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How small and medium millers can benefit from the fortification wave: A practical playbook

Food fortification is a low-capex, high-impact adjustment that will strengthen compliance, unlock institutional volumes, and create a branded retail offering

28 Feb 2026 9:20 am
Maharashtras crop yields: A mixed bag with national implications

With focused policies, better technology adoption, and farmer-centric interventions, the state has the potential to enhance productivity

28 Feb 2026 9:16 am
Reducing post-harvest losses by protecting produce quality during storage and transport

Protecting produce is both an economic and environmental priority, ensuring better returns for farmers

28 Feb 2026 9:12 am
Beyond tariffs: India-EU FTA text focuses on services, sustainability, IPR, digital trade

No specific flexibility on CBAM but assurance that if others get it, so will India

27 Feb 2026 9:37 pm
Mahindra introduces new Rotavator series for farmers in Telangana

New range to offer superior performance and long-term reliability on tough farmlands

27 Feb 2026 9:14 pm
At 9.8 lakh crore, fiscal deficit during April-Jan hits 63% of FY26 target

Of the total revenue expenditure, 9.88 lakh crore was on account of interest payments and 3.54 lakh crore on account of major subsidies

27 Feb 2026 9:09 pm
Godrej Agrovet expanding product portfolio, strengthening distribution networks in North and East for Crop Protection biz

The companys new plant for the crop protection business in Gujarats Dahej, expected to be commissioned by May this year, will manufacture newly-launched products along with existing products

27 Feb 2026 8:18 pm
India on track for $4 trillion GDP mark by FY27: CEA Nageswaran

Base year revision shifts fiscal deficit ratio

27 Feb 2026 8:14 pm
Milk demand growth may outpace productivity without structural reforms: Heritage Foods

Heritage Foods Executive Director calls for higher per-animal yield and stronger veterinary infrastructure

27 Feb 2026 8:08 pm
More reforms needed to empower women in rural economy

businessline commemorates the Year of Women Farmer discussiong their role in rural economy

27 Feb 2026 8:04 pm
Indian poultry exports soar to new high on strong Gulf buying

Reopening of Dubai market, strong demand from UAE, Indonesia and Japan drive egg, egg product shipments that have doubled April-Dec

27 Feb 2026 8:00 pm
GDP growth estimates for FY27 revised to 7-7.4% with upward risk

New methodology raises growth forecast, widens fiscal deficit projections slightly

27 Feb 2026 7:54 pm
Air India aims for commercial growth in FY27 through upgrades, partnerships

Fleet enhancements, network expansion, AI-led initiatives, and loyalty integration form the core of the airlines strategy

27 Feb 2026 7:53 pm
Re-balancing India-US trade deal possible amid changed circumstances: Goyal

Minister says India is in a wait-and-watch mode and wants to engage for `best possible opportunities

27 Feb 2026 7:50 pm
Women power in the fields cultivating success through collectives

A new rural revolution is happening with women agripreneurs banding together to overcome barriers

27 Feb 2026 7:46 pm
China Eastern Airlines to expand India operations, plans Mumbai-Shanghai service from May

The airline is also looking to restart flights between Kunming and Kolkata in the summer

27 Feb 2026 5:41 pm
Access to credit, recognising household labour critical to enhancing womens role in agriculture

At the Agri & Commodity Summit, experts urged recognition and support for women farmers to empower them in Indias agriculture

27 Feb 2026 5:16 pm
Indias Q3 GDP grows by 7.8% as per new base year series

Under the new series, full-year growth is pegged at 7.6%, up from the 7.4% projected earlier in January

27 Feb 2026 4:31 pm
Indias fiscal deficit touches 9.8 lakh crore in AprilJanuary

Reaches 63% of FY target; Net tax receipts at 20.94 lakh crore and Non-tax revenue at 5.57 lakh crore

27 Feb 2026 4:26 pm
PM Modi urges India Inc to step up investment in infrastructure and innovation

To sustain the reform express momentum, we have to focus on delivery excellence, says Prime Minsiter

27 Feb 2026 4:25 pm
Need to shift to market-determined prices from MSP, says Nabard Chairman Shaji

Says minimum support price, which is government-determined, is a drain on the exchequer

27 Feb 2026 4:03 pm
Bay of Bengal nations set for major transformation in small-scale fisheries governance

The organisation alerted that a large share of the regions fishing fleet is nearing the end of its life cycle and requires urgent replacement and sustainable disposal

27 Feb 2026 3:53 pm
Breaking the funding barrier for women farmers

Simplify KCC, celebrate success stories, route it through FPOs, and move from being a producer to a processor, urged panelists

27 Feb 2026 2:51 pm
India focused on getting best trade deal with US: Piyush Goyal

We will wait and watch how the Trump administration proceeds on tariffs but remains keen to engage for the best possible opportunities in a deal with the US, Goyal said

27 Feb 2026 2:40 pm
Women to move from drudgery to decision-making in agriculture: Agri Secretary at businesslines Agri Summit

Govt focused on mechanisation of tasks primarily performed by women, says Agri Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi

27 Feb 2026 2:15 pm
Farmers to protest in Delhi against import duty concession on US apples

Apples from the US will enter the Indian market without any import duties under the interim trade pact

27 Feb 2026 1:28 pm
Ramadan effect softens CTC dust demand in Kochi auctions

Ramadan fasting has a mixed impact on the tea industry, boosting demand for quality varieties for Iftars while reducing daytime consumption

27 Feb 2026 11:45 am
Singapores Thakral to manufacture drone components in India

Thakral is capitalising on Indias drone ecosystem and cited an industry report that projected the countrys drone market to grow from USD500 million in FY2024 to USD11 billion by FY2030.

