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India signals opennessto extending tariff-free deal on e-commerce, two diplomats say

A third senior diplomat said that members are trying to forge a middle path of extending the moratorium beyond the next ministerial meeting - between five and 10 years

28 Mar 2026 11:13 am
India relaxes rules for some state-run firms to procure critical equipment from China

Under the relaxation of the rules, India's largest state-run power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals can procure 21 types of critical equipment from China, the government order said

28 Mar 2026 10:46 am
Pilots' association urges DGCA to suspend flights in high-risk conflict zones in West Asia

In a letter to the DGCA, the pilot association highlighted the risk in carrying out operations with civilian airlines in conflict-torn regions, citing previous incidents of civilian airlines being shot down in the fog of war

28 Mar 2026 10:40 am
PM E-DRIVE extends EV incentives for two-wheelers till July 2026; e-rickshaws gain till 2028

The Ministry said that incentives for registered electric 2-wheelers will apply only to vehicles registered on the portal till July 31, 2026, capped at 5,000 per vehicle

28 Mar 2026 10:15 am
Bio-isobutanol : Indias answer to energy security for diesel economy

The question is how quickly the country can diversify its fuel mix o insulate itself from the global energy landscape

28 Mar 2026 9:45 am
How digital infrastructure is linking farmers more directly to markets and finance

The real promise of digital agriculture lies in a more connected and value-driven rural economy

28 Mar 2026 9:25 am
Aligning MSP with the real cost of farming: Lessons from Maharashtra

It is a crucial step towards building a resilient, fair and sustainable agricultural system

28 Mar 2026 9:24 am
Integrating MSMEs into agriculture value chains: Unlocking rural economic growth

Integrating them more deeply into agricultural value chains is one of the ways to strengthen the foundations of rural growth

28 Mar 2026 8:43 am
PM Modi to inaugurate Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar today

Noida International Airport has been developed as the second international airport for Delhi NCR, complementing Indira Gandhi International Airport

28 Mar 2026 8:41 am
PM urges States/UTs to take strict measures against hoarding, profiteering

PM also urges States to promote alternative energy

27 Mar 2026 9:57 pm
Centre notifies TV Rating Policy with focus on transparency

The policy lowers the net worth eligibility of a TV rating agency to 5 crore from 20 crore previously

27 Mar 2026 9:44 pm
Cotton prices gain as demand increases on weakening rupee

CCI sells 39 lakh bales on higher offtake in March as imports turn pricey

27 Mar 2026 8:59 pm
Refiners to continue to sell 50% of petrol, 30% of diesel exports in domestic market

The Finance Ministry on Friday reimposed the windfall gain tax on aviation fuel exports with effective levy of 29.50 a litre

27 Mar 2026 8:49 pm
High input costs and supply squeeze: The new threat to Indias 2026 kharif income

With shipping routes diverted and no ceasefire on the horizon, the governments adequate stock claim is being tested by the reality of a global energy and supply chain rupture

27 Mar 2026 8:49 pm
DGCA tightens rules for VVIP flights, emphasises crew decisions

The order which was issued on Friday asks operators and state governments to keep a pamphlet in the aircraft indicating capability and limitations of that aircraft

27 Mar 2026 8:29 pm
PSU OMCs to not raise petrol, diesel prices even as under-recoveries surge

There are sufficient supplies of two key auto fuels, says Govt

27 Mar 2026 8:26 pm
Indian exports to West Asia come to a near-halt four weeks into the crisis

Exporters face payment issues, gas & inputs shortage hit production, freight skyrockets for other destinations

27 Mar 2026 8:22 pm
There is no impending lockdown in India because of West Asia war, assures FM Sitharaman

We will be able to keep the government fiscal stance carefully managed, says Niramala Sitharman

27 Mar 2026 8:15 pm
Govt to borrow 8.2 lakh crore in April-September of FY27

According to a Finance Ministry statement, since Budget presentation, switches of G-Sec (Government Securities) were conducted, reducing gross market borrowing to 16.09 lakh crore. Of this, 8.20 lakh crore will be beorrowed in H1FY27

27 Mar 2026 8:11 pm
Indian airlines face headwinds, ICRA revises outlook to negative

ICRA expects domestic air passenger traffic growth for FY26 at 0-3 per cent and international passenger traffic growth for Indian carriers at 7-9 per cent

27 Mar 2026 7:12 pm
GEMA urges Govt to increase ethanol blending beyond 20%

Such a decision will strengthen Indias long-term fuel security, create additional demand for domestic agricultural feedstocks, says association president CK Jain

27 Mar 2026 6:55 pm
India faces mounting pressure on investment pact at WTO as Trkiye withdraws objection

New Delhi is likely the sole major holdout against the China-backed plurilateral deal, citing grave risks to the WTOs consensus-based architecture

27 Mar 2026 5:23 pm
APSEZ operationalises Indias first Port of Refuge at Dighi and Gopalpur

APSEZ, which handles nearly 27 per cent of Indias port cargo volumes, will designate two locations as PoR Dighi Port on the west coast and Gopalpur Port on the east coast

27 Mar 2026 5:00 pm
As West Asia makes up 1/5th of Indias agricultural exports, govt monitoring closely, says Jitin Prasada

Shipments of processed food to the Gulf regions up 18% in 2024-25, says the minister

