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Indias textile exports rise 2.1% in FY26 to 3.16 lakh crore, led by RMG

Exports expanded across more than 120 markets, supported by policy measures like RoSCTL and RoDTEP schemes

22 Apr 2026 1:26 pm
Hot anticyclone rules over south as cooler western disturbance eyes North-West

Moderate rain, snow, thunderstorms for hills of North-West India; isolated over Peninsular India

22 Apr 2026 12:53 pm
Gold worth $700 billion lying idle can fund India's growth: Nilesh Shah

Kotak AMC MD calls for monetisation push to unlock vast domestic capital

22 Apr 2026 12:44 pm
Iran tankers go dark to sail past US blockade laden with crude

Figures from Vortexa suggest that Iran is still able to export its oil, with at least 34 Iran-linked tankers and gas carriers making their way through the strait and past the warships

22 Apr 2026 12:36 pm
Amazon in pact with Bayers TGRA for carbon credit offtake from sustainable rice project

TGRA is implementing project among 13,000 farmers across 35,000 ha to reduce methane emissions from rice cultivation

22 Apr 2026 12:26 pm
Ageing states see lesser utilisation under SASCI: SBI report

Kerala, Tamil Nadu trail youthful states as capex scheme uptake remains uneven across demographics

22 Apr 2026 12:16 pm
Indias drop to sixth-largest economy is a temporary blip, says Nilesh Shah

Reacting to International Monetary Fund data, he noted that a GDP base revision and a weaker rupee pushed Indias size below $4 trillion

22 Apr 2026 11:26 am
China, India place strategic bets on clean energy out of favour in the West

The massive bets by the world's two most populous nations come at the same time that the West has quietly backed away from its ambitious green hydrogen goals from the start of this decade after cost constraints proved stickier than anticipated

22 Apr 2026 11:06 am
Indonesia in talks to export 1 million tonnes of fertiliser to India, others

The move comes amid fertiliser shortages linked to geopolitical tensions, including the Iran conflict, which has disrupted supply chains.

22 Apr 2026 9:29 am
Despite rising prices, CCI sells over half the cotton procured during 2025-26 season

ICE Futures breach 80 cents per pound for July delivery, marking a increase of 30 per cent since early March

21 Apr 2026 9:21 pm
West Asia conflict: India adds record over 1 million PNG connections since March

On an average, more than 10,000 new PNG connections have been provided on a daily basis since March 15th.

21 Apr 2026 9:03 pm
As cotton prices rise, textiles industry seeks removal of 11% duty on imports

Industry stakeholders warn that the sustained price surge is eroding margins, particularly for exporters operating on long-term contracts with limited flexibility to absorb input cost increases

21 Apr 2026 8:32 pm
Shivraj Singh Chouhan expresses concern over low wheat purchase in M.P., to speak to CM

As of April 20, the Centre bought 7.26 lakh tonnes of wheat from Madhya Pradesh as against 47.15 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period a year ago

21 Apr 2026 8:31 pm
Govt proposes to increase minimum distance between new sugar mills to 25 km

State government will take a call if any existing plant plans to increase the production capacity of the commodity

21 Apr 2026 8:30 pm
Delhi Airports Terminal 3 Pier C conversion completed; to boost hub ambitions

Shift from domestic to international operations seen as strategic move to strengthen Delhis position as a global hub; facility now awaits regulatory clearance

21 Apr 2026 8:29 pm
Charter biz remains steady in April, could see 10-15% dip from next month

Election charters provide temporary support but leisure, pilgrimage and discretionary travel face pressure

21 Apr 2026 7:11 pm
El Nino may emerge between May and July

While some models indicate an earlier onset, others suggest a more gradual transition, with uncertainty hinging on ocean-atmosphere coupling a critical factor for sustaining a full-fledged El Nino

21 Apr 2026 6:51 pm
IIT (Ropar) launches Indias first fully integrated agricultural intelligence system

The intelligence ecosystem comprising advanced weather stations called Swan, Krishi intelligence call centres and Annam chat engine

21 Apr 2026 5:48 pm
Atomgrid opens new R&D centre in Bengaluru for speciality agrochemicals

The facility currently houses 15 scientists and researchers, with plans to expand to 25 over the next 12 months

21 Apr 2026 5:20 pm
Indias seafood exports cross 72,325.82 crore in FY26 on shrimp led growth, market diversification

Exports of frozen fish, squid, cuttlefish, dried items, and live products showed positive momentum, while chilled products declined

21 Apr 2026 3:36 pm
SEA cautions on longer-term impact of geopolitical volatility in edible oil sector

While the temporary ceasefire and brief reopening of the Strait of Hormuz offered some initial relief, the situation has since turned ambiguous, with intermittent disruptions and conflicting signals

21 Apr 2026 3:15 pm
US starts tariff refunds; Indian exporters need to engage with buyers: GTRI

The Global Trade Research Initiative said that the engagement will be important as the refunded payments go only to US importers, and exporters have no legal right to claim them

21 Apr 2026 3:05 pm
FedEx completes India's first intra-city drone delivery flight trials in Bengaluru

During the trials, this reduced one-way transit time to nearly 21 minutes - demonstrating the potential for step-change improvements in time-critical logistics,

21 Apr 2026 2:48 pm
Marine fuel blenders, refiners chase heavy sweet oil amid Iran war disruptions

The reduced availability of fuel blending components is occurring at the same time refiners are reducing low-sulphur fuel oil production for marine fuel because of crude shortages, which is supporting spot premiums for the residual fuel used to power ships

