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WPI rises to 9.68% in May; Producer Price Index makes debut

First reading under the new 2022-23 base year shows wholesale price pressures intensifying amid West Asia disruptions

15 Jun 2026 1:28 pm
Jewar villagers who gave land for Noida International Airport board first flight from same soil

Many women from the Jewar region of Gautam Buddh Nagar arrived at the airport with boarding passes for the first flight from the new facility

15 Jun 2026 12:25 pm
K2 Infragen bags 158.58 crore railway electrification order from Konkan Railway

The scope of work is aimed at strengthening railway traction capacity to support the 3,000 MT loading target

15 Jun 2026 12:25 pm
FM Sitharaman hints at more measures to boost foreign inflows

She highlighted RBI-backed measures to reduce hedging risks and boost inflows, while assuring preparedness to handle uncertainties such as monsoon and import pressures

15 Jun 2026 12:16 pm
Lower base effect leads automobile sales growth in May: SIAM

Total vehicles sales grow by 17.3% y-o-y to 24,11,783 units in May against 20,55,714 units in May 2025

15 Jun 2026 12:11 pm
India's solar demand projected to surge at 22% CAGR by FY35 on massive data center boom

A Nuvama report estimates Indias power demand will grow at a sustained 6% CAGR over the next decade, fueled by economic growth, urbaniSation, manufacturing expansion, and increased electrification

15 Jun 2026 11:44 am
Monsoon progress held back by dry westerlies as west coast eyes rain revival

A positive development is establishment of crucial seasonal trough from west Rajasthan to the plains of West Bengal offering a key pathway for monsoon easterlies

15 Jun 2026 11:14 am
Piyush Goyal discusses India-UK ties in innovation, technology with UK Trade Secy

Sharing details of the interaction on X, Goyal said the discussions focused on expanding partnerships that could drive economic growth and create mutual benefits for both countries.

15 Jun 2026 10:55 am
Noida Airport begins passenger flights; first flight from Lucknow

IndiGo flight 6E 2278 departed from Lucknows Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport at 7:12 am and arrived at Noida International Airport at 7:58 am, according to officials

15 Jun 2026 10:35 am
Milky Mist updating books with FY26 numbers, to file UDRHP for IPO, says CEO Rathnam

Tamil Nadu-based dairy firm has got SEBI approval for a 2,035 crore IPO in October 2025 and it expires in October this year

15 Jun 2026 8:57 am
Wheels turn for over $10-billion US tariff repatriation to India

Cross-border digital payment gateways have also stepped in, offering to route the refunds without opening foreign accounts at a fraction of standard commercial banking costs, a source tracking the matter told businessline

14 Jun 2026 9:44 pm
Rupee level not a threshold, exchange rate a shock absorber: CEA Nageswaran

Attempting to rigidly defend a particular level could be counterproductive for the wider economy, says Nageswaran

14 Jun 2026 5:44 pm
Government asks shipping companies to restrict seafarer deployment in Persian Gulf

According to the International Maritime Organisation there have been 46 attacks on in and around Strait of Hormuz since February 28 resulting in fourteen casualties

14 Jun 2026 4:24 pm
Inflation could breach RBI's 6% upper band in 2nd half of FY 2026-27 as El Nino meets geopolitical stress: Report

Given the current macroeconomic and geopolitical context, we anticipate inflation may exceed the RBIs upper band of 6% in 2H27, the brokerage stated

14 Jun 2026 3:24 pm
Where to put your green money: AP, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan stand out in Indias energy transition

IEEFAs latest study ranks states on their readiness to attract renewable energy capital and support the electricity transition

14 Jun 2026 3:24 pm
Southern Railway highlights 2025-26 achievements; rollout includes Amrit Bharat and MEMU services

The expansion included the rollout of 23 new train services originating from or terminating in Tamil Nadu alone, alongside 14 in Kerala and five in Karnataka, with several shared services benefiting more than one state

14 Jun 2026 3:04 pm
Domestic tractor sales cross one lakh units for third straight month in May; exports top 10,000 units