27 Mar 2026 4:46 pm
Excise duty cut to help oil companies absorb losses, prevent fuel price hike: Petrol Dealers Association's Ajay Bansal

Bansal said the relief provided by the Centre is aimed at offsetting the financial losses currently faced by oil marketing companies

27 Mar 2026 4:00 pm
Govt reintroduces windfall tax on ATF, diesel

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the levy on ATF export had been raised to ensure that the fuel is prioritised for use in the domestic sector

27 Mar 2026 2:58 pm
Trumps Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia

LNG deal talks resume despite Western sanctions risks

27 Mar 2026 2:46 pm
Fuel excise cuts shield OMCs amid crude surge; no relief at pumps yet

No immediate relief for consumers as retail fuel prices remain unchanged

27 Mar 2026 2:28 pm
Govt allocates additional 20% LPG for steel, automobile, textiles

The government has already allotted 40% of the pre-crisis quota to commercial users. Besides, states have been offered additional 10 per cent LPG if they move ahead on certain reforms to promote PNG

27 Mar 2026 1:57 pm
India's 2026 wheat harvest seen higher, but below estimates as rains, hail hit crop

After years of weak output, production rebounded in 2025 on favourable weather, but a late-February heat spike again this year raised concerns

27 Mar 2026 1:08 pm
Raw material crisis hits Indias coir, rubber doormat exporters amid global disruptions

Shortages and steep price escalations of key inputs threaten their ability to fulfil existing international orders

27 Mar 2026 1:02 pm
Centre cuts special additional excise duty on petrol, diesel by 10; retail prices unchanged

While the move is expected to cost the government over 1.5 lakh crore annually, retail fuel prices remain unchanged

27 Mar 2026 12:16 pm
PM wanted consumer prices not to rise: Sitharaman hails fuel excise cuts

She noted that the Centre will support oil marketing companies to ensure retail prices remain stable and fuel supplies are uninterrupted.

27 Mar 2026 11:37 am
Hormuz disruption risks ripple across global agri markets, says Goldman Sachs

Goldman flags risks to crop yields; Says supply shocks may drive up grain costs and global inflation

27 Mar 2026 11:10 am
ICRA revises Indian aviation outlook to negative

Indian carriers have already warned that they may have to ground their aircraft and downsize staff as operations could become unsustainable due to mounting costs

27 Mar 2026 11:09 am
India seeks steelmaking raw material from Argentina, Indonesia, Oman, sources say

Talks expected to begin next month at a global steel summit described by the Indian government as the countrys largest international conference-cum-exhibition

27 Mar 2026 10:17 am
JN Port cargo traffic hits record 100 million tonnes in FY26

The port operator stated that its traffic remains primarily gateway-driven, highlighting its key role in handling national cargo, with transhipment volumes gradually rising

26 Mar 2026 10:11 pm
West Asia conflict to strain India's FY27 fiscal math: ICRA

Surging crude oil and natural gas prices to increase subsidy burden, pressure revenues, ICRA said

26 Mar 2026 9:37 pm
India, US face off over e-commerce moratorium at WTO meet

New Delhi seeks reconsideration over revenue risks as Washington pushes to make duty-free regime permanent

26 Mar 2026 9:32 pm
Chilli oleoresin poised to fall as producers shift to turmeric on demand for natural curcumin

High chilli prices, rising output in China aid the switch as Beijing offers the extract at competitive price

26 Mar 2026 8:48 pm
Indias wheat output may drop by over 1% from initial 120 million tonnes estimate, says private survey

4 districts in Punjab, Bihar and UP likely to lose 10-15 of the cereals production due to unseasonal rain

26 Mar 2026 8:30 pm
Indian airlines to operate 10% fewer flights in summer schedule

In the 2025 summer schedule, there were 25,610 weekly flights; A 10% reduction would decrease this by 2,561, resulting in approximately 23,049 weekly flights

26 Mar 2026 7:31 pm
ELMED Life Sciences raises $2.7 million

AgriSure Fund chips in to support the companys next phase of growth

26 Mar 2026 7:26 pm
Aviation demand resilient despite geopolitical disruptions says Noida International Airport CEO

Noida International Airport CEO confirms Indias aviation growth remains strong despite geopolitical challenges, emphasising confidence in the sectors future.

26 Mar 2026 7:24 pm
OECD cuts Indias growth forecast to 6.1% in FY27

However, ASSOCHAM expects growth in the next fiscal at over 7%

26 Mar 2026 6:38 pm
Air China to restart Beijing Delhi service from April 21

Visas, however, remain an area of concern with the Indian travel industry pointing to extended timelines for processing and higher rejection rates

26 Mar 2026 6:29 pm
British Airways adds extra flights to Delhi, Mumbai

With this additional capacity, British Airways will operate up to 63 weekly flights with more than 1,000 additional seats per week between India and the UK

26 Mar 2026 5:14 pm
Pusa Institute makes its debut in QS World Rankings, showcasing Indias agricultural research excellence

IARIs debut reflects its sustained multidimensional and quality contributions to the science applied to agri-food systems, skilled human resource development and sustainable development goals, ICAR said in a statement

26 Mar 2026 4:40 pm
India's health insurance premiums cross 1.2 lakh crore in 2024-25: Finance Ministry

This growth reflects increasing awareness, improved access to healthcare financing, and a rising demand for financial protection against medical expenses

26 Mar 2026 4:32 pm