27 Feb 2026 10:32 am
Indian Railways clears projects worth 871 crore to boost infra modernisation

Projects to accelerate maintenance modernisation, corridor doubling and operational decongestion

27 Feb 2026 10:24 am
UP signs 200-crore MoU with German firm to boost rail infrastructure

Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya signed a MoU with RAILONE GmbH during his visit to the companys plant in Germany, according to a statement issued Thursday evening

27 Feb 2026 9:42 am
India's Q3 GDP for FY26 likely at 8.3% despite adverse base effect: UBI Report

GVA growth for Q3 FY26 likely to have improved to 8.0% from 6.5% in Q3 FY25, though it may be marginally slower than 8.1% recorded in Q2, says report

27 Feb 2026 9:41 am
Indias growth may outpace current estimates after data overhaul

Earlier this month, the government revised its inflation series to better capture shifting spending patterns in the worlds fastest-growing major economy

27 Feb 2026 9:36 am
Bombardier has long-term chance to boost business jet sales in India, CEO says

Bombardier CEO told reporters in Montreal that around 60 Bombardier jets were operating in India, adding that one challenge the company faced was the limited infrastructure.

27 Feb 2026 9:13 am
NFRA to issue inspection reports of 10 audit firms by March 31

The inspections, launched in March 2025, cover firm-wide Standard on Quality Control compliance and 42 audit engagements, including those of major audit firms

27 Feb 2026 8:08 am
NSIC upgraded to Schedule A CPSE by MSME Ministry

The move enhances NSICs financial and operational powers, enabling it to provide stronger support to MSMEs across India

27 Feb 2026 8:03 am
RailOne app crosses two crore downloads in under eight months

RailOne is now facilitating around five to six lakh ticket bookings daily, reflecting strong user trust and operational reliability.

27 Feb 2026 7:53 am
New GDP series to use 600 item level data ; adopts double deflation for sharper growth estimates

New GDP base year to count domestic workers, Use GST and E-Vahan data for more accurate estumates

26 Feb 2026 9:38 pm
Russian crude flows to India rise slightly in February as RIL resumes imports, says Vortexa

Vortexa data on Indias crude oil imports by destination terminal show that overall Russian shipments have been rising in February after the decline last month

26 Feb 2026 9:26 pm
Food Processing Minister Paswan raises concerns regarding false narrative against processed food by influencers

Industry will play a key role in enabling the country realise the vision of Viksit Bharat-2047: Chirag Paswan

26 Feb 2026 8:46 pm
NCLAT dismisses appeal challenging class action petition against Jindal Poly Films

The company is reviewing the order and shall decide on the next steps accordingly, said its spokesperson

26 Feb 2026 8:44 pm
AAI raises FY27 Capex to Rs 4,563 cr

Regional Connectivity, Infra Expansion in Focus

26 Feb 2026 8:31 pm
Spice markets turn divergent: Chilli supply tightens, turmeric eases, ginger faces heat from China

India, the worlds largest chilli producer, is experiencing a 3540% production decline this season due to reduced acreage and weather variability in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka

26 Feb 2026 6:00 pm
Now there is a new 48-hour free cancellation window for air tickets

New Civil Aviation Requirements introduce Look-in option and strict refund timelines to address passenger grievances

26 Feb 2026 5:24 pm
Marico Innovation Foundation launches pilot to reduce post-harvest losses in vegetable value chains

The pilot is designed to bridge the gap between innovation and adoption by enabling farmers to access practical, affordable solutions that can improve incomes and reduce waste

26 Feb 2026 4:46 pm
DGCA revises refund norms; no additional charges for canceling or changing tickets within 48 hrs of booking

DGCA stated that airlines cannot charge extra for name corrections made within 24 hours of booking directly through their website

26 Feb 2026 4:07 pm
Cargill opens dairy feed plant at Wazirabad, Punjab

The 300 crore plant has production capacity of 4 lakh tonne per annum; To add over 1,000 jobs

26 Feb 2026 3:12 pm
Milma unveils protein rich dietary supplement, coffee based milkshakes

Chinchurani said the launch of Nutrilevel is a vital step by Milma, as diabetic patients can also consume the protein-rich health supplement

26 Feb 2026 3:04 pm
Swiggy, IRCTC expand 'Food on Train' service to 152 stations across India

Swiggys Food on Train service marks a 117% growth in network expansion from the 70 stations this time last year

26 Feb 2026 2:55 pm
The ePlane Company opens 60,000 sq ft eVTOL facility at IIT Madras

The centre will serve as the engineering hub for its passenger, cargo and relief electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft

26 Feb 2026 1:03 pm
Ashwini Vaishnaw urges platforms to share revenue fairly with news publishers

At the DNPA Conclave 2026, he flagged deepfakes and synthetic content, urging platforms to take responsibility and ensure consent for AI-generated material using an individuals likeness

26 Feb 2026 12:48 pm