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Law Minister Meghwal seeks suggestions to strengthen National Tribunal Commission

Meghwal underscored ITATs pivotal role in shaping Indias tribunal ecosystem

8 Sep 2026 7:13 pm
Cost of home-cooked meals moderately higher in August: Report

While the cost of a vegetarian meal increased 1% y-o-y to 29.5 per thali, the cost of a non-veg meal rose by 5% to 57.5

8 Sep 2026 6:55 pm
Russian energy ties seen fuelling demand for Indian orthodox teas

In FY26 (April 2025March 2026), India exported around 31.32 million kg of tea to Russia, making it the countrys third-largest destination by volume after the UAE and Iraq

8 Sep 2026 6:19 pm
Notebook makers urge govt to impose MIP; getting hurt from ASEAN imports

The association said the product attracts nil customs duty under the India-ASEAN free trade agreement that came into force in January 2010

8 Sep 2026 4:49 pm
Blue Horizon Cohort, an incubation programme for fisheries, aqua sector, launched

35 boot camps held across the country have brought on-board 270 applicants from diverse fisheries and aquaculture domains

8 Sep 2026 4:19 pm
Indian scientist elected chair of global fisheries governance body

P. Krishnan, Director of BOBP-IGO, was elected Chair of the RSN for 2026-28 during the 37th FAO COFI session in Rome

8 Sep 2026 3:23 pm
IRCTC names Paytm among platforms driving 28% of online railway ticket bookings

Paytm's management also flagged a widening gap between user growth and transaction growth as evidence of deeper engagement

8 Sep 2026 3:08 pm
LIC expects no immediate government stake sale, eyes long-term growth: CEO

LIC CEO Doraiswamy said the government has ample time to meet the public shareholding requirement and any additional stake sale will follow the governments decision

8 Sep 2026 3:00 pm
Singapore Airlines' investment record in other airlines

As Air India seeks a substantial capital influx, Singapore Airlines history of strategic investments reveals a mix of ambition and challenges in its quest for international growth

8 Sep 2026 1:19 pm
BRICS weighs law-enforcement network to track economic fugitives

Mechanism proposed by India would enable faster informal information-sharing among investigators across member countries

8 Sep 2026 12:59 pm
India-made bullet train set for track tests in May-June 2027: Vaishnaw

Travel time between Vadodara and Mumbai will be reduced to 1.5 hours, claims the Railway Minister

8 Sep 2026 12:54 pm
Mahindra eyes over 50% share in small pickups in FY27; electric Veero coming soon: Executive

The company, with a 46% share in the small pickup segment through July, expects the 1.1-tonne CNG Veero to help it exceed 50% in FY27

8 Sep 2026 12:34 pm
Why food safety is suddenly under the spotlight in India

The FSSAI and some state regulators have intensified checks, releasing regular public updates including photos and videos of raids that have drawn widespread attention online

8 Sep 2026 11:28 am
Singapore minister defends Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India

Singapore Airlines 25.1% stake in Air India has affected its earnings and faced political scrutiny amid the carriers widening losses during a costly turnaround

8 Sep 2026 9:48 am
UK recognises Indias carbon credit scheme for carbon tax relief

The recognition follows sustained technical engagement between the two governments and could help prevent eligible goods from facing carbon charges twice

8 Sep 2026 7:56 am
DGFT launches Open API to simplify Certificate of Origin process for exporters

The new facility aims to reduce manual intervention, improve data accuracy and enable seamless electronic exchange among exporters, certifying agencies and authorities

8 Sep 2026 6:53 am
Spice industry banks on quality to builds trust in domestic market

India produced an estimated 11.99 million tonne of spices in FY25, with exports valued at $4.52 billion, according to the Spices Board

7 Sep 2026 9:35 pm
Mumbai airport says closely monitoring cargo ops as increased volumes causes congestion

While non scheduled cargo flights have already shifted to Navi Mumbai, scheduled freighter flights of most airlines are expected to move to Navi Mumbai this month

7 Sep 2026 9:33 pm
CMFRI develops mobile app to measure fish length and width without touching them

The app has been developed under a project for the automated measurement of aquatic resources and the generation of standardised length-frequency data used in fisheries stock assessment

7 Sep 2026 9:31 pm
Vehicle transport through trains wont hurt truck freight significantly: SIAM President

Railways can do it more efficiently, but it cannot provide you a comprehensive solution, Shenu Agarwal tells businessline

7 Sep 2026 9:25 pm
DAC clears tri-services defence proposals worth 1.10 lakh crore

The Council also cleared the routine overhaul and repair of 40 Su-30MKIfighter aircraft

7 Sep 2026 8:59 pm
India should target 10 million international patients a year: Goyal

He stressed the need for stronger hospital participation, skilled healthcare workers, seamless patient journeys and high standards of quality and ethics to attract more foreign patients

7 Sep 2026 8:54 pm
Vehicles transport through railways will not impact sales of trucks: SIAM President

Railways can do it more efficiently, but it cannot provide you a comprehensive solution, Shenu Agarwal tells businessline

7 Sep 2026 8:44 pm
Indias kharif sowing 2% lower than a year ago, but 98% per cent of normal area covered

Paddy, oilseeds and nutri-cereals coverage down as cotton and pulses acreage gains

7 Sep 2026 8:27 pm
Indian sugar mills, traders locked in battle of wits as prices head southwards

Wholesale prices drop by 50-100 a quintal, but retail rates remain firm around 60 a kg

7 Sep 2026 8:11 pm
Apparel industry hoping to garner strong sales in upcoming festival season: CMAI

Less than 20 per cent of respondents anticipate a decline in sales, the industry body noted

