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LANXESS, Hindustan Colas join hands for latest road construction technologies

The companies will conduct joint laboratory and commercial-scale evaluations of Addipave CR 36, a LANXESS advanced cross-linking technology for Polymer Modified Bitumen applications

26 Oct 2026 9:08 pm
For first time, ASUSE has questions about issues faced by females in operating, managing their establishments

ASUSE, being conducted since 2021-22, presents employment and gross value added, provides livelihoods to many people and supports economic activity through its linkages with the incorporated sector

26 Oct 2026 8:33 pm
MakeMyTrip adjusted net profit grows 27% to $46.2 million

While 10% year on year rupee depreciation impacted its reported numbers, revenue in constant currency terms grew 11.2% to $235.2 million

26 Oct 2026 8:33 pm
Govt extends RELIEF scheme for exporters till March 2027 amid West Asia crisis

Scheme offers 95% risk cover under eligible ECGC policies; exporters seek clarity on documentation for claims

26 Oct 2026 8:33 pm
Cyclone Arnab: Affected people in AP can report emergencies via Mana Mitra WhatsApp service

People can report power outages, fallen trees, collapsed walls, waterlogging and other cyclone-related issues by sending Hi to 9552300009 on WhatsApp

26 Oct 2026 8:31 pm
Blue Energy Motors launches battery-swap station for electric trucks

The station enables battery swapping for BEMs electric heavy-duty trucks in less than five minutes, helping minimise charging downtime and improve fleet utilisation

26 Oct 2026 8:12 pm
Almost half of domestic coal-based power plants have critical stocks

Electricity demand surged 23.4% year-on-year in the first 10 days of October, adding pressure on coal inventories

26 Oct 2026 8:09 pm
Slack mustard coverage drags Indias rabi acreage as sowing begins

Area under chana, moong, wheat and rice trail as Rajasthan, UP, M.P., Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka report deficient rainfall

26 Oct 2026 8:04 pm
Blue Dart launches international parcel service

Beginning with the US, Blue Dart plans to progressively extend the service to other relevant markets

26 Oct 2026 7:41 pm
Pratt & Whitney signs over $40 million in supply agreements with Indian firms

Aircraft engine maker on track for $150 million in annual sourcing by 2030; seeks sector-specific PLI scheme

26 Oct 2026 7:29 pm
Akasa Air raises 450 crore from share sale

A source said the company is raising more capital, and new investors are expected to come on board as well

26 Oct 2026 7:25 pm
India-US trade deal: Most discussions concluded, agreement being fine-tuned

Further negotiations followed changes in US tariffs after both countries announced the framework for the first phase of the proposed agreement in February

26 Oct 2026 6:50 pm
Private logistics players tap India Post to expand last-mile reach

A series of partnerships from January with Blue Dart Express, DTDC and Flipkart signals growing interest in leveraging the government-run network to bridge last-mile delivery gap

26 Oct 2026 6:41 pm
Indian Railways extends optional travel insurance to counter-ticket buyers, mandates digital payment

Officials said that since 5, 10, 20 and 25-paise coins are no longer legal tender, the ticket fare and the insurance premium have to be paid online

26 Oct 2026 6:38 pm
Kashmirs saffron farmers fear losses as most fields remain bare due to rising temperatures

Farmers say that an almost snowless winter, followed by a prolonged dry spell in September and the first two weeks of October, had taken a toll on saffron crop

26 Oct 2026 5:52 pm
India permits E100 ethanol fuel for compatible flex-fuel vehicles

The amended rules cover vehicles built for different petrol-ethanol blends, but offer no timeline for nationwide commercial availability of E100 fuel.

26 Oct 2026 5:33 pm
Government extends RELIEF scheme for exporters by six months to March 2027

The extension aims to help Indian exporters manage elevated maritime risks and logistics expenses as disruptions continue across West Asian shipping routes.

26 Oct 2026 5:12 pm
DP World launches double-stack rail services linking JNPA with NCR and Ahmedabad

The new connections aim to improve cargo capacity, transit predictability and supply chain planning across major inland consumption and production centres.

26 Oct 2026 5:08 pm
Chinas proposed export curbs threaten Indias solar cell manufacturing plans

Industry experts are urging domestic technology development and international partnerships as India assesses potential disruptions to solar manufacturing and investment

26 Oct 2026 4:52 pm
India likely to extend duty-free cotton imports till December amid tight supplies

Firm domestic prices, weaker crop prospects and rising textile demand have strengthened calls for continued duty relief on imported cotton.

26 Oct 2026 4:03 pm
Aditya Birla Real Estate Q2 Results: PAT hits 919 cr on Birla Tisya revenue

The companys continuing real estate operations turned profitable, posting a PAT of 143 crore against a loss of 73 crore in Q2 FY26

26 Oct 2026 3:48 pm
Centre committed to reducing fiscal deficit, as evidenced by annual budgets: Nirmala Sitharaman

Addressing concerns about the national debt, she said that since the post-Covid period, every nation has faced debt challenges

26 Oct 2026 3:48 pm
Gujarat declares 4 districts drought-hit; announces farm relief

The government has also announced measures to support livestock owners, including financial assistance for cattle kept in relief camps

26 Oct 2026 3:15 pm
Solvent extractor survey estimates 20% decline in Gujarats kharif groundnut crop output

SEA made three days of extensive field visits across major districts before coming out with its estimate

26 Oct 2026 12:28 pm
Festive auto sales show mixed demand trend; two-wheelers outperform passenger vehicles: Jefferies

While 2-wheeler registrations rose 16% year-on-year, passenger vehicle registrations declined 6% during the first two weeks of the festive season

