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GST Council likely to give green signal for freight movement by metro trains

DMRC plans to initiate a pilot depot-to-depot cargo movement through Urban Freight Services, utilizing the metro network as middle-mile connectivity

27 Sep 2026 2:27 pm
Ethanol sector not competing for maize with any sector, says distillers association

It is utilising the coarse cereal to create value for Indian agricultural reserouces, support energy security, says AIDA deputy director-general (DDG) Bharati Balaji

27 Sep 2026 12:22 pm
Investors choose UP because of its large consumer market and infrastructure to match it, says CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath talks about whats working for the state on the investment front and where it plans to go

27 Sep 2026 12:21 pm
Indias tourism sector contributes 5.22% to GDP, supports 8.46 crore jobs: Govt

Foreign exchange earnings from tourism rose to 2,76,831 crore in 2025, from 63,978 crore in 2021

27 Sep 2026 10:42 am
Agtech: Co-creation, not disruption, is the mantra

With AI and improving mobile internet, there are endless possibilities to help retailers and farmers

27 Sep 2026 10:15 am
Rethinking palm oil: What science really says about its nutritional profile

Palm oil, when used wisely, can be part of a healthy and diverse Indian diet

27 Sep 2026 10:03 am
NABARD plans more financial support for water security projects in Rajasthan

NABARD to explore increasing support through the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) and other financing instruments

27 Sep 2026 9:29 am
GOBARdhan could change the economics of Indias rural economy

If farmers, aggregators, entrepreneurs, existing agricultural businesses and energy producers can participate in these new markets, India could achieve something large

27 Sep 2026 8:40 am
The crop at the centre of Indias edible oil self-reliance push

Palm oil sits at the heart of Indias food security, and sustainability; as climate and trade risks build, the real question is not whether India should use it, but how to make that dependence more responsible for farmers, ecosystems and long term supply

27 Sep 2026 8:36 am
Boeing identifies 737 Max navigation software glitch that may delay new jet models

The software issue emerges as Boeing works to advance certification of newer narrowbody aircraft and accelerate a permanent fix

27 Sep 2026 6:04 am
Jaishankar calls targeting of commercial shipping, seafarers simply unacceptable amid Gulf conflict

India urged restraint and de-escalation while highlighting threats to civilians, energy supplies, commerce, maritime security and developing nations.

27 Sep 2026 5:40 am
Cabinet panel approves 17,167-crore outer harbour project at VOC Port in Thoothukudi

The infrastructure project is expected to lay the foundation for the next phase of growth at the port

26 Sep 2026 8:51 pm
FM Nirmala Sitharaman sets 10%+ growth target, pushes back against suggestion on missed AI bus

The start-up ecosystem, which has scaled sharply since 2015, offers evidence of the momentum needed to push growth higher, she said

26 Sep 2026 8:24 pm
Deendayal Port Authority, Assam Petro-Chemicals lay foundation stone for 2,300-crore e-methanol plant in Gujarat

The 2,300-crore project is aimed at supplying cleaner fuel to the maritime sector and is part of the ports plan to develop itself as a green-fuel and bunkering hub

26 Sep 2026 6:48 pm
Centre extending support to manufacturing to end dependency, says Finance Minister

Government offering incentives to those who want to free themselves from dependence on other countries, she said

26 Sep 2026 4:19 pm
Investment worth 469 crore gets ground for implementation through UPITS platform

The five industrial projects secured a total allotted area of 71,190 square meters in the YEIDA region

26 Sep 2026 3:34 pm
DHL Express to hike charges by 8.9% in India from January 2027

DHL Express says it adjusts its prices annually to account for inflationary pressures, currency fluctuations, and industry-specific cost developments

26 Sep 2026 1:40 pm
Passenger vehicle retail sales to grow 15-16% in September amid steady demand: Yes Securities

The overall domestic automobile retail market maintains positive momentum across segments excluding tractors, driven by strong channel confidence ahead of the festive period

26 Sep 2026 1:23 pm
26 Sep 2026 1:12 pm
Housing sales drop 6% in Jul-Sep across top 9 cities to 1.03 lakh units on slow demand: PropEquity

Housing sales in nine cities fell to 1,03,170 units in July-September from 1,09,420 units in the year-ago period

26 Sep 2026 1:08 pm
Keralams capital expenditure low, committed expenditure high: CM Satheesan

The CM says that around 80% of the revenue received by the state went towards committed expenditure, including salaries, pensions and interest on loans

26 Sep 2026 11:32 am
Punjab emerging as major industrial hub, attracted 1.89 lakh cr investment in 4 years: Mann

This generates employment potential for 6.31 lakh youth and is driving industrial growth beyond traditional centres

26 Sep 2026 10:54 am
NABARD sanctions 195-crore loan to boost fisheries infrastructure in Bihar's Siwan

The initiative aims to boost fish production, strengthen the fisheries value chain and improve the incomes and livelihoods of fish farmers, cooperatives, self-help groups and rural youth

26 Sep 2026 10:46 am
India, France discuss EPR reactor deployment, nuclear supply chain localisation

Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal briefs French delegation on progress in finalising Indias regulatory framework for nuclear power, including the Draft SHANTI

26 Sep 2026 10:31 am
Indias waste problem is also a data problem

Better waste management begins with knowing what is actually being generatedand where.

