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India questions WTO DGs role, seeks clarity on legal basis of proposed e-commerce agreement

New Delhi has also questioned the use of WTO Secretariat resources to service the pact

9 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
Government pilots hydrogen as transport fuel on 10 routes: Gadkari

Addressing the Prawaas 5.0 event, he also urged the auto industry to focus on comfort, safety, and increased bus production, and highlighted recent regulatory reforms and plans for greener highways

9 Jul 2026 9:47 pm
TNAU secures patent for greener extraction of medicinal compound from Kadamba tree

The innovative method boosts recovery yields while cutting down on waste and solvent use

9 Jul 2026 9:35 pm
India aspires to shape next-generation technologies, products, enterprises, says Sitharaman

FM urges India Inc for greater engagement with the State governments and city administrations

9 Jul 2026 9:02 pm
Emirates to deploy A380 on Delhi route from October

Premium economy to expand to six Indian cities as airline rolls out latest cabin products and service enhancements

9 Jul 2026 8:59 pm
Indian industry pushes back against USTRs Section 301 tariff plan

FICCI, CII, ACMA, SEAI argue blanket duties lack an evidence base and risk disrupting integrated US-India supply chains

9 Jul 2026 8:56 pm
Air India enters final phase of Vihaan.AI transformation

Airline says key objectives have been substantially achieved; fleet induction, cabin retrofits and profitability remain the final milestones

9 Jul 2026 8:55 pm
AP CM urges Tobacco companies to resume purchases amid surplus crisis

Naidu cautioned that inadequate support could drive farmers toward alternative crops, impacting long-term tobacco production

9 Jul 2026 8:50 pm
Indias soybean acreage seen rising 5-7 per cent on favourable prices

Trade body SOPA says farmers who had shifted to maize last year are returning back to plant soyabean this kharif

9 Jul 2026 8:47 pm
India, Australia agree on framework to streamline defence trade and services

This happened during PM Narendra Modis two-day official visit to Australia, which began on July 8

9 Jul 2026 8:44 pm
From battery swapping to premium coaches, bus-makers unveil next-gen mobility solutions at Prawaas 5.0

Bus and electric mobility manufacturers unveiled a range of new passenger transport platforms at Prawaas 5.0 in Gandhinagar on Thursday

9 Jul 2026 7:17 pm
Air India Chairman Chandrasekaran to oversee firm with interim panel; CEO search continues, source says

Committee to include former top civil aviation ministry official Pradeep Singh Kharola

9 Jul 2026 7:08 pm
Foreign financial information received under tax treaties to be reflected in AIS, 26 AS

This means overseas financial information will now show up in the tax records of an assessee

9 Jul 2026 7:01 pm
Ladakh bets on connectivity push to power tourism growth

The optimism stems from infrastructure projects that stakeholders say will address two of Ladakhs biggest constraintsseasonal road closures and limited flight capacity

9 Jul 2026 6:29 pm
More than half of vehicle tyres in India are underinflated, finds ATMA survey

ATMA estimates that incorrect tyre pressure wastes over 42 crore litres of petrol worth more than 4,500 crore annually

9 Jul 2026 5:47 pm
Real-time tax technology is changing corporate finance, says Cygnet

Cygnet said AI-powered tax technology enables businesses to strengthen compliance, improve cash flow and enhance competitiveness

9 Jul 2026 5:39 pm
JNPA to develop 62-acre empty container yard near Nhava Sheva with RSA Global

Facility to support complete lifecycle management of empty containers

9 Jul 2026 5:37 pm
Jeh Aerospace lines up over $50 million investment in capacity addition

Vishal Sanghavi, Co-founder of Jeh Aerospace, spoke to businessline on his companys expansion strategy and investment roadmap

9 Jul 2026 5:14 pm
AI not replacing jobs but enhancing human roles, says CEA Nageswaran

The Chief Economic Adviser urged companies to invest in skills and innovation, saying artificial intelligence raises the value of workers while the government has already laid the policy groundwork

9 Jul 2026 5:03 pm
AustralianSuper invests another AU$500 million in Indias NIIF

The fresh investment takes the Australian pension funds total exposure to India to AU$3.3 billion

9 Jul 2026 4:34 pm
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches PRAGATI initiative to create 20,000 agri entrepreneurs

Through this initiative, participants will be supported through training, mentorship, and resources to develop as local entrepreneurs delivering a comprehensive suite of services to farmers

9 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
Ernakulam KVK commissions lemongrass distillation unit

The facility is part of KVKs efforts to introduce elephant-unpalatable aromatic crops as a sustainable livelihood option for farmers living along the forest fringe areas.

