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Govt expands scheme to enable CBG injection in gas pipelines

The move aims to boost domestic gas availability for CNG and PNG segments, reduce reliance on LNG imports, and ensure cost-effective transportation

19 Mar 2026 11:01 pm
Tractor makers gear up 6,000 crore capex amid flat growth, eye exports and tech

According to a latest advisory from ratings agency Crisil, the investment cycle is being underwritten by strong operating fundamentals and balance sheets across the sector

19 Mar 2026 9:36 pm
India widens efforts to raise domestic fertilizer availability, raises gas supply to plants

Companies and government representatives negotiating imports as some countries offer fertilisers

19 Mar 2026 9:20 pm
World trade in goods may slow to 1.4-1.9% due to West Asia crisis: WTO report

Agricultural producers like India, Thailand, Brazil face challenge also due to disrupted fertiliser supplies because of Strait of Hormuz blockade

19 Mar 2026 9:19 pm
India holds ground on key WTO issues ahead of MC14, but stance is flexible: Sources

Agriculture, e-commerce duty moratorium and investment facilitation to dominate Yaound meet as members push for reforms and resolution of long-pending issues

19 Mar 2026 9:17 pm
India directs oil and gas companies to share import, export data

MoPNG Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma says It is to give the legal strength. Now everybody has to give the information. PPAC was getting it, but now with legal force it will be better implementable

19 Mar 2026 9:10 pm
Storage in 40% of Indias key reservoirs below 50% of capacity

Overall, the level down to 51% of 183.565 BCM as over 70% of the country has received deficient rainfall since January 1

19 Mar 2026 8:27 pm
Hapag Lloyd incurring $50 million in extra costs per week, 25,000 shipments impacted due to West Asia war, says CEO

Hapag Lloyd, which is the worlds fifth largest container shipping company, signed letter of intent with Indian government to set up a ship recycling unit and invest in Vadhavan port.

19 Mar 2026 7:49 pm
Misuse of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code by loan defaulters has tendency to badly impact economy: HC

The court said it has noticed a disturbing trend in which chronic defaulters take resort to the provisions of the IBC to frustrate secured creditors and auction purchasers from proceeding under the provisions of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act

19 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
JNPA cuts stranded containers to half; Sonowal conducts review

Over the past 20 days, about 16,000 TEUs were dispatched from the port to destinations in the Middle East

19 Mar 2026 7:33 pm
Jammu & Kashmir scales up eNAM trade with InterState shipments

e-NAM expansion drives wider market reach and stronger price discovery nationwide

19 Mar 2026 7:26 pm
Telangana to promote natural farming in 61,125 acres

The Government earmarked 42 crore for the initiative, which will be launched at Narmetta in Siddhipet district on Friday

19 Mar 2026 7:23 pm
India hopes to implement FTA with UK by May 1, EU by November-end

Trade negotiations with Israel, GCC in the slow lane because of West Asia crisis, says senior official

19 Mar 2026 7:21 pm
Domestic Strength Shields India from $114 Oil Shock: PMEAC Chairman S Mahendra Dev

The US-Israel-Iran conflict has yet to significantly drive inflation through energy prices, though it has caused specific disruptions in the LPG supply chain

19 Mar 2026 7:14 pm
RELIEF scheme to help exporters mitigate losses from logistics disruptions due to West Asia crisis

The 497 crore insurance, logistics support package to be funded from existing export promotion mission allocation

19 Mar 2026 7:12 pm
India needs USD 2.2 trillion investment in power sector over next 20 years: Power Secy

Officials highlighted programs like PM-Kusum, solarising 32 lakh homes, and under-sea power links with UAE, emphasizing policy, market reforms, and technological innovation for sustainable growth

19 Mar 2026 5:27 pm
Soybean procurement conducted on time, no farmer denied purchase: Minister

in some regions, procurement targets were not fully met

19 Mar 2026 4:41 pm
India has 25 years to escape middle-income trap, says Axis Bank economist

Experts highlighted fragile global supply chains, semiconductor and AI strategies, and geopolitical risks

19 Mar 2026 4:26 pm
India can weather war shock if conflict is short-lived: EAC-PM Chairman

Prolonged conflict and broader global slowdown could weigh on growth and inflation, says Mahendra Dev, Chairman, EAC-PM

19 Mar 2026 4:25 pm
India exploring power grid links with Sri Lanka to boost cross-border energy trade: Power Minister Khattar

Tracing the evolution of energy use, the minister spoke about the shift from early dependence on fire and coal to modern energy sources such as hydro, wind, nuclear and solar

19 Mar 2026 3:54 pm
Indias oilmeal exports to China surge over 20-fold amid competitive pricing

With China lifting tariffs on Canadian rapeseed and geopolitical tensions disrupting West Asia and Europe shipments, Indian exporters face challenges.