21 Apr 2026 2:44 pm
Pakistan further extends airspace ban on Indian airlines till May 24

Airspace closures were previously enacted during the 1999 Kargil conflict and the 2019 Pulwama crisis

21 Apr 2026 2:16 pm
Nilgiri tea body seeks uniform rules from Tea Board

In a letter to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, the association said that the auction systems followed in the North and South are different, as are other mechanisms

21 Apr 2026 2:01 pm
IMO prepares Hormuz evacuation plan for hundreds of ships

The plan can only be put into action when there are clear signs of de-escalation, Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez said on the sidelines of Singapore Maritime Week

21 Apr 2026 1:29 pm
RBI Governor flags second-round risks from West Asia conflict

Speaking at Princeton University, he said monetary policy should look beyond immediate supply shocks while preventing inflation expectations from becoming entrenched

21 Apr 2026 1:21 pm
Fossil fuel generation in India, China falls for first time this century: Report

Record solar and wind growth drives historic shift in the worlds top electricity consuming centres, says Ember

21 Apr 2026 12:43 pm
KiVi, ASMS to roll out agri-fintech solutions in Maharashtra

The programme will initially be rolled out in Supa and Patas villages in Pune district

21 Apr 2026 12:28 pm
Morbi disruption hits KochiGujarat coastal shipping, cargo volumes drop

The disruption has had a cascading impact on the logistics ecosystem, with transporters and multimodal operators facing a sharp slowdown in business and idle fleet capacity

21 Apr 2026 12:14 pm
Coforge launches two AI solutions for airlines

The announcement comes as Coforge shares trade at 1,294.20 on the NSE, up 0.47 per cent on the day, with the stock recovering from a 52-week low of 1,008.10 hit in March 2026

21 Apr 2026 11:29 am
Renewable energies overtook global electricity demand last year, led by solar growth in India, China

Clean power generation grew 887 terawatt hours last year, exceeding overall global electricity demand growth of 849 terawatt hours

21 Apr 2026 11:12 am
Indian economys resilience not by chance: RBI Governor

Sanjay Malhotra credits strong institutions, policy frameworks, and steady reforms for Indias growth outpacing global peers

21 Apr 2026 10:23 am
India's economy projected to grow at 6.4 per cent this year: UN

In India, economic activities moderated in the second half of 2025 as exports to the United States declined by 25 per cent following the introduction of 50 per cent tariffs in August 2025

21 Apr 2026 9:36 am
DMK earns the ire of farmers in Tamil Nadus Cauvery delta

Farmers allege irregularities at paddy direct procurement centres (PDCs), along with problems in the transportation of paddy to warehouses and lack of proper power supply

21 Apr 2026 8:55 am
India deal value jumps 18% to $123.8 billion in 2025 despite fewer transactions

According to EY, investors are becoming more selective, focusing on high-value opportunities in sectors like infrastructure, financial services and manufacturing

21 Apr 2026 8:11 am
West Asia crisis impacts Indias trade, oil imports and remittances: RBI Governor

Speaking at Princeton University, he noted that India is responding by diversifying import sources and boosting domestic oil and gas production

21 Apr 2026 7:37 am
India, South Korea expand shipbuilding ties, target 2.2 lakh crore maritime push

The partnership focuses on joint industrial projects, upgrading shipyards, skill development and port infrastructure

21 Apr 2026 7:27 am
Akshayakalpa takes on Country Delight, KisanKonnect, in Indias fast-growing organic market

Akshayakalpa co-founder & CEO Shashi Kumar built the business over a decade by focusing on farm-level control rather than procurement

20 Apr 2026 11:21 pm
APTEL directs DERC to fast track regulatory asset liquidation

APTEL set aside the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commissions (DERC) move to audit Delhis Discoms

20 Apr 2026 9:39 pm
20 Apr 2026 9:32 pm
India tells South Korea to consider negotiating fresh free trade pact

Proposal was made during talks between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his South Korean counterpart Yeo Han-koo

20 Apr 2026 9:30 pm
India doubles wheat export quota to 5 million tonnes

The move comes after a comprehensive review of current production, stock availability, and price trends

20 Apr 2026 8:25 pm
Exporters support lift orthodox leaf prices in Coonoor tea auctions

Global Tea Auctioneers said the sales percentage in leaf grades was 84% out of the offered quantity of 14,08,201 kg, while dust grades maintained 89% sales out of the offered quantity of 4,74,137 kg.

20 Apr 2026 7:31 pm
Fish waste finds new life as high-value biomedical material

Scientists at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Kochi, have developed a patented technology that converts fish scale waste into nanofibre-based graft materials capable of accelerating bone and dental healing.

20 Apr 2026 7:30 pm
Core sector shrinks 0.4% in March due to supply chain disruptions

Fertilizers, crude oil, coal and electricity record negative growth on global headwinds

20 Apr 2026 6:27 pm
Loopworm says its silkworm-based feed ingredients are now carbon negative

According to an independent Life Cycle Assessment, producing one kilogram of Loopworms silkworm-based ingredients results in the removal of 2.56 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent, measured on a cradle-to-gate basis

20 Apr 2026 5:35 pm
Allana Group forms JV with Captain Fresh to retail animal protein products

Allana holds 51% stake in the JV platform Indian Retail Alliance Pvt Ltd that will seek to organise fresh protein retail ecosystem

20 Apr 2026 5:24 pm