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India extends duty-free raw sugar import deadline to December 31

The extension gives importers additional time to bring in raw sugar under the duty-free import allowance, according to an official notification.

22 Oct 2026 11:06 pm
Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops further to 67% of capacity this week

Water level in only one of the five regions above 80 per cent as situation in AP and Tamil Nadu turns worrisome

22 Oct 2026 10:57 pm
Indian Food Ministry asks States to ensure no sugar is diverted for ethanol

Diversion may not be allowed the entire supply year even as the Centre extends duty-free imports of raw sugar until December 31,

22 Oct 2026 9:40 pm
Modi, Tusk push for doubling of Indo-Polish trade, early India-EU trade pact

The two also discussed strategic connectivity, including direct flights, port co-operation, maritime security, and alignment with the IndiaMiddle EastEurope Economic Corridor (IMEC).

22 Oct 2026 9:34 pm
Troo Good opens seventh factory, takes output to 5 crore chikkis a month

Hyderabad-based startup expands capacity across three States; plans 40 crore investment in new factory

22 Oct 2026 9:19 pm
Private equity invests $6.1 billion in real estate in nine months

Data centres overtake offices, attracting 40% of capital; capacity set to grow 30% to 2,200 MW in 2026

22 Oct 2026 9:09 pm
Indias petroleum product exports likely to wane during October-December 2026

Robust domestic diesel demand and industrial activity may curb export availability

22 Oct 2026 8:37 pm
Air India board ratifies team consolidation, cost-saving plan

The Groups CEO empowered to take immediate measures to curtail costs and reduce wastage across various departments

22 Oct 2026 8:14 pm
Retailers clocked 8 per cent sales growth in September reflecting positive consumer sentiment: RAI

October and November will offer a clearer picture of consumer demand as per the CEO of RAI

22 Oct 2026 7:17 pm
Draft GST return forms to be put up on Nov 1 for public comments

GST Councils recommendations includes various measures to streamline return filing process, to minimize mismatches in liability and input tax credit (ITC) in returns

22 Oct 2026 5:13 pm
Natural rubber prices hit record high of 290 per kg on strong demand, tight supplies

Domestic prices ruling 20 per kg higher than international prices on robust offtake by tyre manufacturers

22 Oct 2026 5:02 pm
BL Agro forays into Tanzania, plans to invest 7,000 cr in 10 years

The plan is to grow sunflower and exotic vegetables in the African nation with an eye also on export opportunities in Europe besides meeting domestic demand locally.

22 Oct 2026 4:26 pm
Speedy project approvals, assured buyers key to India's 100 MT coal gasification target by 2030: Report

The report Coal Gasification for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat noted that the coal ministry projects investments of 2.5-3 lakh crore across 25 projects to achieve the target of 100 MT of coal gasification by 2030.

22 Oct 2026 4:24 pm
GST Reforms: Easier registration for small e-commerce sellers, faster refunds to take effect Nov 1

The notifications and circulars on the relevant process reforms have already been approved by the legal department and are likely to be issued on Friday

22 Oct 2026 4:24 pm
Women account for 44% of Indias inland fishers, says report

Womens unpaid and post-harvest roles remain undercounted in official stats, underscoring the need to integrate gender with data collection and policy planning for inland fisheries.

22 Oct 2026 4:15 pm
Air India commences construction on multi-facility MRO hangar at Delhi Airport

Spread across nine acres, the facility is being designed to accommodate one widebody and one narrowbody aircraft simultaneously

22 Oct 2026 4:09 pm
Quick commerce, food delivery platforms see festive demand spike during Navratri

There was a significant spike in orders for festive groceries, Vrat thalis, clothing and jewellery

22 Oct 2026 4:02 pm
Arya.ag expands operations to Himachal apple value chain

Extends storage, finance and market access to apple growers and buyers in the state

22 Oct 2026 2:51 pm
Restoring degraded landscapes can help improve rural income: WRI India

Almost of half of Indias agricultural soils have poor soil health and low soil organic carbon impacting agricultural productivity, says Ruchika Singh, Executive Programme Director - Food, Land and Water, WRI India

22 Oct 2026 2:03 pm
VOC Ports international container terminal gets green terminal tag

VOC Ports Tuticorin terminal becomes Indias first fully electrified green operations hub, with the pilot methanol, green hydrogen, and wind projects alongside a major capacity-boosting outer harbour investment.

22 Oct 2026 1:54 pm
India will support every meaningful effort to bring peace to Ukraine, West Asia: PM Modi

Modi said several decisions were taken to expand the strategic partnership between India and Poland and that both sides are determined to ramp up the overall engagement

22 Oct 2026 1:50 pm
ICAR-CIFT to support GI tagging of traditional Andaman fish products

Under the first agreement, ICAR-CIFT will support GI tagging for two traditional fish productsChilled Andaman Coral Trout (Dollar Fish) and Nicobari Thoharango, a smoked and dried fish product

22 Oct 2026 1:37 pm
Indias renewable energy curtailment affects 118.6 GW capacity in September 2026

Transmission constraints, limited storage and grid flexibility continued to challenge renewable energy integration, even as curtailment declined from August levels

22 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
Pioneer celebrates 100 years in agri sector

Company says its agronomists work directly with growers to improve crop performance, protect against weather variability, and strengthen farm profitability

22 Oct 2026 12:57 pm
Force Motors partners with Rosmerta for vehicle scrapping

The partnership will give Force Motors' customers access to the vehicle scrapping firm's facility, providing a defined route for retiring end-of-life vehicles

