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IMD sees better November rain in key wheat-growing regions

Normal to above-normal showers likely in parts of central, north-west India during key sowing month

31 Oct 2026 7:09 pm
Online shoppers in India spend 7.5% more, SBI Research report finds

A study of household spending patterns highlights the growing role of digital platforms in consumption, alongside persistent differences in access across income groups

31 Oct 2026 5:04 pm
Indias 2026-27 cotton imports to scale new peak amid crop concerns, duty relief

Trade sources said the cotton imports for 2026-27 will equal or surpass last years levels of 71 lakh bales of 170 kg eachCentre extends duty exemption on cotton imports till Dec-end; Trade sees imports surpassing last years 71 lakh bales

31 Oct 2026 4:34 pm
Comm min sets up committee for better utilisation of RELIEF initiative for exporters

RELIEF is an initiative of the government launched under the 25,060-crore Export Promotion Mission (EPM)

31 Oct 2026 3:32 pm
Best Agrolife Q2 profit rises 48% to 57 cr

Its net profit stood at 38.93 crore in the year-ago period

31 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
Bank lending to commercial sector surges 55.4% to 17.5 lakh crore in April-August

The Finance Ministry expects lending momentum to persist, citing stronger credit demand across industries and services and improving loan demand expectations

31 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
Govt allows agarwood oil and chips exports from Guwahati airport

Agarwood is a rare and highly expensive fragrant wood that forms inside certain Asian evergreen trees

31 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
Milk price hike inevitable to protect farmers amid drought: Karnataka CM Shivakumar

The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved a 8 per litre increase in milk prices across all categories

31 Oct 2026 3:15 pm
AI Express flight crew's lapse probably led to runway incursion at Goa airport in Apr this yr: AAIB

The incident happened in the morning of April 3 involving Air India Express' Boeing 737-8 aircraft which was to operate the flight AXB 1109 from Dabolim to Delhi, and Navy's single pilot fighter jet

31 Oct 2026 2:49 pm
IBBI amends regulations to strengthen insolvency resolution of stressed real estate projects

The amendments aim to boost the participation of homebuyers as well as strengthen oversight during the insolvency resolution process

31 Oct 2026 1:31 pm
IMD update: AP coast braces for a second cyclone, hot on heels of Arnab

The well-marked low may move west-northwest and concentrate into a depression by this evening. Conditions appear favourable for its rapid intensification into a cyclone as early as tomorrow.

31 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
Alaska Air to cut about 200 jobs as fuel shock squeezes earnings

The reductions affect under 1% of Alaskas about 32,500 employees; They involve 125 positions in Washington and 48 in Hawaii

31 Oct 2026 12:04 pm
Maharashtra earmarks 5% district funds for fodder schemes amid drought, bans interstate movement

The measures follow recommendations by a study group set up to suggest steps to tackle fodder shortages arising from inadequate rainfall

31 Oct 2026 11:39 am
TN aims to grow merchandise exports to $72 billion in this fiscal

Plan to make Kancheepuram as India's top exporting district

31 Oct 2026 11:07 am
Strait of Hormuz shipping routes cleared of Iranian sea mines, vessels transiting freely: CENTCOM chief

US forces have been laser-focused in this effort, in coordination with regional partners, other US government teammates, and the shipping industry

31 Oct 2026 10:36 am
Delhi-NCR combats air pollution: Govt, private offices capped at 50% capacity from Nov 5-20

Stating that high levels of air pollution in the NCR, particularly episodic increases during periods of adverse meteorological conditions, have been a matter of serious concern

31 Oct 2026 9:50 am
Centre extends duty exemption on cotton imports till Dec-end

The Finance Ministry through a notification on Friday, extended the customs duty exemption till end of December from the earlier deadline of Oct 31

31 Oct 2026 9:37 am
India's domestic air traffic fell 8.3% in Sep as demand remained under pressure: IATA

IATA said global Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) fell 0.5% year-on-year in September, improving on Augusts 0.8% drop

31 Oct 2026 9:35 am
Healthcare, BFSI supported IT growth in Q2 as technology and retail remained mixed

Q2 FY27 performance across verticals was mixed for Indias leading IT services companies, with growth varying significantly by segment

30 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
Uttar Pradesh targets to buy more paddy, procurement to start from November 1

Stating that already 4,195 centres have been opened as of Friday, the government said that it will begin in eastern Uttar Pradesh from November 1 and continue until February 28, 2027

30 Oct 2026 8:53 pm
Indian millers bid higher rates to get FCIs wheat, offtake 100% in many States

The government had reduced the overall wheat allocation for sales in the weekly auction held on October 28, by 5,000 tonnes to 1.01 lakh tonnes (lt) from the previous tender

30 Oct 2026 8:52 pm
Govt sets up High Level Committee to suggest reform measures for banks

It will be chaired bySuresh N. Patel, former Central Vigilance Commissioner,and will have threemembers.

