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Titagarh Rail Systems secures 273-crore RBMV contract from Indian Railways

The order marks TRSLs first foray into the high-value safety and signalling systems segment.

18 Dec 2025 8:41 am
PM MITRA textile parks: 5,567 crore DPRs finalised across three states

The textiles ministry, in consultation with the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), engaged prospective master developers to explore partnership opportunities for these greenfield parks

18 Dec 2025 8:37 am
India simplifies e-visas for foreign professionals under new B-4 category

Launched by the DPIIT on November 29 through the National Single Window System, the online module allows Indian firms, including PLI and non-PLI beneficiaries, to instantly generate sponsorship letters for engineers, technical experts, and other specialists

18 Dec 2025 8:21 am
Ready-made garments, handicrafts lift Indias textile exports in November

Indias textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, rose 9.4% year-on-year to $2.86 billion in November 2025

18 Dec 2025 7:01 am
Work days up but Centre may spend less in rural job scheme

Analysis points to a contraction in the actual reach of MGNREGA

17 Dec 2025 10:15 pm
MGNREGA repeal may cut Centres rural job spending by a third despite higher work entitlement

The actual number of employment days generated under MGNREGA has steadily declined

17 Dec 2025 10:15 pm
Death knell for MGNREGA: Lok Sabha debates new rural jobs Bill amid Opposition fire

Almost all Opposition MPs lamented the deletion of Mahatma Gandhis name from the title of the proposed Bill

17 Dec 2025 9:35 pm
Indian coffee exports set to cross record $2 billion mark in 2025

Shipments have registered an increase of 26% during the current calendar year till date at 17,106 crore over corresponding previous years 13,624 crore

17 Dec 2025 8:34 pm
India, Oman to sign FTA in the presence of PM Modi

The pact set to boost Indias exports of goods, ease movement of workers; serve as gateway to other GCC countries, Central Asia, Africa

17 Dec 2025 8:29 pm
RE finance required for battery storage, transmission, green hydrogen: MNRE

Over the last five financial years, around 7.16 lakh crore has been deployed in the Renewable Energy (RE) sector by public sector banks, IREDA, PFC, REC, SIDBI, IIFCL and NaBFID

17 Dec 2025 8:17 pm
Average increase in salaries to be 9%, focus on short-term incentives

Short-term incentives like such as bonuses have led to a stronger emphasis on near-term performance alignment, cost efficiency, and building skills-based pay frameworks amidst AI and productivity priorities

17 Dec 2025 8:08 pm
EU to decide soon on GI tag for basmati but European mills oppose the move

Dragging the issue since 2018, Europe says it will deliver a fair and equitable decision

17 Dec 2025 8:03 pm
Gujarat government disburses 5,330 crore relief to 17.92 lakh rain-hit farmers

After the government announced relief packages, over 30.71 lakh farmers seeking aid have registered themselves online

17 Dec 2025 7:29 pm
Parliament panel suggests tighter timelines, clearer rules in IBC overhaul

The proposed amendments seek to speed up admissions, resolution and liquidation processes, maximise asset value and strengthen governance under the Code

17 Dec 2025 7:29 pm
Indian turmeric faces tough competition in the global market

Vietnam, Myanmar, and several African nations are expanding their plantations to capture market share, says National Turmeric Board Secretary

17 Dec 2025 7:19 pm
Big news of 2025 is that India refused to take sides

India needs to continue with its present stance. Russias support in armaments and energy is too significant for India to simply back away, says trade expert Biswajit Dhar

17 Dec 2025 7:11 pm
US tariffs: Gem, jewellery exporters seek extension of RBI moratorium

Moratorium helped the industry manage cash flow by deferring payments, converting interest and increasing credit flexibility, besides preventing defaults and bring stability in the sector

17 Dec 2025 6:58 pm
Indias 2025 geopolitical tightrope: Defying trade wars through strategic autonomy

Between Trumps tariffs and Putins crude, India navigates a fractured world order

17 Dec 2025 6:53 pm
NFCSF seeks higher sugar exports, more diversion for ethanol

The federation has demanded an increase in the sugar export quota and the diversion of an additional five lakh tonnes of sugar towards ethanol production to prevent a further fall in prices

17 Dec 2025 4:51 pm
India Inc to see 9% salary growth in 2026, with focus on short-term incentives: Mercer

The survey revealed that organisations are continuing to refine their rewards packages, with a focus on short-term incentives, moving toward more transparent, skills acquisition and deployment-based systems

17 Dec 2025 4:03 pm
India to initiate domestic framework for ratifying High Seas Treaty

A national stakeholder consultation convened by the MoES, in collaboration with ICARCMFRI, the CMLRE, and several domestic and international partners discussed Indias preparedness in this direction

17 Dec 2025 3:42 pm
PE-backed Asian consumer brands face governance strains in MENA expansion

Governance frameworks struggle to keep pace with speed and complexity of execution, say analysts

17 Dec 2025 12:39 pm
Vizhinjam Port phase II development to start mid-January: Minister Vasavan

With the launch of the commercial operations on December 3, 2024, the port has handled 13.25 lakh TEUs by handling 636 ships

17 Dec 2025 11:56 am
NPS gets flexible: Four withdrawals allowed before retirement

Each withdrawal will be capped at 25 per cent of the subscribers own contributions, with defined cooling-off periods between withdrawals.