7 Sep 2026 8:11 pm
India may tie further FDI relief for China to movement on LAC disputes

Ahead of Xis proposed meeting with Modi on the sidelines of BRICS Summit, sources hint that deeper investment access for Chinese firms may hinge on border progress

7 Sep 2026 8:03 pm
Two aircraft diverted to Chennai airport over technical issues

A Malaysia Airlines flight operating from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah, and an Air India Express flight operating from Tiruchy to Singapore were diverted to Chennai airport; airport operations continue normally

7 Sep 2026 7:59 pm
Tur prices likely to rule firm on tight supply, weak rains hurts crop

Acreage up 1.6% at 45.66 lakh hectares as of Sept 4; Slow imports keep prices firm

7 Sep 2026 7:29 pm
Bayer to bring 10 products to world market in 10 years

In soy, Vyconic 1 is expected to be introduced next year in the US and Canada, and Intacta 5+ is expected to be introduced in the 2027-28 growing season in Brazil

7 Sep 2026 7:19 pm
Indias soyabean output seen lower at 9.6 mt on weak rains, reduced area, says USDA

Its Delhi Post projects a 6% drop in crushing volumes and a dip in soyameal output from bean output.

7 Sep 2026 7:03 pm
Farmers in Rajasthans Jhalawar optimistic about higher soybean, groundnut yields

They are cultivating the oilseeds in model farms under the Vegetable Oil Mission of the Solvent Extractors Association of India

7 Sep 2026 6:44 pm
From farm waste to fashion: How agro residues are becoming leather-like materials

The development adds coffee husk to a growing list of bio-resources being explored as alternatives to conventional leather and synthetic materials

7 Sep 2026 6:13 pm
Indias ice cream market sheds summer-only indulgence tag, shifts away from frozen desserts: IICMA

The shift in preference is unfolding alongside a broader growth story, as longer summers and changing consumption habits push ice cream beyond its traditional seasonal boundaries

7 Sep 2026 6:07 pm
udaan acquires Swiggys LYNK Logistics for 500 crore, gets Swiggy as shareholder

The acquisition adds LYNKs distribution network across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata

7 Sep 2026 6:04 pm
Arnya partners Casagrand to set up 750-cr real estate fund

Arnya RealEstates Fund Advisors Pvt Ltd has launched Arnya Real Estate Fund III Preferred Capital, a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with a target corpus of 750 crore

7 Sep 2026 3:44 pm
Digital advertising set to reach 80% of global ad revenue by 2029

Changing consumer behaviour and advertiser preferences are accelerating the shift online, with measurable outcomes making digital formats increasingly important for businesses.

7 Sep 2026 3:42 pm
NIIF onboards Gauravjit Singh as managing partner for capital formation

Gauravjit brings nearly two decades of experience in raising institutional capital across global, India-focused and pan-Asian alternative investment strategies

7 Sep 2026 3:29 pm
CII Business Confidence Index rises to 66.0 in Q2FY27, signals stronger industry optimism

Robust domestic demand, stable macroeconomic indicators and improving business activity are strengthening expectations for a broader and more sustainable growth cycle

7 Sep 2026 3:20 pm
Rake loading to power sector rises to 444 rakes on September 6, up 20% in four days

The dispatch trajectory recorded consecutive daily gains through the opening week of the month

7 Sep 2026 2:46 pm
Jindal Stainless signs pact with Japan's JFE Steel to boost ferritic stainless steel manufacturing

Under the pact, JFE Steel will support Jindal Stainless' ongoing efforts to strengthen product quality and manufacturing practices for the grades specified in the agreement

7 Sep 2026 2:24 pm
India's battery industry set to generate up to 2 mn jobs by FY30: Adecco India

Lithium Battery manufacturing is expected to contribute 50-60% of India's projected green manufacturing jobs by 2030

7 Sep 2026 2:01 pm
Air India CEO-designate Tewolde Gebremariam seeks staff support, calls for fewer disruptions

The incoming chief said meaningful change would require employee commitment as he prepares to assume leadership after necessary approvals

7 Sep 2026 1:44 pm
India can emerge as major global hub for medical value tourism: Goyal

Indias healthcare ecosystem spans hospitals, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical equipment, traditional medicine and a skilled pool of healthcare professionals

7 Sep 2026 1:29 pm
Tata Boeing Aerospace rolls out 400th Apache fuselage for global supply

The Hyderabad facility uses robotics, automation and advanced aerospace manufacturing technologies, while new production plans could create high-tech jobs in India

7 Sep 2026 1:23 pm
CBIC issues checklist for clearance of cosmetics, drugs, medical devices imports

The checklist follows the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)'s measures to facilitate and enhance ease of doing business in these products

7 Sep 2026 1:20 pm
Coconut shell price surge threatens Indias activated carbon exports

The Activated Carbon Manufacturers Association of India says rising raw material costs are making Indian activated carbon manufacturers increasingly uncompetitive against cheaper Chinese suppliers.

7 Sep 2026 12:57 pm
Air India Chairman calls for greater cost consciousness across airline

Chandrasekaran says safety, customer trust and operational execution will be key priorities as carrier enters next phase

7 Sep 2026 12:57 pm
Seven flights diverted to Delhi following suspected drone movement near Amritsar airport

The incident occurred at around 10 pm on Sunday when the of movement of drone-like objects was detected near the runway area.

7 Sep 2026 12:26 pm
Global basmati market shifts towards premium quality, says SSIEL MD Aman Gupta

Urges taking the fragrant rice beyond traditional consumption and a stronger, coordinated approach to protect its GI

7 Sep 2026 11:46 am