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Centre lifts restrictions on sale of petrol, diesel from July 1

Government had barred commercial fuel buyers from purchasing petrol and diesel from retail stations and capped daily diesel purchases to prevent local shortages

29 Jun 2026 7:16 pm
DGCA checks airports for airside safety, suggests use of drones for inspections

This comes in the backdrop of an incident at Delhi when ground equipment hit three parked Air India aircraft after being swept away by gusty winds

29 Jun 2026 7:11 pm
Fresh produce brand Superplum plans export of mangoes, lychees

Company sees an opportunity to ship these fruits in the face of current problems, says founder and CEO Shobhit Gupta

29 Jun 2026 6:34 pm
Central India makes modest gains even as monsoon stalls briefly

The current lull could prove to be a calm phase ahead of next surge over Central and West India later this week

29 Jun 2026 6:23 pm
Digital Green Trust focusing on FarmerChat app for timely local advisory to small growers

The platform has reached close to 1 million farmers across 9 States helping them to know about crop health, yield improvement and government schemes, says CEO Nidhi Bhasin

29 Jun 2026 5:47 pm
India's May industrial output grows 5.1% y-o-y on higher electricity output

The May reading is the second under the revised 2022-23 base year series

29 Jun 2026 5:25 pm
INERA, CropNXT ink pact to reach 65 lakh farmers

The multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership will combine INERAs science-led biological agri-input portfolio with CropNXTs distribution and value-chain strength across key agricultural markets in India

29 Jun 2026 4:51 pm
Auto sector to see sustained demand; 2W, PV to post healthy growth in June 2026: Report

The report noted improved footfalls across regions, with South India reporting healthy double-digit growth, while West and North India recorded high single-digit to early double-digit growth

29 Jun 2026 3:07 pm
Moodys says India can handle modest fiscal slippage this year

Christian de Guzman, senior vice president at Moodys in Singapore, expressed confidence in New Delhis ability to reduce its budget deficit conservatively

29 Jun 2026 2:13 pm
West Asian crisis hit Keralams air cargo exports from CIAL, Calicut airports

Cargo volumes from CIAL declined by 36.41% in March, 31.54% in April and 32.84% in May

29 Jun 2026 2:05 pm
Agri loans may get impact due to El Nino, credit growth will remain healthy: Report

The report said it does not expect any material rise in credit costs in FY27 compared with FY26

29 Jun 2026 2:04 pm
Tea Trade Association of Cochin seeks unified pan-India auction platform

It offers a seamless national marketplace, offering greater transparency and accessibility for all stakeholders, says the association

29 Jun 2026 1:58 pm
Zero cost, higher returns: Gujarats Dahod farmers find success with natural farming

Supported by the ATMA Project, farmers are using natural inputs such as Jeevamrut and Ghan Jeevamrut instead of chemical fertilisers

29 Jun 2026 1:10 pm
Milk production slows to 4%, but organised dairies eye 13-15% revenue growth: CRISIL

CRISIL Ratings expects Indias organised dairy sector to endure a milk production slowdown due to strong consumer demand, gradual price increases, and growth in value-added products

29 Jun 2026 1:09 pm
Startups INERA, CropNXT in pact to bring biological agri-inputs to farmers across 5 States

The tie-up will cover Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha, targeting some 65 lakh farmers over the life of the agreement through a network of more than 5,000 retailers and channel partners

29 Jun 2026 1:01 pm
NHAI cuts debt by 43% but highway project awards hit seven-year low

NHAIs deleveraging push and tighter project norms take highway awards to seven-year low

29 Jun 2026 12:38 pm
Global economic fragmentation could slash $6.9 trillion from world GDP: WEF

Fragmentation has already reduced GDP growth by between $213 billion and $307 billion, while pushing inflation by 0.2-0.3 percentage points, the report said

29 Jun 2026 12:18 pm
Orthodox tea demand up at Coonoor auctions

Traders attributed it to the normalisation of issues in West Asia following the recent truce in the region

29 Jun 2026 12:01 pm
Auto ancillary sector revenue grew 12.5% in FY26 on volume gains, improved product mix: Elara Capital

Demand outlook for FY27 projected to be broadly constructive, led by healthy momentum across the 2W, PV, CV, tractors and replacement markets, the report said

29 Jun 2026 9:31 am
Monsoon update: IMD says rains likely to reach several northern states in 5-6 days

IMD also warns of heatwave conditions -- possibly severe -- in Uttar Pradesh on July 28 and 29

28 Jun 2026 9:40 pm
Bhogapuram international airport: Inauguration by PM Modi is likely in 3rd week of July

Prime Minister is expected to inaugurate the first Greenfield airport in Andhra Pradesh in the third week of July

28 Jun 2026 8:51 pm
Air India, Delhi airport eye bigger share of global cargo, begin transshipment trials

The new rule, once implemented, will help Indian airlines increase loads and tap into new markets

28 Jun 2026 7:06 pm
India eyes discounted Iranian oil after US sanctions waiver

Indian refiners had stopped buying Iranian oil after US sanctions were reimposed in 2019

28 Jun 2026 7:02 pm
Mumbai Port charts course as global cruise operators set sail for India

In the FY27 cruise season, the port has secured eight international cruise voyages from leading global operators, including Celebrity Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Silversea Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises

28 Jun 2026 6:34 pm
Pakistans loss is Indias gain: Basmati rice export to Afghanistan likely to surge

Officials familiar with the discussions said representatives from the Afghan diplomatic mission in New Delhi participated in the meeting and expressed interest in increasing procurement of Indian Basmati

