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Spice sector needs stronger collaboration to tackle climate, food safety challenges

The two-day conference in Jaipur concluded with a focus on farmer incomes, food safety, sustainability, and market access

22 Sep 2026 1:29 pm
19 states sign MoUs for next phase of UDAN scheme to develop 100 airstrips from existing unused airstrips

The project has moved from mere connectivity to building long-term operational viability

22 Sep 2026 1:07 pm
Air India to roll out new IFE platform in 2027 second-half; eyes higher ancillary revenues

As it prepares to enhance the digital experience for the passengers, the new In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) platform will also help in boosting the airline's ancillary revenues

22 Sep 2026 12:53 pm
Depression in Bay to intensify, cross Vizag-Gopalpur coast from tomorrow night

Likely deep depression eyes north Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur during the projected window from Wednesday night till early hours of Thursday

22 Sep 2026 11:47 am
Canada seeks to wrap India trade talks soon as US ties fray

I just came from India. We are making great headway, Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu told Bloomberg TVs Paul Allen

22 Sep 2026 11:41 am
BIRC 2026 to unveil Global Rice Archive featuring 200 rice varieties

The initiative will bring diverse rice varieties together, allowing international buyers to compare products and engage directly with Indian exporters

22 Sep 2026 11:34 am
EU detects genetically modified organisms in 5 Chinese products exports this year

Data show that China has rejected a record146 shipments between January and June, nearly four times the 38 rejections in 2025

22 Sep 2026 11:06 am
Indias oil buyers may cut Russia cargoes as US risk rises

India bought more than half of its imports from Russia in some recent months, in an effort to counter high prices and continued disruption in flows from West Asia

22 Sep 2026 10:17 am
Akasa Air appoints ex-Dish TV executive Abhishek Gupta as CIO

With more than two decades of experience in IT architecture, technology operations and digital strategy, Gupta has held technology and management roles at Orange Business Services and Ericsson

22 Sep 2026 10:08 am
Factory floor or family office? Why Indias young rich are leaving family businesses

Succession, wealth preservation and changing business opportunities are prompting younger members of Indian business families to explore alternatives to traditional enterprises

22 Sep 2026 8:16 am
AI impact hits white-collar jobs as hiring slows across developed economies: Goldman Sachs

Employment trends show growing pressure in industries where automation tools are already available, particularly across major developed economies

22 Sep 2026 6:57 am
US threatens secondary sanctions over services to Iranian airlines

The warning targets airports, fuel suppliers and ticketing companies as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehrans international financial and commercial networks

22 Sep 2026 6:49 am
India-New Zealand FTA to kick in on Oct 20 with zero tariffs on Indian goods

The agreement assumes significance amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and US President Donald Trumps increasingly unpredictable tariff policy

21 Sep 2026 10:08 pm
India to study US Russia sanctions law, says Piyush Goyal

Govt will discuss the matter at appropriate time: Commerce Minister

21 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
Indias jute industry poised for meaningful turnaround this fiscal, says Crisil

Sales volumes are expected to grow around 15 per cent this fiscal after declining at an annualised 10 per cent over the previous two fiscals

21 Sep 2026 8:34 pm
Steel prices hit 4-yr high on rise in cost amid strong demand

BigMint benchmark Mumbai HRC assessment rose by 1,200 a tonne to 63,900 a tonne while CRC prices jumped 1,300 a tonne to 73,500 a tonne

21 Sep 2026 8:34 pm
Core sector growth down to 4.8% in August

Core sector growth has been coming down mainly due to energy supply issues and fertilizer production decline

21 Sep 2026 7:30 pm
Japanese logistics provider Nippon Express looks at States like UP for next expansion

After Japan, the US, Europe and other parts of Asia, Nippon Express Group is now trying make a big team in India, says Katsuhito Kobayashi, Executive Officer, South Asia & Oceania Region

21 Sep 2026 7:11 pm
J&K takes embryo technology to farmers to accelerate sheep genetic gains

The Sheep Husbandry Department, Kashmir has been providing the technology free of cost to progressive farmers since October 2025, through its Embryo Transfer Technology (ETT) laboratory at Zakura

21 Sep 2026 7:07 pm
Gains need to be shared fairly with workers by industry, says CEA Nageswaran

A sustainable market depends on consumers having enough purchasing power to buy the goods and services businesses produce

21 Sep 2026 6:42 pm
Vice-President asks tea industry to build Indian brands for global markets

Addressing Centenary Conference of UPASI TRF, Radhakrishnan calls for modernisation, strengthening research in tea sector

21 Sep 2026 6:09 pm
Global edible oil market likely to be volatile, says Solvent Extractors Association

El Nino, uncertainty around sunflower oil supplies amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Indonesias B50 biodiesel programme could alter the global vegetable oil balance, says SEA President Sanjeev Asthana

21 Sep 2026 5:57 pm
Colombo Port City woos Indian companies with India-plus-one pitch

Designed to attract high-value FDI, Port City Colombo facilitates sectors including financial services, IT and digital services, global trading, maritime and logistics, professional services, and regional headquarters operations

21 Sep 2026 5:14 pm
Railway works worth over 20,000 crore under way in Kerala, says Vaishnaw

Mangaluru to stay in SWR zone; land acquisition lag holding up several sanctioned lines and doubling projects

21 Sep 2026 4:50 pm
Gains must be shared fairly with workers by industry for achieving sustainable growth: CEA

Growth must translate into better jobs, higher wages and greater economic security for ordinary Indians, CEA Nageswaran says

