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Telangana to call for tenders for deploying AI in market yards

Telangana to be the first state in India to have such a system, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao says

2 Nov 2026 10:00 pm
PVV Infra takes possession of NHLML wayside amenities sites in Madhya Pradesh

The projects form part of NHLMLs national programme of over 700 wayside amenities sites, spaced roughly every 4060 km along National Highways, with completion targeted by FY29

2 Nov 2026 9:52 pm
Overdependence on fossil fuels will continue to disrupt global economy: PM Modi

Modi noted that the renewable energy sector has attracted over 15 lakh crore, or $164 billion, over the past decade

2 Nov 2026 9:43 pm
Indias sugar production up at a record high of 8.5 lakh tonnes in October

In the first month of the crushing season, Maharashtra produced 7.20 lakh tonnes

2 Nov 2026 8:52 pm
Indias rabi acreage down 46% as sowing of all crops gets delayed

Coverage of mustard down 47%, under pulses 52% and gram by 59%, while the area under paddy and wheat is also lower

2 Nov 2026 8:40 pm
Despite rise in area, Indias tur output may shrink to 20-25 lt on drought impact

Adequate imports and buffer stocks to make up for the 15 lakh tonnes short supply, says trade

2 Nov 2026 8:19 pm
India, EU to maintain close contact on FTA implementation issues

The Commerce Secretary met key European officials in Brussels to discuss measures to facilitate two-way trade, unlock new opportunities

2 Nov 2026 7:38 pm
IndiGo develops premium offering, reviews fuel hedging for international push

Airline weighs larger business-class cabin on later A350s; detailed hedging review to return to board

2 Nov 2026 6:53 pm
India tax filers shift toward investments and trading, says ClearTax data

The data outcome also signals a broader move toward multi-source income and trading activity across the tax system

2 Nov 2026 6:12 pm
Maharashtra to launch new maritime development policy

Maharashtra is competing with Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu to build ports, attract shipyards and develop coastal shipping networks

2 Nov 2026 6:02 pm
Airlines seek Ministry intervention for protection of Mumbai airport slots

The letter to government follows a meeting between airlines and Adani Group officials last week

2 Nov 2026 5:55 pm
Escorts Kubota Q2 results: Profit drops to 250 crore as rising costs squeeze tractor margins

Escorts Kubotas Q2 FY27 revenue from operations rises 16.2% to 3,243 crore, while total expenses jump 21.2% year-on-year

2 Nov 2026 4:40 pm
India, Pakistan, three others call for WTO plan to help clinch professional qualification pacts

Mutual recognition agreements more common between advanced economies; developing countries should be provided assistance to bridge gap in regulatory systems, per a submission

2 Nov 2026 4:35 pm
Kottayam Port proposes 180-km waterway link to Vizhinjam

The route has 17 bridges, with a major lock system scheduled to be installed at the Thrikkunnapuzha bridge by December

2 Nov 2026 3:39 pm
Hikal inks a multi-year global CDMO contract with Europe-based agrochem company

Commercial launch of the product is expected by end FY 202627, the company said, adding that volumes are anticipated to grow as the regulatory approvals come in from global markets

2 Nov 2026 2:55 pm
IndiGo to offer lie-flat beds to lure long-haul business fliers

The first A350-900 aircraft are expected to join the fleet in the second quarter of 2028, Chief Executive Officer Willie Walsh told reporters in New Delhi

2 Nov 2026 2:54 pm
Passenger EV retail dips 4% amid supply crunch; overall PV market grows 15%

Supply constraints at Tata Motors and a sharp fall at Vinfast weighed on EV registrations, while Mahindra and MG gained market share.

2 Nov 2026 2:52 pm
PMI manufacturing drops to 54.7 in October

Despite a moderation in factory activity, output and new orders continued to expand. Employment recorded a second consecutive monthly increase, while selling price inflation eased to a near four-year low.

2 Nov 2026 2:29 pm
Channel inventory build-up for Diwali drives two-wheeler sales in October

Market leader, Hero MotoCorp reported domestic dispatches of 7,05,084 units during the month, which was a growth of 16.5 per cent YoY as compared with 6,04,829 units in October 2025

2 Nov 2026 2:27 pm
Severe cylone Murasu closest to Nellore at 11.30 am

Landfall point is projected between Nellore and Narsapur, to the south of Ongole, beginning late night today at 11.30 pm, and the process likely to be over by 0400 hrs early on tomorrow

2 Nov 2026 2:22 pm
DMK chief Stalin slams TVK govt over GST slump, loss of 1,614 cr Korean investment to AP

Tamil Nadus collections grew by only 3%, following contractions of -1% in August and -5% in September

2 Nov 2026 2:12 pm
Srinibas Pradhan Constructions bags 31 cr road project in Odisha

The project involves widening and strengthening of existing roads across about 14.8 km in Jharsuguda district being executed by PWD Odisha with an investment of 31 crore

2 Nov 2026 1:58 pm
Hikal bags multi-year CDMO contract from European agrochemical firm

The contract has been signed by the company's crop protection division, following the successful process development and scale-up of the new product undertaken by Hikal

2 Nov 2026 1:54 pm
Indias coir exports surge 52% to 6,614 crore in FY26

Export earnings were 6,614 crore, with shipments totalling 15,09,531 tonnes during the year

2 Nov 2026 1:47 pm
Kochi to host global symposium on changing oceans from Wednesday

Global experts from 30 nations gather at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, WednesdayFriday, to tackle oceans, fisheries, and climate resilience

2 Nov 2026 1:17 pm
Defence Ministry signs 53,866-crore contracts for eight Indian Navy warships

The contracts mark a milestone in indigenous warship construction, with the Navy designing the vessels and two public sector shipyards building them.

