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Indian government allocates record sugar sales quota for September to rein in retail prices

The quota announcement comes ahead of Dussehra even as retail prices drop below 60 a kg

15 Sep 2026 10:15 pm
Livestock feed makers see rising competition for maize from ethanol producers

Want Goverment to secure supplies for feed sector as maize is single source of feedstock, says CLFMA Chairman Divya Kumar Gulati

15 Sep 2026 10:13 pm
Goyal-Greer meeting likely on G20 sidelines in Milwaukee

India expects the bilateral trade agreement and other pending issues to figure in talks

15 Sep 2026 9:43 pm
Indias exports to US rise 21.83%, China shipments jump 52.35% in August

The latest trade data showed strong growth across key markets, even as Indias shipments to some major destinations declined during August.

15 Sep 2026 9:42 pm
WTO warns global output could fall up to 10% without stronger multilateral trade rules

Shifting economic power, rising state intervention, digitalisation, the green transition, and geopolitical tensions are making cooperation more complex: World Trade Report 2026

15 Sep 2026 9:39 pm
TREV sues Trevel over EV-cab brand as rivals chase 22,000-crore market

Delhi High Court has not granted an interim injunction; trademark fight returns to court on September 18 as EV-cab rivals chase 22,000-crore market

15 Sep 2026 9:38 pm
CBAM: India working with the EU to secure recognition for accreditation body, verification agencies

Government helps exporters prepare for CBAM compliance and emissions verification requirements

15 Sep 2026 9:38 pm
AISATS personnel under scanner over Air India hub-and-spoke immigration lapse

Ground-handling personnel suspended pending investigation, industry insider says

15 Sep 2026 9:17 pm
India, China open to talks to address trade imbalance, supply chain issues

Commerce Secretary says this is work in progress and both sides are engaging on trade in a positive manner

15 Sep 2026 9:04 pm
Zetwerk gets factory-heavy as manufacturing order book hits 12,370 cr

The company operated 26 owned manufacturing facilities across India, the US, Spain and Germany as of March 31, 2026

15 Sep 2026 8:48 pm
Goods exports surge 26% in August to $43.8 billion, trade deficit narrows

The major drivers of trade deficit have been energy items like petroleum, crude and coal, coke and briquettes, and electronic goods

15 Sep 2026 8:08 pm
Kamarajar Port initiates plans for 1,200 crore IPO; issues RFP to hire domestic legal counsel

The selected legal counsel will manage end-to-end legal and secretarial due diligence, draft key offer documents

15 Sep 2026 8:02 pm
Chennai air cargo terminals face delays of up to 5 days, exporters turn to Bengaluru

Industry representatives have sought urgent measures to ease cargo movement, citing warehouse constraints, manpower shortages and traffic restrictions at Chennai airport

15 Sep 2026 7:59 pm
Reliance Communications Creditors request ED to release real estate properties worth 7,000 crore

The committee is expected to meet this Friday to evaluate the available options in light of the Supreme Courts spectrum judgment and the subsequent dismissal of the review petition

15 Sep 2026 7:52 pm
Bharat Forge, Pratt & Whitney Canada team up for Indias HALE UAV programme

The collaboration will combine propulsion technology and aerospace engineering capabilities to support Indias indigenous unmanned aerial systems efforts

15 Sep 2026 7:35 pm
Indias unemployment rate eases to 5% in August; rural rate falls to 4.1%

The latest labour data showed improving workforce participation alongside marginal declines in unemployment across the country, particularly in rural areas

15 Sep 2026 7:24 pm
Indian AI-native bio-solutions company Absolute begins commercial operations in Kenya

It has begun operations for INERA, which has partnered with an established Kenyan agricultural company with experience across floriculture, exotic herbs and horticulture to distribute and scale its products locally

15 Sep 2026 6:46 pm
Maharashtra Cabinet approves 750 crore soft loans for cooperative sugar mills

The decision is aimed at helping mills overcome difficulties, procure sugarcane and provide relief to growers during the crushing season.

15 Sep 2026 6:03 pm
DP World Cochin posts highest-ever monthly throughput in August

After handling 74,644 TEUs in June and 74,585 TEUs in July, volumes rose to 97,952 TEUs in August, setting a new monthly record

15 Sep 2026 5:46 pm
Edible oil imports up 4.5% in November-August 2025-26

Shipments of edible oils increased marginally to 15.72 lakh tonnes in August from 15.49 lakh tonnes in July 2026

15 Sep 2026 5:20 pm
El Nio strengthens further, while IOD moves above the positive threshold

The climate pattern could persist until March 2027, according to the Australian Met body

15 Sep 2026 4:57 pm
Severe rainfall deficit turns a serious concern for Andhra Pradesh

Against the normal rainfall of 424.1 mm during the June-August period, the State received only 197.6 mm

15 Sep 2026 4:36 pm
A dry September tests Kashmirs saffron fields

With Kashmir recording warmer-than-normal temperatures and rainfall remaining a concern, farmers are closely watching weather conditions ahead of the flowering season, which typically begins in October

15 Sep 2026 4:15 pm
15 Sep 2026 3:36 pm
CIFT gets patent for antimicrobial booster technology

The patented process combines violacein with ZnO nanoparticles through a coating process

15 Sep 2026 3:23 pm
Meet on harnessing plant genetic resources in Peninsular India

IIHR Bengaluru is organising the three day event from Sept 17-19 with a theme -- From Biodiversity Hotspot to Sustainable Bioresource Hub

