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Competing with airlines not a sound strategy: Adani Airports CEO

Operator targets 300 million annual passengers in next decade; clarifies November 5 slot deadline

3 Nov 2026 9:43 pm
Budget FY28: Govt eyes ease of trade over sweeping customs duty cuts

Finance Ministry may take targeted steps to fix inverted duty structures, speed up procedural reforms, AEO relaxations, expanding scope of Customs Project 2.0

3 Nov 2026 9:43 pm
India could attract $89 billion in solar manufacturing investments by 2047

ISMA report outlines pathway to integrated solar hub, over 32 lakh jobs and zero import bill by 2041

3 Nov 2026 9:27 pm
Dubai takes a shine to Kullus Sinduri pomegranates

First time we sent fruit from Kullu, and the entire quantity sold in a day in Dubais supermarket that placed the order, said Tanmay Talwar, CEO of Amama Exports

3 Nov 2026 9:27 pm
Airbus calls for efficient airport transfers, regulatory reforms to support Indias hub ambitions

Jurgen Westermeier says fleet expansion must be matched by improvements in connectivity, operating systems and training

3 Nov 2026 9:13 pm
AP CM Naidu directs officials to ensure crop insurance for cyclone-hit farmers

Chief Minister said cyclones Arnab and Murasu caused significant losses to the agricultural sector this season

3 Nov 2026 8:18 pm
India to develop tunneling machines rather than yield to Chinas curbs: Goyal

Will not compromise on dairy, GM items, other sensitivities in FTAs being negotiated, says Commerce Minister

3 Nov 2026 8:12 pm
John Deere India sells more than 1 lakh tractors in a year

It highlights the growing role of farm mechanisation in improving agricultural productivity and efficiency, says the company

3 Nov 2026 7:47 pm
Demonstrations generates protest economy, SC tells Delhi traders

The court was responding to a petition filed by Kirana Committee Delhi that protests are bleeding the traders of Delhi dry during the two months of peak festive season around Dussehra and Deepavali.

3 Nov 2026 7:17 pm
Venkata Ramana Akkaraju appointed Vice-Chancellor of Indian Maritime University

Akkaraju previously served as Chairman of the New Mangalore Port Authority

3 Nov 2026 6:56 pm
Supreme Court strikes down Delhi HC order quashing registration granted for herbicide to control weeds

Justices Sundresh and Varale uphold Crystal Crop Protection Ltds appeal against a division bench ruling of the the High Court in favour of Dhanuka Agritech

3 Nov 2026 6:56 pm
Airlines need fair returns as airport investments and charges drive up costs: Indigo CEO

Willie Walsh calls for scrutiny of airport investments and warns of persistent jet fuel cost pressures

3 Nov 2026 6:29 pm
India's renewable energy expansion could save another $100 billion by 2030: EU Ambassador

Jean-Eric Paquet highlights energy security gains and Indias rising role in global solar manufacturing

3 Nov 2026 5:49 pm
Natural rubber prices touch all-time high of 300 per kg

Traders say the early-season price rally relieves rubber farmers and could spur tapping, especially on untapped trees

3 Nov 2026 5:16 pm
Keralam CM Satheesan questions CAG audit methods

The estimated loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore in the 2G spectrum allocation was not an actual realised loss but a hypothetical, presumptive projection, he said

3 Nov 2026 5:08 pm
Every rupee of public money must be accounted for and utilised for its intended purpose, LS Speaker Birla

He said that the PAC is a vital institution of parliamentary democracy, entrusted with the responsibility of examining public expenditure, ensuring financial discipline and holding the Executive accountable

3 Nov 2026 5:07 pm
India needs 3 national carriers to compete globally: Adani Airports CEO

Arun Bansal stresses protecting domestic airlines and expanding infrastructure for fourfold passenger growth by 2040-45

3 Nov 2026 4:46 pm
Hit by feed costs, poultry industry seeks duty-free maize imports

Breeders agree to work on a 110 a kg baseline price for live chicken

3 Nov 2026 4:31 pm
Coonoor Auction: Tea prices rise on blenders support, export demand

Traders attribute the price rise to lower crop arrivals at Sale 44, a seasonal trend generally observed during September and October

3 Nov 2026 3:50 pm
IndiGo eyes deeper airline partnerships for long-haul push

Market access, rather than financial investment, to drive commercial tie-ups as airline prepares for A350 operations

3 Nov 2026 3:26 pm
Air India targets international market share, plans more wide-body orders

Long-haul business could lead group growth; airline strengthens overseas sales and rebalances hubs

3 Nov 2026 2:56 pm
India has earned world's trust, nations keen to forge trade agreements: Piyush Goyal

India is aggressively pursuing preferential market access for its key export sectors, including textiles, pharmaceuticals, footwear, etc., Goyal says

3 Nov 2026 2:55 pm
Never a good strategy to compete with your customers: AAHL CEO on airline business

He also made it clear that AAHL and Adani Group should be segregated in this context

3 Nov 2026 2:31 pm
Thiruvananthapuram airport records highest-ever domestic cargo volume in October

The airport handled 444 metric tonnes of cargo, surpassing its previous record as businesses and logistics partners increasingly use its domestic cargo network.

