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Indias fertiliser subsidy bill may jump 20% amid West Asia crisis

India, heavily reliant on imports of urea, DAP and potash, may face further cost pressures as demand rises during the peak sowing season in June and July.

27 Apr 2026 5:02 pm
Passenger Vehicle growth to slow to 4-6% in FY27 on high base, macro risks; UVs to drive demand: ICRA

The report said factors such as a weak monsoon outlook and the ongoing West Asia crisis, which could impact inflation and consumer sentiment, will be key monitorables for the sector

27 Apr 2026 4:42 pm
Power Mech bags 228 cr order from Indian Railways

The scope of work includes development of Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Maintenance Depot

27 Apr 2026 3:42 pm
Peak power demand moderates to 238 GW on Sunday

The peak power demand on Sunday was 238.15 GW, with a supply of 237.21 GW, resulting in a shortfall of 0.93 GW

27 Apr 2026 3:27 pm
India-New Zealand sign FTA, slash tariffs on 95% of goods

Deal lowers tariffs on key fruit imports, eases visa access while protecting Indias sensitive farm sectors

27 Apr 2026 3:18 pm
Climate risks, geopolitical tensions, energy markets reshape Indias edible oil sourcing

As a result, edible oil imports will see a shift from price-led to supply-driven sourcing, says Bhavna Shah, Vice President of Indian Vegetables oil Producers Association

27 Apr 2026 2:19 pm
Basmati rice exporters urge govt action on shipping charges amid West Asia crisis

Forum says war-risk surcharges and diversions due to West Asia crisis are making exports unviable

27 Apr 2026 1:12 pm
MakeMyTrip, Adani Airport partner for online duty-free pre-booking services

The collaboration aims to enhance the travel experience by allowing passengers to select and pre-book duty-free products on the travel booking platform before departure or arrival at Adani-managed airports

27 Apr 2026 1:02 pm
India-NZ FTA seen boosting textile exports, aiding $350 billion sector target: CITI

Confederation of Indian Textile Industry states that the FTA will help textile and apparel exporters reduce reliance on specific markets and advance in the value chain

27 Apr 2026 12:52 pm
Kerala Planters body voices concern over possible crop loss as mercury level soar

Prolonged high temperatures and weak pre-monsoon rainfall could severely impact major plantation crops across the State, says APK Chairman T. R. Radhakrishnan

27 Apr 2026 12:43 pm
SkyHop Aviation receives Air Operator Certificate, set to launch Indias first scheduled seaplane services

In the first phase, SkyHop plans to connect five islands in Lakshadweep with each other and with the mainland

27 Apr 2026 12:02 pm
Bulk LPG transporters for Indian Oil Corporation halt loading in south, allege 50 crore dues to them

The affected supply chain includes refineries in Chennai, Palakkad, Thoothukudi, Mangaluru and Bengaluru,

27 Apr 2026 11:12 am
Energy security to drive multi-year capex cycle in India: 360 ONE

The brokerage said the policy lens has shifted from affordability and decarbonisation to resilience, reliability and reduced import dependence, creating opportunities across the entire energy value chain

27 Apr 2026 9:22 am
Investors go the whole nine yards in saree retail, weaving growth for sector

1,300 crore PE funding, 20,000 crore IPO rush reshape Indias saree market as mid-tier retailers challenge Tata, Reliance

26 Apr 2026 8:51 pm
Swiss plane suffers engine problem, aborts takeoff at Delhi; passengers evacuated, 4 suffer injuries

There were 232 passengers, including four infants, and 13 crew members onboard the A330-300 aircraft with registration HB-JHK that was to operate the flight LX147 when the incident took place around 1 am

26 Apr 2026 8:47 pm
Jazeera Airways restarts flights from Kuwait, flies 2,000 passengers on Sunday

The airline operated six flights to Beirut, Cairo, Istanbul and Mumbaifollowing the guidelines of the Kuwaits civil aviation authorities

26 Apr 2026 8:41 pm
Exporters upbeat as India, New Zealand set to sign FTA on Monday

While New Zealands market size remains limited, zero-duty access for all Indian goods will boost prospects for labour-intensive sectors

26 Apr 2026 8:21 pm
Census 2027: Modi assures data confidentiality, urges all citizens to participate

In his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, the PM urged all citizens to participate in the process and make the Census 2027 a success.

26 Apr 2026 8:05 pm
AP to launch first of its kind Mushroom Mission to emerge as Indias largest producer

The Center will also support the mission to be taken with Rs 13,000 cr investment

26 Apr 2026 7:53 pm
Piyush Goyal to meet exporters on Monday as India signs FTA with New Zealand

The meeting will be held after India and New Zealand sign the free trade pact

26 Apr 2026 7:11 pm
Telangana names new board members for Hyderabad Metro takeover effective from May 1

The State Government also nominated directors to the Board of L&TMRHL and the allotment of equity shares after the takeover process

26 Apr 2026 6:41 pm
Lower rents, larger deals lift Bengaluru airport corridor, draw occupiers beyond ORR

What was once seen as a peripheral stretch is fast turning into Bengalurus next growth engine

26 Apr 2026 6:01 pm
Evolving El Nio could eclipse 2023 event, rival formidable 2015episode

Evolving conditions have led sections of media to invoke the spectre of a Godzilla El Nio event

