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Foreign Secretary flags concerns over US Russia sanctions law to US lawmakers

There are indications that the SRIA may be used as a leverage in the ongoing India-US negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement, sources said

29 Sep 2026 9:25 pm
Telangana Labour Dept calls Uber, Ola, Rapido, GMR for talks on airport cab row

The union said the Joint Commissioner wrote to Uber, Ola and Rapido the same day, advising them to implement the fares prescribed in the GO for prepaid cabs at the airport

29 Sep 2026 9:22 pm
India, EFTA to review trade pact a year on, eye new opportunities

Second Prosperity Summit in Delhi will address market access, other bottlenecks; discuss further expansion of trade, investments

29 Sep 2026 9:22 pm
Easing global prices, rising arrivals and muted demand likely to weigh on Indian cotton prices

Crop size likely to be lower on decline in area and deficient rainfall affecting the production of the fibre crop

29 Sep 2026 8:47 pm
Financial accommodation: RBIs committee recommends 11.2% increase in States avg WMA limit

At the same time, the Committee is also clear that unlike in the past when WMA was the principal medium through which States availed temporary financial accommodation, SDF has become the main window for liquidity support to them in recent times

29 Sep 2026 8:38 pm
Edible oils duty cut: Indian govt has to balance consumers and farmers interest, says Agriculture Minister

Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces procurement of oilseeds and pulses by government agencies if growers sell below minimum support price

29 Sep 2026 8:37 pm
Manufacturing start-ups see investor interest rise as hardware moats deepen

Manufacturing companies raised $635 million across 69 funding rounds in 2026 year-to-date

29 Sep 2026 8:30 pm
Indias fertiliser subsidy may exceed 3 lakh crore in the current fiscal

Pointing to this cost pressure, the Centre has asked states to prevent over-application of nutrients

29 Sep 2026 7:59 pm
Wingsure launches coffee intelligence platform

The platform captures and verifies farm evidence and turns it into decision intelligence for coffee

29 Sep 2026 7:51 pm
Centre examining Lakshadweep seaplane launch after UT support withdrawal

The operator had invested in aircraft, personnel and jetties across five islands and conducted more than 40 trial and proving flights

29 Sep 2026 7:51 pm
Rosatom in talks with Adani Group, RIL, NTPC for nuclear power push in India

The Russian nuclear energy giant believes private participation will allow more companies to invest, build capacity in the sector

29 Sep 2026 7:40 pm
Economy strong, but India needs to cut dependence on energy imports, says Shaktikanta Das

Das highlighted three specific areas of reform that are still playing out and can be lessons for the global south

29 Sep 2026 7:33 pm
AIF real estate investments fall, but fund managers see continued demand

Repayments and refinancing may be offsetting fresh deployment even as funds see opportunities across residential, warehousing and redevelopment

29 Sep 2026 7:33 pm
Rajnath Singh calls for boosting export of indigenous warships as domestic content exceeds 75%

He said this during his address at the second edition of the three-day Indian Navys biannual Commanders Conference 2026 that began on Tuesday

29 Sep 2026 7:23 pm
GMR Hyderabad Airport begins Hyderabad-Tashkent service

The new route will enhance connectivity between South India and Central Asia, supporting business, trade, and cultural exchanges while providing a convenient gateway through Tashkent, a key regional hub

29 Sep 2026 7:15 pm
SKUAST recommends Best Agrolife fungicide Tricolor for Kashmir apple orchards

Three-year trials found Tricolor effective against major fungal diseases affecting apple crops

29 Sep 2026 7:09 pm
Travel demand holds firm despite steep rise in airfares: Cleartrip

Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand, has emerged as a faster-growing international region

29 Sep 2026 6:58 pm
From safety net to market risk: J&K apple growers face greater price exposure

The withdrawal of the scheme has since left private traders as the principal channel for growers looking to sell their produce

29 Sep 2026 6:58 pm
10 out of 19 sub-sectors record double-digit growth in July

Growth was led by encouraging performance in real estate and trade

29 Sep 2026 6:56 pm
YouTubes India ecosystem supports 9.6 lakh jobs, adds 18,000 crore to GDP

The report highlights rising creator revenues, expanding non-metro creative clusters and growing international viewership for Indian regional-language content.

29 Sep 2026 6:49 pm
Skoda Auto India to hike car prices by up to 1.2% from October 1

The price revision will vary across models and variants, affecting Skodas India portfolio including Kylaq, Slavia, Kushaq, Kodiaq and Superb

29 Sep 2026 6:40 pm
Indias festive electronics boom runs on credit, leaving millions exposed to repair costs

The trend has created what Subrat Pani terms a credit triangle, purchase, EMI repayment, and repair costs, all landing simultaneously on household balance sheets

29 Sep 2026 6:37 pm
Index of Services Production: 10 sub-sectors record double-digit growth in July

Air transport declined by 8.4% while Repair services contracted by 5%

29 Sep 2026 6:34 pm
Centre to launch awareness drive to help farmers tap FTA export opportunities: Shivraj Chouhan

The Centre will also brief the states on the potential benefits of these agreements for Indian farmers and for specific regions