28 Jun 2026 5:01 pm
Liquor tax bonanza: States clock up to 82% jump in excise revenues; UP gets 10,000 cr in April-May, Haryana records 82% growth

This surge is attributed to increased consumption, excise rate hikes by State governments, and rising base prices from manufacturers

28 Jun 2026 4:44 pm
Harrier EV to XEV 9e, new MoRTH cyber rules may raise costs by 10,00015,000 from October

From crash safety to cyber safety: New norms set to reshape Indias connected vehicle future

28 Jun 2026 2:56 pm
Commerce ministry convenes stakeholders' meet on June 30 on SEZ issues

The meeting will focus on issues related to the harmonisation of export promotion schemes and SEZ reforms, the official said.

28 Jun 2026 1:20 pm
Board of Trade to meet on July 3 to discuss ways to boost exports

BoT includes participants from various states, Union territories, and senior officials from the public and private sectors

28 Jun 2026 1:10 pm
Cement demand, prices under pressure amid monsoon and cost surge

Seasonal slowdown, labour shortages and rising fuel costs weigh on demand, pricing and near-term profitability of cement companies

28 Jun 2026 12:47 pm
Nagapattinam international port to get duty free shops as India-Sri Lanka ferry traffic booms

The Tamil Nadu government will establish duty-free retail shops at the port to align it with international maritime and aviation hubs

28 Jun 2026 9:27 am
AP govt allots land to SAF One India SPKompact for SAF production facility in Kakinada

The proposed facility is expectedto generate 2,500 directed and indirect jobs

28 Jun 2026 9:07 am
From dam to field: How water infrastructure is Indias answer to climate-driven agricultural risk

Qater infrastructure is not merely an enabler of growth but a foundation for climate resilience, food security and rural prosperity

28 Jun 2026 9:03 am
How global consumers are redefining the basmati rice market

Traceability, health credentials, packaging innovation and cooking performance are expressions of the underlying shift

28 Jun 2026 9:03 am
Indias agristack moment: Building digital backbone of agriculture

AgriStack is reshaping agriculture from a high-risk gamble into a trusted, data-powered engine of rural prosperity

28 Jun 2026 8:59 am
Shipping Secretary lays foundation stones for 2 projects at NMPA

The covered storage shed inside wharf will provide modern covered storage facilities for bulk and break-bulk cargo and significantly enhance cargo handling capacity and trade competitiveness

27 Jun 2026 8:13 pm
Amit Shah orders district-wide survey to identify villages lacking basic amenities in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar MP asks officials to map gaps in LPG, drinking water, toilets, irrigation and electricity coverage as Centre pushes for saturation of welfare schemes

27 Jun 2026 7:37 pm
AC makers see strong growth in April-May, but demand dips in June

Players said the industry has recorded a volume growth in June quarter over the same period last year, which was a washed-out summer season but remained flattish compared to Q1 FY25

27 Jun 2026 5:41 pm
Adani Ports secures 'Leadership' ESG rating with score of 84.3 from CareEdge ESG Ratings

The upgrade reflects APSEZ's continued progress in strengthening ESG performance and disclosures across environmental, social and governance parameters

27 Jun 2026 2:31 pm
These tactics wont work in India: Amit Shah says Bharat Taxi will take on private ride-hailing giants

Union minister for cooperatives said the zero-commission platform will end exploitation by ride-hailing aggregators; claims predatory pricing by rivals wont derail expansion plans

27 Jun 2026 2:18 pm
Piyush Goyal announces deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel to help businesses maximise India-UK CETA benefits

As India's most comprehensive free trade agreement to date, the India-UK CETA is projected to increase bilateral trade by GBP 25.5 billion annually

27 Jun 2026 12:06 pm
Why post-harvest loss is a farmer income story not just a food security one

What a farmer actually earns is determined not by what he grows, but by how much of it survives the journey from field to market

27 Jun 2026 8:49 am
The next decade of agriculture will be defined by resource efficiency, not land ownership

The next green revolution is about intelligence; its about producing smarter, not just more

27 Jun 2026 8:40 am
The invisible layer powering agriculture: Why software will matter more than soil

The software layer above the soil will matter more- it is time the invisible layer became the most invested-in one

27 Jun 2026 8:38 am
Kolkata warehouse collapse death toll rises to 15, 6 arrested

The incident occurred around noon on Wednesday when the roof of the under-construction warehouse at Taratala suddenly collapsed

26 Jun 2026 9:31 pm
Uber India, South Asia, President Prabhjeet Singh steps down after 11 years

Sources said Uber's India leadership team will continue to manage day-to-day operations, closely supported by the Asia Pacific (APAC) leadership, until a transition is finalized.

26 Jun 2026 9:10 pm
Air India may restore curtailed international services as West Asia crisis eases: CEO

Air India had rationalised services on select international routes between June and August 2026 owing to continued airspace restrictions over certain regions and record-high jet fuel prices

26 Jun 2026 9:08 pm
Bengal to scrap urban land ceiling Act to attract big ticket investment

Bengal can witness the highest growth rates in India in the next four years, given an enabling framework provided by the government, said West Bengal Finance Minister

26 Jun 2026 8:55 pm
Kolkata likely to host GST Council meeting next month

Meeting likely to take up the next round of indirect tax policy reforms

26 Jun 2026 8:54 pm