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Air India flight briefly enters Pakistan airspace; DGCA initiates action

Action taken against Amritsar air traffic controller, operating crew for non-reporting of event

24 Jun 2026 10:03 pm
Beyond SEZs: Companies want more than Industrial parks

The proposed Bidadi township has witnessed sustained farmer protests, political opposition and legal questions over land acquisition

24 Jun 2026 9:09 pm
Markets rebound as global uncertainty eases; crude falls, RBI calms rate hike concerns

Equity markets rebound as easing global uncertainty and falling crude prices boost investor confidence, calming RBI rate hike fears.

24 Jun 2026 9:05 pm
India pharma sector shifts from generics to high-value innovation and biologics

With over $30 billion in annual exports and a strong USFDA-approved manufacturing base, the industry is expanding into complex generics, biosimilars and AI-driven smart manufacturing

24 Jun 2026 8:14 pm
India, Mauritius to partner in container terminal development

The project strengthens regional transshipment, trade links and Indias strategic Indian Ocean presence significantly

24 Jun 2026 8:07 pm
Tamil Nadu to float fresh tender for 500 electric buses under GCC model

Under the revised model, private operators will supply buses and manage operations, including drivers and maintenance, while state transport undertakings retain conductors

24 Jun 2026 8:03 pm
No breakthrough in India-US interim trade deal talks after Greer-Goyal meeting

Both sides signal commitment to trade deal, but offer no timeline for conclusion

24 Jun 2026 8:02 pm
Index of services production with FY25 base year to be released with a 60-day lag

Modelled on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), the ISP will provide high-frequency data to improve economic monitoring and policy decision-making

24 Jun 2026 7:52 pm
Gujarats Rajkot to host 2-day cottonseed and groundnut conclave from Aug 22

Conclave to bring together hundreds of delegates, policymakers, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the cottonseed, groundnut, edible oil, cake, and meal value chains

24 Jun 2026 7:16 pm
Government panel weighs key reforms in push for SEZ 2.0

Stakeholder consultations next week to discuss proposals such as allowing SEZ sales in domestic market at concessional duties, rupee-denominated service payments and job work for DTA firms

24 Jun 2026 6:56 pm
Vizhinjam Port reaches 1,000-vessel milestone in less than two years

Trial operations at the port began in July 2024, while full-scale commercial operations were launched in December 2024

24 Jun 2026 6:33 pm
Mumbai deluge eases water fears, signals monsoon wet spell into next week

Intense rain bore hallmark of El Ninos influence on monsoon in terms of sudden, high-impact cloud bursts breaking long, persisting dry spells

24 Jun 2026 5:32 pm
IndiaLatin America trade set to double to $100 billion by 2030, says Uruguay envoy

Speaking at a business and diplomatic conference, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla highlighted rising economic cooperation between the two regions and urged deeper engagement across key sectors such as minerals, agro-industries and pharmaceuticals.

24 Jun 2026 5:14 pm
COMA seeks regulation of coconut trade to curb illegal transactions

Unchecked inflow and outflow of coconuts and coconut products through informal channels are adversely affecting Keralas coconut industry, says COMA

24 Jun 2026 5:12 pm
Limited potential for Indian refiners to buy Iranian crude post sanctions reprieve

Payment concerns, temporary lifting of sanctions among issues that will curb purchase of Iranian crude oil, says sources

24 Jun 2026 2:03 pm
The ePlane Company targets commercial production by 2028, aims for annual capacity of 80 aircraft

We have already begun work on the second and expect to have full certification of the aircraft by the end of 2027: Satya Chakravarthy, Founder, The ePlane Company told businessline

24 Jun 2026 1:10 pm
States implement low-cost protected cultivation model for smallholders

Hyderabad-based Kheyti says Andhra, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, besides Nabard, have adapted its model

24 Jun 2026 12:24 pm
Impact Lending 2026 roundtable highlights credit gap in Keralas MSME sectors

Event focuses on innovative financing solutions for EVs, FMCG and other sectors

24 Jun 2026 11:34 am
Anglo-Eastern sets up security desk to coordinate safety of its seafarers

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is expected to remain disrupted for many months as sea mines block this crucial route, the company said

24 Jun 2026 11:24 am
Indias growth expected to slow to 6.6% in FY27: S&P Global

Inflation forecast to jump to over 5% in the current fiscal

24 Jun 2026 10:03 am
India nears 50% domestic coal use in import-based power plants

Domestic coal is currently used for operating 5.7 gigawatts capacity this year, of the total 18.7 GW capacity, at imported coal-based power plants; Trials are underway to expand the switch to another 4.3 GW of capacity.

24 Jun 2026 9:14 am
24 Jun 2026 9:03 am
Oman announces temporary maritime corridor for ships transiting through Hormuz

The vessels wanting to use the temporary corridor would need to coordinate with the IMO, based on coordinates announced by the organisation and Omani authorities

24 Jun 2026 6:43 am
Vegetable inflation soars, likely to go up further

Experts now warn that a projected below-normal monsoon could drive vegetable prices even higher

23 Jun 2026 10:30 pm
VOC Port launches PortGPT app, becomes Indias first major port to deploy enterprise AI

The event also featured an IIM Calcutta case study release and an MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to boost maritime research, innovation and skill development

23 Jun 2026 10:13 pm
India-US trade talks begin amid farmers concerns over agriculture market

Farm groups cite February trade framework and repeated US calls for greater access for American farm products; Goyal has maintained sensitive sectors are protected

