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India's exports up 23% to $44.4 billion in Sep; trade deficit narrows to $30.21 billion

The country's imports rose by 8 per cent to $74.61 billion in September.

15 Oct 2026 3:11 pm
Air India looks to rejig contracts, insource services

Calls for staff suggestions on ways and means to save costs

15 Oct 2026 3:10 pm
India, US trade pact to be operationalised once India gets competitive advantage: Goyal

Free trade agreement between India and the EU will be inked in December and would come into force from February or March next year

15 Oct 2026 2:20 pm
STT collection surges 52% in FY27 so far amid market volatility; net direct tax collection grows 13%

Data from the Income tax Department showed that collection from STT surged to 46,840 crore as against 31,000 crore.

15 Oct 2026 1:50 pm
Indias edible oil imports up 3.27% in Nov-Sept on higher palm oil shipments

India imported 151.64 lakh tonnes of edible oil in the first 11 months of the oil year 2025-26 against 146.83 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous oil year 2024-25

15 Oct 2026 1:32 pm
World Bank Group mobilises $36 billion in India in four years, $9.6 billion for MSMEs

The increase reflects growing investor interest in development-linked investments, with guarantees from the IFC and the MIGA helping reduce investment risks and attract private funding

15 Oct 2026 1:20 pm
I am confident that we will have a India-US trade deal: Sergio Gor

The US Ambassador says India, US are complex economies and matching everything cant happen overnight; Trump expected to decide on Russia sanctions measures within 10 days

15 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
Wholesale inflation may remain elevated through FY27 on high energy, food prices: Report

Fuel and power inflation climbs to 26% in September from 23% August, led by higher mineral oil prices. Inflation in mineral oils rises to 40%, compared with 38.5% in the previous month

15 Oct 2026 12:36 pm
Auto industry posts stellar performance in H1 FY27 led by GST 2.0, resilient rural-urban demand

Although reported growth rates may moderate, the demand fundamentals remain supportive, aided by festive season, new product launches, last-mile mobility requirements, infrastructure spending and fleet replacement.

15 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
IMD declares arrival of north-east monsoon over South Peninsula

Heavy rainfall has occurred at a few places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry andKaraikal and moderate rainfall over many places over this met subdivision as well as south Coastal Andhra Pradesh

15 Oct 2026 12:34 pm
India may need rate hikes, tax cuts to buoy rupee, analysts say

The RBI can raise its emergency lending rate for banks, making funds more expensive and tightening liquidity to support the rupee

15 Oct 2026 12:18 pm
IMF backs India's updated GDP methodology, calls revision 'welcome development'

Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the IMF's Asia and Pacific Department, said the updated methodology completely matches the advice provided by the IMF's statistics department.

15 Oct 2026 11:55 am
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 21.8% at 4.54 lakh units in Sep: SIAM data

Total two-wheeler sales also rose 13.5 per cent to 24.63 lakh units last month as against 21.70 lakh units in September last year

15 Oct 2026 11:41 am
Ramesh Chand panel to suggest solution for Indias sugarcane sector

Apart from Chand, the other members of the committee are officials from agriculture, food and consumer affairs ministries Agriculture Commissioner, Joint Secretary (Sugar), Joint Secretary (Legal Metrology), and Director (sugar).

15 Oct 2026 11:14 am
Air India chief sets up committee to cut costs

Gebremariam-led panel to examine rationalising teams and office space as airline posts 22,238-crore loss in FY26

15 Oct 2026 10:08 am
GMR Airports incorporates subsidiary to explore real estate opportunities

GARL would engage in carrying out any real estate, land development and other related opportunities

15 Oct 2026 9:25 am
Aramex signs pact with GMR Airports to strengthen logistics capabilities

The two companies also explore the development of a warehousing facility in proximity to the express cargo terminal, with dedicated airside corridor access

15 Oct 2026 8:44 am
Air India Frankfurt-Delhi flight resumes journey after checks

Security sources say the AI plane landed at Jaipur after the Pilot-in-Command transmitted Code 7500 to the concerned ATC, indicating unlawful interference

15 Oct 2026 8:41 am
Aviation regulator DGCA bans use of particular power bank on flights

DGCA has prohibited carrying and using the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank due to a recent fire incident

15 Oct 2026 8:20 am
BS VII draft proposes battery durability norms, vehicle passport for passenger cars

Proposed norms to be introduced in three phases from April 2029

14 Oct 2026 10:07 pm
DGCA to investigate hijack alarm scare on Air India flight

According to sources, the pilot-in-command denied squawking transponder code 7500, while ATC maintained that it had received the signal from the aircraft

14 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
TN Revenue Augmentation Committee held its fifth meeting on Wednesday

The Committee presented its work to Secretaries and HoDs of various departments as part of this meeting

14 Oct 2026 9:44 pm
India working to rebuild ties with China but last word yet to be scripted: Goyal

Indias ties with the US are very good and the two continue to have a consequential relationship, the minister said

14 Oct 2026 9:34 pm
Rubio in India from October 18: energy, investment in focus as trade talks drag on

He will meet Jaishankar, senior officials and business leaders; immediate breakthrough in trade deal unlikely, say sources

14 Oct 2026 9:30 pm
India-US trade talks heading towards `landing point but clarity needed on competitive economies: Jaishankar

India believes that it is not getting a level playing field in China; maintaining peace and tranquility along the frontier essential for normal relationship