26 Sep 2026 10:13 am
The hidden economy of farm waste: How biochar and biogas are changing the game

The next phase of Indias green economy may well begin not in an industrial cluster, but with what we choose to do with the residue left behind on our farms

26 Sep 2026 9:58 am
Beyond clean label food: Where consumer brand differentiation goes next

It has unlocked a world of opportunity for new-age consumer brands, but what lies ahead is an entire arsenal to take them to the next level

26 Sep 2026 9:52 am
An economy built on agriculture needs deeper access to equity capital

The next phase of Indias agricultural growth will increasingly be shaped by organised businesses, value addition, technology, processing, logistics and stronger market linkages

26 Sep 2026 9:49 am
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if US lifts blockade, waives sanctions

The proposal comes amid renewed diplomatic contacts, continued tensions over shipping routes, oil markets, Lebanon and Irans nuclear programme

26 Sep 2026 12:12 am
India-US trade deal 90 per cent complete, final details being worked out: US official

Final discussions are focused on competitive market access, with both sides working towards executing the bilateral trade agreement soon

25 Sep 2026 11:14 pm
Indias private capex estimated at 3.2 lakh crore in 2026-27: RBI

Projects financed through banks, financial institutions, ECBs and IPOs point to continued private investment, although global uncertainties could temper sentiment

25 Sep 2026 11:00 pm
Indias net FDI rises to five-year high of $7.3 billion in July 2026

Robust gross inflows boosted foreign investment during July, with communication, financial and computer services attracting most equity inflows

25 Sep 2026 10:51 pm
Cumulative FDI in 2014-26 at $843 bn as inflows touch record high in FY26

Goyal highlighted reforms in ease of doing business, the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme, and the ONDC as efforts to expand market access and position Make in India for global competition.

25 Sep 2026 9:28 pm
Ather Energy to push for more exports

Hosur plant capacity not sufficient; exports to Asia and Latin America on the cards; Konarc scooter launched in Delhi-NCR at 79,999

25 Sep 2026 9:20 pm
Electric two-wheeler penetration nears 10%; Centre allocates 776 crore to upgrade EV testing infrastructure

The investment comes alongside an expansion of PM E-Drive, with the e-two-wheeler target raised to 45.8 lakh vehicles and incentives extended until March 2028

25 Sep 2026 9:17 pm
Malaysian Plantation and Commodities minister to lead delegation to India next week

To meet Karnataka Govt, food and agritech companies in Bengaluru; Deliver keynote at Globoil India in Mumbai

25 Sep 2026 9:14 pm
AAI Chairman transferred to Rural Development Department

ACC approves senior appointments across ministries; order does not name successor at AAI

25 Sep 2026 9:08 pm
India reserves rights to join Russias CBAM dispute with EU as third party at WTO

New Delhi has raised MSME concerns over the mechanism with the EU, at the WTO and bilaterally

25 Sep 2026 8:59 pm
India to hold firm on Russian oil as US-China truce extension puts it in the spotlight

Goyal expected to echo MEAs no compromise on national interest stance during US visit next week, say experts

25 Sep 2026 8:58 pm
KRIBHCO announces 825 cr profit, 20% dividend

KRIBHCO Fertilizers Ltd (KFL) has reported its Urea production at 11.02 lt of Urea and Ammonia at 6.68 lt, achieving capacity utilization of 127.48% and 133.16%, respectively

25 Sep 2026 8:57 pm
Indias pulses exports see a five-fold growth in past 10 years

Premium GI tur dal from Kalaburgi finds its way into the Maldives; trade wants a favourable policy to sustain and grow pulses exports

25 Sep 2026 8:57 pm
India imports record 155.25 billion cubic feet of LNG from US in H1 2026

Washington also emerged as Indias largest supplier of LNG during May-July 2026

25 Sep 2026 8:52 pm
Lower borrowing plan signals tax buoyancy, offers relief for bond yields

While net market borrowings stay aligned with budgeted levels, economists warn the total deficit remains open to supplementary borrowing later in the year.

25 Sep 2026 8:45 pm
Centres nod to allow sale of excess, unauthorised FCV crop in AP without penalty

Decision gives farmers who produced excess tobacco a chance to sell it at authorised auction platforms

25 Sep 2026 7:16 pm
Mumbai ranked 8th globally in prime real estate price rise index

Bengaluruwas ranked 12th globally with 4.5% annual growth, while New Delhi was ranked 17th with 3.9% growth

25 Sep 2026 7:07 pm
IndiGo taps 28 bonded stations to connect domestic cargo with global markets

Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru serve as major gateways as airline expands international cargo operations

25 Sep 2026 6:56 pm
Tamil Nadu likely to receive normal N-E monsoon rainfall: TNAU

Seasonal rainfall forecast at 468 mm; coastal districts may see intense wet spells

25 Sep 2026 6:43 pm
PLI schemes: Govt disburses 36,754 crore since 2020; 1,400 crore in Q1

Electronics manufacturing gets 19,091 crore; schemes draw 2.58 lakh crore investment, 15.53 lakh crore exports and 14.57 lakh jobs

25 Sep 2026 5:13 pm
Ethanol can help raise farmers' income and reduce fuel imports: Gadkari

Launches Madhya Pradesh bus service with CM Yadav; cites maize price rise to 2,600/quintal and 57,000-crore PM e-Bus Sewa plan

25 Sep 2026 5:08 pm
ICAR agri-biz arm ties up with Pidilite Ind, Venkateshwara Hatcheries, Everest Instruments to leverage CSR support

The partnerships seek to leverage corporate CSR support for public-benefit initiatives in agriculture and allied sectors

25 Sep 2026 5:01 pm