26 Apr 2026 4:31 pm
India's IIP growth likely slowed to 2% in March as energy sector weakens and exports slip: UBI

Weak manufacturing, energy sectors drag output amid rising costs

26 Apr 2026 4:11 pm
Dallas Fed, IEA, Baker Hughes expect traffic in Strait of Hormuz to recover in H2 2026

Global energy flows expected to rebound after months-long disruption

26 Apr 2026 3:41 pm
Govt cautiously optimistic on wheat production after damage from rains, hailstorms

Higher acreage and improved practices help steady 202526 production outlook amid localised crop damage

26 Apr 2026 2:21 pm
Peak power demand at all-time high of over 256 GW on Saturday as mercury levels soar

The peak power demand on Saturday eclipsed the previous record of 252.07 GW, hit just a day earlier on Friday, April 24, at 1548 hrs

26 Apr 2026 2:01 pm
India likely to close FY26 with gross FDI of more than $90 billion, says CEA Nageswaran

For the first time, FDI for a full fiscal could be 2% of GDP: CEA Nageswaran

26 Apr 2026 1:43 pm
FinMin asks PSBs to complete wage revision process in next 12 months

The wage revision for employees and officers of public sector banks would be due from November 1, 2027

26 Apr 2026 1:21 pm
70% of Indian goods to enter New Zealand duty-free under FTA; big boost for MSMEs, says Piyush Goyal

Pact to create fresh export opportunities for several sectors, Goyal says

26 Apr 2026 11:41 am
Swiss flight evacuated in Delhi after engine issue during takeoff

Six passengers under medical evaluation after precautionary evacuation of Airbus A330

26 Apr 2026 11:21 am
India, New Zealand to ink free trade pact on April 27; aims to double bilateral trade

The pact will give India companies duty-free access to the island nations markets, and bring in $20 billion of investment over the next 15 years

26 Apr 2026 11:01 am
The strongest balance sheet in dairy isnt financial: Its farmer trust.

When the private sector chooses to treat farmers as long-term partners rather than variable costs, the supply chain responds in kind

26 Apr 2026 9:01 am
Reimagining indulgence: The next shift in Indias food market

The future of food in India wont be defined by how little people eat. It will be defined by what theyre willing to replace what they already love with

26 Apr 2026 9:01 am
US turns back sanctioned tanker in Arabian Sea amid Iran blockade

The development adds to rising tensions, especially after Trump cancelled planned diplomatic engagement over Iran

26 Apr 2026 5:51 am
Rising feedstock costs ripple through Asias garment industry

A sharp rise in fossil fuel prices following the Iran conflict is driving up polyester production costs, hitting textile manufacturers across India and Bangladesh

26 Apr 2026 5:41 am
Government issued detailed guidelines to operationalise 2nd tranche of fund of funds scheme for startups

The guidelines include mechanisms for fund deployment, governance and monitoring, with the objective of improving the efficiency of capital flows into India's startup ecosystem

25 Apr 2026 9:31 pm
Balrampur Chini Mills to invest 160 cr in Lactogypsum processing plant

The company will raise $200 crore through Non-Convertible Debentures issuance in one or more tranches

25 Apr 2026 5:50 pm
Ashok Lahiri is new Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, 4 new members also appointed

Lahiri, an outgoing MLA in the West Bengal assembly, will replace Suman Berry

25 Apr 2026 5:31 pm
India, Australia at highest point of bilateral ties: Australian HC to India

Both nations strategically aligned through QUAD, bilaterally have vision for Indo-Pacific, says High Commissioner of Australia to India

25 Apr 2026 3:21 pm
Textiles, garment exports fall 2.2% in 2025-26: GTRI

GTRI noted a decline in major segments: cotton textiles (-3.9%), ready-made garments (-1.4%), and carpets (-5.3%), while handicrafts saw a slight growth of 1.5%

25 Apr 2026 2:40 pm
Peak power at record high of 252 GW on Friday amid soaring mercury levels

The previous record high of 250 GW peak power demand was recorded in May 2024

25 Apr 2026 2:40 pm
Duty drawback rates for gold & silver jewellery hiked to support exporters

Duty drawback reimburses exporters for customs and excise duties on imported inputs used in manufacturing export goods

25 Apr 2026 12:51 pm
Vande Bharat to link Jammu, Srinagar from April 30

The service was flagged off by PM Modi on June 6 last year following the inauguration of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, which provided the Valley all-weather rail connectivity

25 Apr 2026 9:50 am
Indian envoy meets US energy secretary

India has increased its energy imports from the US over the past year amid trade pact negotiations with Washington

25 Apr 2026 9:40 am
Compliance as strategy: Why food labelling will define Indias global food ambitions

The traditional approach to label checks and regulatory interpretation will not sustain the pace and precision required

25 Apr 2026 9:10 am
High-value crops facing rising climate risks

Managing risk must become part of regular farm planning; the sooner adaptation the better the chances of keeping Indias premium crop sector stable

25 Apr 2026 8:50 am
Telangana RTC strike called off as state agrees to 11% pay revision, merger panel

The State Government also directed the RTC management to positively consider other demands of the workers

25 Apr 2026 6:00 am