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Energy shock fuelled by West Asia crisis to hit economy, particularly unorganised sector: Experts

The government needs to take steps to protect vulnerable sections of society while prioritising the use of fuel for essential activities

3 Jun 2026 9:26 pm
Handpickd targets 30 new micro-markets, to deepen farmers tie-up

The platform collects customer orders a day in advance, procures produce from farmers overnight, and delivers it to customers the following morning

3 Jun 2026 9:25 pm
Ahmedabad airport commissions 8,000 KL fuel station to boost refuelling capacity

The expanded capacity is expected to improve fuel availability, reduce aircraft turnaround times and attract greater participation from oil marketing companies in jet fuel supply at the airport

3 Jun 2026 9:15 pm
Construction industry poised to hit $1.4 tn by 2030 on Govt infra spending

At the World of Concrete India 2026 event in Mumbai, industry leaders underscored the need for innovative technologies and sustainable practices to meet the countrys growing infrastructure demands

3 Jun 2026 9:15 pm
Cabinet clears four national highway projects worth over 24,000 cr

Projects spanning over 600 km aim to improve connectivity, reduce travel time and strengthen logistics infrastructure under PM GatiShakti

3 Jun 2026 8:51 pm
USHBC to host blueberry event on June 10

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor will launch of the recipe book USA blueberries across the globe on the occasion

3 Jun 2026 8:15 pm
US-India trade deal will be done in the next several weeks: Sergio Gor

It will be a win-win situation for both countries, and we are excited to get it across the finish line, says the US ambassador

3 Jun 2026 8:15 pm
First chilled fish consignment exported to Oman under IndiaOman CEPA flagged off from Chennai

The launch marks a timely, strategic milestone coinciding with the IndiaOman CEPA entering into force on June 1

3 Jun 2026 7:45 pm
FTA with Oman to give a boost to livestock product exports

Pact seen promising for poultry, marine product shipments

3 Jun 2026 7:05 pm
Rate pause by RBI will support growth stability: SBI Chairman

A pause will definitely help us stabilise in terms of ensuring that smooth growth rates are achieved, Setty said

3 Jun 2026 5:45 pm
Cabinet approves 10,000-crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund for airlines

One-time support mechanism aims to shield carriers from fuel price volatility amid the West Asia crisis

3 Jun 2026 5:05 pm
SAS launch flight from Copenhagen to Mumbai turns back due to approval delays

SAS aircraft from Copenhagen was enroute to India and flying over Azerbaijan when it had to turn back to base as the final approval expected from authorities was not issued

3 Jun 2026 4:35 pm
Despite inventory build-up in May, Indias refined product exports hit multi-year low

Windfall tax, refinery maintenance and higher domestic focus pull down shipments for third straight month

3 Jun 2026 4:25 pm
Google Maps and Yatri partner for real-time tracking of Mumbai local trains

Google Maps to leverage Yatris proprietary GPS systems with direct railway control room integrations for source-verified updates

3 Jun 2026 3:55 pm
Wheat procurement surges 17% to 35 MT, exceeds target for 2026-27 season

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies procure wheat at the minimum support price (MSP) to meet requirements under the National Food Security Act and other welfare schemes

3 Jun 2026 2:05 pm
APCNF wins 2026 Food Planet Prize from Sweden

The APCNF has been adjudged the winner from a pool of over 1,000 nominations received from various countries

3 Jun 2026 1:55 pm
India's fuel demand outlook hit by price hikes, slowing industrial activity

Analysts say there could be more price increases that are likely to dampen demand further, given that the retailers are still selling the fuels below market rates

3 Jun 2026 1:31 pm
Tamil Nadu mango farmers reap succulent harvest with scientific, high-density planting

Under Coca-Colas Project Unnati, growers now get higher yields, better returns, while they save on maintenance and labour costs

3 Jun 2026 1:25 pm
USTR proposes 12.5% penalty tariffs on Indian goods in Section 301 forced labour findings

Pressure intesifies on New Delhi to conclude a bilateral trade deal and lock-in tariffs; India says it remains engaged with the US

3 Jun 2026 1:05 pm
Ernakulam KVK introduce mechanisation in reed handicraft production

The first hands-on training programme on using the machine was organised for members of the Triveni Scheduled Caste Womens Group, whose primary livelihood is reed handicraft

3 Jun 2026 12:35 pm
Centre asks states to activate district-level contingency plans to tackle El Nino threat

The IMD has forecast that monsoon will be around 90 per cent of the long-term average and has indicated El Nio conditions could develop later in the season

3 Jun 2026 12:15 pm
IMD Update: Heat relief for Tamil Nadu as thunderstorms, rains expected

Satellite pictures show surface winds gathering strength along south Kerala coast showing clear signs of monsoon progression on Wednesday morning

3 Jun 2026 12:03 pm
PMI services rose to 59.8 in May, highest since November

S&P Global attributed strengthening demand for services such as freight, digital solutions, e-commerce, entertainment and IT for higher PMI

3 Jun 2026 11:05 am
India's inflation might move higher to 5% in FY27 led by food, energy prices: BoB report

The report stated that core inflation is expected to remain anchored around 4.5% during the same period, suggesting that the potential of El Nino might require some additional monitoring

3 Jun 2026 10:45 am
Commercial vehicle sales plunge 19.5% after diesel price surge

Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Ashok Leyland witnessing sequential declines after Aprils record-high base

