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IMD update: Depression drenches East, more rain seen as Bay hints at another low

The monsoon troughs eastern end dipping into the Bay is a telling signal: the waters could spring back to life sooner rather than later, with another low-pressure area potentially taking shape

18 Aug 2026 4:16 pm
Vizhinjam Port begins EXIM operations, opens Keralas gateway to global trade

The Chief Minister also held discussions with investor groups to explore opportunities to scale up EXIM operations through Vizhinjam

18 Aug 2026 4:08 pm
Ceigall India-Sushee Infra Mining joint venture receives four orders worth 2,150 cr

In the CIL-SIML joint venture, Ceigall India holds 74% stake and Sushee Infra Mining's holding was at 26%

18 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
India considers limited duty-free sugar imports to ease record prices, sources say

Indian sugar prices have risen to a record high and are expected to remain elevated for at least the next three months

18 Aug 2026 2:42 pm
India's tanker exports surge over six-fold to $1.36 billion in Q1 FY27; UAE leads

The data showed that export volumes also expanded significantly from 10 vessels to 23 vessels, reflecting increasing international demand for Indian-built tankers and marine transportation assets

18 Aug 2026 2:39 pm
Professionals in India see mismatch between job titles, pay: Report

Nearly 6 in 10 professionals said their job title does not reflect their compensation, the report says

18 Aug 2026 2:19 pm
Indias gene-edited rice is ready for the fields: What you need to know

Pusa Rice DST1 is set to enter commercial production in this upcoming rabi season. What has been edited, why does it matter and what are the concerns?

18 Aug 2026 1:29 pm
Keralas Vizhinjam Port begins full-scale EXIM operations

The ports transition to EXIM operations is aimed at giving exporters and importers in Kerala a more direct route to international markets, highlighting sectors including seafood, spices, cashew, coir and engineering goods

18 Aug 2026 11:59 am
Charging gaps to slow electric LCV adoption; Mahindra sees e-3Ws scaling faster

Light commercial vehicles are likely to electrify more slowly than 3-wheelers as inadequate charging infrastructure limits the route flexibility commercial operators need, M&M said

18 Aug 2026 11:34 am
India's CAD may widen in FY27, but capital flows may support Rupee in H2: Report

The private lender noted in its report that India's goods deficit widened sharply to $85.7 billion in Q1 FY27 from $68.9 billion a year ago

18 Aug 2026 9:30 am
ElNinoseen deepening Indias rainfall deficit through Sept

European forecaster says best of monsoon over for India; overall shortfall at 13%

17 Aug 2026 9:46 pm
Grid planning should focus on rolling transmission plans linked to RE additions: IWTMA

The IWTMA report highlighted that timely grid connectivity is essential to ensure that completed wind projects can be commissioned without delay

17 Aug 2026 8:28 pm
Indias pulses imports down a tad during in H1 this year

Chana and urad imports decline, while tur and masoor shipments witness a rise

17 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
Indias kharif crop area 21 lakh hectares less than a year ago as pace of sowing slows

Acreage of all crops reaches 92% of normal even as deficit shrinks to less than 1%; paddy coverage trails 3%

17 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
India seeks WTO consultations with US over 4-year quartz surface tariff quota

Says it has substantial interest in the matter; India is among the largest exporters of quartz surface products to the US

17 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
SAS to launch non-stop Copenhagen-Mumbai service from October 1

The airline planned to resume flights to India on June 2 after 17 years

17 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
BKJ Airports launches GroundSafe digital platform for real-time hazard reporting

The airport ground handling company is expanding its safety and technology framework as it targets a larger national operational footprint.

17 Aug 2026 7:17 pm
Gujarat Cotex plans edible oil, real estate ventures

The proposed expansion would give the diversified enterprise new avenues for growth while focusing on phased execution and long-term value creation.

17 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
Rice exporters seek Goyals intervention on Chinas allegation of GMO presence in shipments

TREACG urges India and China to resolve GMO testing differences through dialogue

17 Aug 2026 7:04 pm
AAI profit falls 9.8% to 6,522 crore in FY26

Revenue remains broadly flat; airport lease income declines

17 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
IISR signs MoU with Bio Mountain Farmers Producer Company, launches AI-enabled web applications

The initiatives seek to bridge research and farming, giving growers wider access to improved technologies, digital tools and commercial innovations.

17 Aug 2026 5:32 pm
India set for record soyoil imports as Russia-Ukraine war disrupts sunflower shipments

Soyoil imports in August are expected to reach 620,000 metric tons, nearly 46% above the current years average monthly imports of 424,549 tons

17 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
Best of monsoon may be behind us despite fresh depression over Bay

Current lean rainfall trend over large parts of could persist through September as El Nio strengthens its influence on the monsoon, according to ECMWF

17 Aug 2026 5:07 pm
HELM, Parijat Industries announce collaboration across agrochemical value chain

The partnership combines global agrochemical expertise with Indian manufacturing and distribution capabilities as digital tools reshape agriculture and farmer engagement.

