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Auto sector to post strong Q1FY27 growth; high raw material costs likely to weigh on profits: Report

The expansion was led by two-wheelers, surging 26%, followed by passenger vehicles at 24%, commercial vehicles at 20% and tractors at 18%

13 Jul 2026 3:27 pm
CERC tells clean energy firms to lose grid connection or generate power

Power producers must surrender unused transmission rights or post higher bank guarantees to free up grid capacity

13 Jul 2026 3:18 pm
Adani Ports & SEZ, Gujarat Pipavav Port report higher container volumes in Q1 FY27

Container volumes at Indias 12 major ports rose 9% year-on-year in the April-June quarter of FY27, reflecting resilience in the broader port sector

13 Jul 2026 3:04 pm
BikeWo Green Tech inks pact with Kwik Flite Support to develop integrated air cargo

The companies will jointly explore pilot air cargo operations, assess commercial opportunities, and develop scalable models for high-value, time-sensitive logistics

13 Jul 2026 2:36 pm
Indian farm, food products expand global footprint, boosting farmers' incomes: Piyush Goyal

India's exports are on a roll. From local farms to international shelves, India's finest flavours are winning hearts worldwide, Goyal said

13 Jul 2026 2:15 pm
Siemens bags 263-cr order for rail electrification of Rishikesh-Karnaprayag line

The project is expected to improve all-weather connectivity, support regional economic development, enhance mobility for residents and visitors

13 Jul 2026 1:22 pm
Tea Board defers web-based auction rollout again, launch now scheduled for July 21-22

According to the revised schedule, the platform will now go live at the Kolkata auction centre from Sale 31, covering both dust and leaf teas

13 Jul 2026 12:43 pm
Indias defence capex to grow 11% CAGR to 2.8 lakh crore by FY30: Kota

With over 70% of defence procurement now sourced domestically, Indian defence firms are benefiting from faster growth and higher valuations

13 Jul 2026 12:41 pm
Air India, Air New Zealand discuss JV for non-stop flights

A joint venture is a commercial agreement where airlines collaborate on schedules, pricing, and sales, sharing costs or revenue on routes

13 Jul 2026 12:40 pm
MoRTH plans four airport-style private bus ports; first to come up in Nagpur

The proposed hubs will replace informal roadside boarding points with organised bus parking, separate washrooms for women and men, hygienic food areas, passenger lounges where travellers can rest before catching their next bus.

13 Jul 2026 12:00 pm
Magellanic Cloud arm wins 6.93-crore CCTV surveillance contract from South Central Railway

The project, to be completed within 12 months, includes AI-enabled video management infrastructure, networking, optical fibre, NVRs and related systems

13 Jul 2026 11:53 am
Cochin Shipyard bids for Bharat Container Shipping Line orders; eyes surge in domestic shipbuilding

Jose V.J., Director (Finance) of CSL, told that the consortium was formed to reduce Indias dependence on foreign shipping lines and cut freight outgo

13 Jul 2026 10:16 am
NABARDs Gramodyam to unlock rural Indias entrepreneurial potential

Gramodyam seeks to identify, nurture, mentor and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by equipping them with industry-relevant skills, entrepreneurial competencies and access to essential support systems.

13 Jul 2026 10:13 am
El Nino may lead to sardine decline next year: CMFRI

Grinson George, Director of CMFRI, stated that El Nio warming is expected to intensify from October to December, affecting the northern Indian Ocean by April-May 2027

13 Jul 2026 10:05 am
CAG raps Maharashtra as 82.78 cr helicopter lay idle for 17 months, flags 2 cr avoidable cost

The state government had approved the purchase of the helicopter in May 2018 to facilitate anti-Naxalite operations in Gadchiroli and neighbouring areas

13 Jul 2026 9:25 am
IMD: Monsoon activity subdued in large parts of India, Uttarakhand on red alert

IMD predicts isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over northeast India, West Bengal, and Bihar during the next 2-3 days and isolated heavy falls over east Uttar Pradesh in 4-5 days

12 Jul 2026 9:40 pm
How quick commerce is silently eliminating Indias middlemen and benefitting horticulture farmers

The quick commerce companies are also pleased to see a constant growth daily potato procurement in the national capital region of a leading delivery platform is 130-150 tonne

12 Jul 2026 9:08 pm
Companies running private PF trusts given 6 months to certify under new amnesty scheme

The scheme will remain open for six months from June 29, 2026, when it was notified

12 Jul 2026 9:05 pm
Indias auto retail sector aims for 3 crore sales amid financing overhaul

Even asIndias vehicle finance market has grown to around 2.65 lakh crore and motor insurance to nearly 1.25 lakh crore as leaders from Indias auto retail sector are push for real-time funding dashboards, dealer-centric credit assessment and deeper digital integration to improve working capital and customer experience

12 Jul 2026 9:05 pm
Flying into the future: Inside Bhogapurams new high-tech international airport

To offer travellers a seamless, digitally enabled experience, while emerging as a catalyst for trade, tourism, logistics and business growth

12 Jul 2026 9:03 pm
Hormuz closure threatens Indias gas, crude supplies

Exporters brace for higher energy costs

12 Jul 2026 7:45 pm
Union aviation ministry says no communication with TN on Parandur airport, decision rests with the State

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay had backed villagers and farmers opposing the project before he assumed office

12 Jul 2026 6:50 pm
Bhogapuram can emerge as an aviation hub for Indias eastern coast: Rammohan Naidu

In an exclusive interview with businessline, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu disclosed that the government is targeting at least five major domestic carriers with fleets exceeding 100 aircraft each to match soaring demand

12 Jul 2026 3:46 pm
SEBI employees will need to liquidate all non-permitted investment, disclose professional interests

New rules require SEBI employees to exit or freeze non-permitted investments and disclose professional interests from the previous three years.