22 Oct 2026 12:53 pm
Finance Ministry to invite comments on amended GST return forms from Nov 1

The Council approved enhancements in GST Forms GSTR-1/1A/IFF to enable better reconciliation of the details furnished in these forms with the details reported in the returns in monthly tax payment form GSTR-3B

22 Oct 2026 12:48 pm
CIFT to support GI tagging of traditional Andaman and Nicobar fish products

A key component of the collaboration is to support the Geographical Indication (GI) tagging of two traditional fish productsChilled Andaman Coral Trout (Dollar Fish) and Nicobari Thoharango (smoked and dried)

22 Oct 2026 12:03 pm
IMD update: Heavy rain alert for TN, Puducherry extended to 4 more days

Bay stirs on two fronts as north-east monsoon gathers steam even as super typhoon Champi puts Taiwan, further to east-north-east, on nationwide alert

22 Oct 2026 11:56 am
BL Agro to invest 7,000 cr in Tanzania over 10 years across edible oils, dairy, agriculture

The investment will initially be funded through internal accruals. The company is also exploring bank loans, preferably at subsidised rates, and a public listing as another route

22 Oct 2026 11:05 am
India has huge scope to expand processed food exports to UK after trade pact: TPCI

Under CETA, UK tariffs of up to 70% on processed foods, 4.2-8.5% on shrimp, and duties on instant coffee have also been eliminated, providing immediate competitive parity for Indian producers

22 Oct 2026 11:02 am
CII urges exporters, MSMEs to tap opportunities under India-New Zealand FTA

On October 20, the two countries implemented a free trade agreement to boost trade and investment ties

22 Oct 2026 10:59 am
Indias private investment pipeline hits 99.7 lakh crore as IT services and power lead growth

Union Bank of India Research sees significant lending opportunities but cautions that investment concentration and execution challenges could constrain the expansion.

22 Oct 2026 9:25 am
Poland PM begins three-day India visit, to hold talks with Modi today

This is Tusk's second visit to India in his capacity as Poland's Prime Minister

22 Oct 2026 9:24 am
Google rolls out Gemini Personal Intelligence to Android Auto, brings AI to Apple CarPlay

The updates extend Googles AI assistant across in-car platforms, with optional access to personal data and navigation-based features for drivers.

21 Oct 2026 10:43 pm
El Nio may reach unprecedented strength, raising global weather risks: WMO

Pacific Ocean temperatures could rise 3.8C above average during November-January, increasing risks of drought, floods and extreme heat

21 Oct 2026 9:49 pm
Karanataka sugarcane farmers suspend agitation

CM writes to PM seeking early revision of sugar MSP, restoring FRP base to 9.5%

21 Oct 2026 9:43 pm
Inflation risks overshadow 7.8% growth as MPC raises repo rate; majority favours calibrated tightening

Supply shocks and strong demand push MPC towards pre-emptive rate action

21 Oct 2026 9:15 pm
Rubio tours Reliances Jamnagar refinery, pushes energy ties

Indias share of LPG imports from the US surged to 67% from 10% over the past year, making it the countrys largest supplier, says Sergio Gor

21 Oct 2026 9:00 pm
R&D must move beyond in-house investments to external partners : Kris Gopalakrishnan

The event recognisedoutstanding startups in domains like biotech, semiconductors, mobility and agriculture

21 Oct 2026 8:33 pm
Trump says India deal 'pretty close and 'much different'

For India, feasibility would hinge on enough provisions to ensure durable tariff advantage over rivals, sources said.

21 Oct 2026 7:56 pm
Core sector grew at 7.9% in September; industrial outlook remains uncertain

Iron ore, electricity and cement drive September growth, while experts differ on the IIP outlook

21 Oct 2026 7:27 pm
Commerce Department steps up FTA outreach amid low utilisation

The State-level workshops are expected to help businesses identify opportunities and understand how to use the FTA provisions

21 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
Unauthorised HTBt cotton cultivation makes u up about 30% of the area, says study

Shortage of labour, high weed management costs forcing farmers to go for unapproved HtBt seeds

21 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
IICA signs MoU with Association of ARCsto deepen industry linkages of the PG Insolvency Programme

Partnership aims to bridge theory and practice for PGIP through industry expertise, research and internships

21 Oct 2026 6:14 pm
FIA seeks extension of 7% VAT on aviation fuel in Delhi

Airlines cite rising fuel costs; ATF uplift up 40% since tax reduction

21 Oct 2026 5:53 pm
Buyofuel, Honda Trading ink pact to build biofuel supply chain

The long-term commercial agreement is to jointly build reliable supply chains for biofuels and biofuel feedstock across India and beyond

21 Oct 2026 5:27 pm
Higher MSP for rabi crops an opportunity to boost mustard production: SEA

Improved price assurance for mustard can encourage farmers to maintain or expand cultivation and invest in better farm practices, says Association President Angshu Mallick

21 Oct 2026 5:21 pm
Festival demand lifts black pepper prices by 16/kg in 3 weeks

Traders attributed the increase to inter-State dealers covering their raw material requirements to meet commitments to the industry under time-bound forward contract

21 Oct 2026 5:11 pm
IMF advises India to let rupee move as first defence amid oil shock

Official says exchange rate should absorb shocks; RBI interventions offer limited near-term benefit

21 Oct 2026 4:07 pm
India launches state-level outreach to help MSMEs, farmers tap FTA export opportunities

Initiatives with states aim to boost utilisation of trade pacts covering 38 countries

21 Oct 2026 3:55 pm