17 Aug 2026 4:50 pm
Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram begins commercial operations

The airport began operations with domestic and international flights connecting Visakhapatnam to destinations across India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia

17 Aug 2026 4:32 pm
AI emerges as key driver of Indian IT acquisitions

Indian technology companies are increasingly looking overseas for specialist talent, platforms and intellectual property as enterprise demand for AI accelerates

17 Aug 2026 3:57 pm
NCLT chides SpiceJet as last-minute lessor settlement forces judgement delay

The cases have put SpiceJet's finances under renewed scrutiny, with admission of even one bankruptcy petition potentially triggering a court-supervised resolution process

17 Aug 2026 3:34 pm
Federal Court of Australia dismisses APEDA appeal on Basmati rice

The Indian authority sought word mark registration; trade analysts and GI expert find gap in the government approach to getting GI for the fragrant rice

17 Aug 2026 1:13 pm
Two AI pilots fail preliminary drug test

Confirmatory testing awaited; pilots flagged in non-negative psychoactive-substance screening

17 Aug 2026 1:09 pm
India should bring back fuel with lower blend of ethanol, Chief Economic Adviser says

E20, petrol with 20 per cent ethanol blended in it, was rolled out last year and since April 1, it has been the only fuel available for sale at gas stations across the country

17 Aug 2026 12:20 pm
India's power system just passed a historic tipping point

According to the latest capacity data from Ember and Global Energy Monitor (GEM), Indias clean energy sources now account for 331.7 GW of installed capacity, compared with 302.0 GW for fossil fuels

17 Aug 2026 11:46 am
RBI's heavy FX footprint revives memories of a tightly managed rupee

The dollar sales occurred at multiple price levels, combining brief spurts of aggressive dollar selling with large offers, seemingly aimed at anchoring the rupee above certain levels

17 Aug 2026 10:58 am
Bhogapuram airport begins commercial flight operations

First IndiGo flight arrives from Hyderabad, followed by an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru

17 Aug 2026 10:48 am
Visakhapatnam Airport shuts down operations, leaving workers to face uncertain future

Flights move to Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram

17 Aug 2026 10:03 am
India's TANE sector could double GDP share, needs urgent policy support: NITI Aayog

The TANE ecosystem forms the backbone of modern global connectivity; however, the sector stands at a critical juncture with sharp trade imbalances underscoring an urgent need for targeted intervention

17 Aug 2026 9:27 am
BCAS reviews safety protocols, handling norms following accidental firearm discharge at Varanasi airport

The review comes after a round was accidentally discharged from a passengers licensed firearm, during the handling and inspection of the weapon

17 Aug 2026 9:08 am
Europe emerges top destination for India's electric car shipments in Q1

India's exports of electric motor cars surged in the first quarter of 2026-27, with export earnings rising sharply to $369 million from $22.2 million a year earlier, while shipments jumped to 10,802 vehicles from 1,309 units

16 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
India works out Chabahar handover to Iran amid US sanctions

Negotiations on for getting back control of the Shahid Beheshti terminal once the situation improves, sanctions end

16 Aug 2026 6:20 pm
Navi Mumbai airport announces expansion of cargo ops, thirteen airlines to start freighter flights

On Sunday, Hong Kong Air Cargo operated its first flight to Navi Mumbai

16 Aug 2026 5:54 pm
Indias Russian crude imports hit record high in July

Analysts and refiners emphasised that Moscow has transformed into New Delhis strongest energy security hedge, particularly since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz (SoH)and growing disruptions in the Bab-el-Mandeb strait

16 Aug 2026 3:51 pm
India Posts pilot in Gujarat helps 5 FPOs overcome logistic challenges, business doubles

ONDC is already working to onboard more FPOs and once the word spreads about growing orders, there will be many of them on MyStore App

16 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
Higher 25% SPV surcharge tempers gains from REIT, InvIT tax overhaul; Industry seeks relief

Industry sees near-term pressure on dividend distribution,seeks rollback or reduction in the 25% surcharge on SPVs

16 Aug 2026 3:20 pm
HMPL wins 28.47-crore NHAI project in Jharkhand

The project has been secured through the e-tender process; the tenure for the project is 12 months

16 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
Project Insight to be implemented from January 27, 2028; likely to curb delay in Income tax refunds

This implementation of this mechanism is critical as average delay in getting refund has surged to 35 days in FY 26 (as on January 31, 2026) from 24 days in FY24

16 Aug 2026 1:33 pm
FinMin nudges ministries to switch to producer price index for rate adjustments in govt contracts

The Department of Expenditure, in a communication to all ministries and departments, said that PPI is a more internationally accepted index compared to WPI used in government contracts to define price escalation.

16 Aug 2026 11:24 am
E. coli bacteria found in drinking water at several railway stations: CAG

CAG studies passenger services at 512 non-suburban grade stations across all zones

16 Aug 2026 9:42 am
Indian textile makers face margin pressure from higher wages and raw material costs

Higher labour costs and rising cotton, yarn and petrochemical prices are forcing textile makers to absorb inflation and rethink expansion plans

15 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
Red Sea crisis enters 1,000th day as shipping detour continues to squeeze trade

MSME exporters have borne the brunt, particularly those dealing in low-margin products such as textiles, garments, engineering goods, chemicals, leather, carpets, rice, spices, grapes and marine products

15 Aug 2026 5:52 pm
Indias chemicals industry targets up to $81 billion in exports by 2030: NITI Aayog

Rising domestic demand and expanding global opportunities are prompting India to strengthen manufacturing, technology and infrastructure across the chemicals value chain

15 Aug 2026 4:27 pm
India's coal imports turn steel-centric as metallurgical coal demand rises

India imported around 244.2 million tonne of non-coking and metallurgical coal in FY2025-26, broadly unchanged from about 245.3 million tonne in the previous financial year

15 Aug 2026 4:23 pm