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India-US trade pact talks may gather pace only after Section 301 excess capacity findings

Forced-labour probe outcome removes one uncertainty, but wider trade negotiations hinge on pending US investigations, sources say

26 Jul 2026 6:11 pm
Russian supply disruption poses fresh risk to Indias August crude imports; Red Sea remains the second key variable

Uncertainty over crude loadings from Russias Black Sea port of Novorossiysk after Ukrainian attacks

26 Jul 2026 5:01 pm
Air India modifying certain Dreamliners to address possible door assist handle issue

FAA has asked airlines to make modifications in certain models since detachment of door assist handles could cause injuries to passengers, crew or maintenance personnel when opening the door.

26 Jul 2026 4:21 pm
CCI avoiding suo motu cases unless nobody willing to come forward

The watchdog has the mandate to curb unfair business practices, as well as foster fair competition, across sectors

26 Jul 2026 3:31 pm
Govt urges citizens to assess security situation before taking up jobs in maritime conflict zones

The advisory came days after five Indians were killed in attacks on two commercial vessels in the Black Sea region in the last one week

26 Jul 2026 12:51 pm
India's battery chemicals ecosystem set for rapid expansion as ACC demand surges: Nuvama

Demand is expected to remain strong thereafter, growing at a CAGR of 27% between 2030 and 2035

26 Jul 2026 12:11 pm
Reforms, infra investment critical to unlocking India's next phase of gas demand growth: Report

The report argues that reforms to pricing mechanisms and market access will be essential to support sustained growth in gas demand

26 Jul 2026 11:21 am
Affordability, technology and new mobility choices reshape global auto market: Report

The report surveyed over 20,000 mobility users in China, Germany, Japan, the UK, and the US

26 Jul 2026 10:51 am
Look beyond the No Palm Oil label

Palm oil is neither a miracle ingredient nor a villain; it is an edible oil whose health and sustainability profile depends on how it is producedandused

26 Jul 2026 9:51 am
Avis India plans 550 crore FY27 capex, targets 700 crore revenue

Car-rental and leasing provider Avis India is preparing a 550-crore fleet expansion in FY27 as corporate leasing and premium mobility push its revenue target to 700 crore

26 Jul 2026 9:11 am
Farmers begin sustainable rice cultivation in punjab - although late, not too late

It is only during the past decade that scientists and farm practitioners realised through experimentation that rice can also be grown under Alternate Wetting and Drying conditions

26 Jul 2026 9:11 am
Technology as an enabler: Reimagining Indian agritech

The next phase of Indian agritech is likely to be shaped by making the agricultural systems they already depend on more intelligent, connected, resilient and economically productive

26 Jul 2026 9:01 am
Turning treated water, soil health and smart inputs into real gains for Indian farmers

If everything is build around water, soil health and smart inputs stop being separate projects competing for a farmers budget

26 Jul 2026 8:51 am
Isuzu signs five-year pact with Kamarajar Port for vehicle exports

Isuzu Motors India will receive concessional wharfage rates linked to export volumes for the next five years, a move aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of vehicle exports through the port

25 Jul 2026 8:52 pm
India placed in lower tariff tier at 10% under US Section 301 measures on forced labour: Govt

India remained closely engaged with USTR throughout the investigation via detailed written submissions and in-person consultations, including participation in public hearings

25 Jul 2026 4:38 pm
Power Engineers Federation opposes Govts parallel distribution licence proposal

AIPEF calls proposal backdoor privatisation of electricity distribution

25 Jul 2026 4:28 pm
New US Section 301 tariff puts Indian gems & jewellery exports under pressure

Duty-free access for rival diamond hubs such as Belgium offsets benefit of Indias tariff advantage over China, Vietnam and some other competing countries

25 Jul 2026 2:48 pm
Small truckers face survival crisis even as they move 70% of Indias freight

Small truck operators who move 70% of the countrys freight, are struggling to stay afloat as rising costs, weak pricing power, driver shortages and increasing compliance burdens squeeze margins

25 Jul 2026 2:07 pm
CMRL plans Metro extension to Chengalpattu, invites bids for DPR

CMRL has invited tenders for preparing two DPRs - proposed Kilambakkam Metro Station to Chengalpattu and between Assisi Nagar and Wimco Nagar

25 Jul 2026 1:48 pm
Harrisons Malayalam pilots drone-based green leaf transport at Lockhart Estate

The initiative, in partnership with Tropoworks, aims to improve field logistics, boost productivity, reduce manual handling, and expedite the movement of green leaf from field to factory

25 Jul 2026 12:37 pm
Cultivating prosperity: Why a robust potato seed ecosystem is the foundation for the future of Indias farming

By focusing on scientific seed multiplication, digital agronomy, and processor-aligned variety selection, we can create a supply chain that is predictable, sustainable, and highly profitable

25 Jul 2026 11:20 am
25 Jul 2026 10:57 am
The roof over Indias farms could power its net zero future

Properly designed and durably built, it becomes an energy platform, a climate adaptation tool, and an enabler of more resilient agriculture

25 Jul 2026 9:39 am
How sustainability is becoming the fertiliser industrys defining growth strategy

The industry is strengthening its contribution to Indias food security while building a more resilient and sustainable future

25 Jul 2026 9:37 am
Grain-based ethanol gains momentum: What it means for Indias blending programme

It lifts farmer incomes, supports rural industry, and moves India closer to its clean energy goals

25 Jul 2026 9:17 am
Beyond traditional crops: Why high-value nut farming could be the next growth opportunity for hill States

With climate advantage and market in place, what hill states need now is an institutional push

25 Jul 2026 9:17 am
Climate risk, El Nio and rural credit: Rethinking financial resilience for farmers

Farmers need finance that not only funds the next crop cycle but also helps them manage the uncertainty surrounding it

25 Jul 2026 9:07 am
Govt proposes new electricity distribution licensees to use existing networks; pay wheeling charges

This results in duplication of poles, lines and substations, thereby increasing capital expenditure and discouraging fresh investment, which ultimately leads to inefficient utilisation of resources

24 Jul 2026 9:22 pm
Urad acreage up in North India as sowing picks up on recent rains

Coverage surpasses last years levels by 8% as farmers in UP, MP plant more, attracted by higher prices

24 Jul 2026 9:22 pm
West Bengal govt to be prepared to deal with political resistance to policy of acquiring land for industries, says Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta

The finance minister said the government will have to acquire land and redistribute it for productive purposes.

