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US major fruits and vegetable exporter to India as Chinas share falls

The countrys import bill increased by 114% and volumes by 84% in the past decade, but Pakistan figures nowhere

20 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Indian govt move to allow extra sugar sales from early cane crushing may help avoid imports

Mills can sell cane crushed in October in addition to the allocated quota; Centre cuts stock limit for bulk buyers to 15 days inventory

20 Aug 2026 7:23 pm
Core sector output growth eases to 5.4% in July

Iron ore, cement, electricity sectors expand while natural gas, crude oil, fertilizers output dips

20 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
Indias two-wheeler export surge moves upmarket; premium bikes grow 12.8%, scooters 18.2%

The shift is being driven by Indian brands gaining ground overseas and the country emerging as a manufacturing and export hub for global markets

20 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
Telangana seeks assured price of 25,000 per tonne for oil palm FFB

Telangana Agriculture Minister submitted a memorandum to Amit Shah at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday

20 Aug 2026 6:36 pm
SC scraps worker-friendly 1978 industry precedent for new labour code

Industry under Industrial Relation Code will be interpreted in its own text and context, SC says

20 Aug 2026 6:11 pm
India bets on gene-edited rice varieties as yield growth slows

Indias rice sector faces a turning point as yield growth slows, driving renewed efforts to boost productivity with advanced hybrid varieties.

20 Aug 2026 6:05 pm
India, Singapore discuss deeper economic cooperation; Singapore tops FDI sources with USD 19.8 billion

Senior officials from both countries reviewed economic ties as investment and trade flows continue to expand, creating scope for wider collaboration.

20 Aug 2026 5:12 pm
Indian real estate sector resilient despite west asia crisis, but cost pressures pose risks: CareEdge Rating

CareEdge expects residential sales in the top six cities to remain broadly range-bound at around 3.55 lakh units in CY2026

20 Aug 2026 4:45 pm
India, Japan agree to deepen Maritime Security Cooperation following bilateral meeting

The Memorandum provides a framework for further advancing cooperation between the two countries in the field of maritime security

20 Aug 2026 4:34 pm
IndiGo tests 20% of pilots annually for substance abuse: CEO Willie Walsh

We exceed the recommended levels of testing where we routinely achieve about 20% of random testing, Walsh said

20 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
India needs urgent export market diversification amid US tariff risks, says RBI MPC member

Kumar also flagged a 100% tariff on generic drug imports from 2028 and 200 per cent from 2029, adding to the risks facing India's exports

20 Aug 2026 3:39 pm
L&T wins up to 5,000-crore order for Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport

Developed by Dubai Aviation City Corporation and implemented by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects, the project is vital to the airports long-term expansion plan

20 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
Krystal Integrated Services bags 134-cr order from MSRTC

Krystal will provide facility management from housekeeping and sanitation to technical maintenance and allied support services across MSRTCs Mumbai and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar operations

20 Aug 2026 3:22 pm
India could lose USD 270 bn in manufacturing GDP by 2035, USD 1 tn by 2047 without frontier tech: Report

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence and industrial technology are reshaping global production, creating opportunities and competitive challenges for Indias manufacturing ambitions

20 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
Govt official asks industry to utilise FTAs, focus on value addition, diversify export markets

Official says industry should use FTAs to expand market access, attract investment and technology, diversify supply chains, and build manufacturing ecosystems that can withstand global shocks

20 Aug 2026 2:08 pm
CBIC instructs its officers to co-ordinate with state authorities to detect GST evasion in illegal mining cases

CBIC calls for cross-departmental data sharing between CGST formations, State Mining Authorities and tax administrations

20 Aug 2026 1:58 pm
Zappfresh owner DSM Fresh Foods eyes threefold revenue growth by FY28

BSE SME-listed company plans to scale its network to 200 stores, grow overseas sales to 70-80 crore and broaden its frozen-food portfolio as it aims 600 crore revenue by FY28

20 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
Ceigall India JVs secure 2,423-cr Ministry orders for road construction in Arunachal

Among the orders is a 274.08-crore engineering, procurement, and construction package covering construction on the Bile-Migging section of NH-913

20 Aug 2026 12:03 pm
Lufthansa launches high-speed in-flight internet powered by Starlink

The new onboard Wi-Fi service provides free, high-speed internet connectivity, enabling passengers to access cloud-based work platforms and other high-bandwidth applications during flights.

20 Aug 2026 11:18 am
Non-print biz to grow 12% for major newspapers versus 3% in core print biz: Report

There is an urgency in the transition, given the fact that circulation of large newspapers has declined to 1 crore in 2025 from 1.5 crore in 2019

20 Aug 2026 10:57 am
Eastern Railway's ongoing capacity expansion involves 12,000 crore investment

Of the total investment, around 10,000 crore is being spent on 563 km of line expansion, while another 2,000 crore is being invested in 10 bypass projects

20 Aug 2026 9:11 am
India cuts sugar inventory limit to 15 days amid record prices

Tighter supplies, weather disruptions and rising festival-season demand are putting pressure on Indias sugar market, prompting fresh government intervention

20 Aug 2026 5:13 am
MPC Minutes: Members opted for wait and watch as the economy faces a hazy outlook

MPC members emphasised the need for careful monitoring before making any policy adjustments, underscoring the ongoing uncertainties in both domestic and global economic landscapes

19 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
India deepens Taliban engagement, but formal recognition still on hold

A series of ministerial visits signal growing engagement, even as New Delhi awaits greater clarity on security and social issues

