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Manufacturing startups face capacity-demand funding dilemma

Kaushik Mudda that AI is making software easier to replicate, increasing investor attention on physical capabilities. Power electronics, storage components and grid equipment

2 Oct 2026 7:25 pm
Embraer, Mahindra Group plan to invest 6,000 crore in Nagpur assembly line

Partnership intends to progressively integrate Indian aerospace companies into the C-390 Millennium ecosystem, companies say

2 Oct 2026 6:42 pm
After years of crop losses, Kashmir farmers see better paddy harvest

As the harvesting season peaks, farmers in the rice-growing belts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Ganderbal are reporting a marked improvement in crop output, raising hopes of better returns after successive years of weather-related losses

2 Oct 2026 6:34 pm
At 100 kmph, Vande Bharat whizzes past worlds highest railway arch bridge

The increased speed was successfully tested on Friday, with Vande Bharat Express Train No. 26401/26404 crossing the Chenab and Anji bridges at 100 kmph, according to the Railways

2 Oct 2026 6:28 pm
Ladakh experiments with saffron cultivation in high-altitude cold desert

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said on Friday that 800 kg, or around 90,000 premium Iranian saffron corms, had been planted over 4,000 square metres at Spituk Pharka in Leh

2 Oct 2026 6:22 pm
Trials begin on automobile rake movement through Vallarpadam rail siding

The rake was unloaded and cleared in three hours and 15 minutes without affecting normal terminal operations, according to senior port officials.

2 Oct 2026 6:19 pm
Aries Agro expands manufacturing capacity to 1.01 lakh tonnes

A media statement said that the company highlighted its manufacturing expansion, growing distribution network, technology adoption and farmer-centric initiatives at its annual general meeting

2 Oct 2026 6:07 pm
African nations begin to stock up rice on El Nino fears, Ukraine and Iran wars

Ships are waiting to load rice consignments in almost all Indian ports, say exporters

2 Oct 2026 5:55 pm
West Bengals Keventer, Saroj Poddar groups launch 400-cr real estate debt fund

Fund to focus on projects in Delhi-NCR and West Bengal

2 Oct 2026 4:26 pm
Andhra Pradesh commercial tax collections rise 18% to 30,436 cr in H1

Andhra Pradesh collects 4,986.18 crore in commercial taxes in September, 651.34 crore or 15.03% more than a year earlier

2 Oct 2026 3:43 pm
Hindalco calls off AluChem acquisition amid prolonged closing delays

The transaction, announced in June last year, involved the acquisition of AluChem by Aditya Holdings LLC, a step-down wholly-owned subsidiary of Hindalco, for an enterprise value of $125 million.

2 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
Maruti Suzuki trials automobile rake movement through Vallarpadam rail siding

The rake was unloaded and cleared in three hours and 15 minutes without affecting normal terminal operations, according to senior port officials.

2 Oct 2026 3:03 pm
Andhra CM, Union FM lay foundation for 1 lakh-crore global horticulture hub at Madanapalle

Horticulture Hub will be implemented in three phases with an estimated investment of 1 lakh crore

2 Oct 2026 2:28 pm
Government extends RELIEF scheme to shield exporters from West Asia logistics disruption

Department of Commerce extends Component II of RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) via September 30 notification under the Export Promotion Mission

2 Oct 2026 2:22 pm
Media, entertainment sector likely to see better growth in Q3FY27 on festive spending, content pipeline: Nuvama

Nuvama expects festive spending to improve in Q3FY27, with the late Diwali likely to support advertising and consumer engagement

2 Oct 2026 12:53 pm
TN officials use Hindi on highway signboard, govt suspends them

Departmental action has also been initiated against them, who are assistant engineers with the Highways Department

2 Oct 2026 12:51 pm
MPC set to begin rate hike cycle with at least 25 bps repo hike: SBI Economists

The ERDs economists believe the balance of risks has tilted decisively towards a 25-bps rate hike (from 5.25% to 5.50%) at this juncture

2 Oct 2026 9:28 am
S&P praises Indian economy, but points to gathering clouds

India beat forecasts while contending with the same inflationary pressures, geopolitical conflicts and slower growth as others

1 Oct 2026 11:35 pm
Storage in Indias key reservoirs improves a tad, but still below last year and normal level

18 reservoirs are brimming, but 51 dams are half-empty as IMD predicts below-normal rainfall this month

1 Oct 2026 9:24 pm
Chennai Metro Phase-II achieves hat-trick of TBM breakthroughs in three days

With this breakthrough, CMRL has achieved a hat-trick of TBM breakthroughs in three consecutive days, marking a significant achievement in the ongoing tunnelling works under Phase II

1 Oct 2026 9:17 pm
Indias coffee shipments up 25% at 2.42 lakh tonne on strong demand in H1 of FY27

Volatility in global prices leads to slower growth in per tonne realisation

1 Oct 2026 9:16 pm
PNGRB, Oil Ministry launch drive targeting 50 lakh D-PNG connections by March 2027

The National PNG Drive 3.0 will run up to March 31, 2027 with the objective of accelerating PNG adoption, facilitating transition from LPG to PNG

1 Oct 2026 8:58 pm
GST Council meeting on October 7 may consider ITC relief proposals

Law Committee backs relief on insurance, catering, samples and write-offs

1 Oct 2026 8:33 pm
Nobody is allowed to cap fuel sales: Petroleum Secretary

The governments response comes amidst reports of private retailers such as Jio-bp and Nayara Energy capping diesel sales

1 Oct 2026 8:10 pm
Indias fund managers turn to fixed income as rate cycle shifts

Fund managers at the Morningstar Investment Conference 2026 discussed bond yields, corporate credit, fund duration, asset allocation and market volatility.

