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India signs agreement to set up Bharat Container Shipping Line

Aligned with the Rs 10,000-crore Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme from the 2026-27 Union Budget, BCSL aims to boost containerised cargo handling, which accounts for two-thirds of Indias international trade value

4 Feb 2026 12:29 am
DGCA says no faults in Boeing 787 fuel switch

DGCA confirms no faults in Boeing 787 fuel switches after pilot complaint, advises Air India on operational procedures.

3 Feb 2026 10:56 pm
Air India, IndiGo aircraft involved in wingtip collision at Mumbai airport

Both airlines said all passengers were safely disembarked and no injuries were reported.

3 Feb 2026 10:54 pm
Indias air passenger traffic growth declines by over 4% in December

According to data released by the DGCA, Indias scheduled domestic flight operators ferriedaround 1.43 crore passengers in December 2025, down 4.14 per cent on a year-on-year basis

3 Feb 2026 9:55 pm
India has secured a better trade deal with the US than competitors: Goyal

Detailing of deal is on; slashing of US duties on Indian goods to 18% will happen only after joint statement is inked

3 Feb 2026 9:33 pm
AP plans large-scale saffron cultivation in Lambasingi

AP CM asked officials to allow companies to undertake large-scale saffron farming under a public-private partnership model involving local tribal communities

3 Feb 2026 9:23 pm
Buoyed by US, EU trade deals, Exide Industries looks to generate additional exports of 500 crore

Its export business witnessed a degrowth year on year in Q3 amid tariff-linked challenges in the US and global geopolitical uncertainties

3 Feb 2026 9:16 pm
Jewellers cautiously optimistic on regaining lost ground in US

Indian exporters have an edge when compared to competing countries such as China (50%) and Thailand (19%)

3 Feb 2026 9:03 pm
India to continue buying crude oil from non-sanctioned entities, including Russia

Logistics also supports their claim: typically, cargoes from Russia is booked about 10 weeks in advance

3 Feb 2026 8:58 pm
Next GST Council likely to focus on registration, audit, refunds beside others

Officials prepare agenda; GST meet expected March or early April

3 Feb 2026 8:55 pm
Safeguards built in to protect agri sector in FTAs, says Indian Agriculture Minister

Adequate safeguards are built in to protect sensitive sectors such as agriculture and dairy from unfair competition, Shivraj Singh Chouhan tells Parliament

3 Feb 2026 8:30 pm
Dvara E-Dairy crosses 100 cr in cumulative loan disbursements

The company says it marks a significant milestone in building a scalable, technology-led dairy finance ecosystem in India.

3 Feb 2026 8:22 pm
Adani group, Leonardo team up to build military helicopters

While Leonardos civil helicopters are flown by top industrial houses, the company has had a controversial past with defence contracts in India

3 Feb 2026 8:19 pm
New baggage rules to ease bringing jewellery, re-import of equipment, says CBIC Chairman Chaturvedi

We are prioritising the reduction of procedural delays by ensuring customs officials have full clarity on duty-free allowances, says Vivek Chaturvedi

3 Feb 2026 7:37 pm
US trade deal restores pricing advantage for Indian leather exporters

The reduced duty of 18% is lowest when compared to other countries China, Vietnam, Indonesia and Bangladesh

3 Feb 2026 7:28 pm
La Nia weakens as some models hint at El Nio from June

However, there is a long lead period for predicting El Nio, it says

3 Feb 2026 7:23 pm
Seaplane VGF scheme likely to provide hybrid subsidies, guarantees: Sources

Scheme is expected to support early operations and address aircraft access constraints

3 Feb 2026 7:17 pm
Over 70% of recruiters in India struggle to find the right talent due to volumequality mismatch

With hiring activity 40% above pre-pandemic levels, distinguishing genuine candidates has become more difficult, especially as applicants per role have doubled since 2022.

3 Feb 2026 7:00 pm
Menzies Aviation secures $9.2 mn, plans to hire 1,000 at Bengaluru Airport

Under the new license, the company will provide a full suite of ground handling services across Terminals 1 and 2, including passenger, ramp, and baggage operations, enabling airline customers to benefit from integrated ground and cargo services at the airport

3 Feb 2026 6:31 pm
UPL expects to benefit from US tariff cut in Q4 and beyond

Group CFO Bikash Prasad says lower tariffs may improve competitive position

3 Feb 2026 6:21 pm
Why sugar stockpiles in India lower despite surplus production?

According to food ministrys data, the domestic sugar sales in India as per the quota allocated by it is expected to drop 3.5% to 110.5 lt between October 2025 and February 2026 from 114.5 lt in the corresponding period of 2024-25

3 Feb 2026 6:21 pm
Trump tariff: Auto components sector says it will enhance competitiveness in US market

According to ACMA, Indias auto components export to the US was recorded at $6,225 million in the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) and in the first half (H1) FY26, it has already exported components worth $3,124 million

3 Feb 2026 6:16 pm
EPFO hails rationalisation of income tax regime for private provident funds

The Union Budget FY27 has aligned the income tax framework for recognised provident funds with the provisions of the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, according to a labour ministry statement

3 Feb 2026 5:35 pm
USIndia trade deal boosts Indias FY27 GDP growth to 7.20%, says CareEdge Ratings

Sectors such as gems, textiles, and readymade garments are expected to benefit the most