14 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
L&T and TuTr Hyperloop sign MoU to develop advanced mobility solutions

The MoU establishes a framework for jointly exploring and pursuing opportunities in the emerging mobility ecosystem

14 Oct 2026 8:18 pm
Indias coffee research body seeks partnership to speed up development of new varieties

It has reached out to private firms, research institutions and growers to improve the yield and quality of coffees

14 Oct 2026 8:09 pm
How Bengaluru startup Aaahara is taking botanical foods global

The company leverages cryogenic technology to process spices; ships products to New Zealand, Netherlands and eyes markets in the US, Australia

14 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
India-Mauritius pact brings in Principal Purpose Test

The amendment introduces a treaty-level safeguard against abuse, while investments made before April 1, 2017, remain outside the tests scope

14 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
Wholesale inflation jumped to 11.4% in Sept

The jump was broad-based, led by food, fuel and other commodities, while core inflation climbed to a record 9.8%

14 Oct 2026 7:13 pm
Emirates to stay at Mumbai airport this winter; says Navi Mumbai not ready for shift

Airline flags supporting infrastructure needs as MIAL defers proposed cut in international flights

14 Oct 2026 6:57 pm
Aegis Logistics to acquire 89.8% stake in Dubai-based Tristar for 7700 crore

The acquisition will be undertaken through Aegis Logistics International Pte Ltd, the companys wholly owned step-down subsidiary

14 Oct 2026 6:56 pm
Cabinet approves 2,010 cr bonus for over 11 lakh railway employees

The payment of PLB, which is disbursed each year before the Durga Puja/Dusshera holidays, acts as an incentive to motivate the railway employees

14 Oct 2026 6:51 pm
Greenspace Herbs launches moringa leaf blend

It blends whole leaf powder with a moringa leaf extract, in proportions developed by its research and development team

14 Oct 2026 6:38 pm
Gem, jewellery exports up 9% on better demand

They increased by 3% in the first half of the current fiscal $14.30 billion

14 Oct 2026 6:36 pm
Cabinet expands disability pension coverage to 27 lakh, raises monthly assistance

The Centre has renamed Indira Gandhis old-age, widow and disability pension schemes under new Pradhan Mantri schemes, alongside renaming the National Family Benefit Scheme

14 Oct 2026 6:19 pm
Aswagessoar,Kashmirsapplegrowerscountthecost

The sharp rise in labour costs is adding to the financial pressure on growers, who depend on hired workers to pick and transport their produce within a limited period

14 Oct 2026 6:16 pm
Maharashtra to deposit 5,000 in farmers accounts ahead of Diwali as drought-hit talukas rise to 305

The state has widened its drought response with financial assistance, debt relief measures, safeguards against loan recovery and steps to secure water

14 Oct 2026 5:51 pm
India-Mauritius tax treaty amended to curb treaty abuse; PPT test introduced

The change places greater emphasis on the purpose and commercial substance of transactions when authorities assess claims for treaty relief.

14 Oct 2026 5:18 pm
India plans BS-VII emission norms for new cars and SUVs from April 2029

The proposed standards will tighten limits on vehicle pollutants, building on Indias existing framework for progressively reducing automotive emissions.

14 Oct 2026 4:53 pm
Cabinet approves 78 days bonus for 11.4 lakh railway employees

The annual payout recognises staff contributions as the national transporter reports record freight loading and passenger traffic during 2025-26

14 Oct 2026 4:48 pm
India to launch National Electricity Data Sharing Framework in October

The initiative aims to give utilities and startups consistent access to power sector information while strengthening governance and cyber security

14 Oct 2026 4:11 pm
India Inc salary hikes set to improve in 2027; NBFCs lead at 10.1%

Non-banking financial companies, energy and real estate are expected to offer the highest salary increases, while employers focus on retaining skilled talent.

14 Oct 2026 4:03 pm
L&T, IIT Madras-incubated TuTr Hyperloop join hands for advanced transport technology

The collaboration will combine engineering and construction expertise with indigenous mobility technology to assess commercially viable transport infrastructure projects across India.

14 Oct 2026 3:50 pm
IMF chief urges US, other wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure

Rising debt levels and global inflation, partly resulting from high energy costs due to the Iran war, have pushed interest rates to multidecade highs, adding to the burdens of the world's poorest nations

14 Oct 2026 3:48 pm
Indian companies turn to banks as bond borrowing costs rise, Jefferies says

Demand from NBFCs, wholesale trade, commercial real estate, power and chemicals has supported stronger corporate lending by banks in recent months

14 Oct 2026 3:39 pm
CMFRI initiative helps coastal women to become successful fisheries entrepreneurs

Initiative supports 84 micro-enterprises across eight Kerala districts, boosting household incomes by 3035%

14 Oct 2026 3:35 pm
India plans wider use of AI to make power grid smarter and more reliable

The initiative comes as rising renewable energy capacity and expanding electricity infrastructure increase the need for smarter grid management across India

14 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
India needs 15 lakh cr investment to add 91 GW nuclear capacity by 2047: CEA chairman

Along with the estimated investment to add 91 GW by 2047 to reach the 100 GW target, the country also requires deep private sector participation, CEA Chairman Ghanshyam Prasad said

14 Oct 2026 2:37 pm
Indias oilmeal exports tumble 65% in July as soybean meal shipments slump

Uncompetitive prices, cheaper South American supplies and rising freight costs were the primary factors

14 Oct 2026 2:31 pm