23 Jun 2026 10:12 pm
RSS-affiliated farmer body seeks denotification of Bt cotton seeds

The announcement assumes significance as the US Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, visits India for FTA talks, with GM crops remaining a key sticking point

23 Jun 2026 9:42 pm
KRBL launches poha under India Gate brand as part of its efforts to expand in staples category

The company has tested marketed the product in Europe, says a senior company official

23 Jun 2026 9:23 pm
India needs a stronger reform push to attract investment: CII chief

In the India-US trade deal, government needs to be careful about tariffs on exports to ensure competitiveness with peer exporters

23 Jun 2026 8:52 pm
MNRE opens one-month window for provisional commissioning of solar projects awaiting ALMM clearance

The move allows eligible projects to generate, inject, wheel, bank and settle electricity during the interim period

23 Jun 2026 8:52 pm
Nafed to auction oilseeds, pulses through own platform, NCCF to follow suit

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launches Nafeds digital auction platform, Nafex.in

23 Jun 2026 8:52 pm
Indian govt says crops in 111 districts are most vulnerable to monsoon deficit

315 districts have been identified as potentially affected by weak monsoon conditions.

23 Jun 2026 8:32 pm
11 India-bound ships carrying oil, fertilisers transited Hormuz since June 17: MEA

On withdrawal of US sanctions on Iranian oil, India said it is monitoring developments in West Asia

23 Jun 2026 8:32 pm
Near-universal acceptance of GST, finds Deloitte Survey, but challenges persist

The digital backbone enables taxpayers, businesses and the government with real-time compliance and data-driven decision-making, says Gokul Chaudhri, President (Tax) at Deloitte South Asia

23 Jun 2026 8:32 pm
El Nino could weigh on Indias sugarcane production

Production this year may be 400-420 million tonnes but poor rainfall could drag it to 390 million tonnes

23 Jun 2026 8:22 pm
India needs to maintain 7-8% growth to achieve Viksit Bharat target, says EAC-PMs Dev

The farm sector needs to be more diversified, nutritious, sustainable and climate resilient, he said

23 Jun 2026 7:28 pm
Gujarat gets air connectivity boost as Star Air commences Mundra flights

While Bhuj and Kandla airports in Kutch handle regular passenger flights, traffic at Mundra has been limited to non scheduled operations.

23 Jun 2026 6:43 pm
Adani Mundra Airport begins operations with Star Air services to Goa, Mumbai and Surat

The airport currently connects Goa, Mumbai, Hindon and Surat, with plans to expand routes to Ahmedabad, Belagavi, Bengaluru, Kolhapur and Nanded.

23 Jun 2026 6:42 pm
NHAI partners NCAER to set up Indias first transport economics research centre

The centre will conduct policy-relevant studies on highways, freight logistics, toll systems, safety, and technology adoption to support long-term infrastructure planning and investment decisions.

23 Jun 2026 6:12 pm
Trump claims Iran agreed to highest-level nuclear inspections, says no Hormuz blockade

However, Iranian officials rejected these claims, saying no agreement has been reached on IAEA inspections of damaged nuclear sites

23 Jun 2026 6:04 pm
Tea Board to roll out new web-based auction platform from June 30

The platform under the Build, Own and Operate (BOO) model will mark a significant transition in the conduct of tea auctions

23 Jun 2026 5:22 pm
India power sector outlook positive as demand and capex cycle drive growth

Peak demand hit a record high in May, while thermal performance improved and renewable energy contribution continued to rise. However, the brokerage advised a selective investment approach

23 Jun 2026 5:12 pm
India has contingency plans ready amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture Commissioner

Officials said improved irrigation infrastructure and strong rice and wheat stocks provide a buffer, while farmers may shift to short-duration pulse crops if rainfall remains weak.

23 Jun 2026 5:02 pm
India needs 78% growth to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047, says EAC-PM

He said Atmanirbhar Bharat focuses on competitiveness, not import substitution, while highlighting reforms, demographic advantages, and resilience to global shocks as key growth drivers

23 Jun 2026 4:42 pm
CMFRI conducts community awareness against indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers

Scientists explained how over dependence on chemical fertilizers causes disturbance in nutrient balance and affect soil health

23 Jun 2026 4:02 pm
Adani Group to invest about 1 lakh crore across airports in next 5 years; Mundra commercial operations take off

Mundra airport launches commercial flights to Mumbai and Goa with Star Air under UDAAN scheme

23 Jun 2026 2:52 pm
Himachal forests worth 22,600 crore in bioeconomy, says report

The bioeconomy is an economic model which, instead of relying on fossil-based fuel, uses renewable biological resources such as crops, forests, animals and micro-organisms to produce food, energy, materials and services

23 Jun 2026 2:42 pm
Akasa Air targets 30% capacity boost this fiscal year

Akasa said that its cost per available seat kilometre fell 4% on the year and that margins improved by 60%

23 Jun 2026 2:37 pm
India Inc gives GST thumbs up; seeks faster refunds, smoother audits: Deloitte Survey

The survey calls for the next phase of reform to move beyond digitisation to an AI-driven compliance and data-led dispute reduction

23 Jun 2026 2:22 pm
India, US begin high-level trade talks as two nations rework deal amid tariff changes

The talks are focused on reworking a framework agreement announced in February that was built around tariff commitments later rendered uncertain by a US Supreme Court ruling striking down sweeping tariffs announced by Trump

23 Jun 2026 2:02 pm