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FMCG firms brace for festive demand as consumers remain value-conscious

Industry estimates are currently pointing to 9-11 per cent FMCG demand growth through the August-November festive period

22 Sep 2026 8:11 pm
Informal Economy Index: Giving visibility to invisible gig workers

Ariana Agarwals aim was to turn compassion into action and make Indias informal workers count

22 Sep 2026 7:49 pm
Centre signs MoUs with 21 States for next phase of UDAN

Challenge-based airport selection aims to cut construction time to 18 months; 200 heliports planned

22 Sep 2026 7:26 pm
Climate resilience is now central to IIHR breeding programme

Horticulture crops more sensitive to climate than many field crops, says IIHR director Tusar Kanti Behera

22 Sep 2026 7:14 pm
Centre to take a call on airport-airline cross ownership

Government to examine advantages as well as potential disadvantages to take a balanced approach on the matter

22 Sep 2026 6:53 pm
Mills sold only 7 lakh tonnes of sugar at 50/kg in August, average in 2025-26 season 41/kg

Pan-India average ex-mill sugar price is currently about 30 per cent lower from its peak level at around 4,450 per quintal

22 Sep 2026 6:20 pm
Sugar alone in not viable, focus on by-products, Road Transport Minister Gadkari tells cooperatives

Minister urges mills to focus on byproducts of sugarcane which can help pay better prices to farmers

22 Sep 2026 6:19 pm
SpiceJet under operational, financial scrutiny through DGCA: Minister

Airline has received Rs 150 crore under ECLGS; further funding to be worked out with bank

22 Sep 2026 5:48 pm
Govt not to cap airfares for festive season, will advise airlines to keep rates reasonable: Naidu

Govt in touch with airlines, emphasis on ensuring that people who wish to travel should be able to do so, the minister said

22 Sep 2026 5:22 pm
India-Chile FTA talks enter final stage; pact targeted by year-end

Talks to deepen copper supply ties as Indias demand rises

22 Sep 2026 5:04 pm
Aviation ministry puts SpiceJet under operational and financial watch

Minister Ram Mohan Naidu says safety will not be compromised; carrier has received 150 crore under ECLGS as West Asia conflict adds to cash strain

22 Sep 2026 4:39 pm
India commercial front runner for agrifood investment in emerging markets: Report

Besides Brazil, Indonesia, Chile and Argentina have been identified as markets with high commercial maturity and strong underlying enablers for agrifood investment

22 Sep 2026 4:29 pm
Govt to complete all signings of UDAN MoUs within three weeks: Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu

Highlighting the financial blueprint and fleet expansion, Naidu explained that the government plans to deploy nearly 30,000 crore for the next 10 years, which could double with contributions from states and other stakeholders

22 Sep 2026 3:38 pm
Every disagreement need not begin as litigation, says Sitharaman

Sitharaman emphasizes constructive dialogue over legal battles in corporate disputes, highlighting trust and sound governance as essential for a mature economy amid ongoing tensions between Tata Sons and the RBI.

22 Sep 2026 3:19 pm
India should prioritise high-impact FDI with jobs, technology and exports: ASSOCHAM

India's total FDI inflows rose from $4 billion in FY2000-01 to $95 billion in FY2025-26

22 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
One year of GST 2.0: Auto industry says best-ever sales continuing each month

A year ago, the GST reform boosted Indias growth. Maruti Suzukis passenger vehicle sales rose 36% year-on-year during April-August 2026, according to Maruti Suzuki India, MD, Hisashi Takeuchi

22 Sep 2026 1:53 pm
Spice sector needs stronger collaboration to tackle climate, food safety challenges

The two-day conference in Jaipur concluded with a focus on farmer incomes, food safety, sustainability, and market access

22 Sep 2026 1:29 pm
19 states sign MoUs for next phase of UDAN scheme to develop 100 airstrips from existing unused airstrips

The project has moved from mere connectivity to building long-term operational viability

22 Sep 2026 1:07 pm
Air India to roll out new IFE platform in 2027 second-half; eyes higher ancillary revenues

As it prepares to enhance the digital experience for the passengers, the new In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) platform will also help in boosting the airline's ancillary revenues

22 Sep 2026 12:53 pm
Depression in Bay to intensify, cross Vizag-Gopalpur coast from tomorrow night

Likely deep depression eyes north Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur during the projected window from Wednesday night till early hours of Thursday

22 Sep 2026 11:47 am
Canada seeks to wrap India trade talks soon as US ties fray

I just came from India. We are making great headway, Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu told Bloomberg TVs Paul Allen

22 Sep 2026 11:41 am
BIRC 2026 to unveil Global Rice Archive featuring 200 rice varieties

The initiative will bring diverse rice varieties together, allowing international buyers to compare products and engage directly with Indian exporters

22 Sep 2026 11:34 am
EU detects genetically modified organisms in 5 Chinese products exports this year

Data show that China has rejected a record146 shipments between January and June, nearly four times the 38 rejections in 2025

22 Sep 2026 11:06 am
Indias oil buyers may cut Russia cargoes as US risk rises

India bought more than half of its imports from Russia in some recent months, in an effort to counter high prices and continued disruption in flows from West Asia

22 Sep 2026 10:17 am
Akasa Air appoints ex-Dish TV executive Abhishek Gupta as CIO

With more than two decades of experience in IT architecture, technology operations and digital strategy, Gupta has held technology and management roles at Orange Business Services and Ericsson