Domestic volumes rose 20% in May as improved rural sentiment and lower GST continued to support demand

14 Jun 2026 1:24 pm
Finance Ministry widens definition of overseas individual investors participating in capital markets

Experts feel the move may not enough to bring in foreign investment because the reason for their receding interest in India is a factor of structural macroeconomic issues and not regulatory alignment

14 Jun 2026 11:24 am
Indias EV expansion kick-off June 15 with 16 rollouts vs 7 ICE models

Indias automotive industry will shift significantly with 16 electric vehicles (EVs) launching on June 15, surpassing seven internal combustion engine (ICE) models. Major automakers, including Mercedes-Benz and Tata Motors, plan to release 23 new electric and hybrid vehicles in the next nine months, fueled by rising fuel costs and changing consumer preferences

14 Jun 2026 9:54 am
The bioeconomic human infra balance sheet: Why farmer health is Indias ultimate fiscal shield

Protecting the smallholders body is the most cost-effective strategy available to shield the State budget and defend Indias sovereign food security grid

14 Jun 2026 9:23 am
Diesel curbs raise concerns for hospitals, IT parks dependent on generator power

Industry executives said the restrictions could disrupt fuel procurement for sectors where diesel generators remain critical to operations

14 Jun 2026 9:13 am
Chennai-based company brings down Indias popcorn maize imports, more than doubles domestic output

Gourmet Popcornica has gone all out to build the countrys popcorn value chain, from hybrid seed and farmer partnerships to kernel processing, storage, supply to cinema halls and branded retail products

14 Jun 2026 8:54 am
Green farms, green future: Why electric mobility is becoming essential for sustainable agriculture

As technology continues to evolve and infrastructure expands, electric mobility is poised to become an essential pillar of sustainable agriculture

14 Jun 2026 8:53 am
From dream to enterprise: Udhampur womans spice unit empowers local women

Avilasha Salarias unit promotes local products, creates jobs, and strengthens the Vocal for Local initiative.

14 Jun 2026 8:43 am
Gadkari clears E100 fuel framework, paving way for ethanol-only vehicles in India

India has cleared the regulatory framework for 100% ethanol (E100) fuel, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Saturday, paving the way for ethanol-powered cars and motorcycles while reducing dependence on crude oil imports and boosting biofuel use

14 Jun 2026 8:33 am
India, Nepal discuss cross-border rail connectivity

The standard operating procedures for the commencement of passenger train services on the Janakpur-Ayodhya section was one of the focus points during the engagement between the two sides

13 Jun 2026 5:23 pm
India's productivity gap with China widens despite strong GDP growth: Equirus Securities

The report noted that while emerging market labour productivity has grown steadily over the past three decades, the current phase is marked by sharp divergence across countries

13 Jun 2026 4:13 pm
Inflation seen at 5% in FY27, 50-75 bps rate hikes likely: ICICI Bank Global Markets

Food inflation accelerated to 4.8% YoY from 4.2% in April, core to 3.9% from 3.7%, and energy to 1.9% from 0.4%

13 Jun 2026 3:24 pm
Free travel for women to begin on June 15 in seven KSRTC bus categories

The categories covered under the scheme are Ordinary, City Ordinary, Limited Stop Ordinary, Fair-Stage Ordinary, Town-to-Town, Point-to-Point, and Gramavandi services

13 Jun 2026 3:13 pm
Blue-collar wages growing faster than white-collar: ProNearMe study

The platform, which operates home-services across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru, surveyed 1,000 skilled service professionals on its platform earlier this year

13 Jun 2026 3:03 pm
Aviation sector grapples with financial stress amid West Asia crisis: Sources

To mitigate these losses, carriers have requested that member states allocate the maximum possible number of flight slots

13 Jun 2026 2:23 pm
World Bank warns 2020s could become a 'lost decade' for many developing economies

In its June 2026 Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank noted that many poorer nations lag far behind their expected development progress since the COVID-19 pandemic

