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Top 11 districts in UP report 1.6% drop in sugarcane acreage; sugar output may be hit

A likely early start of factories with lower recovery and the demand from local gur manufacturers may also limit cane supply, potentially affecting overall sugar production

16 Sep 2026 9:43 pm
Indias soybean imports may touch record high 1 mt in the current season on fall in domestic supply

Trend in imports likely to sustain next year on anticipated drop in output impacted by lower area, weak monsoons

16 Sep 2026 9:39 pm
Centre weighs stronger safeguards for hub-and-spoke flight operations

Boarding pass improvements are among the measures being considered following the immigration lapse at Delhi airport

16 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
Commerce Department pitches for five-year extension of RoDTEP scheme for exporters

Govt also looking at making changes in rules, components of the Export Promotion Mission based on exporters feedback

16 Sep 2026 8:53 pm
PM Surya Ghar holds 132 GW market potential: ISMA

ISMAs assessment is based on national residential electricity consumption, household housing characteristicsand distribution-utility tariffs

16 Sep 2026 8:50 pm
US tariff threat pushes India Inc to new markets as cost gap narrows to 8%: Mukundan

Companies are exploring wider market access, stronger partnerships and faster execution as India seeks to improve competitiveness amid changing trade conditions

16 Sep 2026 8:10 pm
DGFT clears 642 UK cars for import under India-UK FTA quota

Only OEMs, dealers and channel partners were eligible to apply for the TRQ

16 Sep 2026 8:06 pm
India weighs vegetable oil import duty cut as prices rise

The move could help contain prices as households increase consumption of palm oil, soyoil and sunflower oil during the festival season

16 Sep 2026 7:47 pm
China revokes 3 more Indian rice exporters licences for alleged GMO presence in shipments

Indian exporters say the rejected consignments were found not to have any genetic material when re-exported to other nations

16 Sep 2026 7:35 pm
Livestock product exports up 44% in April-August

Much of the growth in livestock product exports was driven by strong demand for Indian buffalo meat from Vietnam, Malaysia and other markets

16 Sep 2026 7:20 pm
Chennai Port sets record for highest single-day pig iron exports

The latest shipment surpassed the ports previous single-day record of 13,208 tonnes handled on July 30, 2026

16 Sep 2026 6:57 pm
Aditya Birla Group entity seeks GIFT City nod to enter aircraft leasing

The proposed venture comes as GIFT Citys aircraft-leasing ecosystem expands, with 37 entities operating and 412 aviation assets as of June 2026

16 Sep 2026 6:00 pm
Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000; 51 lakh employees to benefit

The revision follows a 12-year gap and reflects sustained wage growth, rising incomes and continued expansion of formal employment, the government said

16 Sep 2026 5:49 pm
UPI MDR: Retailers, clothing manufacturers flag impact of 0.4% charge on MSMEs

Industry bodies said the additional transaction cost could put pressure on retailers already operating on thin margins during the festive sales period.

16 Sep 2026 5:24 pm
Kerala agri university to transfer chocolate-making technology to farmer group

The technology transfer was undertaken to enhance the value of cocoa farmers produce and promote cocoa-based entrepreneurial activities

16 Sep 2026 5:09 pm
SFO Technologies unveil Primary Power Distribution System for first indigenous aircraft

The PPDS will serve as the electrical nerve centre for the 19-seater SARAS MKII aircraft

16 Sep 2026 4:49 pm
DP Worlds Sokhna terminal in Egypt could emerge as key gateway for India-Mediterranean trade

The terminal can handle feeders ranging from 1,200 TEUs to 5,000 TEUs, and mainline vessels of up to 18,000 TEUs

16 Sep 2026 2:43 pm
Omnichannel food firm FreshTerra takes a different route to source farmers produce

The firm, which opened its stores in Gurugram recently, gives a minimum volume commitment to procure agricultural produce

16 Sep 2026 1:50 pm
Indias tariff risk remains as US House prepares to vote on Russia sanctions bill

Two Democratic amendments one to explicitly name India among countries facing up to 100% tariffs, another to strip the Presidents broad secondary-tariff powers were defeated in the Rules Committee

16 Sep 2026 12:37 pm
Rain spell soon for South Peninsula as Bay warms in likely last monsoon act

IMD sees isolated heavy rain over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for six days from Wednesday. Kerala and Mahe could receive isolated heavy rain and again for three days from Saturday

16 Sep 2026 11:54 am
GI Day highlights role of Geographical Indications in preserving heritage, creating livelihoods

Convergence among Nabard, banks, SIDBI, EXIM Bank, government agencies and producer communities key to taking GI products from local markets to national and international platforms

16 Sep 2026 11:16 am
Indian government allocates record sugar sales quota for September to rein in retail prices

The quota announcement comes ahead of Dussehra even as retail prices drop below 60 a kg

15 Sep 2026 10:15 pm
Livestock feed makers see rising competition for maize from ethanol producers

Want Goverment to secure supplies for feed sector as maize is single source of feedstock, says CLFMA Chairman Divya Kumar Gulati

15 Sep 2026 10:13 pm
Goyal-Greer meeting likely on G20 sidelines in Milwaukee

India expects the bilateral trade agreement and other pending issues to figure in talks

15 Sep 2026 9:43 pm
Indias exports to US rise 21.83%, China shipments jump 52.35% in August

The latest trade data showed strong growth across key markets, even as Indias shipments to some major destinations declined during August.

