The Hindu Businessline

Project aims to remove over 2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide by converting cotton crop residue into biochar, offering new income streams for smallholder farmers

DGCA orders probe into incident; Air India services on A350 routes could be disrupted

Air India said the damage to the airplane occurred as it was taxiing in dense fog in New Delhi

Facility to be built on 100 acres in Una district, expected to create 450 direct jobs

The widening gap was driven mainly by higher imports even as merchandise exports rose modestly.

New unit to be set up through proposed wholly owned subsidiary Brahmanand Pipes Pvt Ltd at Sinnar in Nashik district

While agriculture supports nearly 45 per cent of Indias workforce, it contributes only about 18 per cent to gross value added, prompting calls to reposition it as a growth engine

The closure comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the US, raising safety concerns

As part of its startup push, the government will host National Startup Day on January 16, launching 75 Grand Challenges and presenting 20 National Startup Awards.

India has recognised over 2 lakh startups so far, supported through multiple funding schemes and incentives, with renewed focus on promoting deep-tech ventures and linking R&D labs with the startup ecosystem.

Air India, IndiGo among carriers affected by airspace closure

Key features include accident insurance, zero-balance salary accounts, concessional loan rates and enhanced card benefits such as lounge access and cashback

APEDA resumes non-Basmati rice exports to the Philippines and Senegal after lifting import restrictions.

Telephonic exchange between Rubio, Jaishankar added political heft to the negotiations

Ravi Viswanathan, Managing Director, to retire during the course of the financial year 202627

MCA spends just 4% of budget allocation till November. 94% of total allocation is for PM Internship Scheme

Uttarakhand, J&K bag top two ranks among small States, UTs; Delhi ranked 12th

Positive momentum was driven by manufacturing and food prices

With this tie-up, the carrier hopes to promote Malaysia as a destination among Indian travellers

The firm will supply and instal 3,263 off-grid DC solar photovoltaic water pumping systems under the PM-KUSUM B Scheme

42 GW of renewable energy projects in India lack offtake contracts, threatening the countrys 2030 clean energy targets, warns BNEF.

The delegation led by Josefine Pallesen, Maritime Counsellor, Embassy of Denmark metSushil Kumar Singh, Chairman DPA, who apprised them of the ports initiatives in decarbonisation, renewable energy integration

The growth was supported by stable domestic demand, a resilient aftermarket, and continued investment in capacity expansion, localisation and technology upgradation

Terming it a milestone in Telanganas rice procurement history, Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said that the procurement figures included 38.37 lakh tonnes of fine varieties

Deloitte India expects growth to moderate to 6.6-6.9 per cent in FY2026-27, reflecting a high base and persistent global uncertainties

Inflation in December picked up primarily due to an increase in the cost of manufacturing in sectors such machinery, food products and textiles, a government statement said

The IPO will comprise a fresh issue of shares worth 1,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 907.27 crore by existing shareholders. This takes the total issue size to 1,907.27 crore

he 4-day conference with the theme -- Spice 360 Getting Future Ready-- will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and innovators from across the world to deliberate on the future of the global spice industry

Exports holding up despite US tariffs on Indian imports and other hurdles, says Grant Thornton Bharat

The IIP, which tracks output in mining, manufacturing and electricity, currently uses 2011-12 weights and will revise its base year to 2022-23 in May

Five international flights bound for Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Kuwait were rescheduled.

Long-term global warming near 1.4C would see the Paris Agreements 1.5C limit being reached within this decade, says the report

Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said over 530 million Jan Dhan accounts have been opened, with women holding a majority. India now accounts for about half of global real-time payments.

Indian companies and banks are fully compliant with US OFAC sanctions on Iran, limiting engagement strictly to permissible humanitarian trade, primarily in food and pharmaceuticals

Speaking to businessline, industry insiders cited that the new year will see the airline operate to Vietnam and enhance its presence in the Middle East sector during the upcoming summer schedule

Global growth is projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, easing to 2.6% in 2026 before rising to 2.7% in 2027, an upward revision from the June forecast

Tobacco Board takes farmers concerns over high GST to Commerce Ministry

Regulatory tightening of Futures and Options trading led to a fall in STT collections

The committee will define terms such as lock-in periods, withdrawal limits, pricing mechanisms and fee structures for providers

Maintaining a temperature control range of +2C to +25C, the airside reefer accommodates a wide spectrum of products including pharmaceuticals, fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, seafood, meat and dairy

However, concerns still remain over the increasing use of DDGS by feed makers

Stakeholders emphasise the need for regular and scientific fish catch data estimation for the archipelago as the foundation for sustainable fisheries management

Lower duties will make Indian exports, including from labour-intensive sectors, such as garments, leather, pharmaceuticals, steel, petroleum products, and electrical machinery, more competitive in the EU

The Tamil Nadu Circular Economy Investment Policy 2026 aims to aid aligning with initiatives like EUs Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Deforestation Regulation

India imported 25.13 lakh tonnes of edible oil during November-December of the oil year 2025-26, against 28.43 lt a year ago

According to industry estimates, more than 25 lakh people are employed in the electronics sector

Over the past week alone, prices of key basmati varieties have registered a steep decline, reflecting buyer hesitation, delayed contracts and heightened risk perception among exporters

Indias auto industry eyes sustained growth into 2026, driven by tax relief, GST cuts and strong exports, with 2025 recording sales highs across key segments

Highlighting liquidity concerns, the federation demanded GST refunds within 15 days, with statutory interest for delays by the government, and complete decriminalisation of procedural lapses related to GST returns, labour and local laws

On the state government side, Morgan Stanley noted that capex has remained range-bound. States' capex stands at around 1.7 per cent of GDP on a FYTD26 basis, similar to last year