3 Feb 2026 4:48 pm
Indias economy set to get boost from US tariff cut, says Chief Economic Adviser

The US will cut its levy on Indian goods to 18% from 25%, lower than most Asian peers, while an additional 25% punitive duty tied to purchases of Russian oil was scrapped

3 Feb 2026 4:40 pm
Indias refiners seek clarity on Russian oil after Trump deal

India has cut back its buying over recent months, particularly after sanctions on Moscows leading producers, but has not halted flows as discounts remain attractive

3 Feb 2026 4:28 pm
India-US trade deal has reduced much global uncertainty, economic affairs secretary says

India is committed to maintaining fiscal discipline consistently without compromising on its social and developmental priorities

3 Feb 2026 4:25 pm
Aluminium extrusion manufacturers' body says US-India trade deal offers no relief to industry

Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) states that the broader deal offers relief to other industries , it does not currently remove the high-duty burden on these core metal industries

3 Feb 2026 4:16 pm
India to ramp up purchases of US oil, arms, aircraft; open some farm access

Trump said India agreed to buy more American goods with purchases rising to as much as $500 billion including energy, coal, technology, agricultural and other products.

3 Feb 2026 4:12 pm
India seafood exporters expect recovery after US trade deal

The US remains Indias largest seafood market, accounting for exports worth $2.78 billion in 2024-25

3 Feb 2026 4:09 pm
Goldman Sachs upgrades Indias CY26 GDP growth to 6.9% after US tariff cut

The investment bank estimates the tariff cut could add around 0.2 percentage points to Indias annualised GDP growth

3 Feb 2026 3:28 pm
US tariff reduction positive for labour-intensive sectors: Moodys

Moodys in a statement said the trade deal will reinvigorate Indias goods export growth to the US, which accounts for about 21% of Indias total goods exports for the first 11 months of 2025

3 Feb 2026 3:13 pm
Air India begins inspection of Boeing 787 fleet after fuel switch issue

The airline ordered precautionary checks following a reported malfunction on a London-Bengaluru flight.

3 Feb 2026 3:02 pm
Bitter lesson learned: Shrimp sector happy, but continue to tap newer markets

Farmers happy as tariff rate cut, but upset over hike in feed costs from tomorrow

3 Feb 2026 2:18 pm
We have ambitious plans for India: Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri

From 78 flights per week, Thai Airways plans to increase it to 100 weekly flights this summer with extra frequencies to Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata

3 Feb 2026 1:55 pm
Indias export gamechanger: Trump slashing tariffs to 18% undercuts Asian rivals

Exporters say new trade deal to lead to an immediate and substantial release of orders that were earlier put on hold

3 Feb 2026 1:04 pm
After India-US trade deal, Critical Minerals Ministerial marks next big push on global supply chains

According to the US State Department, the three-day meeting will focus on bolstering strategic supply lines for minerals essential to technological innovation, economic competitiveness and national security

3 Feb 2026 11:53 am
US tariff cut brings relief to gem, jewellery exporters

Lower duties are expected to revive confidence in Indias largest export market

3 Feb 2026 11:36 am
India-US trade deal to boost Made in India initiative: Nirmala Sitharaman

Taking to social media platform X, the finance minister said that Indian products would now face a reduced reciprocal tariff of 18%

3 Feb 2026 10:36 am
Indian textile, leather exporters cheer US tariff cut to 18%

From FY 202627, the sector can see month-on-month double-digit growth in apparel and home textile exports, lifting the monthly apparel export run rate to ~ $1.5 to $1.6 billion, from the current $1.27 billion

3 Feb 2026 9:01 am
Industry, market experts laud India-US trade deal as win-win

The deal is expected to boost bilateral trade, improve investor sentiment and strengthen Indias position in global commerce

3 Feb 2026 6:28 am
India revises baggage rules: 40 gms jewellery allowed duty-free with no value cap

Duty-free allowances have also increased: 75,000 for resident Indians and tourists of Indian origin, 25,000 for foreign tourists, and 2,500 for crew members

2 Feb 2026 11:15 pm
An aspirational Defence Budget

The boost to capital spending in this yearsdefencebudget underscores emphasis on modernization, indigenization and readiness.

2 Feb 2026 9:41 pm
Trillion-dollar investmentslikely to come intodatacentersector

The doubling down on our indigenous capabilities through India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, with an increased outlay of 40,000 crore, is a masterstroke

2 Feb 2026 9:30 pm
A future-ready healthcare system: What theUnion budget gotright and what comes next

Budget 2026 reinforces this vision by strengthening district hospitals and expanding emergency and trauma care capacity

2 Feb 2026 9:17 pm
Duty cut on personal imports to aid more cross-border e-commerce

The move applies to items brought into the country by international travellers as well as goods ordered online from overseas for personal consumption segments that earlier faced relatively high levies

2 Feb 2026 9:14 pm
Air India pilot reports fuel switch defect in Boeing 787, aircraft grounded

Air India said it has asked Boeing to get the pilots concerns checked on a priority basis

2 Feb 2026 9:11 pm
Relaxation to SEZ units on domestic sales will be a limited-time window : Revenue Secretary

Necessary regulatory changes will be undertaken to operationalise these measures, while ensuring a level playing field for units working outside these zones

2 Feb 2026 9:08 pm
Instilling long-term structural confidence

By signalling policy support for these creative and live entertainment sectors, the Budget acknowledges their growing economic contribution.

2 Feb 2026 9:05 pm