30 Oct 2026 8:35 pm
Drought to slow Indias milk production growth to 2% in 2027, says USDA

El Nino-induced drought conditions are expected to constrain feed and fodder availability and affect animal productivity, says USDAs Delhi Post

30 Oct 2026 8:11 pm
Kaveri Seed narrows Q2 loss to 3.2 crore

The board declared an interim dividend of 5 a share (face value 2), to be paid on or before November 26; revenue from operations rose 29.84 per cent to 125.44 crore from 96.61 crore

30 Oct 2026 7:49 pm
Affluent Indians rethink retirement as multiple financial priorities overlap: HSBC

Longer lifespans, evolving career choices and intergenerational responsibilities are prompting investors to seek greater flexibility and expert financial guidance

30 Oct 2026 7:17 pm
Capex grows 12% in April-September; fiscal deficit rises around 25%

Substantial increase in subsidy, especially on urea, impacted fiscal deficit

30 Oct 2026 7:11 pm
Trade capacity building: India trained 80,000 from global south since 2014

In a recent WTO communication, India says it uses multiple instruments of development cooperation such as grants, capacity building and technical assistance

30 Oct 2026 7:02 pm
Extreme poverty falls to 2.6%, but top 10% earn 13 times more than bottom 10%

The latest assessment highlights improvements in living standards while pointing to persistent disparities across income groups, regions and employment opportunities

30 Oct 2026 6:20 pm
Indian agri scientists find use of iron ore tailings beneficial in agriculture

Initial experiments carried out by ICAR-IARI with tailings from ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel show higher yield, lower use of fertilizers

30 Oct 2026 6:18 pm
Govt tightens rules for importing medicines, sets minimum shelf-life requirement

For biological drugs and radiopharmaceuticals, the government has provided a separate threshold, allowing imports where Sixty percent of the labelled shelf-life may be allowed

30 Oct 2026 6:12 pm
Indian SMEs show strong demand for real-time and flexible digital payments

The survey also points to demand for flexible digital payment options, stronger cybersecurity and AI-powered fraud protection among businesses

30 Oct 2026 5:57 pm
TradeForge glitches disrupt Kochi tea auctions; buyers seek Tea Board intervention

Pending delivery orders and disrupted transactions have affected small buyers, while subdued participation in the latest sale has weakened prices

30 Oct 2026 4:15 pm
PM releases 3,000 crore PM-KISAN instalment to over 35.38 lakh Odisha farmers

The beneficiaries in Odisha received 3,000 crore as part of the instalment released by the prime minister from Banaskantha in Gujarat

30 Oct 2026 3:05 pm
Diesel shortage lifts Indias exports to 12-month high in October

Diesel shipments from India hit 700,000 barrels per day (b/d) last month, compared to 620,000 b/d during September, according to Kpler data

30 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
Indias milk yield has risen to 8 litres per animal from under 5 litres in FY14 : PM Modi

The government is also looking to expand the economic value of dairying beyond milk production by promoting the utilisation of cattle dung and agricultural residue

30 Oct 2026 1:06 pm
India on track to achieve $1 trillion exports this year if current pace continues: CEA Nageswaran

India is on track to achieve or even exceed $1 trillion in exports this financial year, provided the current pace of trade continues

30 Oct 2026 12:19 pm
IMD update: Heavy rain regime may return to coastal AP, TN, Kerala early next week

The India Meteorological Department has left the door open for intensification of the brewing depression into a deep depression that ranks only second to a cyclone in intensity

30 Oct 2026 11:42 am
Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports launches e-filing portal

The e-filing portal to enable online filing of cases and digital processing and management of case-related activities

30 Oct 2026 11:29 am
IndiGo shares rise 3.8% post Q2 results; analysts divided on recovery timeline

The rally comes despite the stock being 15% below its 52-week high of 5,970 hit in November 2025

30 Oct 2026 10:40 am
IndiGo rises as higher fares, cost controls offset fuel-cost concerns

Stock was trading at 4,790, as of 09:34 a.m. IST, its highest level in two weeks. Benchmark Nifty 50 was up 0.16%

30 Oct 2026 10:06 am
Nasscom seeks deferment of revised GST framework for e-commerce delivery services to January 1

The GST Council recommends a 5% rate without input tax credit, but companies are still awaiting the final notification

30 Oct 2026 10:01 am
Impact of El Nino in India yet to materialise: IMF

IMF will reassess India's growth projections in the January World Economic Outlook update after the risks posed by the weather event materialise

30 Oct 2026 9:54 am
IndiGos Q2FY27 loss narrows to 1,879 cr; high fuel costs weigh

Airline expects to recover about 60 per cent of fuel cost increase; retains FY28 capacity growth guidance

30 Oct 2026 9:33 am
Rupee should be Indias first line of defence against energy shocks: IMF

IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack said foreign exchange intervention may be justified during disorderly market conditions, but flexibility remains preferable for India

30 Oct 2026 6:22 am
PI Industries to launch insecticide Pioxaniliprole this rabi season in India

The pesticide can help fight Fall Armywork, a major pest that damages Maize from inside

29 Oct 2026 9:27 pm
This Diwali, pricey dry fruits could usher in different mix in gift boxes

Prices of pistachios have increased by 30-40 per cent, while almond rates are up 20% with marginal rise in other commodities

29 Oct 2026 7:38 pm
FICCI names Sanmar Group chairman Vijay Sankar President-Elect for 2026-27

Currently the Senior Vice President of FICCI, Sankar will succeed Anant Goenka as President of the apex business chamber in November

29 Oct 2026 7:30 pm
India has not compromised farmers interests in US trade deal, says Piyush Goyal

Minister said final terms will give India a strong comparative advantage; expects deal to be celebrated by the public

29 Oct 2026 6:51 pm
Milky Mist Q2 results: Revenue grows 42% to 1,089 crore, net profit nearly triples

Strong demand for value-added dairy products, operational efficiencies and a favourable product mix supported the companys quarterly and half-year performance.

29 Oct 2026 6:42 pm
Karnataka sugarcane farmers urge Ramesh Chand panel to fix ex-field pricing for FRP

A section of the growers says they should receive the full government-announced price at their farm gate without any deductions towards harvesting and transportation costs by the factories

29 Oct 2026 6:39 pm