incomes, consumer affordability and mill profitability

24 Oct 2026 9:29 am
Why the future of food procurement will be data-driven

The real question is whether that prediction helps farmers earn better, consumers eat better, and the food system wastes less water and soil

24 Oct 2026 9:18 am
A new law of behavioural agri-economics: Why agrarian resilience is biological, not financial

Protecting farming families physical health capital ensures that state investments in seed, power, and credit deliver their intended economic return season after season

24 Oct 2026 9:02 am
Rethinking Indias food system: Connecting farmers, retailers and consumers

Strengthening growers access to organised markets can help sustain these practices while making traditional and nutritious food choices more accessible to consumers

24 Oct 2026 8:52 am
Livestock sector estimates 17% drop in kharif maize output due to drought in Karnataka, Maharashtra

Soybean production is projected to be 3.5% lower than last year at 124.06 lakh tonnes

23 Oct 2026 9:59 pm
India says peace along China border essential for growth in bilateral ties

Border situation gets periodically disturbed when Chinese forces diverge from established patrolling patterns: MEA

23 Oct 2026 9:13 pm
Honeywell Aerospace scouts for more MRO partnerships in India

Companys senior executive cites India as a major sourcing market, with over 100 parts suppliers

23 Oct 2026 8:52 pm
Chennai airport ATF tax cut to 16% from 29%; rate slashed to 1% for other TN airports

The move is expected to ease airlines operating costs and, in turn, reduce the cost of air tickets

23 Oct 2026 8:52 pm
23 Oct 2026 8:43 pm
Indias warehouse leasing rises 26% as auto demand jumps 70%, institutional deals gather pace

Automobile manufacturers and logistics operators are driving Indias warehouse expansion as institutional investors pursue large property portfolios.

23 Oct 2026 8:03 pm
India targets 30 million tonnes fish production in next 5 years: Fisheries Secretary

Seafood exports seen rising to 1.25 lakh crore; National Plan of Action for small-scale inland fisheries launched

23 Oct 2026 6:58 pm
Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan suggests India to shift from volume to value in rice

Focus must shift to processing, quality, branding, traceability, sustainability and value addition, says the Food Processing Industries Minister

23 Oct 2026 6:54 pm
Navi Mumbai airport adds nine domestic destinations

The airport spokesperson said the new routes will improve access to important regional markets

23 Oct 2026 6:53 pm
El Nino crisis: Telangana farmers demand 30,000 per acre compensation

Farmers demand white paper on water availability, crop insurance

23 Oct 2026 6:39 pm
West Asia tensions, Puja holidays drag Kochi tea auction prices lower

A subdued response from overseas and upcountry buyers pulled down the average price realisation by around 6 per kg

23 Oct 2026 5:52 pm
Statistics Min proposes changes in PLFS to include unpaid work, better capture digital platform workers

Unpaid activities comprise own-use production of goods, unpaid household and caregiving activities, volunteer work and unpaid trainee work

23 Oct 2026 5:45 pm
Centre to create 1 lakh soil health entrepreneurs, draft policy ready, says ICAR DG Jat

Weve been discussing with a range of stakeholders over past one year to launch the Bharat Soil Health Policy. A draft is ready. We did a lot of regional consultations as well, Jat said

23 Oct 2026 4:46 pm
Karnataka flour mills seek higher wheat allocation under OMSS

Karnataka received only 6,000 tonnes in the October 21 auction, meeting about 17 per cent of the association members estimated weekly requirement of 34,600 tonnes

23 Oct 2026 4:44 pm
Bharat Biotech slashes price of malaria vaccine MOSQIVAC by 40%

Bharat Biotech said the move will help protect another 1 million children and generate $50 million in savings.

23 Oct 2026 4:22 pm
India's general insurance industry to see modest growth in FY27 amid pricing pressures: Report

Strong retail health demand and motor OD gains offset by crop and fire declines; pricing pressures persist in motor segment

23 Oct 2026 4:11 pm
Govt plans job survey changes to add unpaid work, improve gig workers data

The revisions come amid a debate over whether official jobs data reflects underemployment and quality of jobs in the world's most populous country, where the headline unemployment stands at 5%.

23 Oct 2026 3:29 pm