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Ola Electric responds to Elon Musk, says dry electrode cells in use on Indian roads

Bhavish Aggarwals remarks came after Tesla CEO Elon Musk described scaling dry electrode technology as incredibly difficult

5 Feb 2026 10:36 pm
SOPA opposes GM soyameal imports, says domestic supplies are adequate

SOPA is sounding the alarm that these imports could undermine our local agriculture and worsen the trade deficitsomething we can all get behind as we support homegrown farmers

5 Feb 2026 10:14 pm
New ITR forms likely to capture only relevant data: CBDT Chairman

Under new rules and forms under new I-T Act, the focus is on auto populating more data, CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal says

5 Feb 2026 9:43 pm
Bharat Taxi launched, pan-India rollout in three years

Bharat Taxi launches as Indias first cooperative ride-hailing platform, aiming for nationwide expansion within three years

5 Feb 2026 9:35 pm
StarAgri launches warehousing platform for non-agri commodities in UAE

Stocyard is a warehouse management and collateral tech platform for non-agri commodities such as chemicals, steel, aluminium, hardware and similar categories, StarAgri says

5 Feb 2026 9:15 pm
Karnataka Industries Minister M B Patil urges Centre to examine BengaluruMumbai high-speed rail corridor

Patil says the corridor would also benefit Maharashtra and gain importance if linked to the announced PuneMumbai high-speed rail project

5 Feb 2026 8:57 pm
Gold, silver humbled again as rising dollar, hawkish US Fed signal sways investors to currencies, bonds

The yellow metal falls below $4,850 and the white precious metals plunges below $75 an ounce amid volatile movements

5 Feb 2026 8:15 pm
India battery demand to surge to 700 GWh by 2045

Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries are expected to account for more than 60 per cent of demand due to cost efficiency, thermal stability, and safety

5 Feb 2026 8:01 pm
Sri Lanka welcomes Indian investment in Udan-like domestic aviation scheme

Sri Lanka seeks Indian investment in a new domestic aviation scheme to enhance air connectivity and boost tourism.

5 Feb 2026 7:34 pm
Truck rentals stable in January; EV adoption and SUV demand lift mobility outlook

Increased agricultural movement during the Rabi harvest kept trucking activity busy

5 Feb 2026 7:26 pm
Vanderlande inaugurates India Innovation Centre in Pune to boost global automation

Vanderlande India has expanded over the years from a small support office into a 1,300-plus employee Global Capability Centre, covering R&D, software development, core engineering disciplines and shared services

5 Feb 2026 7:09 pm
GE Aerospace scales up India presence as engine order book expands

GE Aerospace is expanding its India operations to meet growing demand for aviation engines and enhance local manufacturing capabilities.

5 Feb 2026 6:56 pm
Air India probes if crew followed protocols in Boeing fuel-switch incident

Authorities have said pilots in London had observed the fuel control switch did not stay latched in the 'run' position on two attempts, but was stable on a third

5 Feb 2026 6:47 pm
India, GCC bloc set to resume free trade talks after a long hiatus

The two sides sign terms of reference for the negotiations; FTA to unleash new opportunities for Indian goods, services, says Goyal

5 Feb 2026 5:07 pm
Indian shipbuilder SDHI wins defence export order from Oman

The vessel will be equipped with classrooms, training offices, and an auditorium capable of accommodating up to 70 officer cadets

5 Feb 2026 4:58 pm
India made no investment commitment to US, may boost imports in future: Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal says India may import goods worth $500 billion from US in next five years

5 Feb 2026 4:42 pm
5 Feb 2026 3:56 pm
Vizhinjam Port achieves global ranking boost with record container volume

The port has moved up to the 83rd position worldwide in global rankings among container ports by handling volume

5 Feb 2026 3:49 pm
Apogee Aerospace places 3,500 cr order with Australia's AAI for 15 amphibian planes

The Indian company will invest 500 crore to establish tail-section manufacturing, maintenance and overhaul facilities, training and simulation infrastructure, and advanced systems integration capabilities in India

5 Feb 2026 3:28 pm
Blueberries can ease depression, anxiety, US study finds

Addition of blueberries to diet may potentially lead to an improvement in individuals suffering from depression or anxiety, finds Louisiana State University study

5 Feb 2026 3:23 pm
India, Gulf Cooperation Council sign terms of reference to start FTA talks

Proposed trade pact aims to boost bilateral trade and investment flows, says Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

5 Feb 2026 2:40 pm
KERA invites agri-biz players from across India to partner with Kerala FPCs

The initiative aims to create sustainable linkages that connect Keralas premium agricultural produce to local, national and international markets

5 Feb 2026 2:36 pm
Air India Express expectsfirst postprivatisation operating profit, memo shows

The airline is also investing more than $70 million in refurbishing its aircraft, according to the highlights first reported by Indian media outlets

5 Feb 2026 2:09 pm
Alphabet crosses $400 billion in annual revenue for the first time as AI scales up

Google CEO Sundar Pichai credits AI-led growth in Search and Cloud for the milestone

5 Feb 2026 2:00 pm
Voltas bets on first-time buyers to drive summer demand rebound

Revenue from Voltas business group that sells room ACs and accounts for two-thirds of overall revenue slumped 25% in April-June 2025 due to early monsoon showers and milder summer temperatures

5 Feb 2026 1:54 pm
India, US likely to sign joint statement on bilateral trade deal in 4-5 days: Goyal

A legal agreement for the first tranche of the pact is expected to be signed by mid-March, says the Commerce Minister

