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India, South Africa discuss early India-SACU trade pact

Goyal, Parks Tau explore cooperation in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing

6 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Parl panel calls for tariff exemptions for pharma, smartphones in India-US trade pact

Recommends early conclusion of BTA while protecting Indias interests amid growing US tariff uncertainty

6 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
Residue-free cumin takes root in Rajasthan as IPM fetches higher returns for farmers

Participating farmers realisations are higher by 25 per cent over the market price; Rajasthan may transform the cultivation of the spice

6 Aug 2026 8:36 pm
India rules out concessions to US on ethanol import for fuel blending

There is no import of ethanol from the US fuel blending, says Commerce Department

6 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
TN Agri Budget mixes tradition with modernised farming, signals smooth relations with the Centre

It attempts to undo the previous Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government move to shift the rural population from agriculture to manufacturing

6 Aug 2026 8:03 pm
TN Agriculture Budget earmarks 58,374 crore for farming and allied sectors

The State has set a foodgrain production target of 131 lakh tonnes in five years to ensure food security

6 Aug 2026 7:34 pm
Akasa Air secures 740 crore ECLGS loan from IndusInd Bank to strengthen liquidity

Government-backed funding strengthens Akasa Air's finances as the airline expands operations and remains focused on long-term growth and future public listing.

6 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
Spotlight: Tewolde Gebremariam - A Proven Navigator

Air India looks up to crisis-tested new CEO Tewolde Gebremariam to take it out of turbulence

6 Aug 2026 6:33 pm
Cabinet approves 8,970-crore Guwahati-Tezpur corridor project in Assam

The highway project will enhance regional mobility, improve logistics, reduce congestion and strengthen connectivity to key industrial, tourism and defence hubs.

6 Aug 2026 5:23 pm
Kerala braces for renewed monsoon fury as IMD warns of heavy downpour

Adding to the weather threat are projected strong surface across Coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe, Lakshadweep, Rayalaseema and Telangana for the next two days

6 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex climbs 374 pts; Nifty ends above 24,600 on RBI, crude oil cues

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian benchmark indices closed higher as easing crude oil prices, the RBI's steady policy stance and buying in heavyweight banking and energy stocks outweighed profit booking, while broader markets remained resilient with sustained gains in small- and mid-cap shares.

6 Aug 2026 4:39 pm
6 Aug 2026 3:41 pm
Cochin International Airport steps up rain preparedness amid heavy downpours

Extensive canal and drainage cleaning works have been carried out along the major canal networks connected to the airport

6 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Adoption of IP protection, FTA utilisation key to exporters' success, says report

For exporters, the most valuable assets should not be limited to factories or inventories alone, said the joint report by Trade Promotion Council of India and RNA Technology and IP Attorneys

6 Aug 2026 3:07 pm
Lok Sabha passes Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill without discussion

The Bill aims to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 which could lead to imposing a Merchant Discount Rate on the Unified Payment Interface

6 Aug 2026 3:01 pm
India's finished steel consumption rises to 6.5% y-o-y in July; country remained net importer: Govt

During the first four months of FY27, crude steel production stood at 56.3 Mt, up 2.6 per cent from the corresponding period last year

6 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
Policy reforms speed up coal block operationalisation: Coal Secretary

The operationalisation timelines for fully explored coal blocks have been cut by 11 months and partially explored blocks by 14 months

6 Aug 2026 1:38 pm
Milky Mist Dairy Food's 1,553-cr IPO to open on Aug 11

The initial share sale will conclude on August 13, while the bidding for anchor investors will open for a day on August 10

6 Aug 2026 10:37 am
Govt working to develop manufacturing ecosystem for trainer aircraft, seaplanes

To boost pilot training activities in the country, Naidu said the civil aviation ministry is discussing with aviation regulator DGCA to improve infrastructure facilities at the Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) in the country

6 Aug 2026 10:00 am
India's economic growth may moderate in H2 FY27, accelerate to 7.2% in FY28: Report

If oil prices are lower, rate hikes may happen with a lag. This makes us believe that a 50-basis points rate hike cycle either starts from April 2027 (low oil prices) or December 2026 (high oil prices): ICICI Bank report

6 Aug 2026 9:37 am
India, Russia target $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030, continuing energy cooperation: Ambassador Vinay Kumar

The Ambassador said energy continued to remain a key pillar of the India-Russia strategic partnership, noting that Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom was making significant progress at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu

6 Aug 2026 9:03 am
USCIS empowers officers to deny incomplete immigration benefit requests

The earlier policy gave applicants a 12-week period to respond to requests for further evidence made by immigration officers on applications for change or extension of immigration status, green cards, visa or naturalisation

6 Aug 2026 8:53 am
Urad eases on improved crop prospects, weak demand

As per the Agriculture Ministry data, the All India average wholesale mandi prices of urad have eased to Rs 8,638 per quintal as of August 3

5 Aug 2026 10:25 pm
DGCA summons Air India management after Phuket-Delhi altitude loss incident

Investigators are analysing flight data, cockpit recordings and witness accounts to determine the cause of the mid-air altitude loss incident

5 Aug 2026 10:23 pm
Completion of LIC OFS helps govt achieve nearly two-thirds of Budget Estimate for miscellaneous receipts

The OFS allows the government to boost its financial resources while enhancing public ownership in the nations largest life insurer.