13 Jun 2026 2:23 pm
India's FTAs set stage for $1-trillion export target: Report

The trade agreements along with PLI schemes and China+1 diversification give india a good shot at lifting its merchandise exports to $1 trillion by 2030, the report said

13 Jun 2026 1:13 pm
World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5% as West Asia conflict triggers energy shock

In a report, the World Bank said commodity prices are expected to rise by 22% in 2026, in contrast to the 7% decline expected in January

13 Jun 2026 12:53 pm
AM Green, VOC Port partner to build green ammonia bunkering hub in Tamil Nadu

Companies to invest over 22,000 crore for setting up production and bunkering infrastructure

13 Jun 2026 12:33 pm
Experts warn of further pressure as India's retail inflation rises to 3.93% in May

According to Dipti Deshpande, Principal Economist, Crisil Ltd, the impact of the West Asia conflict is starting to percolate household budgets

13 Jun 2026 11:53 am
India has emerged as world's 3rd-largest domestic aviation market, says Delhi CM

She further emphasised India's growing prominence in the global aviation sector, noting the increase in operational airports

13 Jun 2026 11:03 am
A policy contradiction at the heart of Indias pulse mission

The harder question is whether a policy design that repeatedly suppresses price-discovery infrastructure in response to retail price spikes is compatible with a six-year mission to build domestic supply through farmer-level incentives

13 Jun 2026 10:03 am
From E20 to E85: Indias next leap in sustainable transportation

The country is no longer merely preparing for the future of alternative mobility, but actively defining it through a unique blend of regulatory agility and industrial responsiveness

13 Jun 2026 9:43 am
Turning surplus into success: How rejuvenated oil palm seedlings can accelerate Indias edible oil mission

Faster plantation establishment benefits farmers, companies and the nation by accelerating future palm oil production and reducing dependence on imported edible oils

13 Jun 2026 9:23 am
Air India seeks to defer delivery of hundreds of Airbus and Boeing jets, sources say

The move comes amid mounting losses, operational disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions, airspace restrictions, and rising fuel costs

12 Jun 2026 10:42 pm
AM Green and VOC Port Authority to develop green ammonia bunkering hub in Thoothukudi

Intends to develop up to 200 KTPA of green ammonia marine bunkering capacity by 202930 with an estimated investment of 2,000 crore

12 Jun 2026 9:12 pm
Additional technical examinations continue in AI171 crash investigation: AAIB

The probe agency said that evidence collected so far, along with the results of various examinations, is currently being analysed in a comprehensive and integrated manner

12 Jun 2026 8:22 pm
A daughters final selfie, unanswered questions and a year of grief: Air India crash victims kin reunite in Ahmedabad

One year after the Air India AI-171 crash killed 260 people, families returned to Ahmedabad carrying photographs, unanswered questions and demands for a memorial to mark one of Indias deadliest aviation disasters

12 Jun 2026 7:35 pm
India protests use of deadly force by US on commercial shipping that killed three

Summons US envoy twice in three days over Gulf of Oman strikes; demands safety for civilian mariners

12 Jun 2026 7:31 pm
VOC Port to invest 5,720 crore to deepen harbour, target larger vessels

The project will increase the ports draught to 15.2 m from the current 12.8 m

12 Jun 2026 7:22 pm
APEDA releases SOP on rice export to China, orders for immediate compliance

The authority is keen to protect its footprint in a lucrative neighbouring market that shows strong demand for Indian broken rice

12 Jun 2026 7:18 pm
Bitter season for a sweet industry: Kashmir honey output falls sharply

The sudden drop in temperatures kept the bees cooped up inside their hives, preventing them from venturing out to collect nectar

12 Jun 2026 7:11 pm
Parandur airport project crucial for Tamil Nadus $1.5 trillion economy goal, say experts

With the existing airport nearing saturation, stakeholders highlight the urgency of expanding connectivity infrastructure

12 Jun 2026 7:03 pm