5 Feb 2026 1:50 pm
HAL says five LCA Mk1a fighter jets ready for delivery, assures to meet guidance for current FY

HAL said that they are in active discussions with the Indian Air Force to deliver the aircraft at the earliest

5 Feb 2026 1:06 pm
Air India completes inspection of fuel control switches on all Boeing 787 aircraft

Air India is engaging the OEM to prioritise addressing the pilot's concerns, says companys spokesperson

5 Feb 2026 1:01 pm
Sun Pharma to pump in 500 cr in Assam to set up manufacturing unit

The project is expected to generate direct employment for more than 500 people in a phased manner after commencement of operations

5 Feb 2026 12:36 pm
Boeing to cut around 300 defence division supply chain jobs

The workforce reduction comes at a time when companies like Amazon.com Inc. and United Parcel Service Inc. are paring jobs and closely monitoring headcount

5 Feb 2026 11:13 am
UK aviation watchdog seeks details from Air India on B787 fuel control switch issue

Indian aviation regulator DGCA's initial examination of the issue found that apparently correct procedure was not followed in operating the switch

5 Feb 2026 10:39 am
Boeing to cut about 300 supply chain jobs in defence unit

Boeing said it routinely reviews and adjusts its workforce to remain aligned with customer commitments and community needs.

5 Feb 2026 6:07 am
TReDS-related Budget announcements to give major boost to volumes, M1xchange CEO says

M1xchange is confident of achieving 1.25-1.30 lakh crore of volumes in FY26 and around 1.75 lakh crore next fiscal, says CEO Sundeep Mohindru

4 Feb 2026 10:10 pm
Russia says ready for close cooperation with India in hydrocarbons trade

Russias comments come as the United States has been continuously asserting that India has agreed to stop importing Russian crude oil

4 Feb 2026 10:08 pm
SASCI likely to see addition of more reforms to be undertaken by States, says Expenditure Secretary Vualnam

If a State fails to implement necessary reforms, they will not be eligible for those incentive-based funds, says Vualnam

4 Feb 2026 9:49 pm
India-US trade deal will boost demand, says Cotton trade body

The US remains one of the Indias most important trading partners in textiles and predictable trade policies are essential for long term planning and competitiveness

4 Feb 2026 9:30 pm
IndiGo reduces Europe operations due to airspace curbs and delays

The airline will cut flights from Delhi to Manchester and London from this month, while MumbaiCopenhagen services will be suspended from February 17

4 Feb 2026 8:47 pm
High taxes on cigarette may fuel illicit trade, hurt collection

Cigarette prices have increased by a minimum of 22 to 25 per pack of 10 sticks following the implementation of additional excise duty

4 Feb 2026 8:44 pm
TReDS related budget announcements to give major boost to volumes, M1xchange CEO says

The proposals made in the Union Budget for FY27 including mandating TReDS platforms to be transaction settlement platform for all purchases made from MSMEs by CPSEs (central public sector undertakings) and linking of government e-market place (GeM) will give a major fillip to business volumes of TReDS platforms, Sundeep Mohindru, founder and CEO of M1xchange, told businessline in an interaction. Even as the Centre is yet to share the finer details on credit guarantee support mechanism for invoic

4 Feb 2026 8:28 pm
Certification time for films reduced to 18 days after implementation of online mechanism: Ministry

The prescribed time limit for certification of films is 48 working days and 3 working days for short films

4 Feb 2026 8:21 pm
Setback for sugar mills in Indias largest cane growing State UP as January output dips

Rain in western UP in April-May is the main cause for the reduced yield

4 Feb 2026 8:16 pm
IndiGo under antitrust probe following thousands of December flight cancellations

About 4,500 flights were cancelled, raising concerns over limited competition in Indias fast-growing aviation market

4 Feb 2026 8:10 pm
Goyal defends energy sovereignty as US claims Russian oil ban part of new trade pact

WH Press Secretary says US tariff on India will now be at 18%, but American exports to India will face a tariff of 0%

4 Feb 2026 8:01 pm
Targeted investment in direct-seeded rice key to climate-resilient farming: IRRI study

Rice cultivation in India is facing growing pressures from increasing water shortages, rising farm labor costs, and the effects of climate change

4 Feb 2026 7:58 pm
Indian govt plans to transform agriculture sector via cooperatives

Budget allocates 450 crore for National Cooperative Export Ltdimited and gives thrust to computerisation of PACs

4 Feb 2026 7:48 pm
Air India Express set to report H2 operating profit in FY26

The airlines commercial strategy, capacity deployment, and enhanced customer offerings have contributed to its turnaround

4 Feb 2026 7:46 pm
TruAlt Bioenergys Q3 net drops 8% to 69.19 crore

TruAlt completed a key phase of operating consolidation in the ethanol segment during the quarter, with the planned capital expenditure for grain-based integration fully commissioned

4 Feb 2026 7:18 pm
SkyHop Aviation signs first aircraft lease, paves way for seaplane operations in India

Deal with Japans AERL enables upcoming operator to apply for DGCAs AOC; Lakshadweep route to be proving ground

4 Feb 2026 6:26 pm
Indias corporate bond market is now a national financing necessity, says NSE CEO

He urged for more listed bonds, active secondary trading, and repeat issuers to ensure continuous price discovery.

4 Feb 2026 5:32 pm