5 Aug 2026 10:15 pm
Centre simplifies container train licensing with single all-India permit

Indian Railways introduces uniform 25 crore registration fee, removes renewal charges to boost private freight operations

5 Aug 2026 9:53 pm
Amid protests, govt officials say ISI Bill aims institute to excel as a globally recognised centre

The Bill, introduced on Monday seeks to replace the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959, under which the ISI was declared an institution of national importance

5 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
DGFT notifies export-only inventory rules for foreign-funded e-commerce firms

Experts warn export e-commerce ease could open door to wider foreign retail demands

5 Aug 2026 8:30 pm
Commerce Department begins mapping gaps in testing, certification infra to boost exports

Industry asked to identify bottlenecks to strengthen quality infrastructure, improve market access

5 Aug 2026 8:29 pm
Relief for defence startups as MoD agrees to fully reimburse 18% GST on R&D grants

The clarification removes uncertainty over tax reimbursement for defence innovators, strengthening support for research, product development and indigenous military technology

5 Aug 2026 8:10 pm
Indias arecanut acreage rises 30%, but production and productivity decline

Total area under arecanut cultivation increased from 8.49 lakh hectares (lh) in 2021-22 to 11.06 lh in 2025-26

5 Aug 2026 7:55 pm
Tamil Nadu pursues Hosur-Bommasandra Metro link, unveils Cooum revival plan

Budget outlines major investments in urban mobility, sustainable transport, road infrastructure and river restoration to improve connectivity and quality of life.

5 Aug 2026 7:27 pm
Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as new CEO

Former Ethiopian Airlines chief takes charge as Air India seeks to strengthen leadership while navigating financial pressures, regulatory scrutiny and disruptions.

5 Aug 2026 6:42 pm
Bharat International Rice Conference to drive global rice trade dialogue in October

The conference brings together stakeholders from across the rice value chain, including exporters, importers, millers, traders, policymakers, researchers, logistics companies, financial institutions and technology providers

5 Aug 2026 6:35 pm
Cabinet Secretary Somanathan, Home Secretary Mohan get one-year extension

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension

5 Aug 2026 6:27 pm
Akasa Air backs proposal to let airport operators own airlines

Vinay Dube says regulatory safeguards can address concerns while encouraging greater competition, consumer choice and growth in Indias fast-expanding aviation sector.

5 Aug 2026 5:54 pm
INROAD, Rubber Board launches educational video series for natural rubber growers

The video series is aimed at helping nearly three lakh rubber farmers boost their skills and productivity as part of the 150-crore iSPEED programme

5 Aug 2026 5:26 pm
Government notifies rules for inventory-based cross-border e-commerce exports

The move follows the governments decision to allow e-commerce companies with foreign investment to maintain inventory in India exclusively for export purposes

5 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
IMD: Heavy rainfall over TN, Puducherry, Karnataka, kerala for next 3 days

The vigorous wind regime is also expected to sustain strong surface winds and frequent showers along stretches of the west coast and the interior peninsula

5 Aug 2026 12:59 pm
TVK govt sets sight on $1.5 trillion economy by 2031

In his address to the Legislative Assembly, the Finance Minister lauded the leadership of Chief Minister Vijay, stating that his entry into public service was driven by a moral obligation to the people

5 Aug 2026 11:31 am
Services growth slows markedly in July, PMI dipped to 53.3

Manufacturing has a share of over 17% in GVA. Both the indices are derived from responses collected among purchasing executives of 400 companies

5 Aug 2026 11:03 am
RBI marginally ups FY27 real GDP growth projection to 6.7%; slightly cuts CPI inflation projection to 5%

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra noted that the Indian economy has remained resilient amidst persisting global headwinds

5 Aug 2026 10:53 am
MPC leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.25%; neutral stance continues

With this, the Committee, which met from August 3rd to August 5th, has kept the repo rate on hold at 5.25 per cent in its last four meeting

5 Aug 2026 10:20 am
RBI MPC Meeting Live Updates: Will the RBI keep repo rate unchanged?

The repo rate has been unchanged in the last 3 RBI Monetary Policy meets and the neutral stance has been maintained since June 2025 in the past 7 RBI MPC meets

5 Aug 2026 9:33 am
RBI MPC Meeting Highlights: RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, maintains neutral stance

RBI MPC 2025, RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Outcomes, RBI MPC Meeting December 2025 News & Highlights: Here are the major live updates related to the latest bi-monthly RBI Monetary Policy Committee meeting.

4 Aug 2026 10:25 pm
Late rains revive kharif hopes in Telangana

Citing reports, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said a few days ago that the adverse impact of El Nio would continue into August as well and advised farmers not to undertake paddy cultivation

4 Aug 2026 9:14 pm
Goyal may visit US next month-end for G20 Trade Ministerial

Visit could hold added significance as conversation between India, US on proposed trade pact is ongoing

4 Aug 2026 8:57 pm