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Civil aviation ministry puts on hold free 60% seat rule for airlines

The decision comes after airlines raised concerns over operational challenges and potential impact on fare structures

2 Apr 2026 10:18 pm
Amid summer rush, Lufthansa adds flights to India

The airlines will operate fiveextra flights per week from Frankfurt to Chennai, Delhi and Hyderabad

2 Apr 2026 9:52 pm
TAFE posts 37% rise in FY26 tractor sales

The company achieved its highest-ever domestic sales, both the companys brands Massey Ferguson and Eicher Tractors, recording their highest sales

2 Apr 2026 9:52 pm
Air Indias Amravati flying school set to train 180 commercial pilots

The airlines also plans to train over 5,000 pilots over the next decade

2 Apr 2026 9:49 pm
Indias soymeal consumption may drop 7% in 2026-27 as livestock producers shift to cost effective alternatives

USDAs Foreign Agriculture Service New Delhi Post projects soyameal exports to rise 13% on strong European demand

2 Apr 2026 9:45 pm
Govt considers more support for exporters as West Asia tensions drive up freight costs

The government has already announced measures to help exporters tackle the impact of the West Asia crisis, and some more decisions are on the anvil, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday

2 Apr 2026 9:16 pm
West Asia conflict erodes Qatars share in Indias LNG imports to record low in March

In January 2026, Qatar supplied around 1 mt of LNG, accounting for roughly 41 % of total imports; this fell sharply to just 0.06 mt (about 3% share) by Marcha 94.3% decline

2 Apr 2026 8:46 pm
Mappls app to show authorised Aadhaar centres across India

The initiative will allow users to locate service centres based on specific needs, ensuring easier access to enrolment and update services across India.

2 Apr 2026 8:41 pm
South-East Asias agri-tech sector holds $90 billion opportunity, says report

India shows the way to help unlock the opportunity, says the study by Omnivore, Beanstalk AgTech and Briter

2 Apr 2026 8:39 pm
FinMin says indirect tax collection exceeds FY26 RE, cautious about FY27

Given the various economic scenarios and the series of tax concessions recently announced, the ministry plans to conduct a fresh assessment to calibrate revenue expectations for the year ahead

2 Apr 2026 8:37 pm
Aquapulse raises 25 crore to build integrated aquaculture ecosystem

The company plans to expand its farmer network, invest in AI-driven systems, and set up a processing facility

2 Apr 2026 7:54 pm
India seeks preferential market access over competitors as part of US trade deal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal asserts India remains in a sweet spot for trade with US; bilateral pacts with the UK, Oman and New Zealand on track

2 Apr 2026 7:53 pm
ICF sets new production record, rolls out 3,405 coaches in FY26

The milestone includes the rollout of the 80,000th coach since inception, marking a global record

2 Apr 2026 7:42 pm
Sree Sai Roller Flour Mills enters health foods segment with protein-rich multigrain atta

It is engineered to bridge the gap between traditional diets and functional wellness

2 Apr 2026 7:24 pm
India procures 6% more rice from farmers in 2025-26 kharif marketing season

Purchases rebounded in March by 10X, after declining by 17 per cent in February

2 Apr 2026 7:18 pm
West Asia crisis: Govt exempts import duty on key petrochemical products till June

The emporary and targeted relief will cost the exchequer about 1,800 crore, but help ensure price stability, continuity in production and supply chain, CBIC Member (Tax Policy), Sanjay Mangal told reporters

2 Apr 2026 7:15 pm
India agrees to longer WTO e-commerce moratorium, opposes plurilateral push without safeguards

New Delhi wants e-commerce duty moratorium to be co-terminus and align with the TRIPS non-violations complaint, says Commerce Minister

2 Apr 2026 7:08 pm
As Telangana bans Paraquat, demands emerge for nationwide ban

Though farmers and agricultural scientists have been flagging the issue for years, the issue came up for public discussion after Telugu film actor Rahul Ramakrishna posted a tweet last week about the death of his brother due to exposure to Paraquat

2 Apr 2026 5:12 pm
Govt to forego 1,800 cr in revenue after ending petchem import tax, source says

The import tax exemption on 40 products is valid until June 30

2 Apr 2026 5:10 pm
Hormuz crisis chokes shipping, sends freight rates soaring fivefold

Prior to the crisis, around 150 vessels transited the strait daily; that number has now dropped to just four or five

2 Apr 2026 4:52 pm
Govt employees must complete iGOT training annually for performance review

The move is part of a broader push towards competency-based capacity building, aligning roles, skills, and continuous learning across government departments.

2 Apr 2026 4:19 pm
IARI director bags Swaminathan award

The award, which includes a gold medal, a citation and 2 lakh in cash, will be conferred on Rao on April 18 in Hyderabad

2 Apr 2026 4:19 pm
India to replace 10% conventional fertilisers with Nano products in 3-4 yrs, says IFFCO MD Patel

Patel also said that IFFCO continues to lead the transformation of Indian agriculture through cutting-edge solutions such as nano fertilisers, bio-stimulants and advanced agri-technologies

2 Apr 2026 3:52 pm
Indias exports to Australia double under ECTA in four years

From 2026, all Indian exports will enjoy zero-duty access to Australia.

