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The measures aim to protect shipyards from payment delays and financial risks while strengthening Indias maritime infrastructure and industrial competitiveness
Before 2019, the government levied a charge of around 9 per kg on poultry brought into the region, which farmers say provided some protection against supplies from larger producers in other States
Provisions for amnesty scheme were introduced as a transitional measure in the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026, notified on June 29 this year
The industry body has mentioned about judicious use of crop protection products to save on input costs without compromising yields, CropLife said in a statement
New Delhi rejects Beijings claim that Ladakh was established unilaterally and illegally.
The Board in its initial estimates has projected a total crop of 4.04 lakh tonnes for 2026-27, up from 3.73 lakh tonnes last year
GST reforms, a wider taxpayer base and B2C e-invoicing to strengthen compliance and collections
Birla said the group had continued investing in both existing and new businesses despite the uncertain global environment
Investors responded positively to the Finance Ministers comments at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum as the rupee extended its recovery
The next 25 days will be crucial to guard against further spurt in prices as traders anticipate negligible stock at mill levels
In a statement Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) says that Adani and Bansal assured the airlinesof minimal disruption
Commerce ministers Piyush Goyal and Maninder Sidh discussed the proposed agreement following the latest round of negotiations held in Canada
A Anbarasu, Additional Secretary & DG (Acquisition) inMoD admitted the government is not happy with the time-consuming procedure of doing business and thats why acquisition reforms are being rolled out
Growers across Jashpur, Balrampur and Surajpur districts have turned to cashew, mango, pear, litchi, guava and apple orchards
The initiative gains significance against the backdrop of supply disruptions during the Covid-19 pandemic, which exposed Goas dependence on neighbouring States for daily food supplies
Earlier, Air India had revised its staff travel arrangements from April 1, 2025, requiring employees, including senior management, to travel in economy
Its first project will involve an investment of 150 crore to 170 crore to develop about 4.5 lakh sq ft of warehouse space on 16 acres
The state has an economy of approximately $200 billion, with average growth of 10.75%
The deferment gives merchants additional preparation time, but payment companies remain uncertain about when the proposed transaction charges will take effect
The government is also examining the need to rationalise coal prices in line with market conditions
NBFCs continue to lead vehicle financing, accounting for 73% of two-wheeler loans and 37% of passenger vehicle loans
The South Asian nation, which planned last year to add 97 GW of coal power capacity to reach 307 GW by 2035, currently has about 230 GW of capacity
GreenCell Mobility will use fresh institutional capital to accelerate deployments, strengthen service delivery and expand its presence in Indias electric public transport market.
The facility is equipped with a Vertical Roller Mill (VRM) with an integrated grinding and separation system, modern material handling infrastructure and advanced dust collection systems
The regulator emphasised that 5% is the maximum commercial concentration, and not the routine control target.
Brokerages expect sales growth to outpace profit gains at Britannia, HUL and several other consumer companies, while Marico, Nestl and Titan are forecast to deliver stronger earnings.
According to the draft, the imports of sub-standard or non-conforming steel, sudden import surges and possible circumvention of trade measures pose significant challenges for domestic producers
Bayer partners with Absolutes INERA to market climate-resilient crop solutions in India, boosting nutrient use efficiency via AI-driven analytics
We do not grow at anyones cost. We grow with the world, he said at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum
For Adani Airports, the Gift City entity is at an early stage and its initial operating footprint remains small
A joint study byFICCI-Nangiaemphasises scaling grid flexibility and transmission capacity to match generation growth
Through the initiative, Bayer aims to support farmers in navigating the transition to DSR with the right combination of technologies, agronomic expertise and on-ground support
With the Bay of Bengal primed for a fresh low-pressure system and south-west monsoon nearing its final exit, the South Peninsula is entering a consequential phase of the seasonal calendar
The study Mapping Indias biomanufacturing potential for smart proteins maps 478 facilities across 9 biomanufacturing segments and 17 states, identifying an estimated 198 million kL of smart protein-relevant fermenter capacity
More than 50 delegates representing fishers, women fish-workers, fish vendors, fisher organisations and researchers participated in the consultation held at the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology
J. K. Jena, Deputy DG (Fisheries Science) ICAR, said research must go beyond outputs to benefit communities, farmers, fishers and entrepreneurs
Strong demand for AI lifted growth in China, India and other Asian countries, outpacing overall global trade, an IMF economist said
Peruvian authorities are seeking domestic and overseas investors for a proposed port that could strengthen cargo and mineral shipping links with Asia.
Indias upgraded outlook contrasts with a subdued medium-term global growth projection, as the IMF flags inflation and geopolitical risks
The research firm estimates that mobile phones will account for 30% of festive sales this year, compared with 35% last year
Rakes loaded to the power sector averaged 469 rakes per day in October
Non-fossil sources, including renewables, hydropower, and nuclear, accounted for around 33% of the total generation in Q2 FY27
Indias oil and gas export earnings stood at $42.75 billion, which helped compensate for roughly 26 per cent of the import bill
We must reduce both the energy intensity, says Nirmala Sitharaman
A senior NPCI official said they were unaware of any possible deferment and whether the Supreme Courts direction seeking a short affidavit would have any bearing on the implementation timeline
Farmers seen holding back produce, expecting prices to move up further, says trade
Expansion backed by local supplier network, manufacturing investments and rising engine demand
Underused airport capacity and, regional demand offer room for expansion beyond major hubs
Due to poor implementation and non-fixing of accountability of the nodal officers appointed under the PMDDKY Scheme, several districts are reporting low scores
The study agreed with critics point of view that many of the FPOs exist on paper or are hardly in a position to carry out business, or even provide very basic services to member farmers

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