2 Nov 2026 1:07 pm
Spandana Sphoorty Financial reports cyberattack involving its bank account

Transactions totaling about $822,300 were transferred from one of its bank accounts to multiple beneficiary accounts

2 Nov 2026 12:16 pm
Bajaj Auto's October sales grow 14%

The automaker's total wholesales stood at 5,91,876 units, against 5,18,170 units in the year-ago period

2 Nov 2026 11:58 am
Indias manufacturing PMI eases to 54.7 in October as export orders hit six-month high

Stronger overseas demand, easing input costs and rising factory inventories supported continued expansion, even as business confidence weakened during the month.

2 Nov 2026 11:52 am
Cyclone Murasu LIVE Updates: Severe Cyclone Murasu heads towards South Andhra coast after passing 200 km from Chennai

Having come closest to Chennai coast at about 200 km over the seas, Murasu appeared to have skirted the city and was now heading towards its likely landfall zone along the South Andhra coast.

2 Nov 2026 11:22 am
IMD update: Murasu skirts Chennai, heads to south AP as ports stay warned

Having come closest to Chennai coast at about 200 km over the seas, Murasu appeared to have skirted the city and was now heading towards its likely landfall zone along the South Andhra coast.

2 Nov 2026 10:35 am
The concert economy hits a high note

From selling tickets to building experiences and engagement, the live entertainment scene is changing the beat

2 Nov 2026 8:13 am
Cruising to a million bon voyages

Operators and ports draw up expansion plans as India targets doubling cruise passenger traffic by 2029

2 Nov 2026 8:10 am
India likely to meet FY27 fiscal deficit target of 4.3% despite energy price risks

Strong corporate tax receipts and controlled subsidy spending are supporting the Centres fiscal position, even as energy-related risks persist

2 Nov 2026 7:57 am
Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews Bharat-made B28 bullet train manufacturing at BEML

The minister examined specialised manufacturing infrastructure, quality assurance procedures and key components designed to meet high-speed rail operational standards

1 Nov 2026 11:10 pm
Propane is back in Morbi, but rising prices cloud ceramic makers recovery

Varmora runs 80% of its plants on propane at 92 per SCM; Kajaria flags further price rises amid limited visibility on fuel costs

1 Nov 2026 9:19 pm
Festive surge: Cars near 5 lakh despite EV dip; two-wheelers top 23 lakh as electric models hit 2026 peak

EV penetration slips even as electric two-wheelers hit 2026 monthly peak, VAHAN data shows

1 Nov 2026 9:14 pm
Saffron blooms in Leh within 30 days in high-altitude cultivation experiment

If successful, the experiment could open new opportunities for commercial cultivation, generate livelihoods and encourage agro-based entrepreneurship among local farmers and young people

1 Nov 2026 7:03 pm
SEBI proposal may open up data, technology businesses for exchanges, depositories

Market infrastructure institutions could get greater flexibility to expand related businesses and deploy subsidiary earnings, subject to tighter board oversight and safeguards against conflicts of interest

1 Nov 2026 6:59 pm
IDBI-Fairfax mega deal takes PE-VC investments to $8 billion in October

Fairfaxs $5.6 billion stake purchase drives highest monthly tally in over four years; YTD inflows already exceed full-year 2025 levels

1 Nov 2026 4:32 pm
OPEC+ set to keep December oil output targets unchanged, focus shifts to 2027 quotas

The supply reduction had initially been agreed upon in 2023.The group continues to maintain another layer of production cuts of around 2 million bpd, covering most members through the end of 2026

1 Nov 2026 1:09 pm
GST collection surged to 2.32 lakh crore in October

The data made public by GST portal showed that the collection from domestic source rose to around 1.59 lakh crore, recording an increase of around 16%

1 Nov 2026 1:07 pm
Centre notifies airfare rules; to take effect from January 1

The DGCA will monitor tariffs established by operators.

1 Nov 2026 1:06 pm
Investor friendly taxation amid higher yield key to retaining FPI capital, says PHDCCIs Gupta

Talking to businessline, Gupta, who is the Chairman & Managing Director of KEI wires and Cables, acknowledged that higher yield has been one of the factors for outflow of FII investment from stock market

1 Nov 2026 12:55 pm
Decriminalisation, rationalisation of enforcement powers under GST reflects trust-based economic governance, says CII

Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General of CII, said the GST Councils decisions deserve special recognition as a landmark institutional reform.

1 Nov 2026 11:46 am
Indias 10-year G-Secyield could settle in the 6.75-7.00% range by March-end 2027: SBI Ecowrap

The rupee will also have an appreciating bias with Dollar Index weakeningpost US mid-term elections

1 Nov 2026 11:16 am
Why gold has become a strategic asset for Indian investors

Investors are asking harder questions about purity, transparency and physical backing, and the industry itself is calling for oversight to match the scale of participation

1 Nov 2026 10:35 am
IMD update: Andhra Pradesh coast now faces a second severe cyclone

The storm may move towards south Andhra Pradesh coast by the early hours of Tuesday before crossing the coast as a severe cyclone along the 375-km stretch between Nellore and Narsapur

1 Nov 2026 10:03 am
India must build oil reserves, reduce energy imports amid global trade shocks: C Rangarajan

Geopolitical tensions and disruptions to international trade have underscored the need for stronger domestic capabilities and greater economic resilience

1 Nov 2026 5:52 am
Indian professionals vital to US economy; visa restrictions could hurt communities: Indiaspora

The diaspora organisation has urged political leaders to recognise foreign professionals economic contributions and reconsider measures affecting skilled immigration

1 Nov 2026 5:48 am