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Nandini milk price set to rise by 8 as rising feed costs squeeze dairy unions

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

6 Oct 2026 11:02 pm
NASSCOM proposes structural rationalisation of GST norms for Head-to-Branch Office transactions

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

6 Oct 2026 9:05 pm
GST Council to deliberate on five focus areas to further ease of doing business

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

6 Oct 2026 8:40 pm
Centre plans faceless assessment for GST payers, to begin with assessees under central formulations

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

6 Oct 2026 8:00 pm
Centre weighs revival of ATF price stabilisation scheme amid fare pressure

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

6 Oct 2026 7:48 pm
Cabinet approves Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority for greater efficiency

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

6 Oct 2026 6:53 pm
Delhi airport master plan targets 125 mn passengers; APM to link terminals, aerocity

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

6 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
India growth may slip below 7% in second half, still average 7.2%: Sabnavis

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

6 Oct 2026 6:41 pm
India in top 10 leading emerging-market performers on AI readiness, says World Bank

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

6 Oct 2026 6:39 pm
Rajnath launches first Fleet Support Ship, lays keel of FSS-5 at Hindustan Shipyard

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

6 Oct 2026 6:37 pm
IMD: Heavy rain over TN, Kerala, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh & Karnataka

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

6 Oct 2026 6:08 pm
South Peninsula rain holds up monsoon withdrawal

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

6 Oct 2026 5:23 pm
Indian banks 2QFY27 earnings seen gaining momentum on strong credit growth: Systematix

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

6 Oct 2026 3:23 pm
Federation of Indian Airlines seeks review of existing ATF pricing formula

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

6 Oct 2026 3:15 pm
Nepal Home Minister Gurung to visit India for BIMSTEC meeting

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

6 Oct 2026 2:24 pm
IIT Ropar launches digital learning initiative to build agri awareness among children

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

6 Oct 2026 2:10 pm
UP, Maharashtra & Gujarat account for 45% of residential rooftop solar capacity in September

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

6 Oct 2026 2:05 pm
Navi Mumbai airport to augment staff, resolve system glitches to reduce cargo delays

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

6 Oct 2026 12:40 pm
Discussions on with airlines, OMCs over high jet fuel prices: Rammohan Naidu

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

6 Oct 2026 12:36 pm
India's services sector growth touches 3-month high in Sep on strong domestic demand: PMI

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

6 Oct 2026 12:24 pm
Hope to have Made-in-India civilian aircraft in 2 years: Naidu

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

6 Oct 2026 12:18 pm
World Bank ups Indias growth to 7.1% in FY27

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

6 Oct 2026 12:15 pm
Kashmir saffron farms face heat stress as prolonged dry spell threatens crop

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

6 Oct 2026 12:14 pm
IEX logs 10.4% growth in electricity trade volume to 12.2 billion units in Sept

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

6 Oct 2026 12:13 pm
Piyush Goyal meets US business leaders in financial services, technology

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

6 Oct 2026 11:47 am
Kerala Agri varsity in pact with Fuselage Flying Club for drone pilot training

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

6 Oct 2026 11:21 am
India services PMI climbs to 55.2 in September as domestic demand strengthens

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

6 Oct 2026 10:48 am
India's tractor retail sales fall in September as monsoon stress hits rural demand

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

6 Oct 2026 10:18 am
SunBridge BioEnergy starts new ethanol facility at Seoni

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

6 Oct 2026 10:16 am
Cars, two-wheelers record highest-ever September retail sales

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

6 Oct 2026 10:11 am
States seek extra power to avoid outages as nighttime supply tightens, officials say

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

6 Oct 2026 8:51 am
Air India, Express may share key teams in cost-cutting push

Common HR, finance, IT and engineering functions under review

6 Oct 2026 7:06 am
India to set up three major chemical parks under Bhavya Rasayan scheme

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

6 Oct 2026 6:32 am
First international cargo leaves Assams Bogibeel for Dhaka since independence

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)

5 Oct 2026 10:25 pm
Airlines urge govt to unlock delayed ECLGS funds

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

5 Oct 2026 9:51 pm
Gujarat extends MSP registration deadline for four Kharif crops to Oct 24

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

5 Oct 2026 9:43 pm
Shifting flights in twenty days not possible, say airline execs on Mumbai airport flight cut proposal

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

5 Oct 2026 9:30 pm
Four new airports to be developed in Bengal under UDAN: Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu

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

5 Oct 2026 9:22 pm
Pulses, potash, visas on the table as India-Canada begin fifth round of CEPA talks

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

5 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
Trip to educational institutions for a student costs over 400 and take 23 minutes

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

5 Oct 2026 8:49 pm
India, Switzerland to expand market access, address concerns as TEPA turns one

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

5 Oct 2026 8:37 pm
IndiGo revises fuel charges amid rising ATF costs

Domestic charges range from 375 to 1,300; revised levies apply to new bookings from October 6

5 Oct 2026 8:30 pm
UPI MDR should not attract any GST: Former RBI Governor C Rangarajan

Rangarajan was speaking at the launch of Cashless Nation: How UPI Changed Everything a book by B Sambamurthy and Santanu Paul

5 Oct 2026 8:21 pm
Multiple indicators show India is in a stable, strong position: Tata Sons Chairman

Speaking at the Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM) symposium here, N Chandrasekaran said energy security, advanced manufacturing jobs and investment in human capital are critical for sustaining long-term growth

5 Oct 2026 7:38 pm
Experts call for area expansion, quality planting material to achieve cocoa self reliance

Experts seek wider cocoa cultivation backed by quality planting material and certification

5 Oct 2026 7:25 pm
Saudi airline flyadealeyes expansion in India

The airline is also looking to introduce services to Delhi, Kozhikode and Lucknow.

5 Oct 2026 6:25 pm
Mumbai airport bars Russian airlines, agent complains to Ministry

Mumbai airports curbs on the Russian airlines come days after Adani groups $ 1 billion share sale in its airport business to investors including US funds

5 Oct 2026 6:15 pm
Monsoon withdrawal pauses briefly ahead of reversal of winds over South Peninsula

Bay of Bengal expected to swing to easterlies as an approaching wave sets up the transition; north-east monsoon could arrive in next 10 days around normal time, suggest models

5 Oct 2026 5:34 pm
India reaches 84% of 2037 cold-storage target; single commodity uses three-fourths of it

Approximately three-quarters of this capacity is used for potatoes, while more than half is concentrated in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal

5 Oct 2026 4:44 pm
IVPA asks members to reduce retail prices of edible oil

IVPA seeks weekly price disclosures as duty cuts aim to ease consumer costs

5 Oct 2026 4:25 pm