17 Dec 2025 9:56 am
Govt notifies 7,280-cr scheme to manufacture rare earth magnets in India

The scheme, approved earlier by the Union Cabinet, aims to build a complete domestic value chain of converting rare earth oxide into sintered NdFeB, essential for India's strategic and industrial advancement

17 Dec 2025 8:52 am
Major changes for the system as non-government subscribers can withdraw up to 80%

According to a PFRDA notification, a non-government subscriber can withdraw up to 80% of fund accumulated amounting more than 12 lakhs from the National Pension Scheme post-retirement

16 Dec 2025 10:02 pm
Electronic goods export surge in April-Nov fuelled by growth in US market

Exports to UAE, China, Hong Kong, Israel also rise significantly, per govt data

16 Dec 2025 9:26 pm
India engaged with all stakeholders for strategy to mitigate impact of US tariffs

The government also sought to provide relief through export promotion measures, such as the new Export Promotion Mission (EPM) which provide support and assistance to exporters

16 Dec 2025 9:21 pm
Rajnath Singh calls for litigation reforms, citizen satisfaction index for cantonments

Highlighting litigation over defence land as a major drain on time and resources, Singh stressed the need to strengthen litigation-handling capacity and make it more predictable and data-driven

16 Dec 2025 8:53 pm
Facing over capacity, distilleries want Government to raise ethanol blending

Accelerated rollout of FFVs, rapid development of ethanol dispensing infrastructure and rationalisation of GST/VAT on ethanol can help India save up to 2 lakh crore annually

16 Dec 2025 8:13 pm
Indian shrimp industry to regain competitive edge as global pricing normalises

Long-standing competitive distortions in global supply unwinding and key end markets reopening: InCred Equities

16 Dec 2025 7:56 pm
Trump praises India, Modi amid long-drawn negotiations on trade pact

This follows Modis call to Trump last week to review bilateral relations, global peace & prosperity

16 Dec 2025 7:44 pm
Warehousing demand drives Arya.ags H1 net revenues up 25% at 299 crore

Profit before tax up 39% at 32 crore as inward volumes rise 40% y-o-y

16 Dec 2025 7:30 pm
No RE project connected under Green Energy Corridor II so far: MNRE

91 packages approved, but zero connections under GEC Phase-II

16 Dec 2025 7:26 pm
11 States debt-to-GSDP ratio expected to cross 35% in FY26

High debt-GSDP ratio is a result of a States low tax revenue and rise in expenditure.

16 Dec 2025 7:06 pm
IndiGo to speed up pilot training

Strap - A section of pilots have voiced concern over contract conditions

16 Dec 2025 7:05 pm
MNRE has not received any allegations of bribery by Indian RE developers for securing SECI contracts

Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy Shripad Naik said in response to a written query in the Rajya Sabha.

16 Dec 2025 7:02 pm
Cumin acreage may decline on weak prices this rabi season

Area down 14% in Gujarat so far; subdued export demand from China, Bangladesh keeps prices under check

16 Dec 2025 6:58 pm
Origin, track of twin end-November cyclones over Bay surprise weathermen

Two cyclonic disturbances sprung up over Bay during last week of November, first time after 2013

16 Dec 2025 6:19 pm
Onion farmers to set up National Onion Bhavan for price regulation and market monitoring

The estimated cost of the first phase is around 5 crore and will making growing the bulb sustainable and realiable source of income

16 Dec 2025 5:32 pm
Over 100 flights affected at Delhi airport due to low visibility

According to official reports, 126 flights have been affected to date, including 49 departures and 77 arrivals

16 Dec 2025 3:07 pm
Russia seeks to buy more from India to beat Wests sanctions, use surplus rupee balance

Russian companies from sectors such as food, agri, home textiles, auto parts, footwear, to come for a follow-up visit in January, say exporters

16 Dec 2025 1:44 pm
SEPC bags 270-crore North Western Railway project

The order has been awarded to the VPRPLSBEL joint venture, with SEPC responsible for executing formation and civil works on the MandpiyaChanderiya section.

16 Dec 2025 1:01 pm
Women to emerge as major consumer force

The addition of 11 crore women to Indias workforce will fundamentally reshape consumption patterns across all sectors

16 Dec 2025 12:35 pm
HSBC Composite PMI slips to 58.9 in December as business growth slows

The December reading pointed to the softest growth in business output since February, but it continued to signal a steep expansion across the private sector

16 Dec 2025 11:42 am
Chennai-Vijayawada Vande Bharat extended to Narsapur

The extended services will have halts at Gudivada Junction, Bhimavaram Town and will terminate at Narasapur

16 Dec 2025 9:21 am
Raebarelis Modern Coach Factory rolls out 15,000th railway coach

Established in 2007, the facility has emerged as one of Indias most advanced passenger coach units, producing 1,310 coaches so far in 2025-26.

16 Dec 2025 7:14 am
Indias Star Air considers $1 billion Embraer jet order to expand regional fleet

The proposed agreement may include 10 firm orders and 10 options, with deliveries likely from FY28

16 Dec 2025 5:15 am
Indian economy is hardly dead, it is the fastest-growing, asserts FM Sitharaman

Replying to the debate on supplementary demand for grants in the Lok Sabha, the FM said global economic growth is currently around 3.2 per cent, while India recorded an 8.2 per cent growth in the last quarter

15 Dec 2025 10:15 pm