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DP World Cochin receive new shipping service connecting India to Middle East hubs

The new service provides customers with faster access to key Middle East markets, expands connectivity options and strengthens supply chain resilience for businesses across southern India

21 Sep 2026 2:23 pm
India-New Zealand trade pact to come into force on Oct 20: Goyal

The FTA provides duty-free access for 100% of India's exports to New Zealand.

21 Sep 2026 2:01 pm
IMD update: Very heavy rain for south Odisha, north Andhra Pradesh coasts from Wednesday

Extreme heavy rain not ruled out for the eastern coastal states as an existing low-pressure area becomes well-marked, and is on course to intensify two rounds as a deep depression in next two days

21 Sep 2026 11:47 am
Bhogapuram aviation hub set to attract investments, spur regional growth

New investments in aviation ecosystem are in the pipeline

21 Sep 2026 11:23 am
Former Panasonic India Chairman Manish Sharma joins Escorts Kubota as President-Agri Business

This move marks a new chapter for Sharma, who has over three decades of experience in the appliances and consumer electronics industry, including a 17-year long leadership role at Panasonic India

21 Sep 2026 10:45 am
India real estate transparency improves; reforms key to capitalising on AI, data centre wave: Report

JLLs 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) indicates two-thirds of tracked markets from 88 countries and territories have seen significant improvements in transparency

21 Sep 2026 10:41 am
Air India Express Patna-Delhi flight cancelled on September 21 and 22 due to operational reasons

The cancellation affects passengers scheduled to travel from Patna to Delhi on the concerned flight dates

21 Sep 2026 9:59 am
India targets silk production of 60,000 tonnes by 2030-31

Silk output increased 61% since 2014 to 42,000 tonnes at present; New technologies being introduced to scale up prouduction

21 Sep 2026 9:41 am
Agrograde working on AI-powered sorting, grading machines for tomato, garlic

The Pune-based agri-robotics firm is already providing such services for onions, potatoes, apples and arecanuts, says its founder and CEO Kshitij Thakur

21 Sep 2026 8:38 am
Are kirana clusters the future of inclusive retail?

How kiranas can be enabled to use a shared delivery model for successful coexistence with quick commerce platforms

21 Sep 2026 8:17 am
Fewer flight seats for festival travel

Domestic air tickets turn costlier and elusive as airlines hold back capacity additions during busy season

21 Sep 2026 8:16 am
Iran blockade: US forces redirect 109 commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Shipping through the strategically vital waterway has declined sharply as Washington and Tehran remain locked in an escalating confrontation over Iran

21 Sep 2026 7:00 am
Rajasthan farmers sell moong below MSP as Govt yet to decide MSP purchase

Rajasthan moong arrivals surge 10-fold, but farmers get 15% below MSP; average realisation at 7,452/quintal against MSP of 8,780

20 Sep 2026 7:09 pm
Agrochemical body ACFI seeks 5,000-7,500 crore programme for the sector

ACFI-KPMG paper calls for time-bound PLI-style incentives, power subsidies and single-window regulation to cut China cost gap

20 Sep 2026 7:02 pm
CIAL to enter the global aviation consultancy sector with expert services initiative

The new initiative, CIAL ACES, will be inaugurated on September 24 by the CM and CIAL Chairman V D Satheesan

20 Sep 2026 4:51 pm
20 Sep 2026 4:02 pm
UP affirms its top position in tax collection, followed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu

Kerala posts fastest growth of about 22%; Gujarat tops capex

20 Sep 2026 3:59 pm
Companies are hiring more people from smaller cities citing cost efficiency, loyalty

Indias hiring landscape is increasingly moving beyond traditional metropolitan centres as tier II, III cities gain ground, report says

20 Sep 2026 3:30 pm
India's exports to core BRICS markets surge 34% in April-August; China leads

According to the commerce ministry data, exports to the four core BRICS economies grew by 34%, rising from $14.9 billion in April-August 2025-26 to $19.9 billion in April-August 2026-27

20 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
Trump-Xi showdown casts a shadow over the global economy

Looming over the meeting are Chinese export curbs on critical minerals and rare earths that have caused supply shocks for US and other global companies

20 Sep 2026 2:16 pm
IMD: Monsoon exiting Rajasthan as Bay low awaits turn to intensify

A 15% rain deficit as on date leaves kharif yields exposed to a late-season gamble: showers from a deep depression could replenish soil moisture, but extreme rain could damage mature crops

20 Sep 2026 11:51 am
Indian Railways approves multiple infrastructure, safety projects to enhance operational efficiency

The approved project will extend Kavach 4.0 coverage across the identified balance sections of the division, strengthening the safety infrastructure available for train operations

20 Sep 2026 9:39 am
Why food traceability is becoming the next competitive advantage for FMCG brands

The next competitive advantage in FMCG may not be on the pack, but behind the QR code

20 Sep 2026 8:54 am
Fashions real answer lies on the farm

The choice made at the counter travels a long way back down the chain as it ends on a farm.