2 Apr 2026 3:48 pm
Tea Board plans shifting auctions to cloud-based platform, industry voices concern

The Board has engaged Kolkata-based Tradeforge Technologies Pvt Ltd to develop and operate a web-based tea auction platform under a Build, Own & Operate (BOO) model

2 Apr 2026 3:33 pm
Scindia sets one-week deadline for postal pension integration with SAMPANN

The government is also expanding the digital pension platform to states and PSUs, aiming to streamline pension disbursement and improve efficiency across departments

2 Apr 2026 3:31 pm
Bihar targets 20,000 aquaculture units under BAIP

They will come up over a period of 45 months and will challenge problems of low productivity, fragmented production

2 Apr 2026 3:27 pm
India's sugar production rises 9% to 272.31 lakh tons, as on March 31, 2026: ISMA

The data by ISMA shows that while production has increased, the number of operational mills has declined, with 56 factories currently operational compared to 95 mills at the same time last year

2 Apr 2026 3:14 pm
India's GDP may come down to 6.5% in FY27, if crude remains at $100: CareEdge

As crude prices increase further, growth is projected to slow progressively. At $110 per barrel, growth could decline to 6.1 per cent, while at $120 per barrel, it could fall below 6.0 per cent

2 Apr 2026 3:04 pm
Govt exceeds FY26 indirect tax collection estimates of 15.52 lakh cr

Without giving actual figures, the official said that revenues from customs duty came in at 102 per cent of RE, while in case of excise duty it was 101 per cent of RE

2 Apr 2026 2:40 pm
FMCG firms eye 3-4% price hikes in Q1 FY27 amid rising input costs: Nuvama

The report forecasts price hikes of at least 3 to 4% in Q1FY27 if the current inflation in raw materials persists

2 Apr 2026 2:05 pm
PMI manufacturing dipped to 45 months low of 53.9 in March

Two largest sub-components of the PMI, new orders and output, rose at the slowest rates since mid-2022

2 Apr 2026 11:29 am
India, Russia step up high-level engagement as Deputy PM Manturov visits amid West Asia tensions

Focus on trade, improving market access, mutual settlement of payments, logistics resilience and new investment projects

2 Apr 2026 10:25 am
CBIC waives full customs duty on critical petrochemical products

Exemption to benefit sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates, including plastics, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive components and other manufacturing segments

2 Apr 2026 9:36 am
India restricts imports of gold, silver and platinum jewellery to curb FTA misuse

Under the new rules issued by the DGFT, such imports are now classified as restricted and require prior approval or a licence, though exemptions apply for export-oriented units and SEZs

2 Apr 2026 5:17 am
Indian Railways sees rise in revenue, freight, and passenger numbers in FY26

Freight operations also reached a record 1670 million tonnes, supported by higher demand and improved efficiency.

1 Apr 2026 10:42 pm
Strait of Hormuz crisis: 23 ships attacked, 1,900 stranded, traffic falls from 130 to 6: Navy Chief

Addressing the Naval Investiture Ceremony 2026, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi stated that the seas are no longer secondary theatres where continental conflicts spill over; instead they are becoming the first arena

1 Apr 2026 10:24 pm
RBI may keep repo rate unchanged as inflation risks persist

Economists expect the central bank to maintain a neutral stance, with limited pass-through of fuel costs to inflation for now, while closely monitoring how the situation evolves before taking any further policy action

1 Apr 2026 10:15 pm
NHAI exceeds FY26 highway construction target by 15%

Capital expenditure surpasses budgetary support with additional funding from internal resources

1 Apr 2026 9:45 pm
Prices and supply of key solvents, chemical inputs for drug-makers are significantly volatile: Pharmexcil

`This may have a direct bearing on production costs, supply chains, and export competitiveness of the pharmaceutical sector

1 Apr 2026 9:37 pm
Law stalls shift to high-density walnut farming in Jammu & Kashmir

Traditional walnut trees take 10 to 13 years to begin fruiting and require large tracts of land, limiting returns for small growers

1 Apr 2026 9:35 pm
SEZ domestic sale concession draws mixed response with concerns over inadequate relief

Time-bound concessional DTA sales seen as positive step, but low duty cuts and conditions may limit gains

1 Apr 2026 9:20 pm
MoD fully utilises capital outlay of 1.86 lakh cr for FY 2025-26

The overall utilisation of defence budget, including MoD(civil), and pension, during the FY 2025-26 stands at 99.62 per cent against final allocation to the MoD, says Ministry

1 Apr 2026 9:17 pm
Indian govt to ensure no shortage of agriculture inputs during kharif season

Priority allocation of LPG/PNG has been ensured for maize seed drying through uninterrupted fuel supply; availability of hybrid maize seeds will be ensured

1 Apr 2026 9:11 pm
USTR flags barriers as US trade deficit with India widens 27% in 2025

NTE report cites high tariffs, NTBs, data rules and regulatory unpredictability

1 Apr 2026 8:57 pm
Uttar Pradesh sugar output down 13% in March but Indias output up 9% for the season

According to NFCSF data, there was 3 per cent drop, each during January and February, but the fall has widened to 13 per cent in March in Uttar Pradesh

1 Apr 2026 8:51 pm
Relief for legacy investments: CBDT amends GAAR rules to restore tax certainty after Tiger Global ruling

The move follows a Supreme Court ruling in January, which ordered New York-based Tiger Global to pay capital gains tax on its 2018 sale of shares Flipkart

1 Apr 2026 8:44 pm
Govt limits domestic jet fuel price hike to 25%, IndiGo raises surcharge

The move provides critical relief to airlines and ensures that their operating costs on domestic routes remain manageable

1 Apr 2026 8:31 pm
Kandla port overtakes Paradip to reclaim top spot among major ports with 160.11 MT cargo in FY26

Formerly known as Kandla Port Trust, DPA is one of Indias oldest and most strategic maritime gateways, located on the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat

1 Apr 2026 8:29 pm