12 Jul 2026 3:24 pm
Simaero plans to add more simulators, tap local engg talent in India: CEO

The company also has plans to transfer knowledge and technical expertise to India

12 Jul 2026 3:23 pm
Govt shielded domestic carriers from global stress: Civil Aviation Minister

Minister says crisis interventions helped shield Indian airlines from global disruptions

12 Jul 2026 2:56 pm
Retail inflation likely to have breached 4% mark in June

Under the new 2024 base series, CPI inflation rose from 2.74% in Jan 2026 to 3.93% in May, increasing 45 basis points in the past month

12 Jul 2026 2:53 pm
Goyal to visit Spain, Belgium, Finland this week

The delegation comprises leading Indian companies across sectors, including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, digital technologies, gems and jewellery, food processing, healthcare, and design

12 Jul 2026 1:54 pm
Weak monsoon may lift soluble fertiliser demand; price remains bigger risk: SFAI

Key input prices have surged 60-100% in the past year due to Chinas export curbs and West Asia tensions, SFAI President Rajib Chakraborty said

12 Jul 2026 1:51 pm
SC to hear plea seeking guidelines to curb airfare fluctuations on July 13

Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta will hear S Laxminarayanans plea for an independent regulator to ensure transparency and passenger protection in civil aviation

12 Jul 2026 12:31 pm
Russian crude imports hit record high in June even as Moscow's oil revenues slip

India bought Russian crude worth EUR 4.5 billion in June, accounting for 83% of its total Russian fossil fuel imports of EUR 5.5 billion, making it the second-largest buyer of Russian hydrocarbons after China

12 Jul 2026 10:38 am
Setting the record straight on Indias fuel transition

Indias energy security hinges on steady, evidence-led execution of a domestic strategy and on citizens

12 Jul 2026 9:37 am
The farm above the clouds: What near-space can do for Indian agriculture

Indian farmers have always looked to the sky for answers; its time the sky looked back

12 Jul 2026 8:49 am
How integrated digital ecosystems are transforming Indias agricultural value chain

From farmers to agri-retailers, manufacturers, and input companies, it will be defined by who builds the strongest ecosystem

12 Jul 2026 8:46 am
Emirates is ready to introduce its Airbus A380 services to Hyderabad

The CM also invited Emirates to establish Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities at the proposed airports in Warangal and Adilabad, positioning Telangana as an emerging aviation hub

11 Jul 2026 9:10 pm
VOC Port signs MoU with Port of Antwerp-Bruges for green & digital port development

The MoU aims to explore opportunities for cooperation through capacity building, Ttraining, Wworkshops, Ssharing best practices, with a strong focus on greening of port operations and integration of digital applications for port management

11 Jul 2026 8:34 pm
Regenerative mustard programme to strengthen Indias edible oil value chain: AWL Agri Business

A media statement said the encouraging results reinforce the potential of regenerative farming practices to strengthen Indias edible oil value chain while enhancing farmer livelihoods

11 Jul 2026 7:18 pm
Over 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises covered under PMFME: Chirag Paswan

Around 6,000 crore given as subsidy so far under PMFME scheme, Paswan says

11 Jul 2026 6:46 pm
India, New Zealand eye strategic partnership; aim to double trade to 35,000 cr by 2030

The two countries have resolved in strategic partnership roadmap to work together on next steps for the India-New Zealand FTA to ensure its early entry into force and effective implementation

11 Jul 2026 6:02 pm
Monsoon deficit narrows sharply, but weak Kharif sowing remains a key risk: Report

Despite the improvement in rainfall, the report cautioned that Kharif sowing remains significantly behind last year's pace

11 Jul 2026 2:56 pm
India seeks review of proposed tariff, cites flaws in USTR's report on forced labour probe

The USTR has not satisfied the relevant legal standards under Section 301(d) of the Trade Act

11 Jul 2026 1:58 pm
Kharif sowing drives tractor sales past one lakh units in June

Market leader Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) further consolidated its dominance across both its Mahindra and Swaraj brands

11 Jul 2026 12:10 pm
Gadkari to chair BRICS transport ministers' meet in Nagpur

The two-day meeting is being organised under India's BRICS Chairship theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'

11 Jul 2026 10:22 am
Passenger partially sucked out window on Ryanair flight from Greece

The incident happened on a morning flight from the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki to Memmingen, near Munich, which was operated by Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air

11 Jul 2026 9:40 am
India, NZ plan strategic partnership including Maritime Security

The two leaders agreed a roadmap to 2030, including a goal to double two-way trade by then

11 Jul 2026 9:37 am
Climate resilience must become the organising principle of Indian agriculture

As climate risks grow and events like El Nino are redefining the risks, the need to farm smarter, diversify and strengthen resilience has never been greater

11 Jul 2026 9:27 am
Indias next white revolution will be powered by smarter feed and farm technology

By combining science-led nutrition with smarter farm technologies, India can build a dairy sector that delivers higher productivity, improved farmer livelihoods and a more resilient food system

11 Jul 2026 9:17 am
DGCA warns IndiGo on cargo spillage

The airline stated that the warning letter has no significant impact on its financials, operations, or activities

11 Jul 2026 9:12 am
Monsoons recovery helps improve storage in Indias major reservoirs

However, over 50 per cent of the dams are still half-empty

11 Jul 2026 8:57 am
Ethanol blending to shield consumers from oil price shocks: Govt

E20 only turns cheaper at $120-130 per barrel oil, but Indian crude crossed $100 only 3 times in 3 years

10 Jul 2026 10:44 pm