3 Nov 2026 2:31 pm
India has never allowed import of GM products, will not do so in future: Goyal

Addressing students of Kirori Mal College here, Goyal also said that dairy sector is very sensitive in the country and India has never given any duty concessions in any free trade agreement in this sector

3 Nov 2026 2:21 pm
RBI eases services export reporting compliance for individual exporters, issues notification

Any individuals earning income from overseas clients will not have to submit an EDF separately if they provide the required payment-related information to their bank

3 Nov 2026 2:07 pm
AI driven productivity could expand Indias GDP: Cognizant

The model also indicates a theoretical upper bound of $830 billion annually, assuming widespread adoption of AI across the entire workforce and full translation of productivity gains into economic output

3 Nov 2026 1:00 pm
India will make tunnel boring machines at home if China restricts exports: Goyal

Our ties with China are good and will improve in the absence of new obstacles, Goyal added.

3 Nov 2026 12:53 pm
India's 2026 gold demand seen falling to six-year low on price rise

Gold demand fell 29% y-o-y to 162.5 metric tonnes in the September quarter, as jewellery purchases declined 20% and investment demand dropped 40%

3 Nov 2026 11:54 am
Centre proposes expanding import gateways for drugs, medical devices

Rule 43A specifies the authorised ports, airports, railway stations, road crossings and other entry points through which drugs can be imported into India

3 Nov 2026 10:51 am
Centre's FY27 fiscal deficit may exceed Budget target by 1.2 lakh crore, reach 4.7% of GDP: SBI Research

The report estimates that the fiscal deficit could rise to 4.7% of GDP, compared with the budgeted 4.3%

3 Nov 2026 10:16 am
Tamil Nadu announces Deepavali bonus for 5,190 sugar mill workers

The festival payout will cover 18 sugar mills, with eligible workers receiving between 10 and 20 per cent in bonus and ex-gratia.

3 Nov 2026 7:46 am
Telangana to call for tenders for deploying AI in market yards

Telangana to be the first state in India to have such a system, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao says

2 Nov 2026 10:00 pm
PVV Infra takes possession of NHLML wayside amenities sites in Madhya Pradesh

The projects form part of NHLMLs national programme of over 700 wayside amenities sites, spaced roughly every 4060 km along National Highways, with completion targeted by FY29

2 Nov 2026 9:52 pm
Overdependence on fossil fuels will continue to disrupt global economy: PM Modi

Modi noted that the renewable energy sector has attracted over 15 lakh crore, or $164 billion, over the past decade

2 Nov 2026 9:43 pm
Indias sugar production up at a record high of 8.5 lakh tonnes in October

In the first month of the crushing season, Maharashtra produced 7.20 lakh tonnes

2 Nov 2026 8:52 pm
Indias rabi acreage down 46% as sowing of all crops gets delayed

Coverage of mustard down 47%, under pulses 52% and gram by 59%, while the area under paddy and wheat is also lower

2 Nov 2026 8:40 pm
Despite rise in area, Indias tur output may shrink to 20-25 lt on drought impact

Adequate imports and buffer stocks to make up for the 15 lakh tonnes short supply, says trade

2 Nov 2026 8:19 pm
India, EU to maintain close contact on FTA implementation issues

The Commerce Secretary met key European officials in Brussels to discuss measures to facilitate two-way trade, unlock new opportunities

2 Nov 2026 7:38 pm
IndiGo develops premium offering, reviews fuel hedging for international push

Airline weighs larger business-class cabin on later A350s; detailed hedging review to return to board

2 Nov 2026 6:53 pm
India tax filers shift toward investments and trading, says ClearTax data

The data outcome also signals a broader move toward multi-source income and trading activity across the tax system

2 Nov 2026 6:12 pm
Maharashtra to launch new maritime development policy

Maharashtra is competing with Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu to build ports, attract shipyards and develop coastal shipping networks

2 Nov 2026 6:02 pm
Airlines seek Ministry intervention for protection of Mumbai airport slots

The letter to government follows a meeting between airlines and Adani Group officials last week

2 Nov 2026 5:55 pm
Escorts Kubota Q2 results: Profit drops to 250 crore as rising costs squeeze tractor margins

Escorts Kubotas Q2 FY27 revenue from operations rises 16.2% to 3,243 crore, while total expenses jump 21.2% year-on-year

2 Nov 2026 4:40 pm
India, Pakistan, three others call for WTO plan to help clinch professional qualification pacts

Mutual recognition agreements more common between advanced economies; developing countries should be provided assistance to bridge gap in regulatory systems, per a submission

2 Nov 2026 4:35 pm
Kottayam Port proposes 180-km waterway link to Vizhinjam

The route has 17 bridges, with a major lock system scheduled to be installed at the Thrikkunnapuzha bridge by December

2 Nov 2026 3:39 pm
Hikal inks a multi-year global CDMO contract with Europe-based agrochem company

Commercial launch of the product is expected by end FY 202627, the company said, adding that volumes are anticipated to grow as the regulatory approvals come in from global markets

2 Nov 2026 2:55 pm
IndiGo to offer lie-flat beds to lure long-haul business fliers

The first A350-900 aircraft are expected to join the fleet in the second quarter of 2028, Chief Executive Officer Willie Walsh told reporters in New Delhi

2 Nov 2026 2:54 pm
Passenger EV retail dips 4% amid supply crunch; overall PV market grows 15%

Supply constraints at Tata Motors and a sharp fall at Vinfast weighed on EV registrations, while Mahindra and MG gained market share.

2 Nov 2026 2:52 pm