26 Oct 2026 11:52 am
Supply chain firm Bristlecones topline grows 24%, targets billion-dollar valuation: CEO

Bristlecone has a presence in the US, Europe and India, where it offers services to the high-tech, retail and consumer goods, manufacturing, and life sciences segments

26 Oct 2026 11:26 am
Sonowal to pitch India's shipbuilding opportunity to Korean industry

Sonowal said India aims to be a global hub for shipbuilding, repair, maritime manufacturing and logistics under Modis Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047

26 Oct 2026 10:40 am
Auto sector margins may improve from third quarter but El Nio, West Asia crisis key risks: Report

The report says automobile companies and component manufacturers continue to face pressure from higher commodity costs

26 Oct 2026 10:36 am
Cyclone Arnab may take heavy rain regime away from South Peninsula

The building very severe cyclone is expected to track north-northeastwards, dragging a sprawling rain across large swathes eastern and central India, and away from most of the South Peninsula

26 Oct 2026 10:24 am
Indias Jan-Aug tur imports rise 44% even as prices ease a tad in past two weeks

Imports were up at 6.25 lakh tonnes during Jan-Aug this year as compared to 4.34 lakh tonnes in corresponding last year

26 Oct 2026 10:22 am
Keralam govt approves flight services by cooperative sector: CM Satheesan

The project will be spearheaded by MVR Cancer Centre Chairman C N Vijayakrishnan; government to guarantee deposits made by people in the cooperative sector

26 Oct 2026 9:55 am
Soybeans drop to 2-month low on US harvest pressure, weaker oil

Corn and wheat prices also fell, though losses in wheat were limited by continued disruption to Black Sea supplies

26 Oct 2026 9:37 am
25 Oct 2026 9:35 pm
India-US interim trade deal remains stuck over tariffs, political concerns, sources

New Delhi unwilling to accept 18% tariff rate agreed in Feb framework; will assess situation after US mid-term polls, sources said

25 Oct 2026 8:25 pm
AI Express, IndiGo to move West Asia flights from Mumbaito NaviMumbai

The transition, which begins in December, will stretch into the next summer schedule

25 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
Govt cuts wheat allocation in weekly auction even as millers ready to pay over 31/Kg

Millers in States such as Assam, Karnataka and Telanga are wondering why the government cut their allocation despite maximum offtake

25 Oct 2026 7:54 pm
India, Russia to conduct pilot voyages on Northern Sea Route in 2027

Considered the shortest coastal passage between Western Eurasia and Asia-Pacific, the 5,600 km long NSR runs from the Kara Strait to Cape Dezhnev in the Bering Strait

25 Oct 2026 7:37 pm
Crude oil near $120, to intensify headwinds for economy, but tailwinds likely to reduce pressure

Union Budget has estimated fertiliser subsidy at 1.70 lakh crore. However, according to Controller General of Accounts (CGA), outgo has already crossed 1.03 lakh crore in first five months

25 Oct 2026 4:16 pm
Chinas export controls around PV cells could slow Indias upstream solar push

The restrictions can throw a wrench for Indian module manufacturers who are now planning to enter upstream segments like cells, Ingots wafers and polysilicon

25 Oct 2026 3:13 pm
Private capex pipeline grows fourfold since 2014, but lending risks rise amid sectoral concentration: Report

Indias outstanding private capex pipeline reached 99.7 lakh crore in September 2026, nearly 4.1 times its March 2014 level and 39% higher than a year ago, report says

25 Oct 2026 3:05 pm
Smartphone makers undecided on new PLI scheme amid market slump

The new scheme looks specifically to incentivise and support those Indian mobile phone brands with a minimum turnover of 1,000 crore in FY 2025-26

25 Oct 2026 2:39 pm
GSTAT allows GST refund on cancelled air tickets if fare, taxes returned to passengers

The ruling comes in a case relating to refund claims filed by Singapore Airlines

25 Oct 2026 2:32 pm
Govt needs to incentivise domestic solar production as China eyes curbs on tech exports: Solex Chairman

If domestic cell capacity does not come up on time, the result could be a supply crunch for solar modules, project delays and pressure on tariffs, Solex Chairman Chetan Shah says

25 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
Two Varanasi-bound IndiGo flights diverted to Lucknow due to air show

Delhi-Varanasi (6E5025) flight and Hyderabad-Varanasi (6E915) flight diverted

25 Oct 2026 1:45 pm
Samudra Manthan: Govt to bankroll half the cost of deepwater wells, but wants its money back from winners

That recovery clause, set out in newly issued operational guidelines, is the scheme's central bargain: the government carries early geological risk and keeps a claim on any upside.

25 Oct 2026 1:39 pm
Modi highlights exports, local products and deep-tech start-ups in Mann Ki Baat

PM lauds growing overseas markets for Indian farm products, rising Khadi sales and Chennais deep-tech ecosystem

25 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
IMD Update: Very severe cyclone threat for Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast

Squally weather, gale-force winds and rough to very rough seas are forecast over the western and central Bay Tuesday, with impact spilling over to the Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Odisha coasts

25 Oct 2026 12:05 pm
NICDC launches Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City Gaya Limited, signs 12 MoUs worth 4,200 crore

BIMCGL is the SPV tasked with implementing the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) at Gaya

25 Oct 2026 10:56 am
Centre issues 11 crore farmer IDs under AgriStack, 26% are women

The Farmer ID initiative is designed to provide farmers with a unique digital identity, enabling transparent, efficient and timely access to government schemes, bank credit, crop insurance and disaster relief, while reducing paperwork and repeated verification, the agriculture ministry said in a statement

24 Oct 2026 7:03 pm
India's basmati rice yield likely to be 5-10% higher this year: Industry leader

Rajeev Setia, President of Basmati IREF and Joint MD of Chaman Lal Setia Exports, said the monsoon and rainfall supported basmati growth and higher yields

24 Oct 2026 5:52 pm