1 Oct 2026 7:47 pm
DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on tuberculosis drug ingredient imports from China, Thailand

DGTR determined that the product was being exported from China and Thailand at prices below its normal value and concluding that it had caused material injury to the domestic industry

1 Oct 2026 7:40 pm
Who moved my cottage cheese?

Tightening FSSAI rules are reshaping Indias paneer industry, with branded players increasing capacity

1 Oct 2026 7:35 pm
Crop Care Fed calls for balanced approach to agrochemical use, exports

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ram Nath Thakur called for responsible use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers

1 Oct 2026 7:32 pm
Tamil Nadus first barrierless multi-lane free flow tolling system operational at Paranur

The toll plaza is on the Tambaram Tindivanam Section of NH-179B

1 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
Indian govt halves stock limit for traders to 100 tonne

The order will come into force from October 15 and will be valid till November 30

1 Oct 2026 7:19 pm
Disruption on supply routes driving up prices: Oil Minister

Puri pointed out that the global energy situation remains challenging, but the government is closely monitoring the situation

1 Oct 2026 7:06 pm
LURE Holdings, CIRIL join hands to expand branded luxury real estate in India

The partnership combines LURE Holdings global luxury brand network with CIRILs market intelligence and developer relationships across Indian cities

1 Oct 2026 6:55 pm
CMFRI move rejuvenate black clam resource in Vembanad Lake

After a 12-month culture period, a one-hectare area at Vadakkumkara has recorded strong growth and survival of black clams

1 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
Apple production falls 48% so far this year in Himachal

So far this year, 1.15 crore apple boxes have reached the market compared to 2.18 crore boxes last year, a decline of nearly 48%

1 Oct 2026 6:18 pm
Indias power consumption rises 11.35% to 162.19 BU in September

Power demand tapered in the second half, but experts expect industrial and commercial requirements to support consumption during the festival season

1 Oct 2026 5:58 pm
Indias tea exports could decline 20% this year amid higher freight rates, logistics disruptions

Shipments declined 16.11% year-on-year to 128.56 million kgs during January-July this year

1 Oct 2026 5:54 pm
India manufacturing PMI rises to 7-month high of 55.1 in September

Factory activity ended the quarter on a firmer footing, with manufacturers reporting stronger sales, production, hiring and optimism about demand

1 Oct 2026 5:46 pm
Government cuts sugar dealers stock limit to 1,000 quintals from October 15

The revised norms will allow dealers to hold sugar for only 15 days, while region-specific limits will apply in Kolkata and Assam.

1 Oct 2026 5:23 pm
Dhanuka Agritech launches biosolution adjuvant Wetcit Neo

Wetcit Neo addresses a key challenge by improving spray spreading, coverage and absorption, particularly on crops where waxy leaf surfaces can limit the effectiveness of conventional sprays

1 Oct 2026 5:05 pm
SEA, Mozambiques Nampula sign oilseed corridor pact as India eyes Africa for edible oil

Two sustainability organisations, Solidaridad Network Asia and Solidaridad Southern Africa, have joined as partners to make sure the corridor is built on fair terms for farmers and without clearing forests

1 Oct 2026 4:57 pm
Swiss logistics major Kuehne+Nagel opens Chennai tech centre

To accelerate the launch, Kuehne+Nagel is working with Accenture to support the build-up of the workforce

1 Oct 2026 4:54 pm
Economic outlook faces upside inflation risks, says Finmin report

The report noted that the RBIs recent open market operations to absorb excess system liquidity could help maintain balanced financial conditions and contain any undue demand-side overheating

1 Oct 2026 4:50 pm
Chandrababu Naidu pitches Araku Coffee as a global brand

The Andhra Pradesh government is focusing on building the regions coffee brand while creating greater opportunities for local growers and markets.

1 Oct 2026 4:46 pm
GST collections in September again crossed 2 lakh crore

Strong revenue growth, higher import collections and festive-season preparations have reinforced expectations of further changes at the upcoming GST Council meeting.

1 Oct 2026 3:50 pm
Bhogapuram Airport warns job-seekers against fake recruitment offers

The advisory follows a recent instance of fraudulent recruitment communications being circulated in the name of the airport and its operator

1 Oct 2026 3:33 pm
JK govt notifies Electric Vehicle Policy 2026

The policy has set a six-year roadmap to expand clean, affordable and weather-resilient electric mobility across Jammu and Kashmir

1 Oct 2026 3:28 pm
APSEZ doubles Colombo terminal capacity to 3.2 million TEUs with $750 million expansion

Expanded terminal expected to handle nearly a quarter of Port of Colombos targeted 13 million TEU capacity by 2028

1 Oct 2026 3:01 pm
Indias Q2 growth seen at 7.3%, global risks test outlook: Finance Ministry

Review flags oil prices, tighter global financial conditions and US trade uncertainty as risks to momentum

1 Oct 2026 2:27 pm
From being used for gut issues, psyllium husk finds its way into food and health products

The market has evolved in terms of usage of psyllium for bakeries, vet food, and wellness, says Niraj Wadhwa, Managing Director of Gujarat-based Sidhpur Sat-Isabgol Factory Pvt. Ltd.

1 Oct 2026 1:06 pm
GST mop-up grows 14.7% to over 2.03 lakh cr in September

Gross GST collections from domestic activities rose 10.1 per cent to about 1.38 lakh crore, while revenues from imports were up 26 per cent to 65,525 crore.

1 Oct 2026 12:25 pm