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Tea Board increasing number of auction centres to help tea producers realise better prices

The board also expects its auction reform initiatives to help the industry achieve better price realisation going ahead

9 Oct 2026 9:17 pm
Bharat Spice Map to drive value addition, global competitiveness of Indian spices

It will help to align spice production with industry requirements and evolving global demand. By aligning Indias diverse spice resources with scientific insights

9 Oct 2026 8:52 pm
Coal stock depletion slows, but rebuilding yet to commence: Coal Ministry

Coal stock position needs to be viewed alongside the improvement since the September trough in supplies, says Coal Ministry

9 Oct 2026 8:50 pm
Global refining shock lifts Indias diesel exports to a 12-month high in September

West Asia conflict and drone attacks on Russia hit 8 mb/d of global refining capacity, say traders

9 Oct 2026 8:49 pm
KICL receives Type Certificate from DGCA for KOAIR-10L Drone

The company announced to the BSE that the Type Certificate was issued on October 9 under the Drone Rules, 2021

9 Oct 2026 8:49 pm
India, Bangladesh joint working group on trade resumes talks after 3-year hiatus

Port curbs, non-tariff barriers and duty-free access dominate discussions as trade imbalances persist

9 Oct 2026 8:39 pm
Defence manufacturers must treat expenditure on R&D as an investment: Rajnath Singh

He also recalled his earlier call for increasing the private sectors share in Indias total defence production from approximately 24 percent to 50 percent

9 Oct 2026 8:21 pm
Delhi on high alert ahead of protest against CEC

57 Metro stations to shut, 45 trains cancelled

9 Oct 2026 8:12 pm
Monetary tightening likely to keep industrial metal prices on leash

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals have come under pressure on fears of a hawkish stance from US Fed

9 Oct 2026 7:30 pm
Mangaluru airport to add more destinations in winter schedule

Weekly flight movements at Mangaluru International Airport will increase to 195 from 181 in the winter schedule

9 Oct 2026 7:04 pm
Kashmirs GI products look abroad, but authenticity and testing delays remain a challenge

At least 25 products, including handicrafts, saffron and other agricultural products, have been GI-tagged in the region

9 Oct 2026 6:50 pm
Micro, trading MSMEs need targeted support: Equitas Small Finance Bank MD

He added that the government can support micro and trading MSMEs by exploring options for subsidising interest on loans

9 Oct 2026 6:40 pm
94% of Indian consumers willing to try cultivated meat: GFI India study

They are indicating strong curiosity and openness towards an alternative method of meat production

9 Oct 2026 6:09 pm
Grim situation in South

Storage in Indias 178 major reservoirs dipped marginally this week to 71 per cent of capacity, with the situation remaining concerning in the southern region, according to data from the Central Water Commission (CWC).

9 Oct 2026 5:51 pm
US move against IT firms signals protectionist shift, raises concerns for India's exports: GTRI

GTRI said India should prepare for possible restrictions extending beyond green card sponsorship to H-1B hiring, skilled worker mobility and outsourcing

9 Oct 2026 5:15 pm
GST Council permits pharma cos to claim ITC on free samples, goods destroyed upon expiry from FY'28

The changes in GST law and rules will become effective from the next fiscal year

9 Oct 2026 5:08 pm
De Beers to open 100 Forevermark stores in India by 2030

Currently, the company has 10 Forevermark brand stores in India, six of which are company-owned and the remaining four are on a franchise model

9 Oct 2026 5:02 pm
Next round of review meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement to be held in Jan

ASEAN is a key trade partner of India with about 11 per cent share in India's global trade

9 Oct 2026 4:18 pm
CEA pitches for MSME-specific approach to NPA classification norms

From a policy perspective, the Finance Ministry backs reviewing the norms, noting MSMEs varying working-capital needs and cash-flow cycles

9 Oct 2026 4:10 pm
Four trains from Jammu division cancelled due to congestion in Delhi

The cancelled services include three trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and New Delhi -- Train Nos. 12446, 04082 and 22462 -- and Train No. 12426 Rajdhani Express between Jammu Tawi and New Delhi

9 Oct 2026 3:57 pm
Indias logistics sector eyes $600 billion by 2031-32; cost pegged at 8% of GDP: DPIIT official

Logistics contributed more than 13% to Indias GDP and played a critical role in supporting manufacturing growth

9 Oct 2026 3:43 pm
Overseas demand lift orthodox tea prices in Kochi auctions

Traders attribute the surge in buying to settling of pending payments of earlier sales, facilitating overseas buyers to place fresh orders in the auctions

9 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
UP Cabinet approves proposal to name Jewar airport after PM Narendra Modi

Proposed name is Narendra Modi International Airport Noida Jewar; Its first phase comprises one runway and one passenger terminal, with a capacity to handle 12 million passengers annually