15 Sep 2026 3:14 pm
Favourable ecosystem helps auto industry post record August sales: SIAM

Wholesale dispatches across major vehicle segments surged in August, supported by consumer confidence, rural demand and improving financing conditions

15 Sep 2026 3:08 pm
Trade deficit declines to $26.86 bn in August, against $27.2 bn in Aug 2025

Engineering, petroleum products, chemicals, textiles drive export growth

15 Sep 2026 2:53 pm
Vice President to inaugurate UPASI Tea Research centenary conference in Coonoor

Foundation marks 100 years of service to South Indian tea; annual conference and plantation expo follow on September 22-23

15 Sep 2026 2:34 pm
India-New Zealand trade pact likely to come into force from October 19: Official

The FTA provides duty-free access for 100% of India's exports to New Zealand

15 Sep 2026 2:22 pm
Air India board meets in Mumbai; to discuss new CEOs salary structure, other matters

Campbell Wilson, the current CEO, to step down this month; Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran chairs meeting at Bombay House

15 Sep 2026 1:40 pm
Monsoon exit: El Nio pushes, but Bay may put up some resistance

IMD sees withdrawal beginning by weekend even as US forecaster flags faster-than-normal retreat. But an active Bay, a possible MJO boost, and a potential new storm could complicate the exit

15 Sep 2026 12:37 pm
Boat builders seek govt intervention over delays in vessel approvals

Every vessel awaiting approval represents capital lying idle, workers waiting for the next stage of construction and an entrepreneur unable to commence operations: S. Jeevan Sudhakaran

15 Sep 2026 11:26 am
Call to redevelop Willingdon Island to boost Cochin Port traffic, revenue

Experts call for a strategic overhaul of Willingdon Islands infrastructure to improve cargo handling, diversify port activities, and boost economic growth, stressing the urgency of optimizing resources and creating sustainable jobs.

15 Sep 2026 11:23 am
RBI likely intervened to shield rupee as oil prices climb, traders say

State-run banks were seen offering dollars, likely on behalf of the RBI

15 Sep 2026 10:06 am
India, South American bloc MERCOSUR announce plan to expand trade pact

Two-way trade at $21 billion in 2025; sides also sign protocol for paperless certificates of origin

15 Sep 2026 9:11 am
Centre summons Air India CEO over immigration lapse involving three foreign nationals

Initial report attributes lapse to ground-handling agency, sources say

14 Sep 2026 10:29 pm
Railway minister to virtually launch various projects in Gujarat, dedicate to nation 4 GCTs

He will dedicate four Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCT), at Bhimasar (Kutch), Devaliya (Junagadh), Chandisar (Banaskantha) and Shivlakha (Kutch), to the nation and also lay the foundation stone for the GCT at Linch in Mehsana

14 Sep 2026 9:12 pm
NCLT rejects Jet Airways' liquidator plea seeking 500cr from Boeing

The fact remains that Boeing Company has not supplied any of the Aircrafts under the Agreements

14 Sep 2026 8:56 pm
Etihad Airways says passenger numbers have rebounded from Iran war impact

At Abu Dhabi-based Etihad, available seat kilometres the industry's standard measure of passenger-carrying capacity is 15% to 17% higher than a year ago

14 Sep 2026 8:25 pm
Mobile phone makers seek 13% GST cut amid dip in demand, rising memory prices

ICEA says that India is now the worlds second-largest mobile-phone manufacturer by volume, and mobile phones became the countrys largest export product in FY 2025-26

14 Sep 2026 7:49 pm
Paddy acreage down 4% till Sep 11 of 2026 kharif sowing season: Govt data

As per the data, the area under coverage for pulses rose to 118.46 lakh ha from 116.79 lakh ha

14 Sep 2026 7:38 pm
NHAI to transform 1033 National Highway helpline with new technology

NHAI said the upgraded 1033 helpline will use technologies such as AI, real-time location tracking and smart emergency-response systems

14 Sep 2026 6:55 pm
Average sugar retail price rules below 60/kg for 4th day; festive demand keeps rates elevated

the average retail price remains higher than 58.23 per kg, recorded on August 21, when the Centre first allowed sugar imports and took other steps to rein in sweetener prices

14 Sep 2026 6:46 pm
Retail, wholesale inflation up in August; possibility of rate hike strengthens

Retail inflation reached 4.4% in July, the highest in the current series, while wholesale inflation was 9.8%, the second highest in the new series

14 Sep 2026 5:23 pm
IMD update: Monsoon may start to exit North-West India in five days

Conditions turn favourable for withdrawal from West Rajasthan by Saturday even as all-India rain-deficit grows to 15%, South Peninsula worst hit with individual shortfall of 28%

14 Sep 2026 4:46 pm
MNP row: TRAI to examine telcos' concerns against Vodafone Idea

TRAI Chairman AK Lahoti stated that TRAI is reviewing the concerns raised by Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio against Vodafone Idea

14 Sep 2026 4:44 pm
India's August retail inflation at 4.82% on-year

India's food inflation climbed to 5.95% in August from 5.52% in July

14 Sep 2026 4:29 pm
RBI Governor Malhotra calls on Finance Minister Sitharaman

The next meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the RBI's rate-setting panel, is scheduled for October 5-7, 2026

14 Sep 2026 4:08 pm
WPI inflation rises to 9.92% in Aug on costlier food, fuel, manufactured items

The August inflation print is the second highest in the new WPI series with 2022-23 as the base year

14 Sep 2026 3:38 pm