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Revenue up 11% to 313.4 crore; Operational EBITDA up 7.5% at 40.29 crore
Level in all five region tops 50% of capacity with five reservoirs filled to capacity
The move seeks to accelerate the adoption of cleaner fuels, reduce dependence on imported crude, curb pollution and promote energy security
The global market has a potential of 8 million tonnes for rice bran oil against the current production of 2.4 million tonnes
The proposed Centre, to be set up with an estimated investment of about 80 crore on a 50:50 sharing basis at ISRIs Lucknow campus, will serve as a dedicated hub for strengthening the quality sugarcane seed ecosystem
The directive comes after the Ministry took note of tipping prompts displayed by some ride aggregators
Discussions on the matter are on between the two countries but uncertainty remains as it is a legislative issue, sources say
Exporters say buyers preferring coarser yarn counts due higher local production costs; shipments to Bangladesh drop
Market worried about over-selling of domestic sugar quota, though wholesale prices have dropped a tad after Centre imposed stock holding limit
PV sales up 34%, two-wheelers grow 23%; demand conditions seen improving ahead of the key festive period
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

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