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The increase in cargo volumes was primarily driven by higher movement of perishables, pharmaceuticals, industrial consignments and e-commerce shipments
Cashew apple can serve the needs of B2B and B2C customers and cashew apple pomace is used in the preparation of vegan meat, says industry expert
Event highlights entrepreneurial opportunities in alternative proteins and startup support under PACE 2026 and RAISE 2026 schemes
The minister said the measures are aimed at strengthening India's aviation leasing ecosystem and positioning the country as a major player in global aviation financing
The nearly four-year-old carrier has established Akasa Air Leasing IFSC Private Limited (AALI) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar
Prices in the tender, which was organized by Indian Potash Ltd., ranged from $930 to $1,100 a ton, according to traders familiar with the matter
Prices gain on Iran war, extreme temperatures in plantation regions and the lack of rainfall that has affected production
Demand has decreased due to delays in finalizing shipping rates for alternative cargo routes following the diversion of vessels away from the Strait of Hormuz
The ongoing Section 301 investigations against India and some other countries, launched by the USTR in March 2026 continue to be worrying for New Delhi as it could trigger significant trade penalties
The workshop centred around reducing duplication of R&D efforts, prioritising important research themes for coordinated action, developing a shared long-term vision for India's oil and gas ecosystem
April became the third warmest globally, with marine heatwaves and climate extremes intensifying.
The board discussed furloughing nontechnical employees and cutting flight capacity by over 20% for the next three months unless conditions improve
US model hints storm formation over Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in advance of monsoonal flows
The report highlighted that India's youth unemployment rate has moderated consistently since 2022 despite persistent global labour market challenges
Total income for the January-March quarter rose to 945.34 crore from 918.25 crore a year earlier.
Development comes as the ride-hailing business of ANI Technologies capped a year-long restructuring, signalling a shift in the unit economics of the company
Indias labour force is undergoing structural transformation with the share of agriculture in the workforce witnessing a modest 23% decline from 66% in 1987-88 to 43% in 2023-24 over a 37-year period, the report stated.
In a report, the independent expert group stated that GDP remains an important measure of economic activity but is insufficient for assessing broader human well-being, sustainability, and resilience
To ease mandi congestion, the Food Ministry has allocated 100 additional wheat specials with a capacity of 3 lakh tonnes for Punjab in May, designated for transport to Uttar Pradesh and southern states
The fertiliser and crop protection company posted a profit of Rs 114.64 crore, while expenses surged more than 22 per cent year-on-year.
The move comes as Tehran reviews fresh US proposals aimed at ending the conflict, while sporadic exchanges of fire and explosions near key Iranian locations underline the fragility of the ceasefire
The airline plans to connect the airport with more than 16 domestic destinations, including major metros such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad, along with tier-2 and tier-3 cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, and Srinagar
BMW makes a case for fast implementation to avoid postponement of purchases by customers waiting for duty cuts to kick in
A key feature of the policy is its focus on diverse feedstocks, including municipal solid waste, agricultural residues, livestock waste and agro-industrial by-products
Full-year profit declines 8% to 1,898 crore despite 30% revenue growth; total dividend of 11 per share for FY26
This is the second extension given for the physical verification of farmers, which began on November 3, 2025
The agreements first project is a 1,100-tonne-per-month HDPE and PP recycling facility at Additional Jalgaon MIDC, a priority D+ industrial zone, with an investment of over 35 crore.
Acquisition gives Crystal Crop preferred access to FMC active ingredients and formulations
Breeding time can be cut short to two years from 4-5 years in traditional methods
The minister said another programme linked to the initiative would be held on Friday at the Rahman Khera campus of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research
CIAL handles 1.14 crore passengers despite airline constraints and West Asia crisis; May 2025 sees highest monthly traffic
The capital will be used for team expansion and product development
On renewable energy, she said India is progressing in the right direction and noted that renewable additions in 2025 surpassed additions in coal, gas and fossil fuel-based power
The new airline will be announced in the next month or two, Fernandes said in a video interview from Montreal late Wednesday
Experts linked the herbicide to fatal poisoning, kidney failure, lung fibrosis and Parkinsons disease; Proposed ban could disrupt a large agrochemical market and farming practices
Industry report also makes a case for cotton price stabilsation fund to reduce impact of price speculation
During thenext five years, thecompany plans to spend 60,00063,000 crore on domestic ports, with a large part of the investments directed towards expanding infrastructure
Rising industrial activity, EV adoption and data centres are expected to drive electricity consumption
On an annualised basis, the company estimates that its ethanol output will increase from around 10 crore litres to around 16 crore litres after the new facility becomes operational
Talks to bolster the scheme follow a series of challenges faced by exporters
The release stated that with an approved budget of 13,554.42 crore, PMEGP fully utilized funds and established 4,03,706 micro-enterprises, surpassing the target of 4,02,000
Iveco also said that Tata Motors' tender offer was expected to close by the third quarter of 2026, and not in the second quarter as previously estimated
Southern Hemisphere tropics shut down, and atmospheric focus shifts decisively toward India and South Asia
Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India & ASEAN Economist at HSBC, observed that despite energy shocks usually raising prices and lowering growth, the government is currently prioritising growth, with the central bank handling inflation
The think tank highlighted that India's strategic autonomy and absence of strategic baggage make it an attractive long-term partner for Thailand
According to a report by Bank of Baroda, the Essential Commodities Index (BOB ECI) showed significant momentum for three consecutive months, climbing 1.1% on a year-on-year basis in April
According to an Equirus Wealth survey report, these investors are not retreating but are instead recalibrating their financial strategies
The advisory comes a day after US President Donald Trump temporarily paused Project Freedom, an initiative aimed at facilitating commercial ship movement through the strategically critical waterway amid rising Gulf tensions.
Management likely to propose route rationalisation, workforce measures to stabilise finances
Discrepancy with APEDAs 2.14 million hectare estimate sparks debate on GI zone expansion as Madhya Pradesh inclusion remains sub-judice

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