15 Sep 2026 9:42 pm
WTO warns global output could fall up to 10% without stronger multilateral trade rules

Shifting economic power, rising state intervention, digitalisation, the green transition, and geopolitical tensions are making cooperation more complex: World Trade Report 2026

15 Sep 2026 9:39 pm
TREV sues Trevel over EV-cab brand as rivals chase 22,000-crore market

Delhi High Court has not granted an interim injunction; trademark fight returns to court on September 18 as EV-cab rivals chase 22,000-crore market

15 Sep 2026 9:38 pm
CBAM: India working with the EU to secure recognition for accreditation body, verification agencies

Government helps exporters prepare for CBAM compliance and emissions verification requirements

15 Sep 2026 9:38 pm
AISATS personnel under scanner over Air India hub-and-spoke immigration lapse

Ground-handling personnel suspended pending investigation, industry insider says

15 Sep 2026 9:17 pm
India, China open to talks to address trade imbalance, supply chain issues

Commerce Secretary says this is work in progress and both sides are engaging on trade in a positive manner

15 Sep 2026 9:04 pm
Zetwerk gets factory-heavy as manufacturing order book hits 12,370 cr

The company operated 26 owned manufacturing facilities across India, the US, Spain and Germany as of March 31, 2026

15 Sep 2026 8:48 pm
Goods exports surge 26% in August to $43.8 billion, trade deficit narrows

The major drivers of trade deficit have been energy items like petroleum, crude and coal, coke and briquettes, and electronic goods

15 Sep 2026 8:08 pm
Kamarajar Port initiates plans for 1,200 crore IPO; issues RFP to hire domestic legal counsel

The selected legal counsel will manage end-to-end legal and secretarial due diligence, draft key offer documents

15 Sep 2026 8:02 pm
Chennai air cargo terminals face delays of up to 5 days, exporters turn to Bengaluru

Industry representatives have sought urgent measures to ease cargo movement, citing warehouse constraints, manpower shortages and traffic restrictions at Chennai airport

15 Sep 2026 7:59 pm
Reliance Communications Creditors request ED to release real estate properties worth 7,000 crore

The committee is expected to meet this Friday to evaluate the available options in light of the Supreme Courts spectrum judgment and the subsequent dismissal of the review petition

15 Sep 2026 7:52 pm
Bharat Forge, Pratt & Whitney Canada team up for Indias HALE UAV programme

The collaboration will combine propulsion technology and aerospace engineering capabilities to support Indias indigenous unmanned aerial systems efforts

15 Sep 2026 7:35 pm
Indias unemployment rate eases to 5% in August; rural rate falls to 4.1%

The latest labour data showed improving workforce participation alongside marginal declines in unemployment across the country, particularly in rural areas

15 Sep 2026 7:24 pm
Indian AI-native bio-solutions company Absolute begins commercial operations in Kenya

It has begun operations for INERA, which has partnered with an established Kenyan agricultural company with experience across floriculture, exotic herbs and horticulture to distribute and scale its products locally

15 Sep 2026 6:46 pm
Maharashtra Cabinet approves 750 crore soft loans for cooperative sugar mills

The decision is aimed at helping mills overcome difficulties, procure sugarcane and provide relief to growers during the crushing season.

15 Sep 2026 6:03 pm
DP World Cochin posts highest-ever monthly throughput in August

After handling 74,644 TEUs in June and 74,585 TEUs in July, volumes rose to 97,952 TEUs in August, setting a new monthly record

15 Sep 2026 5:46 pm
Edible oil imports up 4.5% in November-August 2025-26

Shipments of edible oils increased marginally to 15.72 lakh tonnes in August from 15.49 lakh tonnes in July 2026

15 Sep 2026 5:20 pm
El Nio strengthens further, while IOD moves above the positive threshold

The climate pattern could persist until March 2027, according to the Australian Met body

15 Sep 2026 4:57 pm
Severe rainfall deficit turns a serious concern for Andhra Pradesh

Against the normal rainfall of 424.1 mm during the June-August period, the State received only 197.6 mm

15 Sep 2026 4:36 pm
A dry September tests Kashmirs saffron fields

With Kashmir recording warmer-than-normal temperatures and rainfall remaining a concern, farmers are closely watching weather conditions ahead of the flowering season, which typically begins in October

15 Sep 2026 4:15 pm
15 Sep 2026 3:36 pm
CIFT gets patent for antimicrobial booster technology

The patented process combines violacein with ZnO nanoparticles through a coating process

15 Sep 2026 3:23 pm
Meet on harnessing plant genetic resources in Peninsular India

IIHR Bengaluru is organising the three day event from Sept 17-19 with a theme -- From Biodiversity Hotspot to Sustainable Bioresource Hub

15 Sep 2026 3:14 pm
Favourable ecosystem helps auto industry post record August sales: SIAM

Wholesale dispatches across major vehicle segments surged in August, supported by consumer confidence, rural demand and improving financing conditions

15 Sep 2026 3:08 pm
Trade deficit declines to $26.86 bn in August, against $27.2 bn in Aug 2025

Engineering, petroleum products, chemicals, textiles drive export growth

15 Sep 2026 2:53 pm
Vice President to inaugurate UPASI Tea Research centenary conference in Coonoor

Foundation marks 100 years of service to South Indian tea; annual conference and plantation expo follow on September 22-23

15 Sep 2026 2:34 pm