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CCPA looks into service charge related complaints against restaurants

Penalties of upto 50,000 were imposed on some of these restaurants, while directed them to refund service charge customers and to modify their billing systems

10 Jan 2026 8:12 pm
IndiaOne Air aircraft makes forced landing near Rourkela

At 13:14, the flight crew declared a Mayday to Rourkela ATC and the aircraft subsequently carried out a forced landing at 13:20 in an open area near Kansor; all passengers onboard are reportedly safe

10 Jan 2026 5:33 pm
Decks cleared for Greenfield airport at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

The locational advantage positions the airport as a critical enabler for manufacturing, exports, agri-logistics, and services-led growth in southern Andhra Pradesh

10 Jan 2026 5:01 pm
Amid tariff risks, Shaktikanta Das says Indias policies put wind in our sails

Das cited strong GDP growth, fiscal discipline and a multi-cylinder economy powered by digital infrastructure, a young workforce and innovation.

9 Jan 2026 9:28 pm
Agri groups among Elitecon Intl proposal for merger of its entities into a unified structure

Plans merger of Sunbridge Agro and Landsmill Agro, appoints Deloitte Touche as its advisor

9 Jan 2026 9:19 pm
India rejects US inaccurate claims on failed trade deal

MEA says Modi spoke to Trump eight times in 2025; the trade friction dragged Indian equities lower for a fifth straight session Friday, marking a sluggish start to 2026

9 Jan 2026 8:43 pm
Worried Indian exporters reduce shipments to Bangladesh through Petrapole amid rising political turmoil

The land port Petrapole is currently witnessing a lesser number of trucks entering Bangladesh each day compared to December last year

9 Jan 2026 8:36 pm
Urea availability likely to improve in January

Closing stock was 38.79 lakh tonnes (lt) as of January 2 against the demand estimate of 32.98 lt

9 Jan 2026 8:27 pm
India closely tracking US bill proposing 500% tariffs on Russian oil buyers

New Delhi reiterated that its energy sourcing decisions are driven by market dynamics and the need to ensure affordable energy for its 1.4 billion people

9 Jan 2026 7:42 pm
Texmaco Rail bags 64 crore order for specialised freight wagons

he wagons will be built per Research Design and Standards Organisation specifications, ensuring safety and efficiency.

9 Jan 2026 6:04 pm
Probe onion procurement under Price Stabilisation Scheme: Ghanwat

Scheme has failed to benefit either farmers or consumers, allege farmer organisations

9 Jan 2026 5:51 pm
Govt to take steps to boost rubber product exports: Minister George Kurian

Although Kerala is a major producer of natural rubber, he said the State lags behind in the development of rubber-based industries, and stressed the need to establish more such industries.

9 Jan 2026 5:50 pm
Affordable energy for 1.4 billion guides Indias oil sourcing: MEA

Reiterating Indias long-standing position, the MEA said energy sourcing decisions are shaped by global market dynamics and energy security requirements.

9 Jan 2026 4:53 pm
India, Chile in final stages of talks on social security pact and CEPA

Bilateral trade between the two countries has risen sharply to about $3.8 billion and could reach $10 billion in the coming years, Chilean Ambassador Juan Angulo said

9 Jan 2026 4:28 pm
Budget 2026: Previous years tax cuts spur hope for more

Anticipation builds for Budget 2026 as taxpayers hope for more tax cuts and relief amid economic recovery and low inflation

9 Jan 2026 3:21 pm
China emerging as major export destination for India; shipments up 33% during Apr-Nov

The export increase was driven by products such as oil meals, marine products, telecom instruments and spices, the data showed

9 Jan 2026 2:24 pm
Tamil Nadu govt visits HD Hyundai in Korea, signs MoU to strengthen shipbuilding sector

The Indian government currently evaluates the development of new shipyards under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, a strategic initiative designed to establish India as a global powerhouse in the shipping and shipbuilding sectors

9 Jan 2026 2:16 pm
Indias economy at risk from higher tariffs, says former CEA

India also faces pressure from what Arvind Subramanian described as Chinese mercantilism, as it rapidly exports and diverts goods to developing countries, including India, weighing on the domestic economy

9 Jan 2026 2:08 pm
Akasa Air joins international airlines association IATA

Akasa Air said it became an IATA member after completing IATA Operational Safety Audit which is mandatory for the membership

9 Jan 2026 12:32 pm
Income tax refund complaints piling up

CBDT data shows refund outgo in 4 out of 7 datasets released during the current fiscal has recorded de-growth; Less than 15% of grievances resolved since January 1

9 Jan 2026 11:43 am
India-US trade deal didnt happen because Modi did not call Trump: Lutnick

Lutnick says he asked for Modi to call the US President to close the deal, but India was uncomfortable doing it, so Modi didn't call

9 Jan 2026 10:53 am
Deep depression slows down, landfall over Lanka pushed to tomorrow

Sri Lanka braces for another bout of heavy rain and high winds a month after cyclone Ditwah

9 Jan 2026 10:47 am
Consumer staple companies to see demand improvement from 4QFY26:Motilal Oswal

The report noted that with trade gradually stabilising following the GST reduction, demand for staple products is likely to pick up steadily in the coming months

9 Jan 2026 10:01 am
Centre to tighten bus body code, enable vehicle-to-vehicle communication

Forensic crash probes, Motor Vehicles Act amendments also on agenda

8 Jan 2026 9:53 pm
Review of ASEAN-India trade pact expected to improve market access for companies

In 2024-25, the trade volume between India and ASEAN was approximately $123 billion, making ASEAN one of the countrys most important economic partners.

