The Hindu Businessline

Mandatory testing begins August 13; initiative goes beyond existing regulatory requirements

Despite a challenging global environment, industry leaders express optimism

Petroleum, electronics, engineering goods drive export growth, even as crude, fertiliser, and machinery imports push the deficit to six-month high

GST classification principles do not automatically indicate that raw materials should be charged at NIL rate of GST simply because the final product is exempt.

Electronic goods are now Indias third-largest export category, with FY 2025 exports at $47.96 billion

From rice to wheat to cocoa, palm oil, sugar and coffee, the impact of the weather will vary from crop to crop

Edible oil imports were 14.81 lakh tonnes in July 2026 against 11.11 lakh tonnes in June 2026

The changes, effective August 12, align with OECD Pillar Two global tax reforms to enhance business transparency and compliance, according to a Ministry notification

Kerala CM said the commencement of EXIM operations would be the first step towards enabling the state to directly benefit from the port's activities

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said that both sides are committed to the framework deal that was agreed upon in February

Both airlines said it has been decided to undertake a full screening for any substances or medications that are not permitted under prevailing regulations

Imports rise 17.52% to $76.22 billion in July

The port expects the Shaheen Express service to remain suspended through FY27, but a new Maersk service and transshipment opportunities could cushion the impact.

Excluding oil and gas, operating margins remained stable at 19% and net profits grew more than 20% year-on-year, the rating agency said.

The selected projects, led by companies including Jindal Steel, JSW Steel, ACME Group, Yamna, Circular Urban Energy (CUE) and ReNew

The financing challenge comes as falling battery costs and lower operating expenses improve the long-term economics of electric buses

The paperboard makers said Indias virgin paperboard industry suffered estimated losses of 242 crore in FY25 due to indiscriminate dumping by Indonesian manufacturers

2-wheeler sales rose 22.6% to 19,23,483 units last month, as against 15,69,120 units in July last year

Heavy to very heavy with isolated extremely heavy rain forecast for eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand over next two to three days

Fines, management liability and enhanced surveillance measures cannot be ruled out

The infrastructure financier expects domestic long-term savings to play a bigger role in funding projects and other long-duration assets

The Russian presidents remarks come as Western pressure on Moscow intensifies, with European nations stepping up action against its shadow fleet.

Revenue from operations climbs 33% to 332 crore

Investigators question pilots and crew as probe into August 4 altitude loss of AI2379 continues

The summit is also expected to review the functioning of the BRICS NDB, which has approved 139 development projects

Companies had faced continuing input-cost pressure and have responded by increasing realisations in the domestic market

Indias $4 trillion economy is set to become $30 trillion by 2047, the Minister said

The inaugural movement, operated by CONCOR in association with OOCL, comprised a 40-wagon container rake with 14 FEUs and 18 TEUs, aggregating 46 TEUs

Key coffee regions in Karnataka, Kerala receive uneven rainfall with deficit going up to 61%

The vessel has been designed by Groot Ship Design, Netherlands, and constructed at CSL in accordance with the Classification Rules of DNV

The fall in sales raises fears of a drop in kharif production, while farmers may lose yield if they go for late sowing of crops

The State Department of Food Safety and Drugs Administration issued a notification on August 10, prohibiting the sale and distribution of products containing tobacco and nicotine in the interest of public health

Global rice production is projected to decline by 9 million tonnes in the 2026-27 marketing year as El Nino, rising input costs and geopolitical tensions reshape production and trade

Wholesale coconut oil prices are ruling at around 260 a kg, while copra prices have moved up to 168 a kg in Kerala

In June alone, exports rose 7.13 per cent y-o-y to $2.81 billion, up 6.86 per cent from $2.63 billion in May FY27

Maize and surplus Food Corporation of India (FCI) grains emerged as the key contributors within the grain-based segment, accounting for 30 crore litres each in July

The field trials are significant considering the ghat section between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road is among the most technically demanding stretches on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru railway line

Economists said the United States' position as a net oil exporter and the drawing down of petroleum inventories had cushioned the hit on the economy from the oil price shock sparked by the Middle East conflict

The 3.584-km elevated corridor would separate road and rail traffic within the port

Passenger injuries rise to 20; secondary psychoactive-substance test of pilot reportedly positive, official confirmation awaited

The government constitutes the ECS from time to time for resolving issues related to the E&P sector

Government cites QCOs, customs enforcement and trade remedies to curb sub-standard imports and duty evasion

The Bill will enable NCDC extend loans and grants directly to any entity engaged in cooperative development subject to furnishing security as may be required

During the industrial policy consultative meeting, attended by a group of ministers, including Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta and Industry Minister Tapas Roy, and senior officers of the government, industry bodies submitted their recommendations on industrial incentives, speedy and predictable approvals for new projects

The rise in domestic stocks is due to surge in imports to a record high this season, says Cotton Association of India

The airline continues to face headwinds due to volatility in fuel and forex rates

China alleges the presence of GMO in Indian rice consignments, but no GM food crop is grown in the subcontinent as stakeholders slam the move as malafide

The procurement process is presently at an initial stage, says FM

The ratings agency forecast a 6.4 per cent GDP growth in the current fiscal year

During the ongoing apple season, landslides and road works have forced repeated closures of the highway, leaving hundreds of fruit-laden trucks stranded along the route.