9 Jul 2026 3:41 pm
Indias growth momentum may slow in H2 FY27 as demand risks rise: Nuvama

Nuvama expects Indias growth to moderate in H2 FY27 as the impact of GST cuts fades and demand faces headwinds from El Nino and weaker income growth

9 Jul 2026 3:07 pm
KMRL inks pact with SCMS Water Institute for study on water metro connectivity to CIAL

Under the MoU, SCMS Water Institute will be the Knowledge Partner for the feasibility study, offering academic, technical, and research support

9 Jul 2026 2:57 pm
Australia to send senior business delegation to India in December, announces fresh investment push

Albanese unveils Mumbai investment roundtable as AustralianSuper commits additional $500 million to Indias NIIF

9 Jul 2026 1:55 pm
Monsoon covers entire country, 38% excess rains during July 1-9

With the Southwest monsoons advance into the remaining parts of the north Arabian Sea, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, the entire country came under monsoon cover on July 9, against the normal date of July 8

9 Jul 2026 1:42 pm
Bayer AG buys 11.9% stake in Bayer CropScience for 2,207 crore

Bayer AG, a promoter entity, purchased 53,54,030 shares, increasing its stake to 20.34% from 8.43% in agrochemical company Bayer CropScience Ltd

9 Jul 2026 1:15 pm
ADB trims India's FY27 growth projection to 6.6% from 6.9% on higher energy prices

Despite the growth moderation, India still continues to be the fastest-growing major economy in the world.

9 Jul 2026 1:00 pm
Fossil fuels share in Indias energy mix at record low in 2025

In contrast to historical trends, 2025 saw no overall growth in Indias fossil fuel consumption, with gas consumption falling by 5.9%, coal consumption growing by only 0.6% and oil by 0.3%

9 Jul 2026 12:54 pm
Reservoirs, sowing trend, next low may disprove worst monsoon fears

Formation of next low would signal that larger ocean-atmosphere background remains favourable for expected monsoon-salvaging positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)

9 Jul 2026 12:37 pm
Indias food waste is also a climate issue: WRI India

Solid food waste emitted 106.62 mt of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2023, a technical note by WRI India said

9 Jul 2026 12:34 pm
Keralas tax cut on low alcohol beverages may boost fruit wine output, spur horti-value addition

Major scope for wine productoin from cashew apple, pineapple, rose apple, banana and nutmeg rind, say experts

9 Jul 2026 11:57 am
Global temperatures soar as June becomes second hottest-ever recorded worldwide

Extreme European heat follows Mays scorching spell as El Nio gathers further strength

9 Jul 2026 10:36 am
US approach to forced labour tariffs inconsistent; exempts 1,600 items it needs: India

An Indian official said the exemptions provided by the USTR not only undermine the policy rationale of addressing forced labour impact in the global supply chain, but also of preventing such impact caused by circumvention practices

9 Jul 2026 10:33 am
RBI likely selling dollars to support rupee, traders say

Rupee pushed lower by surge in crude oil prices amid renewed tension in West Asia

9 Jul 2026 9:57 am
Govt waives basic customs duty on key components for electronics manufacturing

The duty waiver covers goods used in manufacture of display assemblies, the lithium ion cell and the inductor coil module in a boost for domestic production of smartphones, laptops, wearables and smart TVs

9 Jul 2026 9:51 am
Centre sets two-year deadline for passenger infra upgrade at airports

Home Minister Amit Shah directs phased rollout of Automatic Tray Retrieval Systems, aerobridge norms and baggage drop expansion to improve passenger experience

8 Jul 2026 9:53 pm
Centre approves copra and Totapuri mango procurement in Tamil Nadu

The Centre has approved the procurement of 87,226 tonnes of copra and 96,879 tonnes of Totapuri mangoes from Tamil Nadu farmers

8 Jul 2026 9:13 pm
AP invites Korean maritime manufacturers to invest in 30,000 crore Dugarajapatnam Shipbuilding Cluster

AP is an emerging maritime manufacuring hub, says Minsiter Nara Lokesh in Busan

8 Jul 2026 8:22 pm
ASEAN-India joint panel sets strict timelines to speed up trade pact review

ASEAN remains one of Indias key trading partners, accounting for around 11 per cent of Indias global trade

8 Jul 2026 8:21 pm
Food Processing Ministry holds consultation on next phase of incentive scheme

Under the ongoing PLI scheme, beneficiary companies have surpassed initial commitments by 20 per cent, with investments exceeding 9,207 crore

8 Jul 2026 8:21 pm
Heritage Foods responds to FSSAI notice on fresh paneer claim

FSSAI recently issued a notice to the Hyderabad-based company regarding misleading claims about its product Fresh Paneer

8 Jul 2026 7:38 pm
Glacier water breathes new life into Lehs wasteland

According to experts, over 90 per cent of Ladakhs land is barren and devoid of vegetation

8 Jul 2026 7:35 pm
Agri-commodity markets have not priced in fertilizer supply risks, say analysts

High prices of the crop nutrients could lead to less utilisation as China, India will likely face problems

8 Jul 2026 7:23 pm
IMF cuts India growth forecast for FY27 to 6.4%, but retains tag of fastest growing economy

The forecast is supported by strong momentum in private consumption and services activity

8 Jul 2026 7:02 pm
Pakistani rescuers scour waters for cargo plane missing off Karachi coast

The plane may have crashed into the sea southwest of Karachi after a series of sharp altitude changes before a steep final descent

8 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
Maize prices likely to rule at 2,400 a quintal, says Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

The varsitys Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development Studies has advised farmers in TNmil Nadu to make informed sowing decision

8 Jul 2026 5:49 pm
Distilleries supply 68% of contracted 1,048 cr ltrs ethanol in 8 months

Grain-based feedstocks are dominating ethanol production

8 Jul 2026 5:45 pm
UPL launches weed management solution for rice

The product has been developed after more than 10 years of dedicated research and development

8 Jul 2026 5:43 pm