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OECD ups India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7.1%

OECD said structural policy reforms that enhance the ability of economies to cope with supply side disruptions are also a key priority for governments at the current juncture

23 Sep 2026 3:17 pm
Gujarat puts 63.35 lakh farmers on digital registry; links Aadhaar to land records

This registry, part of the Centres Digital Agriculture Mission, aims to create a single digital identity for farmers and simplify access to government agricultural schemes and services

23 Sep 2026 3:17 pm
IndiGo flight from London to Delhi returns to Heathrow due to tech issue

The Boeing 787-9 aircraft, operating the flight 6E4 from London Heathrow to Delhi, was airborne for around an hour before turning back

23 Sep 2026 3:14 pm
Indias port volumes rise 7% y-o-y in August as freight rates surge 132%: Jefferies

Jefferies said transshipment volumes may have supported container traffic at Indian ports, helping them maintain growth despite geopolitical tensions

23 Sep 2026 1:03 pm
Synergy Marine Group, Cochin Shipyard to pursue shipbuilding, repair projects

The MoU provides a framework to combine CSLs industrial capacity with Synergys experience in owners representation, engineering, project management across shipbuilding and ship repair.

23 Sep 2026 1:03 pm
ADB raises India's GDP growth forecast to 7% on stronger-than-expected Q1 growth

Indias economy has also benefited from lower-than-expected supply disruptions, sustained capital inflows, and limited pass-through of higher input cost to consumer prices, ADB says

23 Sep 2026 1:00 pm
India economic activityclimbs in September, shows flash survey

The services PMI increased to 55.8 from 54.1 in August, and the manufacturing PMI rose to 55.7 from 52.8

23 Sep 2026 12:33 pm
Domestic air passenger traffic falls 6.34% to 121.26 lakh in August: DGCA

All Indian airlines together carry a total of 129.47 lakh passengers in August 2025

23 Sep 2026 12:16 pm
23 Sep 2026 11:30 am
Heavy rain for Odisha, Coastal AP, Chhattisgarh, Telangana as storm heads to Kalingapatnam

Track of the deep depression would take it likely from Visakhapatnam northwards to interior of south Odisha and onward to Jharkhand

23 Sep 2026 11:24 am
Fitch raises India's FY27 GDP growth projections to 6.9%

Earlier on Wednesday, S&P Global Ratings projected Indias FY27 GDP growth at 7% - the same rate Moodys Ratings projected last week

23 Sep 2026 10:27 am
PM Modi expected to visit Canada around December this year: Canadian PM Mark Carney

Carney says Ottawa making good progress in its trade negotiations with India

23 Sep 2026 9:37 am
S&P raises India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7%, sees 25 bps RBI rate hike

In its Economic Activity for Asia Pacific report, S&P estimates consumer inflation to average 5.1% in FY27

23 Sep 2026 9:28 am
Goyal says 1,000 people to be trained to support exporters at district, state levels

The proposed network will provide handholding support to businesses while industry seeks greater integration of government systems and trade platforms

23 Sep 2026 6:55 am
TReDS platforms can now offer CGTMSE-backed guarantee cover for MSME receivables

The mechanism allows financiers to seek guarantee cover for eligible receivables, potentially encouraging wider participation in invoice-based MSME financing

23 Sep 2026 6:34 am
India starts anti-dumping probe into Chinese Glycine imports

The investigation will examine import data for 2022-25 and determine whether Chinese shipments have harmed Indian producers

23 Sep 2026 6:26 am
US tariff threat poses challenge, but Indias interests come first: FM Sitharaman

Says foreign investors are confident about India given the countrys macroeconomic stability, fiscal prudence, inflation management and the size of its domestic market

22 Sep 2026 9:52 pm
FMCG firms brace for festive demand as consumers remain value-conscious

Industry estimates are currently pointing to 9-11 per cent FMCG demand growth through the August-November festive period

22 Sep 2026 8:11 pm
Informal Economy Index: Giving visibility to invisible gig workers

Ariana Agarwals aim was to turn compassion into action and make Indias informal workers count

22 Sep 2026 7:49 pm
Centre signs MoUs with 21 States for next phase of UDAN

Challenge-based airport selection aims to cut construction time to 18 months; 200 heliports planned

22 Sep 2026 7:26 pm
Climate resilience is now central to IIHR breeding programme

Horticulture crops more sensitive to climate than many field crops, says IIHR director Tusar Kanti Behera

22 Sep 2026 7:14 pm
Centre to take a call on airport-airline cross ownership

Government to examine advantages as well as potential disadvantages to take a balanced approach on the matter

22 Sep 2026 6:53 pm
Mills sold only 7 lakh tonnes of sugar at 50/kg in August, average in 2025-26 season 41/kg

Pan-India average ex-mill sugar price is currently about 30 per cent lower from its peak level at around 4,450 per quintal

22 Sep 2026 6:20 pm
Sugar alone in not viable, focus on by-products, Road Transport Minister Gadkari tells cooperatives

Minister urges mills to focus on byproducts of sugarcane which can help pay better prices to farmers

22 Sep 2026 6:19 pm
SpiceJet under operational, financial scrutiny through DGCA: Minister

Airline has received Rs 150 crore under ECLGS; further funding to be worked out with bank