29 Sep 2026 6:26 pm
Karnataka Maritime Board seeks public private partnership to strengthen maritime infrastructure

Balachandra stated that KMB is extending its focus on connectivity, ship building, coastal shipping, inland waterways, tourism and maritime industries, along with port-led economic development

29 Sep 2026 6:17 pm
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders decides to not proceed with the Thoothukudi shipyard project

Availability of land identified for the project emerged as the key issue for the decision, as both MDL and Hyundai sought the same land parcel

29 Sep 2026 6:17 pm
Godavari Biorefineries secures a Chinese patent for viral infection treatment compounds

The patent covers compounds that inhibit Vacuolar ATPase (V-ATPase), a cellular mechanism some viruses use during infection, and their use in medicaments for treating viral infections

29 Sep 2026 6:08 pm
India probes alleged dumping of seven products from China

The investigations cover products used across tyres, pharmaceuticals, elevators and mattresses, while separate probes examine imports from other countries

29 Sep 2026 5:10 pm
Flipkart adds 14 million cubic ft warehouse space, 750 PIN codes ahead of festive season

To meet rising demand for same-day and next-day deliveries, Flipkart has set up over 900 additional delivery hubs

29 Sep 2026 5:10 pm
El Nio nears record levels as Pacific waters continue to warm

Models expect positive IOD to develop during Southern Hemisphere spring

29 Sep 2026 5:03 pm
Govt aims 600 MT capacity under new National Steel Policy 2047; to seek stakeholder comments: Secy

The new National Steel Policy (NSP) will be put in the public domain for stakeholder feedback in about a week, the secretary said at an event

29 Sep 2026 4:32 pm
CMFRI organises backwater cruise to highlight Vembanads ecological wealth

The cruise was part of CMFRIs Fish Walk initiative an outreach programme that brings science to the public through experiential tours

29 Sep 2026 3:57 pm
Wind turbine blade handling at VOC port jumps 75% in April-August 2026

The number of vessels carrying wind turbine blade consignments also increased from 39 to 52 during the same period

29 Sep 2026 3:55 pm
MSME Ministry, MoSPI sign MoU to strengthen Statistical Business Register

The agreement establishes a structured framework for sharing relevant information from the Udyam Registration ecosystem for statistical purposes.

29 Sep 2026 3:53 pm
Airbus A350F freighter takes maiden flight, takes aim at Boeings cargo dominance

Airbus has begun flight testing its A350F freighter, setting the stage for certification trials before its planned entry into service in 2027

29 Sep 2026 3:06 pm
Sitharaman holds bilateral meetings with Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, other countries

Switzerland sees significant opportunities in India for portfolio diversification and investment: Swiss Ambassador

29 Sep 2026 3:01 pm
Department working with ADB to develop grading, rating standards for warehouses, cold chains: Official

Department also working to formulate guidelines for multi modal logistics parks

29 Sep 2026 2:54 pm
10 military-grade drones seized from three Indian passengers at Delhi airport

The drones, valued at over 1.03 crore, were recovered from the passengers who had arrived at Terminal-3 from Hong Kong through Vietnam on September 25

29 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
Premiumisation gains ground, consumption outlook remains resilient: smallcase managers

Real private final consumption expenditure grew 7.1 per cent in Q1FY27, compared with 7.5 per cent in Q4FY26

29 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
ColdStar Logistics expands workforce by 15% to meet festive demand

With demand expected to increase by 20-25% over the next few months, the workforce boost will allow the company to maintain service and quality standards

29 Sep 2026 1:52 pm
Call to address technical glitches before full rollout of digital auction platform

The mock auctions so far highlight certain issues that need to be addressed; TTAC recommends a series of structured, closed mock auctions

29 Sep 2026 1:40 pm
Omnivore-backed agri startups reach 20.81 million small farmers, says VC firm

Omnivore said the reports use global impact measurement and benchmarking methodologies to track outcomes across the portfolio

29 Sep 2026 1:13 pm
Cement prices rise 7/bag in September; further 5-20 hikes expected in October: Report

The ability to sustain the price hikes will depend on demand recovery and dealer acceptance, the report said

29 Sep 2026 11:57 am
High battery prices may delay commissioning of 12 GWh BESS capacity

Nearly 21% of the under-construction BESS capacity, equivalent to about 12 GWh, faces weak return potential which may lead to some delays in commissioning, Crisil Ratings said

29 Sep 2026 11:53 am
29 Sep 2026 11:40 am
27% ethanol blending may expose sugar sectors shortcomings, says industry expert

Getting to 27 per cent is a different kind of problem its an operations problem, says Findability Sciences founder and CEO Anand Mahurkar

29 Sep 2026 11:26 am
India-EU FTA wont change farm trade much, but opens door to agri-tech: Dutch Minister

Erkens flags soil monitoring, AI-based applications and climate-resilient seeds as areas for collaboration

28 Sep 2026 9:53 pm
Nirmala Sitharaman, Jordan minister discuss cooperation in trade, fertilisers

The discussions covered several sectors as both sides explored opportunities for deeper economic engagement and greater investment between the two countries.

28 Sep 2026 9:39 pm