21 Sep 2026 4:26 pm
India, Canada to hold next round of talks from Oct 5 for proposed trade pact: Goyal

The next 90 days should be a very defining period in the Canada-India relationship, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday

21 Sep 2026 4:26 pm
Kerala plantation sector faces divergent fortunes amid climate, trade pressures

Higher prices for rubber and coffee offset by pressure on tea and cardamom, APK Chairman says

21 Sep 2026 3:51 pm
DP World Cochin receive new shipping service connecting India to Middle East hubs

The new service provides customers with faster access to key Middle East markets, expands connectivity options and strengthens supply chain resilience for businesses across southern India

21 Sep 2026 2:23 pm
India-New Zealand trade pact to come into force on Oct 20: Goyal

The FTA provides duty-free access for 100% of India's exports to New Zealand.

21 Sep 2026 2:01 pm
IMD update: Very heavy rain for south Odisha, north Andhra Pradesh coasts from Wednesday

Extreme heavy rain not ruled out for the eastern coastal states as an existing low-pressure area becomes well-marked, and is on course to intensify two rounds as a deep depression in next two days

21 Sep 2026 11:47 am
Bhogapuram aviation hub set to attract investments, spur regional growth

New investments in aviation ecosystem are in the pipeline

21 Sep 2026 11:23 am
Former Panasonic India Chairman Manish Sharma joins Escorts Kubota as President-Agri Business

This move marks a new chapter for Sharma, who has over three decades of experience in the appliances and consumer electronics industry, including a 17-year long leadership role at Panasonic India

21 Sep 2026 10:45 am
India real estate transparency improves; reforms key to capitalising on AI, data centre wave: Report

JLLs 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) indicates two-thirds of tracked markets from 88 countries and territories have seen significant improvements in transparency

21 Sep 2026 10:41 am
Air India Express Patna-Delhi flight cancelled on September 21 and 22 due to operational reasons

The cancellation affects passengers scheduled to travel from Patna to Delhi on the concerned flight dates

21 Sep 2026 9:59 am
India targets silk production of 60,000 tonnes by 2030-31

Silk output increased 61% since 2014 to 42,000 tonnes at present; New technologies being introduced to scale up prouduction

21 Sep 2026 9:41 am
Agrograde working on AI-powered sorting, grading machines for tomato, garlic

The Pune-based agri-robotics firm is already providing such services for onions, potatoes, apples and arecanuts, says its founder and CEO Kshitij Thakur

21 Sep 2026 8:38 am
Are kirana clusters the future of inclusive retail?

How kiranas can be enabled to use a shared delivery model for successful coexistence with quick commerce platforms

21 Sep 2026 8:17 am
Fewer flight seats for festival travel

Domestic air tickets turn costlier and elusive as airlines hold back capacity additions during busy season

21 Sep 2026 8:16 am
Iran blockade: US forces redirect 109 commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Shipping through the strategically vital waterway has declined sharply as Washington and Tehran remain locked in an escalating confrontation over Iran

21 Sep 2026 7:00 am
Rajasthan farmers sell moong below MSP as Govt yet to decide MSP purchase

Rajasthan moong arrivals surge 10-fold, but farmers get 15% below MSP; average realisation at 7,452/quintal against MSP of 8,780

20 Sep 2026 7:09 pm
Agrochemical body ACFI seeks 5,000-7,500 crore programme for the sector

ACFI-KPMG paper calls for time-bound PLI-style incentives, power subsidies and single-window regulation to cut China cost gap

20 Sep 2026 7:02 pm
CIAL to enter the global aviation consultancy sector with expert services initiative

The new initiative, CIAL ACES, will be inaugurated on September 24 by the CM and CIAL Chairman V D Satheesan

20 Sep 2026 4:51 pm
20 Sep 2026 4:02 pm
UP affirms its top position in tax collection, followed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu

Kerala posts fastest growth of about 22%; Gujarat tops capex

20 Sep 2026 3:59 pm
Companies are hiring more people from smaller cities citing cost efficiency, loyalty

Indias hiring landscape is increasingly moving beyond traditional metropolitan centres as tier II, III cities gain ground, report says

20 Sep 2026 3:30 pm
India's exports to core BRICS markets surge 34% in April-August; China leads

According to the commerce ministry data, exports to the four core BRICS economies grew by 34%, rising from $14.9 billion in April-August 2025-26 to $19.9 billion in April-August 2026-27

20 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
Trump-Xi showdown casts a shadow over the global economy

Looming over the meeting are Chinese export curbs on critical minerals and rare earths that have caused supply shocks for US and other global companies

20 Sep 2026 2:16 pm
IMD: Monsoon exiting Rajasthan as Bay low awaits turn to intensify

A 15% rain deficit as on date leaves kharif yields exposed to a late-season gamble: showers from a deep depression could replenish soil moisture, but extreme rain could damage mature crops

20 Sep 2026 11:51 am
Indian Railways approves multiple infrastructure, safety projects to enhance operational efficiency

The approved project will extend Kavach 4.0 coverage across the identified balance sections of the division, strengthening the safety infrastructure available for train operations

20 Sep 2026 9:39 am
Why food traceability is becoming the next competitive advantage for FMCG brands

The next competitive advantage in FMCG may not be on the pack, but behind the QR code

20 Sep 2026 8:54 am