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Indias exports of cotton yarn to China more than doubled during FY2025-26 to over $460 million from the previous years $217 million
Airlines may keep fares high on resilient passenger demand, S&P report says
The model could help RRBs diversify their loan portfolios by increasing their focus on MSME lending, while rule engine-based underwriting is expected to support asset quality
UN CERD flags alleged rights violations, racial profiling and forced returns
Exports to the 26-market basket totalled 23,476 crore and 4.79 million tonnes between November 2025 and March 2026
The ministers sojourns come just days before gross domestic product data is likely to show Indias economy accelerated at a brisk near-8% pace last quarter
Tata group-owned Air India says it now provides connectivity to nearly all countries in the SAARC region through its own or partner networks
Under the new measures, the government allowed 1 million tons of duty-free imports and also permitted refiners to divert some sugar to the domestic market after refining, instead of exporting it
Maruti Suzuki has worked closely with Indian Railways to operationalise Pollachi Railway Terminal for rail-based vehicle dispatches
Downy Mildew can pose a significant threat to grape cultivation, affecting foliage, shoots, inflorescence and developing bunches
In a letter to FSSAI chairperson Punya Salila Srivastava and CEO Rajit Punhani, WPPS Chairman Ajay Goyal said health-based food-safety standards should remain fully protective
The expansion will happen without disturbing the two runways
A mission-deployed naval unit monitored the vessels passage through a crucial maritime corridor as India continued safeguarding vital cargo transit.
The shift in Indian processors buying patterns coincides with an expected increase in nationwide demand as a spate of plant maintenance comes to an end, enabling refiners to boost run rates and step up production
IMF chief says risks to outlook more balanced than around Spring Meetings but remain tilted to downside
With more than two million Malayalis living across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, the availability of flowers for Onam has become an important seasonal logistics operation
Government data highlights a broad expansion of Uttar Pradeshs sugar sector, from higher farm productivity to increased crushing and processing capacity
The request follows a sharp deterioration in the airlines financial performance, with combined losses more than doubling from the previous year
However, a final decision will be taken after considering feedback from stakeholders
NRIs increasingly opted for FCNR(B) route, but a fall in rupee denominated instruments pulled the overall figure down
Shivraj Singh Chouhan wonders how onion prices are rising when farmers have already sold their produce
The Directorate-General of Foreign Trade has made a partial modification of its August 20 notification
At a meet in Chennai, an expert panel discussed on translating scientific findings into responsible and practical dietary guidance
Outward investment in equity/debt surged to an all-time high of $0.46 billion in June 2026, more than doubling from $0.20 billion in June 2025
Prices could vary depending on monsoon performance and the volume of arrivals from other sesame-growing States
India awaits details of the fresh sanctions as Washington expands pressure on Tehran; China opposes the measures
Despite the threat of the Graham Bill and potential secondary tariffs, Russia remains Indias largest crude supplier
MIAL has proposed the partial shifting of international operations to Navi Mumbai as it plans to redevelop terminal 1 in phases from January 2027
Manufacturing, services activity remains robust in July; trade expands in double digits
The paper found that PSBs efficiency improved to 93.12% in FY26 from 72.46% in FY20, citing subsequent capital infusion and technological upgradation in select PSBs as key reasons for improvement
Experts say this decision provides strong ground for challenge in cases where notices merely reproduce statutory language without disclosing the basis for alleging fraud or suppression
Wholesale prices across cities drop by 300 a quintal even as ex-mill rates drop to 5,400-5,500 a quintal for S-grade
The 60-day cloud seeing operation, involving about 200 flying hours, is estimated to cost approximately 27 crore
The current account deficit remained contained at $3.1 billion in the first quarter of FY27, only marginally wider than the $2.9 billion recorded a year earlier, despite a sharp expansion in the merchandise trade gap
Both imports and exports rise; India remains a net importer of finished steel
Govt seeks to raise trans-shipment share to 20%; current share below 5%
Carbosulfan is an intrinsically highly hazardous to birds, pollinators, aquatic organisms and other non-target species; there is no specific antidote to reverse Carbosulfan poisoning
The Tata Communications MOVE Connected Vehicle Platform will integrate with the N.IO SDV platform, enabling seamless connectivity and enhanced in-vehicle experiences
The International Monetary Fund in its World Economic Outlook for April 2026 noted India's nominal GDP at $3.92 trillion for 2025-26, which makes India the sixth-largest economy in the world
FIP said pilots are primary operators of the aviation system and are directly affected by policies on safety, fatigue management, training standards, licensing, flight operations, psychoactive substance testing, occurrence reporting and accident prevention
Leveraging the funding boost, the Ministry eyes higher oil and gas production in the Deep and Ultra Deep waters.
DGCA assessing safety and operational impact of expanding testing from current 10% requirement
Capt Chowta informed Shivakumar that the Kerala Chief Minister has asked the Prime Minister to reconsider the notification, and Kerala MPs have publicly opposed its implementation
Indias female labour-force participation rate was about 32% in 2025 on an internationally comparable measure, versus almost 78% for men, according to ILO estimates compiled by the World Bank
Demand is coming from sectors including data centres and small businesses as well as retail borrowers looking to monetise their gold
The report said freight rates across dry bulk carriers witnessed significant upward pressure during the period of the US-Iran war, with the Baltic Dry Index rising about 36% between February and July
Naidu stated that current rules mandate dope testing for 10% of pilots, while the DGCA is discussing with stakeholders to expand testing
On the investment front, Goenka said India-Japan ties are entering a new phase, with an earlier five-billion-dollar investment target set for 2022-26 already achieved two years ahead of schedule
September rains are crucial since the inverse relationship between El Nio and the monsoon is stronger during the latter half of the season, particularly the last month of the season
The company has carried out a pilot project on regenerative agri practice with paddy and is set to expand the programme

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