3 Jun 2026 10:17 am
Bajaj tops May electric three-wheeler market as EV sales surge 96% YoY

EVs accounted for 46.6% of total three-wheeler sales, up sharply from 29.8% a year earlier, highlighting one of the fastest powertrain transitions in Indias auto sector

3 Jun 2026 10:16 am
India emerges as auto industry growth engine as US and China slow: Moodys

The ratings agency expects Indias light vehicle sales to grow 7.5 per cent in 2026 and 5 per cent in 2027, significantly outperforming global growth of just 0.30.5 per cent

3 Jun 2026 10:05 am
Haryana to create 20 lakh metric tonnes additional grain storage capacity: Chief Minister Saini

CM directed officers to formulate a comprehensive plan for the construction of covered warehouses, expansion of cold storage infrastructure, and optimum utilization of available resources

3 Jun 2026 9:15 am
Maharashtra cabinet clears 2 lakh farm loan waiver scheme, adds repayment incentives

The scheme is expected to benefit around 56 lakh farmers and includes three components loan waiver, one-time settlement and repayment incentives.

2 Jun 2026 11:14 pm
IndiGo to suspend Manchester flights from August 31 amid rising costs and airspace constraints

As part of the move, IndiGo will return one of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners leased from Norse Atlantic Airways

2 Jun 2026 11:04 pm
Balmer Lawrie expects rail logistics revenue to cross 200 crore annually from FY28

Balmer Lawrie has secured a 10-year NMDC Steel contract worth about 2,500 crore, marking the largest revenue win in the PSUs history and significantly boosting its rail logistics business

2 Jun 2026 10:54 pm
India, UK discuss sticking points delaying free trade pact implementation

India has raised concerns over Britains new steel safeguard measures and the proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which could impact Indian exports

2 Jun 2026 10:34 pm
India cuts foodgrains output target amid below normal monsoon forecast

No release of separate target for each kharif crop seen as the move to avert price rise

2 Jun 2026 9:55 pm
Dairy body, Assam Rifles sign supply pact to support farmers in north-east

The agreement will help expand the supply of milk and dairy products to military units across the northeast region

2 Jun 2026 9:28 pm
Karnataka Bank, Tobacco Board ink pact to help growers in Karnataka

The objective is to provide customised financial solutions to registered growers in the State

2 Jun 2026 9:24 pm
UK Trade Secretary Kyle meets Goyal to discuss FTA, strengthening economic engagement

Trade talks advance as New Delhi seeks safeguards issue resolution

2 Jun 2026 9:15 pm
Govt tightens import norms for silver grains, powder

Silver dore can be imported by refineries against a licence with actual user conditions.

2 Jun 2026 9:04 pm
Excise collection rises to highest in three years in April despite fuel duty cut

Expenditure on fertiliser subsidies surges with urea subsidy rising 56%

2 Jun 2026 8:54 pm
AirTrunk CEO Robin Khuda meet AP CM Naidu

The focus of the State Government was not only on attracting investment, but also on creating opportunities for the youth , strengthening digital capabilities and ensuring that growth is environmentally responsible and inclusive.

2 Jun 2026 8:24 pm
India to replace WPI with new Producer Price Index over five years

Revised WPI with expanded 957-commodity basket, three PPI measures to be released on June 15, says DPIIT

2 Jun 2026 8:24 pm
AP invites bids for Greenfield airport at Dagadarthi

Designed to support operationsof Airbus A320/A321, it will be developed in PPP mode with an investment of Rs 648 crore

2 Jun 2026 8:14 pm
Indias LPG consumption hits over 5-year low in May

This is the lowest monthly consumption in the last 62 months. The lowest before this was in Covid-impacted April 2021

2 Jun 2026 8:04 pm
Indias air cargo grows despite West Asia disruptions; Chennai leads growth among major airports

Strong export demand and e-commerce drive air freight growth higher

2 Jun 2026 7:15 pm
3 fortified rice brands unveiled at UP workshop

The brands have been launched by Millers for Nutrition, working closely with rice millers and industry stakeholders

2 Jun 2026 7:15 pm
KUFOS to host Blue India 2026 conference from June 4-6

Marine Ingredients, Aquaculture in Focus at Blue India

2 Jun 2026 7:14 pm
Repeated hailstorms renew demand for crop insurance in Kashmirs apple belt

According to meteorologists, the Valley witnessed at least seven hailstorm events over the past month, causing widespread damage to apple orchards

2 Jun 2026 7:03 pm
Fly91 targets fleet expansion up to 12 aircraft by FY27-end

The airlines immediate expansion plans are centred around strengthening connectivity from its existing bases

2 Jun 2026 6:55 pm
West Asia crisis likely to shrink MSME margins by 50-100 bps in FY27, says Crisil

Revenue growth will moderate to 7.5-8.5 per cent, down 100 basis points compared with fiscal 2026

2 Jun 2026 6:54 pm
Netradyne, NHEV tie up to deploy AI-driven safety tech across India's e-highways

The integration aims to provide real-time fleet visibility, predictive risk detection, driver behaviour insights, and operational monitoring for commercial EVs travelling long distances

2 Jun 2026 3:54 pm
Indias April-May coffee exports rise 20% to top $503 million

Volumes up 36% on higher demand from key buyers in Europe such as Italy and Germany

2 Jun 2026 3:54 pm