8 Jan 2026 9:08 pm
FMCG firms turn selective in D2C acquisitions as profitability, data drive deal strategy

As demand growth in core categories remains uneven and competitive intensity rises, incumbents are increasingly using D2C buys to accelerate premiumisation, sharpen digital capabilities and gain direct access to consumers

8 Jan 2026 8:52 pm
SBI Research sees FY26 economic growth at 7.5% with upward bias

The research report by SBI said the difference between the RBIs estimate and NSOs estimate is always in the range of 20-30 bps and, hence, the 7.4% estimate of FY26 is quite expected and reasonable

8 Jan 2026 8:50 pm
Indias gig economy enters inflection point in 2026 with sharper hiring, structured payouts

While hiring in metro markets is beginning to stabilise, the next wave of growth is clearly coming from non-metro regions

8 Jan 2026 8:43 pm
Farmers to take out Yatra from Kanyakumari to Delhi in support of legal MSP

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal launches Kisan Jagriti Yatra on February 2, advocating for legal MSP and farmers rights nationwide

8 Jan 2026 8:40 pm
Bihar start-up Agrifeeder to enter US market

It has got USDA certification which will help it in the export markets

8 Jan 2026 8:37 pm
Indias maize exports rebound on price parity

Higher crop, favourable prices seen aiding shipments; exports up 20% during April-Oct

8 Jan 2026 8:15 pm
Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops to 75% of capacity

Level in southern region below last year as 80% of the country has received no rainfall since the start of the year

8 Jan 2026 8:08 pm
Railway Boards 22,000 job approval may worsen staff shortage, says AIRF

AIRF urged the Board to revise the notification to reflect realistic manpower requirements and issue a corrigendum in the interest of safe rail operations.

8 Jan 2026 8:07 pm
Capex by 60 CPSEs, govt organisations touch 73.6% of targets in April-December

Four entities spend over 100% of their targets in nine months

8 Jan 2026 7:35 pm
PRAGATI delivers: Power projects worth 3.02 lakh crore commissioned

Since its launch in 2015, PRAGATI has reviewed 53 power projects worth Rs 4.12 lakh crore at the PM level

8 Jan 2026 7:04 pm
Indonesia lifts suspension of Indian peanut imports, but exporters uninterested

Indian shippers feel it is too risky to send consignments under new norms; Jakarta prunes list of approved exporters

8 Jan 2026 6:37 pm
Over 1.52 lakh cr locked in Customs disputes; govt may look at amnesty scheme in FY27 Budget

Govt may also look at rationalising customs duty rates by reducing the number of slabs to just 5 or 6, from the current 8-slab structure

8 Jan 2026 6:34 pm
Mumbai Airport passenger traffic grows 1.3% to 55.5 million in 2025

Of these, 39.2 million were domestic and over 16.3 million international travellers.

8 Jan 2026 4:58 pm
FRAI urges govt to reassess excise duty on tobacco products to safeguard small retailers' interest

The associations demand follows the Finance Ministrys notification of the 2026 rules imposing an excise duty of 2,050-8,500 per 1,000 sticks of chewing tobacco, jarda scented tobacco, and gutkha, effective February 1

8 Jan 2026 2:28 pm
Auto component sector to gain from strong order pipeline, demand recovery post GST cut: Report

The report stated that the improvement in demand across key vehicle segments is likely to support volume growth for auto original equipment manufacturers as well as ancillary companies

8 Jan 2026 2:27 pm
Air India takes delivery of first Dreamliner after privatisation

An official on Thursday said Air India completed the title transfer of the Dreamliner at the Boeing's Everett factory in Seattle on January 7

8 Jan 2026 2:09 pm
Scoots January thematic sale offers discounted fares across its network

Customers can book one-way economy class fares from India to Singapore starting at just 5,900, with onward connections to popular destinations across the Asia-Pacific and beyond.

8 Jan 2026 12:28 pm
Rupee slide trigger crisis for Indias cashew sector despite export gains

Weaker rupee has pushed up raw material costs for processors who depend heavily on imports

8 Jan 2026 12:18 pm
Bumper sugarcane harvest brings cheer to farmers in Trichy ahead of Pongal

Farmers express satisfaction over the procurement mechanism and said the bumper yield has raised hopes for better returns and economic stability in the region

8 Jan 2026 11:24 am
Rogue deep depression threatens Sri Lanka coast

Isolated heavy rain forecast for Tamil Nadu in South India; adjoining Kerala too may share gains

8 Jan 2026 10:32 am
Assocham seeks incentives for hydrogen-based steelmaking, green finance in FY27 Budget

In its pre-Budget recommendations for the domestic steel sector, the chamber also suggested incentives for waste-heat recovery systems and the establishment of renewable captive power plants to curb emissions

8 Jan 2026 10:20 am
Sankranthi Festival Special: 150 extra trains announced by South Central Railway to handle huge demand

Sridhar said that, in addition to the special services, around 600 plus trains are being continued for the festival season, ensuring connectivity to the North, East and South regions of India

8 Jan 2026 10:17 am
Digital Green, Cisco launch AI-backed advisory app for farmers

The initiative aims to support 50,000 farmers, 25,000 each from direct onboarding and through digital channels

7 Jan 2026 9:50 pm
Draft pesticides Bill includes tech, digital and other reform-oriented provisions

It erroneously referrs to CrPC and IPC which are already replaced; deadline for feedback is February 4

7 Jan 2026 8:46 pm
Robusta coffee under pressure on improved supplies from Vietnam

Farmgate prices down 17% YoY even as growers battle higher picking costs

7 Jan 2026 8:21 pm