9 Oct 2026 3:30 pm
Coal supplies to power plants grow 36% from September low

The rate of stock depletion has also moderated significantly, while rake position has strengthened, the ministry said

9 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
e3W sales surge 40% in September; market share rises to 64.9%

Bajaj leads the chart followed by Mahindra and TVS

9 Oct 2026 2:38 pm
NABVENTURES announces first close of Fund II at 450 crore

It will invest across high-potential early- to growth-stage companies in sectors such as agri tech, food and agribusiness, rural fintech, climate-smart solutions, supply chain and logistics

9 Oct 2026 1:39 pm
Govt likely to finalise critical minerals stockpiling policy in a month

Move aimed at maintaining stock of critical minerals to spur growth of strategic sectors such as defence, advanced electronics and aerospace, among others

9 Oct 2026 12:55 pm
Rain dependence poses key challenge to India's rural economy: UN Official

Rainfed agriculture accounts for nearly 60% of Indias net sown area and contributes approximately 40% of the countrys total food production, according to the Agriculture Ministry

9 Oct 2026 12:01 pm
IMD Update: Heavy rain for Kerala & Mahe, TN, Puducherry for 2 days

Waning south-west monsoon, reinforced by an amplified Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) pulse, could energise weather disturbances over both the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea next week

9 Oct 2026 11:38 am
Govt withdraws tax benefit for banks on gold, silver, platinum imports

This is done to ensure parity of taxes imposed on imports of gold and other metals through different routes, Revenue Secretary says

9 Oct 2026 10:46 am
Indian rice export prices hold near one-year high as rupee weakens

Asian rice markets showed mixed trends this week, with currency movements, weather risks, freight costs and subdued buying shaping export prices.

9 Oct 2026 8:17 am
Andhra Pradesh tops India in egg production with 2,739 crore eggs in FY25

The State government plans to strengthen poultry farming, expand markets for poultry products and encourage greater egg consumption to support farmers.

9 Oct 2026 7:16 am
GST Council: No more arrest powers, no rate rejig

GST reforms shift focus towards faster refunds, simpler compliance and proportionate enforcement

8 Oct 2026 9:51 pm
Telangana advises farmers to opt for crops requiring less water in rabi

Water shortage likely due to the continued impact of El Nino, says State Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao

8 Oct 2026 9:48 pm
Faceless assessment of GST payers registered under multiple CGST jurisdictions to come into effect next fiscal

The framework will be put up for public consultation by the end of this year

8 Oct 2026 8:59 pm
Annual Return Quarterly Payment scheme for small taxpayers soon

Notices for disputed tax amounts up to 10,000 are also to be extinguished, which could benefit up to 12 lakh small businesses

8 Oct 2026 8:43 pm
Every FTA entered into by India protects sensitivities: Goyal

Confident that exports of goods and services in current fiscal would achieve the $1 trillion target, Minister said

8 Oct 2026 8:33 pm
GST Council recommends rationalisation of e-way Bill to ensure smooth movement of goods

Supply by e commerce platform to an unregistered person by any delivery mechanism to attract flat 5% rate

8 Oct 2026 8:28 pm
No more input tax credit block for companies buying insurance cover

ITC will also be allowed when businesses buy and resell certain services in the same line of business. This includes restaurant and catering services, hotel rooms costing up to 7,500 a night, and fitness services

8 Oct 2026 7:55 pm
Indian carriers cancel Riyadh flights

Three persons were killed and 36 others were injured following attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports on Wednesday. Several explosions were heard in Riyadh on Thursday as well

8 Oct 2026 7:49 pm
GST Council meeting: Businesses can now get 90% of claimed refunds in 13 days

The Finance Ministry said the time for acknowledging a refund claim will be cut to 10 days from 15

8 Oct 2026 7:49 pm
Cargo traffic handled by major ports rises 8% in Apr-Sep 2026

The data show that the overall growth in major port traffic was supported by higher container, POL, iron ore and coal volumes, even as two ports - Chennai and Paradip - recorded lower throughput, according to the data

8 Oct 2026 7:41 pm
Fuel surcharges to pinch festive season flyers as ATF costs rise

Air India Group, Akasa Air announce revised levies from October 9; IndiGo raised charges earlier this week

8 Oct 2026 7:34 pm
WTO raises 2026 goods trade forecast to 3.9% on AI boom, supply chain resilience

Asia to lead export growth at 9.9%; services outlook downgraded as West Asia conflict hits transport, travel

8 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
SEA elects Angshu Mallick as its President

He headed Dhara operations at the National Dairy Development Board and held various responsibilities across sales, marketing, distribution and exports at the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation

8 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
Over 54% of urban households say economic conditions worsened, finds RBI survey

The survey found 54.5% of respondents felt the economy had deteriorated, up from 50.5% in July and 40.9% last September

8 Oct 2026 7:10 pm