20 Sep 2026 8:48 am
Air India flight to Nepal returns to Delhi due to suspected tech issue

Air India says passengers flown to Kathmandu in alternative aircraft

19 Sep 2026 9:40 pm
Biometric Aadhaar authentication mandatory for domestic LPG refills from October

Starting October 1, 2026, domestic LPG consumers must complete BAA to book refills at the regulated Retail Selling Price with subsidy

19 Sep 2026 8:48 pm
Indian micro-fertilisers association seeks ease of doing business, regulatory reforms

IMMA roundtable with Government officials focuses on One Nation, One Licence, GST rationalisation and enabling exports of micronutrients and specialty fertilisers

19 Sep 2026 7:30 pm
Rock check dams offer new push to water security, agriculture in Ladakhs Himalayan cold desert

Five check dams were built along the Sindhu River and its tributaries as a pilot initiative aimed at improving water retention

19 Sep 2026 6:17 pm
Telangana pegs kharif paddy procurement volume at 65 lakh tons

To ensure a smooth procurement process starting in early October, the Telangana Civil Supplies Department will implement a comprehensive SHT strategy

19 Sep 2026 6:05 pm
Telangana CM Reddy invites public to suggest new name for Mamnoor airport

The airport is also expected to strengthen air connectivity to the region and support its broader economic development

19 Sep 2026 5:24 pm
Indian exporters worry new US tariff law will disrupt trade

The US is the largest trading partner of India

19 Sep 2026 5:02 pm
US tariffs on Indian goods: Here is a complete timeline of key developments

Here is a chronology of key tariff-related developments between US and India, including major duty announcements

19 Sep 2026 4:04 pm
Delhi Int'l Airport to reopen third runway for operations from Sep 20

The comprehensive rehabilitation of Runway 11R/29L (commonly known as the third runway) is complete, and all necessary regulatory approvals are in place, paving the way for its recommissioning from September 20

19 Sep 2026 3:22 pm
AI could double US GDP growth to 4% next year amid capital hurdles, says Elon Musk

The projection comes at a time when the broader artificial intelligence investment landscape encounters its first major macroeconomic test

19 Sep 2026 3:08 pm
1-day SPFWA soy conclave 2026 to be held in Mumbai

Themed Unlocking the Soy Opportunity: Protein, Food, Trade and Innovation, it will bring various stakeholders under one roof

19 Sep 2026 2:29 pm
NASA in talks for Boeing's Starliner to handle new missions

The discussion pertains to Starliner handling 10 or more new flights in the years ahead

19 Sep 2026 1:05 pm
Uday Kotak calls for fiscal discipline, reforms to make India developed nation by 2047

India's position on the global stage is pretty good, but there is no room for complacency, he said

19 Sep 2026 9:30 am
Sustaining E20 in ESY2026-27: Indias ethanol challenge is now about economics, not volume

India celebrates 20% ethanol blending milestone, but experts warn about sustaining supply, feedstock management, and production efficiency for future success

19 Sep 2026 9:17 am
Indias agriculture and geopolitics: A food security outlook

In an era of intense resource competition, building a sustainable, resilient, and trade-competitive agricultural ecosystem is an indispensable cornerstone of Indias long-term national power

19 Sep 2026 8:53 am
Indias dairy consumer is changing And the industry must evolve beyond volume growth

Realising the potential will require a conscious move beyond volume growthand a collective commitment to capturing the true value of what we produce

19 Sep 2026 8:48 am
Karnataka approves Marine Biotechnology Policy

It will unlock the economic potential of the States marine and coastal resources and position it state as a leading hub for marine biotechnology and the blue bio-economy

18 Sep 2026 8:44 pm
Indian cotton arrivals improve, while buyers turn cautious in easing market

Cotton Corporation of India has reduced the auction prices by Rs 1,600 per candy (356 kg) to about Rs 67,000 this week

18 Sep 2026 8:16 pm
FTAs opening new global opportunities for Indian farmers, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Adopt international quality standards to tap global markets, the Agriculture Minister tells southern States

18 Sep 2026 8:13 pm
India sets food production target at 178 million tonnes for rabi season

Among the other rabi crops, the output target for gram (chana) has been set at 12.33 mt, lentil (masur) at 2.1 mt, mustard at 14.3 mt and barley at 2.42 mt

18 Sep 2026 8:06 pm
Indias raw jute prices continue to rule high, but improved supply helps mills run full shifts

Prices, which touched 19,000 a quintal in early July, have eased to around 12,500 a quintal with the new crop arriving

18 Sep 2026 7:58 pm
Sudhakar Desai re-elected as IVPA President

Quoting Sudhakar Desai, a media statement said Indias vegetable oils industry is deeply connected to developments across global commodity and food markets

18 Sep 2026 7:55 pm
Draft Cabinet note on rupee payment for SEZ services floated for inter-ministerial view

Aims to remove forex rule that has cost SEZ-based MRO, IT, defence firms out of domestic contracts

18 Sep 2026 7:33 pm
India has borne nearly $45 million in interest payments on Maldives T-bill facility: MEA

These bills were subscribed by SBI since 2019 and were extended six times, each for a year, till now.

18 Sep 2026 7:21 pm
Team from IIT Madras wins Norwegian challenge for building crewless marine vessels

This year, the competition featured 23 teams from nine countries: India, Turkiye, Norway, Poland, Canada, Japan, Spain, Croatia, and Scotland

18 Sep 2026 7:17 pm
UPI MDR could cost FMCG trade up to 2,300 crore a year, distributors seek B2B exemption

From a small kirana to a regional distributor, a 0.4% payment charge could take thousands to lakhs of rupees annually as the same sales proceeds travel through the FMCG supply chain

18 Sep 2026 7:13 pm