19 Aug 2026 8:35 pm
NCLT to hear lessors claims against SpiceJet afresh

Seven petitions to be reheard after Aviator ML withdraws insolvency plea

19 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Agrogrades automated onion grading system installed at Pimpalgaon market

The machine processes up to 10 tonnes of onions per hour and cuts manual labour needs by 80%

19 Aug 2026 8:14 pm
Air India Express introduces self-declaration process for psychoactive substance use

Move aimed at early intervention, employee support and strengthening safety reporting culture

19 Aug 2026 8:14 pm
India International Coffee Festival in Bengaluru from Feb 26

Hosted by the Coffee Board of India and the Speciality Coffee Association of India, this festival is bringing together everyone from coffee growers and roasters to baristas and enthusiasts

19 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
Haragopal appointed NABFINS MD

Haragopal served as the MD of the Delhi-based NABCONS for over two and a half years

19 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
Kerala: DTDC launches Vallam Express to deliver parcels to water-bound communities

The service has initially been launched in Kuttanad, an Alappuzha sub-district comprising 14 villages and serving a population of approximately two lakh people

19 Aug 2026 6:59 pm
Crop protection companies urge Govt to introduce time-bound regulatory data protection

A time-bound data protection window is the missing incentive to bring newer, safer and lower-dose molecules to Indian farms faster, say Crystal Crop Protection, Rallis India, Dhanuka Agritech, PI Industries and Godrej Agrovet

19 Aug 2026 5:39 pm
Depression defies forecasts, keeps monsoon pipeline flowing in north and east

A stubborn weather system over Jharkhand sustains rain across northern, eastern and north-eastern India through Wednesday even as evening forecasts suggested it has weakened a round

19 Aug 2026 5:29 pm
Railway projects worth 9,450 crore approved across West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh

The projects are expected to ease congestion, improve passenger and freight connectivity, and expand rail capacity across key eastern and southern corridors.

19 Aug 2026 5:16 pm
Kerala Agri varsity to support agri-enterprises in value addition, market expansion

T. Sajitha Rani, Vice-Chancellor, praised ABI for helping farmers shift from agriculture to value addition, entrepreneurship, and market development

19 Aug 2026 5:03 pm
Siguler Guff raises $500 mn for India mid-market private equity strategy

New York-headquartered Siguler Guff is a multi-strategy private markets investment firm which has approximately $18.4 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2025

19 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
IndiGo website hit by technical issue, flight bookings disrupted

IndiGo customers in several Indian cities reported difficulties booking flights and completing online check-in through the airlines website on Wednesday.

19 Aug 2026 4:25 pm
Escorts Kubota to set up new plant in UP for 2,000 cr

Escorts Kubotas UP plant to be one of its largest manufacturing facilities across the globe

19 Aug 2026 4:22 pm
Wizzmoni partners with Oman Air to launch Wizz Voyager multi-currency travel card

Designed for frequent travellers, the card supports multiple global currencies while delivering a seamless digital forex experience with real-time tracking and smart financial controls

19 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
Sitharaman, Goyal in Singapore for talks to deepen trade, investment ties

Singapore was Indias largest source of foreign direct investment in 2025-26, with inflows of $19.8 billion

19 Aug 2026 3:36 pm
IDFC First Bank raises $500 million via maiden international bond issuance

The bank, through its IFSC Banking Unit at GIFT City, issued the bonds having a tenure of three years and a fixed coupon of 5.625%

19 Aug 2026 3:34 pm
SAP sees India as showcase for AI-led autonomous enterprise economy

SAP is expanding its AI ambitions in India, where strong technology talent, innovation and customer adoption offer significant growth opportunities.

19 Aug 2026 3:31 pm
Indian steel mills face margin squeeze as global coking coal prices rise

India, the world's biggest crude steel producer after China, meets 95% of its coking coal needs through imports, with at least half shipped from Australia

19 Aug 2026 3:07 pm
Rapeseed meal exports push Indias oilmeal exports up 18.41% in May

India exported 3.73 lakh tonnes (lt) of oilmeals during May 2026 against 3.15 lt in May 2025.

19 Aug 2026 3:03 pm
India should not rush to finalise US trade deal, says EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal

Sanjeev Sanyal said prolonged trade agreements require careful scrutiny, particularly as negotiations involve sensitive domestic sectors and uncertain US tariff policies.

19 Aug 2026 2:51 pm
Half of women working in agriculture are unpaid helpers on family farms: Report

Araya.ag report classifies 50.5% of women working in agriculture as unpaid helpers on family farms, against 21.7%of men

19 Aug 2026 2:48 pm
India steps up CBAM preparedness as EU carbon payments begin in 2027

Indian exporters are being urged to strengthen emissions reporting and verification systems as the EUs carbon border regime enters its definitive phase

19 Aug 2026 1:42 pm
Maharashtra farmers have an edge in installing solar pumps, says GK Energy CMD

This is due to the policy drive by the State government as an open category farmers has to bear jst 10% of installation costs, says Gopal Kabra

19 Aug 2026 12:03 pm
DGCA weighs stricter anti-doping rules after Air India incident

New provisions on testing and sample requirements under consideration; proposal to go for stakeholder consultation

19 Aug 2026 11:36 am
Jassper Shipping to invest $50 million to expand project logistics, bulk cargo operations

The proposed investment intends to strengthen its capabilities across project logistics, heavy-lift transportation, vessel chartering and multimodal cargo solutions, supporting Indias accelerating infrastructure and industrial expansion

19 Aug 2026 11:35 am