24 Jul 2026 9:22 pm
India secures lower 10% US Section 301 tariff but trade uncertainties remain

Forced-labour policy change helps India move into lower tariff band; experts say pharma tariffs, Russian oil penalties and excess-capacity probes must be resolved in BTA

24 Jul 2026 9:01 pm
Cabinet clears Bill prescribing up to 10-year jail, up to 10 crore fine for paper leak convicts

Proposed amendments strengthen anti-paper leak law with stricter punishment and speedy prosecution mechanisms

24 Jul 2026 8:45 pm
FM Sitharaman asks CBDT to clear backlog of pending appeals

Outlines a comprehensive framework featuring five priorities, three pillars and seven core principles.

24 Jul 2026 8:31 pm
Gujarat rains: 60 shrimp farmers airlifted to safety by Coast Guard choppers in Navsari

Navsari remains one of the worst affected districts in the state

24 Jul 2026 6:53 pm
Value added coffee exports rise 46% in past three years

Karnataka tops the list of coffee producing states with an output of 2.56 lakh tonnes, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu

24 Jul 2026 6:51 pm
IndiGo assessing West Asia situation, Air India Express cancels Bahrain, Kuwait flights

IndiGo operated around 160 flights daily to West Asia prior to March and that dropped to 20-30 flights a day during the peak of the crisis

24 Jul 2026 6:41 pm
Monsoon deficiency above 10% affects kharif output: Govt

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ramnath Thakur says that, however, the adverse impact on production has moderated during the recent years

24 Jul 2026 5:41 pm
Cabinet approves 3,030 crore BHAVYA-Rasayan scheme to set up three chemical parks

The Centre will provide grants of up to 1,000 crore for each chemical park, subject to a minimum 500 crore contribution from the respective state government.

24 Jul 2026 5:31 pm
Indias open market rice sale norms will likely help meet 20% ethanol blending target

The grain has become an industrial raw material for the fuel, say experts

24 Jul 2026 5:11 pm
Government disburses 35,354 crore under PLI schemes till March 2026

The pharmaceuticals sector recorded cumulative sales of over 3.64 lakh crore under the PLI scheme, enabling the domestic manufacture of 1,931 products, including 191 bulk drugs produced in India for the first time

24 Jul 2026 4:51 pm
India imports 25.08 lakh tonnes of urea, 7.11 lakh tonnes of DAP in Q1

The government is diversifying import sources and has signed long-term supply agreements with Saudi Arabia and Russia to strengthen fertiliser security amid global supply disruptions

24 Jul 2026 4:40 pm
Up to 10 years jail, 1 crore fine: Centre notified anti-paper leak law in 2024

The proposed legislation builds on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which prescribes stringent penalties for paper leaks, organised cheating and other exam-related offences

24 Jul 2026 4:31 pm
Standardised pack sizes for edible oils to enhance transparency: Gokul Agro

The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified 9 standard pack sizes for edible oils, ranging from 200 ml/g to 20 litre/kg, with a 3-month transition period for industry compliance

24 Jul 2026 4:10 pm
Experts warn sustained oil rally could weigh on stock markets, rupee; renewables, EVs may gain

Oil prices have surged more than 30% this month as fighting in West Asia sharply escalates

24 Jul 2026 3:51 pm
US Section 301 tariffs unlikely to hit Indias exports; textiles need close watch, says FIEO

FIEO said Indias exports are unlikely to be significantly affected by the latest US Section 301 tariffs, though the textile sector should closely monitor proposed tariff-rate quotas.

24 Jul 2026 3:30 pm
Active monsoon to bring heavy rain in Bengal, fishermen asked not to venture into sea: IMD

The sub-Himalayan districts of the state, which have received significant rainfall since the beginning of the monsoon season, are set to experience downpours again for three days from July 28

24 Jul 2026 3:10 pm
India's private sector growth slows further in July, slowest pace of expansion since March 2022: HSBC Flash PMI

The report said the HSBC Flash India PMI Composite Output Index fell to 54.3 in July from 57.1 in June, signalling the slowest pace of expansion in private sector activity since March 2022

24 Jul 2026 2:50 pm
India's rechargeable battery cells demand to reach 39% CAGR by 2030: Report

The report highlights that India is transitioning from an importer of battery materials toward establishing a domestic battery chemicals ecosystem

24 Jul 2026 2:50 pm
When elephants turn crop protectors in Andhra Pradesh

Trained kumki elephants are deployed deployed to steer wild herds away from farms

24 Jul 2026 2:40 pm
Gujarat floats EoIs for 3 shipyards, mega shipbuilding cluster & 6 new ports

The Government will help establish the shipbuilding cluster, with an expected investment of 25,000 crore, said Ajay Kumar, Vice-Chairman and CEO of GMB

24 Jul 2026 2:40 pm