19 Mar 2026 3:36 pm
Adani Ports handles one million TEUs at Colombo west terminal in first year

A joint venture with John Keells Holdings PLC and Sri Lanka Ports Authority, the USD 800 million terminal strengthens Colombo as a transshipment hub, linking Asia, West Asia, and Europe, with a capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

19 Mar 2026 3:29 pm
India faces 'triple threat' amid West Asia crisis, high energy costs, falling remittances, reverse migration: Report

The report highlights that Indias exposure to the Gulf crisis is structural rather than incidental, with deep linkages across energy dependence, labour markets and financial flows

19 Mar 2026 3:13 pm
Iran crisis lifts India bottled water prices, erasing Modi tax cut gains

Bisleri, holding a third of the market, has raised prices by 11%; A box of 12 one-litre bottles now costs 240 rupees ($2.57), up from 216 rupees ($2.32)

19 Mar 2026 3:05 pm
Indias first IVF in 116 cows from Gir embryo by BL Agro subsidiary shows 65% success

Leads Genetics plans to perform embryo transfers in a total of 700 cows by the end of March

19 Mar 2026 2:50 pm
Govt to offer insurance support to exporters as war risk drives premiums

Rising logistics costs push India to extend cover for shipments via high-risk routes

19 Mar 2026 2:25 pm
Cement prices likely to rise by end-March amid rising crude costs: Nuvama report

Nuvama cites rising petcoke costs but maintains positive demand outlook for sector

19 Mar 2026 1:19 pm
India needs $2.2 trillion power sector investment over 20 years: Power Secretary

The power sector has expanded significantly over the past decade, with installed capacity growing to over 500 gigawatts, driven largely by renewable energy, Power Secretary Pankaj Agrawal

19 Mar 2026 1:14 pm
TN surpasses Gujarat, Maharashtra to become India's top textile exporter

The states export value rose 29% in the past four years, an official release said

19 Mar 2026 12:44 pm
Indias corn exports may gain due to Iran war, other factors

Competitive pricing, strong regional demand and higher output poised to buoy shipments

19 Mar 2026 12:14 pm
Basmati rice exporter Amir Chand sets IPO price band at 201-212

The 440 crore IPO will open for subscription on March 24; will comprise entirely a fresh issue of equity shares, with no Offer For Sale component

19 Mar 2026 11:24 am
Powell says stagflation belongs to the 1970s, not todays US economy

He stressed that inflation remains only slightly above target and unemployment is low, unlike the severe economic conditions of the 1970s

19 Mar 2026 4:18 am
India weighs joining European sixth-generation fighter jet programmes FCAS or GCAP

The move could accelerate access to advanced technologies such as AI-driven warfare systems, next-gen sensors and manned-unmanned teaming.

18 Mar 2026 10:53 pm
Advance tax collections rise 6% in FY26 despite fall in non-corporate taxes

Overall direct tax collections rose more than 7%, keeping the government on track to meet its 24.2 lakh crore target.

18 Mar 2026 10:11 pm
Gulf Air, Jazeera Airways launch India flights via Saudi amid Gulf disruption

Airlines are arranging transit support, including transport and visas, while IndiGo has also resumed limited flights to Dubai, signalling gradual restoration of connectivity

18 Mar 2026 10:05 pm
Centre amends highway fee rules to tighten toll compliance

The move assumes significance as the government looks to streamline toll collection and plug leakages, particularly in the context of evolving barrier-free tolling systems

18 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
Cabinet approves 33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to develop 100 industrial parks

The scheme aims to boost manufacturing, attract investments and generate around 15 lakh direct jobs

18 Mar 2026 9:31 pm
Cabinet approves 2,584 crore small hydro power scheme to boost clean energy

It is expected to attract 15,000 crore in investment, promote indigenous manufacturing, and generate significant rural employment

18 Mar 2026 8:46 pm
No drop in yield from shifting to natural farming, it rises in some cases, says Shivraj Chouhan

The government has urged farmers to allocate 20 per cent of their land, rather than their entire holdings, to natural farming

18 Mar 2026 8:30 pm
India to stay focussed on food stockholding solution as WTO draft sidesteps key issues

Discussions on agriculture may get tricky at Yaounde Ministerial meet as many developing countries wary of US attempt to bring in `new approach

18 Mar 2026 8:13 pm
RFT AviationCharlie Foxtrot consortium to set up flying training school in Kovilpatti

Once operational, this will become Tamil Nadus second FTO after the EKVI Aircraft Training Organisation facility in Salem, which was cleared by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in July 2023

18 Mar 2026 7:33 pm
Indian crude oil tanker Jag Laadki docks at Mundra with UAE shipment

This delivery comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, especially near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments.

18 Mar 2026 6:55 pm
Cabinet approves 1,718 crore MSP support for cotton farmers for 202324 season

The move aims to protect farmers from price fluctuations by ensuring procurement when market rates fall below MSP

18 Mar 2026 5:56 pm
West Asia conflict fuels polymer spike; plastic prices set to climb

Industry leaders warn that prolonged disruption could worsen the situation, even as demand has slowed by 2530% in key sectors like automotive and packaging

18 Mar 2026 5:30 pm
NMPA announces measures for cargo affected by West Asia crisis

Ground rent waivers, emergency handling and added storage capacity offered

18 Mar 2026 4:53 pm
Gulf Air adds flights to Chennai

On Tuesday the airline added Cairo, Casablanca and Chennai to its temporary network

18 Mar 2026 4:28 pm
High base effect, El Nino may weigh on tractor sales next fiscal, says CRISIL Ratings

Despite small and fragmented farms, tractors are increasingly being seen as multi-utility assets for land preparation, haulage, irrigation and transport, supporting sustained demand

18 Mar 2026 3:47 pm
Jayant Agros Pragati boosts yields, cuts water use in Gujarat castor farms

Jayant Agros Pragati initiative produces around 1.7 lakh tonnes of certified castor seeds

18 Mar 2026 3:24 pm
Oil Ministry offers 10% more commercial LPG to states promoting PNG connections

States are required to carry out a set of reforms to reduce LPG consumption in the long run and enhance PNG penetration to avail the increased allocation

18 Mar 2026 3:13 pm
El Nio to emerge with temperatures rising and uneven rainfall ahead: APEC Climate Centre

India may face a weaker and erratic monsoon rainfall pattern due to the drought-bearing weather

18 Mar 2026 2:56 pm