The Hindu Businessline

Myanmars withdrawal signal comes as easterlies are forecast to establish over the Gulf of Thailand by October 14, potentially setting the stage for north-east monsoons onset over southern India

MPC raises repo rate by 25 bps, changes stance to calibrated tightening; economists see clear signal that easing cycle is over and further hikes of at least 50 bps remain on the table

While the increase has been predominantly on account of higher inflation in food andfuel groups, core inflation has also picked up indicating some signs of widening price pressures

The MPC decided to change the monetary policy stance from neutral to calibrated tightening

Trends signal resilient economic momentum, anchored by steady freight activity that held truck rentals firm on the major trunk routes and kept them above year-ago levels on every route tracked

A businessline poll of bank economists points to a 25 basis point hike to 5.50 per cent on Wednesday the first increase since February 2023 as firmer inflation, costly crude and a weak rupee end the pause

The MPC's three-day meeting, being held from October 5 to 7, comes after it kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in August and retained a neutral stance

Working capital needs, capacity expansion and a push towards value-added products drive many textile companies to the public markets

Despite the monthly widening, the cumulative deficit through August remained below the corresponding period of 2025, declining 19.9 per cent

Dairy unions have sought higher prices as cattle feed, fodder, veterinary medicines, processing, transportation and packaging costs continue to rise

NASSCOM asked to delete the new definition of export that excludes services between establishments

Apart from a few minor adjustments, tax rate changes are not on the agenda.

Industry experts see benefits for multi-state enterprises, exporters and large manufacturers

Framework may be reworked with airline and OMC inputs after earlier 10,000-crore scheme lapsed

Seeks to address long-standing challenges; strengthen research, planning, appraisal, monitoring

Pier E expansion at T3, additional aircraft stands and road upgrades form part of the development roadmap to 2036

The economist sees 7.57.6% growth in the second quarter and puts the longer-term potential at around 8%

The World Bank on Tuesday said that India is well positioned to harness AI with the help of its large technical workforce

The Defence Minister stated that the Fleet Support Ship programme would strengthen the Navys reach, endurance and operational effectiveness in the Indian Ocean Region

IMD expects to see evolving Bay of Bengal circulation to intensify as a low-pressure area, or even depression, by October 15, which is the normal date of onset for North-East monsoon

IMD expects to see evolving Bay of Bengal circulation to intensify as a low-pressure area, or even depression, by October 15, which is the normal date of onset for North-East monsoon

The brokerage expects earnings growth across its banking coverage universe to accelerate to 14.9 per cent year-on-year in Q2 FY27

The unprecedented increase in fuel costs, compounded by geopolitical disruptions and rupee depreciation, is placing significant pressure on airline cash flows and viability

Gurung is visiting India from October 12 to 14 to participate in the BIMSTEC Home Ministry-level meeting

Designed and developed by Mukesh Saini, Co-project Director of ANNAM.AI, AVNI Grow with Nature is a web and mobile app to introduce children to agriculture and nature

Under the PMSG: MBY, the pan-India installed residential rooftop capacity stands at 17,561 MW, covering 59,47,035 households as of September 2026

On October 1, custom brokers complained that Navi Mumbai airport lacks experienced manpower and equipment to handle cargo volume

Airlines are facing headwinds due to the rising prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), which accounts for around 40% of a carrier's operational costs

The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose to 55.2 in September, from 54.1 in August, signalling the strongest upturn since June

Highlighting the growth potential of the country's civil aviation sector, the minister says airlines have more than 1,600 aircraft on order that are estimated to be worth about $100 billion

In its latest India Development Update, World Bank notes that medium term prospects are strong but also cautions that external risks are elevated

Farmers are digging wells and planning drip irrigation as prolonged heat and lack of moisture begin affecting saffron corms

During the second quarter of FY27, IEX achieved electricity traded volume of 39,685 MU, marking a 12.7% year-on-year increase

Goyal met Mark Tucker, Chairman of the AIA Group; Michel A Khalad, President and CEO of MetLife; William E Ford, Chairman of General Atlantic; and Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM in New York

A MoU in this regard is for expanding the activities of the Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) functioning under the universitys Agri-Business Incubator

New business growth accelerated in September, but weaker export orders and employment growth highlighted persistent challenges for the services sector

Dealers sold 76,906 tractors in September, down from 87,977 units sold in August, according to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association

The company is further strengthening its ethanol portfolio, with capacity set to reach 700 KLD through soon to be operationalised 400 KLD facility in Raipur, Chhattisgarh

The PV retail sales grew at 4,27,213 units during the month as compared with 3,23,391 units in September 2025

The federal government typically has access to about 14 to 15 gigawatts of electricity from coal and hydropower plants that it can allocate to States during a shortfall

Common HR, finance, IT and engineering functions under review

The initiative will provide an ecosystem for the chemical industry to innovate, expand manufacturing and strengthen Indias chemical sector

The vessel will travel about 768 kilometres down National Waterway-2 on the Brahmaputra River in India to the Indo-Bangladesh border, then continue along the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR)

FIA says lenders are holding back balance disbursements to eligible carriers amid mounting liquidity pressures

Gujarat government extends registration deadline for groundnut, moong, soybean and urad

Airlines are citing cost and connectivity issues as they opposeMumbai International Airport Limiteds move to temporarily reduce one third of theirinternational flights from October 26

The four airports will come up at Charra in Purulia, Kalaikunda in Paschim Medinipur, Balurghat in Dakshin Dinajpur and Hasimara in Alipurduar

Both governments are trying to conclude the deal before Prime Minister Narendra Modis expected visit to Canada in December

The survey collected information from over 4.92 lakh households covering over 20 lakh persons

Swiss President, Modi discuss trade, defence, nuclear cooperation; five agreements signed including on mobility