22 Sep 2026 10:08 am
Factory floor or family office? Why Indias young rich are leaving family businesses

Succession, wealth preservation and changing business opportunities are prompting younger members of Indian business families to explore alternatives to traditional enterprises

22 Sep 2026 8:16 am
AI impact hits white-collar jobs as hiring slows across developed economies: Goldman Sachs

Employment trends show growing pressure in industries where automation tools are already available, particularly across major developed economies

22 Sep 2026 6:57 am
US threatens secondary sanctions over services to Iranian airlines

The warning targets airports, fuel suppliers and ticketing companies as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehrans international financial and commercial networks

22 Sep 2026 6:49 am
India-New Zealand FTA to kick in on Oct 20 with zero tariffs on Indian goods

The agreement assumes significance amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and US President Donald Trumps increasingly unpredictable tariff policy

21 Sep 2026 10:08 pm
India to study US Russia sanctions law, says Piyush Goyal

Govt will discuss the matter at appropriate time: Commerce Minister

21 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
Indias jute industry poised for meaningful turnaround this fiscal, says Crisil

Sales volumes are expected to grow around 15 per cent this fiscal after declining at an annualised 10 per cent over the previous two fiscals

21 Sep 2026 8:34 pm
Steel prices hit 4-yr high on rise in cost amid strong demand

BigMint benchmark Mumbai HRC assessment rose by 1,200 a tonne to 63,900 a tonne while CRC prices jumped 1,300 a tonne to 73,500 a tonne

21 Sep 2026 8:34 pm
Core sector growth down to 4.8% in August

Core sector growth has been coming down mainly due to energy supply issues and fertilizer production decline

21 Sep 2026 7:30 pm
Japanese logistics provider Nippon Express looks at States like UP for next expansion

After Japan, the US, Europe and other parts of Asia, Nippon Express Group is now trying make a big team in India, says Katsuhito Kobayashi, Executive Officer, South Asia & Oceania Region

21 Sep 2026 7:11 pm
J&K takes embryo technology to farmers to accelerate sheep genetic gains

The Sheep Husbandry Department, Kashmir has been providing the technology free of cost to progressive farmers since October 2025, through its Embryo Transfer Technology (ETT) laboratory at Zakura

21 Sep 2026 7:07 pm
Gains need to be shared fairly with workers by industry, says CEA Nageswaran

A sustainable market depends on consumers having enough purchasing power to buy the goods and services businesses produce

21 Sep 2026 6:42 pm
Vice-President asks tea industry to build Indian brands for global markets

Addressing Centenary Conference of UPASI TRF, Radhakrishnan calls for modernisation, strengthening research in tea sector

21 Sep 2026 6:09 pm
Global edible oil market likely to be volatile, says Solvent Extractors Association

El Nino, uncertainty around sunflower oil supplies amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Indonesias B50 biodiesel programme could alter the global vegetable oil balance, says SEA President Sanjeev Asthana

21 Sep 2026 5:57 pm
Colombo Port City woos Indian companies with India-plus-one pitch

Designed to attract high-value FDI, Port City Colombo facilitates sectors including financial services, IT and digital services, global trading, maritime and logistics, professional services, and regional headquarters operations

21 Sep 2026 5:14 pm
Railway works worth over 20,000 crore under way in Kerala, says Vaishnaw

Mangaluru to stay in SWR zone; land acquisition lag holding up several sanctioned lines and doubling projects

21 Sep 2026 4:50 pm
Gains must be shared fairly with workers by industry for achieving sustainable growth: CEA

Growth must translate into better jobs, higher wages and greater economic security for ordinary Indians, CEA Nageswaran says

21 Sep 2026 4:26 pm
India, Canada to hold next round of talks from Oct 5 for proposed trade pact: Goyal

The next 90 days should be a very defining period in the Canada-India relationship, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday

21 Sep 2026 4:26 pm
Kerala plantation sector faces divergent fortunes amid climate, trade pressures

Higher prices for rubber and coffee offset by pressure on tea and cardamom, APK Chairman says

21 Sep 2026 3:51 pm
DP World Cochin receive new shipping service connecting India to Middle East hubs

The new service provides customers with faster access to key Middle East markets, expands connectivity options and strengthens supply chain resilience for businesses across southern India

21 Sep 2026 2:23 pm
India-New Zealand trade pact to come into force on Oct 20: Goyal

The FTA provides duty-free access for 100% of India's exports to New Zealand.

21 Sep 2026 2:01 pm
IMD update: Very heavy rain for south Odisha, north Andhra Pradesh coasts from Wednesday

Extreme heavy rain not ruled out for the eastern coastal states as an existing low-pressure area becomes well-marked, and is on course to intensify two rounds as a deep depression in next two days

21 Sep 2026 11:47 am
Bhogapuram aviation hub set to attract investments, spur regional growth

New investments in aviation ecosystem are in the pipeline

21 Sep 2026 11:23 am
Former Panasonic India Chairman Manish Sharma joins Escorts Kubota as President-Agri Business

This move marks a new chapter for Sharma, who has over three decades of experience in the appliances and consumer electronics industry, including a 17-year long leadership role at Panasonic India

21 Sep 2026 10:45 am
India real estate transparency improves; reforms key to capitalising on AI, data centre wave: Report

JLLs 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) indicates two-thirds of tracked markets from 88 countries and territories have seen significant improvements in transparency

21 Sep 2026 10:41 am