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Anchored by PMFBY, the country is operating the largest crop insurance ecosystem globally by farmer count, says Navin Sharma, senior leader of the company
Pleads with APEDA to take up exporters cause with Commerce and other related ministries to lessen the impact of the geopolitical crisis
Observers speculate on where Swiss shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Companys diverted cargo will be discharged amid West Asia crisis
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During the inspection, the CCRS carried out a detailed examination of the Up and Down lines across the entire stretch, including verification of track structure, ballast profile, alignment, gradients and riding quality
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signs condolence book at Iranian Embassy as Jaishankar speaks with Tehran amid criticism over delayed response
Through the partnership the company will integrate HENSOLDTs advanced avionics suite, into its e200x series of aircrafts improving its safety, situational awareness, and operational efficiency in dense urban environments.
India, the worlds third biggest oil importer, relies on West Asia for about 40% of its oil imports and about 85-90% of LPG imports
Deputy Secretary of State says India-US trade deal nearing `finish line and will unlock limitless potential for both countries
The shipment, organized by Fair Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd., Angamaly, includes around 12,000 packages of fresh fruits and vegetables with a total weight of approximately 80,000 kg
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the airline said it operated 12 special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi
Under its baseline forecast, Goldman expects oil prices to increase a bit further before moderating to $76 per barrel on average in the first quarter of 2026 and $65 in the fourth quarter
Going forward, there is a need for fiscal and monetary policies to work in a coordinated manner to push GDP growth to a higher trajectory, Nagesh Kumar has said
West Asia supplies 85-90% of Indias LPG imports, with most passing through a critical 34 km energy chokepoint; This situation is driving up LPG prices, potentially reducing the profitability of OMCs due to increased under-recoveries
Nearly 20,000 West Asia-bound containers are currently stuck at the two ports, with exporters unable to load cargo as several sailings have been postponed and shipping lines reassess vessel movement through the region
It will preserve 175 million litres of water annually across Bengalurus western agricultural belt and 150 million litres across the northern Hyderabad agricultural belt
Air India also said that it will continue to closely assess the situation and will add flights on these select routes beyond 11 March (based on the situation)
Majority of stakeholders see 5-20% drop in output, while some see a rise of 5-7%
Non-alcoholic beverages like mojito, rose lemonade, cucumber mint, and lychee vitamin water lack fruit pulp or juice, thus they do not qualify under tariff item no. 22029920 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975
Two tankers carrying around 1.4 million barrels of Urals oil combined are expected to discharge at Indian ports this week, after previously indicating that they were headed farther east, data from Kpler and Vortexa show
The strong performance has extended the post GST 2.0 momentum, with improved affordability and market confidence driving retail sales
The report noted that Indian auto OEMs continued to witness sustained growth in wholesale volumes during the month, with strong double-digit growth recorded across industry segments
A high-speed trial run will be undertaken using an AC-EMU (9-Car) rake on both up and down lines between the two stations
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Rising crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices have already pushed up DAP and urea rates, just as India approaches its key sowing season.
A prolonged supply disruption exceeding a few weeks from Hormuz forces either a switch to domestic or imported coal or a sourcing pivot to the US Gulf pet coke, says Kpler
If shipments do not resume soon, these consignments may have to be diverted to domestic markets
India is worlds second-largest LPG buyer and buys more than 90% of its supply from West Asia
Under the policy, shipyards engaged in manufacturing, repair and maintenance of maritime structures with a minimum committed investment of 1,000 crore and creation of at least 1,000 jobs will qualify for a Structured Package of Assistance.
Cancellations to reverberate beyond current period as they leave planes out of position and crew members in wrong locations
One-month implied volatility climbed to 5.6%, the highest since May 2025, while the implied interest rate on the one-year dollar/rupee forward premium rose 8 basis points to 2.87%
The airport said 18 arrivals and 16 departures have been cancelled from Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha
Airline says it is closely monitoring the revenue environment as airspace restrictions disrupt international operations
The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers Index fell to 58.1 in February from Januarys 58.4, and undershot a preliminary estimate of 58.4
The assurance from Moscow gains added urgency as QatarEnergy suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and related products on March 2 after an Iranian drone struck critical infrastructure
In Israel, US officials are in contact with about 500 Americans seeking to leave
Farmers grew paddy on about 22.87 lakh hectares in the rabi season, as against the seasons normal of 20.83 lakh hectares, showing a 10% increase
Air India on Tuesday said it has extended the suspension of most flights to and from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar until 2359 hrs IST on March 4
One way ticket between Delhi and London is being sold for upwards of 78,000 for travel on Wednesday
Brent crude rose above $80 per barrel, while Northwest European jet fuel prices climbed to $1,133 per metric tonne their highest level since late 2022
The government remains firmly committed to enabling a stable and responsive trade environment for our traders and exporters, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Biju Patnaik International Airport Director Prasanna Pradhan announced that IndiGos Dubai flight scheduled for Wednesday was canceled, with passengers notified in advance
Overall purchase up 2% for the kharif season, exceeds 460 lakh tonnes as of February 28
The aircraft are intended to replace the ageing Russian-origin An-32 and Il-76 fleets
President Trump continues to`flip the script on 40 years of non-reciprocal trade practices, harmful globalist politics, said USTR Greer
According to the GST portal, total number of GST identification number rose from 1.56 crore on October 31, 2025 to over 1.61 crore on February 28, 2026
Flight disruptions and airport closures hit high-value diamond trade; Surat industry faces major supply chain risks
Located between Madagascar and Mauritius, Runion Island is renowned for its dramatic volcanic landscapes

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