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Experts call for area expansion, quality planting material to achieve cocoa self reliance

Experts seek wider cocoa cultivation backed by quality planting material and certification

5 Oct 2026 7:25 pm
Saudi airline flyadealeyes expansion in India

The airline is also looking to introduce services to Delhi, Kozhikode and Lucknow.

5 Oct 2026 6:25 pm
Mumbai airport bars Russian airlines, agent complains to Ministry

Mumbai airports curbs on the Russian airlines come days after Adani groups $ 1 billion share sale in its airport business to investors including US funds

5 Oct 2026 6:15 pm
Monsoon withdrawal pauses briefly ahead of reversal of winds over South Peninsula

Bay of Bengal expected to swing to easterlies as an approaching wave sets up the transition; north-east monsoon could arrive in next 10 days around normal time, suggest models

5 Oct 2026 5:34 pm
India reaches 84% of 2037 cold-storage target; single commodity uses three-fourths of it

Approximately three-quarters of this capacity is used for potatoes, while more than half is concentrated in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal

5 Oct 2026 4:44 pm
IVPA asks members to reduce retail prices of edible oil

IVPA seeks weekly price disclosures as duty cuts aim to ease consumer costs

5 Oct 2026 4:25 pm
Rising dry-fruit prices push consumers towards cashews

Drop in output in origins, higher freight rates push up prices of varieties such as pistachios, almonds; trade sees reduced offtake on higher prices this festive season

5 Oct 2026 4:23 pm
SEA plans to ink pact with Columbian oil palm growers federation

To explore palm oil sourcing, trade and co-operation

5 Oct 2026 4:21 pm
India, Switzerland agree to expand trade ties; ink migration and mobility pact

Over 330 Swiss companies are currently operating in India in sectors such as engineering, services, precision instruments, chemicals and pharmaceuticals

5 Oct 2026 4:08 pm
Single GST registration likely for small e-commerce sellers

GST Council to deliberate proposal at the October 7 meeting

5 Oct 2026 3:47 pm
TVS Motor's Venu Srinivasan says EVs not sole answer to cutting emissions

Srinivasan says electric vehicles should be allowed to grow organically, with consumer choice playing an important role

5 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
West Bengal to get four new airports in next two years: K Rammohan Naidu

The airports will come up at Charra, Kalaikunda, Balurghat and Hasimara as the Centre expands air connectivity under UDAN

5 Oct 2026 3:03 pm
India-EU trade deal to boost exports, jobs in labour-intensive sectors: Sitharaman

India has opened 92.5 per cent of tariff lines and around 97 per cent of tariff value under the agreement.

5 Oct 2026 2:50 pm
UCIL to contribute significantly to India's nuclear energy expansion plan: Official

UCIL, at its Jaduguda event, pledges leadership in Indias nuclear energy expansion, highlighting safety, innovation, and new facilities development

5 Oct 2026 2:38 pm
Bharat Forge secures contract from Pratt & Whitney Canada for aerospace engine components

The components will be manufactured at Bharat Forge's aerospace facility in India

5 Oct 2026 2:29 pm
Indias steel consumption to grow 7-8% in coming years, says Tata Steel CEO

Strong automobile and construction demand, along with more balanced urban and rural growth, is supporting the positive outlook for steel consumption

5 Oct 2026 2:01 pm
Honda plans highway test of wireless charging for moving trucks

The system, developed by Honda's research arm with the two firms, aims to transfer electricity wirelessly from charging units embedded in roads to vehicles in motion, which could lead to fewer charging stops

5 Oct 2026 1:53 pm
GST Council may shield genuine buyers from ITC loss due to supplier tax defaults

The proposed framework would direct recovery towards defaulting suppliers while retaining action against buyers knowingly involved in fraudulent transactions

5 Oct 2026 1:52 pm
IndiGo to hike fuel surcharge for domestic, international flights from Oct 6

The quantum of hike ranges from 100 to 350 for domestic flights depending on distance

5 Oct 2026 1:45 pm
Delhi to soon issue tenders for EV charging stations at 180 sites

The EV policy of the government of national capital territory of Delhi (GNCTD) came into effect on July 1, 2026

5 Oct 2026 1:38 pm
New bilateral investment treaty framework to get Cabinet nod soon: FM Sitharaman

The revised framework comes as India seeks to strengthen investment relations and address key issues surrounding tariffs and trade imbalances

5 Oct 2026 12:43 pm
Coonoor Auctions: Blenders, exporters lift tea prices

Global Tea Auctioneers said that the offerings in leaf sales was 12,78,366 kg, witnessing 95 per cent sales, while the quantity offered in dust was 3,06,770 kg, with a95 per cent sales

5 Oct 2026 12:28 pm
GST Council may allow single application for registrations across multiple states

The redesigned registration form would provide guidance at every stage and specify the documents businesses need to upload during registration

5 Oct 2026 12:27 pm
India's economy strong; energy security, jobs key to lasting growth: Tata Sons' Chandrasekaran

Chandrasekaran said India's growth is being driven by strong domestic demand, services exports and an enabling policy environment from the government, and observed that it is fair to say the indicators are strong

5 Oct 2026 11:40 am
Corteva spins off seed business, becomes pure-play crop protection company

Plans 12 new actives, including five biologicals, for launch over next decade

5 Oct 2026 11:37 am
India, Canada to begin fifth CEPA round today; eye deeper ties in energy, critical minerals: Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu

He said the negotiations would build on the momentum from his recent visit to Mumbai and discussions with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal at the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting

5 Oct 2026 10:01 am
Flydubais Omani co-pilot visited Ben Gurion Airport multiple times, planned crash: Israeli media

Investigators are examining the co-pilots alleged preparations, foreign links and radicalisation as authorities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Israel continue questioning him

5 Oct 2026 9:55 am
Govt pushes rare-earth magnet capacity, India seeks control over critical manufacturing inputs: Shaktikanta Das

The government has responded to vulnerabilities in the global rare-earth magnet supply chain by initiating measures to develop domestic capabilities in the sector

5 Oct 2026 9:22 am
Centres pilot fertiliser sales via App in 22 district yields 1,500 cr savings

This drop has come despite the fact that more number of farmers had purchased the fertilisers in Kharif 2026 than year-ago in these districts where pilot was implemented

5 Oct 2026 9:09 am
Private investment picking up in India as capital formation grows at fastest pace in over three years

India attracted record gross FDI of USD 97 billion in FY26, while first-quarter inflows in the current financial year reached about USD 30 billion

5 Oct 2026 6:59 am
4 Oct 2026 9:04 pm
Indias resilience not accidental but outcome of broad and mutually reinforcing reforms, says Das

According to Das, journey to developed nation will see significantly enhanced activities in five areas

4 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
India, Chile struggle to clear critical-mineral hurdle in CEPA talks

Year-end deadline looms as India seeks preferential access to copper, lithium, while Chile favours supply-chain cooperation and value-added exports

4 Oct 2026 5:38 pm
Experts call for open trade, investment policies to cushion global shocks

Geopolitical risks spur call for stronger economic cooperation

4 Oct 2026 2:00 pm
Vizhinjam fishing harbour to become reality: Keralam CM

The CM says that the harbour will have a 235-meter-long new breakwater and 500-meter L-shaped fishery berth and various facilities including dredging, lighting, and road connectivity

4 Oct 2026 1:52 pm
Ahmedabad airport imposes new drop-off/visit charge on taxis; raises pick-up fee by 33%

The new charges also cover tempos, minibuses and buses, for which the levy can go up to 600 for the first 0-30 minutes, adding to the cost of airport travel for passengers using hired transport

4 Oct 2026 1:43 pm
India, Canada to begin 5th round of talks for proposed economic partnership pact on Oct 5

The negotiations are important as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada around December this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said last month

4 Oct 2026 1:29 pm
Port unions seek urgent measures to protect Indian seafarers on conflict routes

Federation urges Centre to strengthen maritime security, diplomatic efforts and emergency-response mechanisms to ensure the safety of Indian seafarers.

4 Oct 2026 1:04 pm
GST Law Committee proposes higher prosecution threshold, shorter jail terms

Council to decide whether power to arrest should be retained

4 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
Wedding season boosts hotel demand, bookings pour into 2027

For hotels, the wedding segment provides demand across rooms, banquets, food and beverage.

4 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
Farmers' body SKM says hike in MSP for rabi crops an 'insult'; calls for agitation across villages

The latest increase in wheat MSP amounts to just 25 paise per kg, SKM said and questions the government's claim that the new MSPs provide a 106% return over the cost of production

4 Oct 2026 9:45 am
Indian envoy to US meets US Senator Angela Alsobrooks

Kwatra said he also highlighted the vibrant Indian diaspora's contributions to strengthening Indias ties with Maryland as well

4 Oct 2026 9:44 am
Adani Airports set to begin Mumbai Terminal 1B redevelopment in January 2027

Mumbai Airport handles approximately 55 million passengers annually, of which around five million passengers, or about 9%, are expected to be temporarily impacted by the redevelopment

4 Oct 2026 9:03 am
Indias ethanol opportunity is bigger than blending target

The next should be about creating a market large and diverse enough to sustain the ethanol economy that target has helped build

4 Oct 2026 8:45 am
Russia to take 70,000 Indian skilled workers this year, Jaishankar tells parliamentary panel

Jaishankar briefed the parliamentary committee on trade, investment, energy cooperation, Ukraine conflict and efforts to secure Indians serving in Russia

3 Oct 2026 10:00 pm
Mumbai airport Terminal 1 revamp: 91% passenger traffic to remain unaffected

AAHL said airlines can choose to temporarily move operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport to ensure continuity during the redevelopment

3 Oct 2026 9:01 pm
Goyal holds bilateral meetings with top officials of several US firms

He held meetings with Grant McGee, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Target

3 Oct 2026 8:36 pm
Flydubai flight 1073: How passengers and off-duty pilots helped avert a crash

The incident raised questions about the cockpit attack, passenger intervention, pilot screening and the investigation into what happened aboard.

3 Oct 2026 7:57 pm
Air India Express expands fleet to 110 aircraft ahead of winter schedule

The airline is reshaping its fleet and network as aircraft transfers and a major retrofit programme prepare it for additional operations

3 Oct 2026 6:54 pm
Mumbai Airport T1 set for phasedredevelopment; 91% passenger traffic unaffected: Sources

Flight operations may be shifted from T1 to the nearest available terminal options, industry sources said

3 Oct 2026 6:35 pm