22 Sep 2026 5:48 pm
Govt not to cap airfares for festive season, will advise airlines to keep rates reasonable: Naidu

Govt in touch with airlines, emphasis on ensuring that people who wish to travel should be able to do so, the minister said

22 Sep 2026 5:22 pm
India-Chile FTA talks enter final stage; pact targeted by year-end

Talks to deepen copper supply ties as Indias demand rises

22 Sep 2026 5:04 pm
Aviation ministry puts SpiceJet under operational and financial watch

Minister Ram Mohan Naidu says safety will not be compromised; carrier has received 150 crore under ECLGS as West Asia conflict adds to cash strain

22 Sep 2026 4:39 pm
India commercial front runner for agrifood investment in emerging markets: Report

Besides Brazil, Indonesia, Chile and Argentina have been identified as markets with high commercial maturity and strong underlying enablers for agrifood investment

22 Sep 2026 4:29 pm
Govt to complete all signings of UDAN MoUs within three weeks: Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu

Highlighting the financial blueprint and fleet expansion, Naidu explained that the government plans to deploy nearly 30,000 crore for the next 10 years, which could double with contributions from states and other stakeholders

22 Sep 2026 3:38 pm
Every disagreement need not begin as litigation, says Sitharaman

Sitharaman emphasizes constructive dialogue over legal battles in corporate disputes, highlighting trust and sound governance as essential for a mature economy amid ongoing tensions between Tata Sons and the RBI.

22 Sep 2026 3:19 pm
India should prioritise high-impact FDI with jobs, technology and exports: ASSOCHAM

India's total FDI inflows rose from $4 billion in FY2000-01 to $95 billion in FY2025-26

22 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
One year of GST 2.0: Auto industry says best-ever sales continuing each month

A year ago, the GST reform boosted Indias growth. Maruti Suzukis passenger vehicle sales rose 36% year-on-year during April-August 2026, according to Maruti Suzuki India, MD, Hisashi Takeuchi

22 Sep 2026 1:53 pm
Spice sector needs stronger collaboration to tackle climate, food safety challenges

The two-day conference in Jaipur concluded with a focus on farmer incomes, food safety, sustainability, and market access

22 Sep 2026 1:29 pm
19 states sign MoUs for next phase of UDAN scheme to develop 100 airstrips from existing unused airstrips

The project has moved from mere connectivity to building long-term operational viability

22 Sep 2026 1:07 pm
Air India to roll out new IFE platform in 2027 second-half; eyes higher ancillary revenues

As it prepares to enhance the digital experience for the passengers, the new In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) platform will also help in boosting the airline's ancillary revenues

22 Sep 2026 12:53 pm
Depression in Bay to intensify, cross Vizag-Gopalpur coast from tomorrow night

Likely deep depression eyes north Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur during the projected window from Wednesday night till early hours of Thursday

22 Sep 2026 11:47 am
Canada seeks to wrap India trade talks soon as US ties fray

I just came from India. We are making great headway, Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu told Bloomberg TVs Paul Allen

22 Sep 2026 11:41 am
BIRC 2026 to unveil Global Rice Archive featuring 200 rice varieties

The initiative will bring diverse rice varieties together, allowing international buyers to compare products and engage directly with Indian exporters

22 Sep 2026 11:34 am
EU detects genetically modified organisms in 5 Chinese products exports this year

Data show that China has rejected a record146 shipments between January and June, nearly four times the 38 rejections in 2025

22 Sep 2026 11:06 am
Indias oil buyers may cut Russia cargoes as US risk rises

India bought more than half of its imports from Russia in some recent months, in an effort to counter high prices and continued disruption in flows from West Asia

22 Sep 2026 10:17 am
Akasa Air appoints ex-Dish TV executive Abhishek Gupta as CIO

With more than two decades of experience in IT architecture, technology operations and digital strategy, Gupta has held technology and management roles at Orange Business Services and Ericsson

22 Sep 2026 10:08 am
Factory floor or family office? Why Indias young rich are leaving family businesses

Succession, wealth preservation and changing business opportunities are prompting younger members of Indian business families to explore alternatives to traditional enterprises

22 Sep 2026 8:16 am
AI impact hits white-collar jobs as hiring slows across developed economies: Goldman Sachs

Employment trends show growing pressure in industries where automation tools are already available, particularly across major developed economies

22 Sep 2026 6:57 am
US threatens secondary sanctions over services to Iranian airlines

The warning targets airports, fuel suppliers and ticketing companies as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehrans international financial and commercial networks

22 Sep 2026 6:49 am
India-New Zealand FTA to kick in on Oct 20 with zero tariffs on Indian goods

The agreement assumes significance amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and US President Donald Trumps increasingly unpredictable tariff policy

21 Sep 2026 10:08 pm
India to study US Russia sanctions law, says Piyush Goyal

Govt will discuss the matter at appropriate time: Commerce Minister

21 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
Indias jute industry poised for meaningful turnaround this fiscal, says Crisil

Sales volumes are expected to grow around 15 per cent this fiscal after declining at an annualised 10 per cent over the previous two fiscals

21 Sep 2026 8:34 pm
Steel prices hit 4-yr high on rise in cost amid strong demand

BigMint benchmark Mumbai HRC assessment rose by 1,200 a tonne to 63,900 a tonne while CRC prices jumped 1,300 a tonne to 73,500 a tonne

21 Sep 2026 8:34 pm