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Ethanol blending to shield consumers from oil price shocks: Govt

E20 only turns cheaper at $120-130 per barrel oil, but Indian crude crossed $100 only 3 times in 3 years

10 Jul 2026 10:44 pm
Q1 growth may surprise on the upside as credit, CP issuances surge: SBI Economist

Bank deposits record the third-highest fortnightly rise in 29 years; Commercial Paper issuances hit a 55-month high

10 Jul 2026 9:53 pm
World coffee prices plunge as volatile trading rattles markets

Speculative buying, higher ICE margin requirements and El Nio fears triggered sharp swings in global coffee and cocoa prices this week

10 Jul 2026 9:45 pm
Indian Potash and Jain Irrigation sign MoU, to promote drip irrigation in sugarcane farming

Indian Potash and Jain Irrigation agree to jointly work to promote efficient irrigation and fertigation technologies for sustainable sugarcane cultivation

10 Jul 2026 9:36 pm
CLFMA partners with GADVASU to study moisture content in chicken sausages

CLFMA of India will provide a research grant of 5 lakh to GADVASU for the execution of the six-month project

10 Jul 2026 9:36 pm
DGFT notifies procedure for cheaper UK car imports under new trade deal

Under CETA, India has agreed to undertake a phased reduction of import duties on automotive imports

10 Jul 2026 9:19 pm
FTA, $20 billion investment topModisNew Zealand agenda

PM, Luxon to discuss trade pact rollout, visa pathway and defence co-operation

10 Jul 2026 9:12 pm
Embraer eyes 500-aircraft opportunity in India after DGCA clears E-Jet family

Brazilian aircraft maker says certification strengthens its ability to serve regional connectivity demand and underserved city pairs

10 Jul 2026 9:00 pm
Rabi harvest blues: Key crops sell 3-8% below MSP as maize plummets 24%

However, the seasons main oilseed crop, mustard, emerged as the winner.

10 Jul 2026 8:43 pm
10 Jul 2026 8:22 pm
India should opt for need-based grain purchases, allow private sector to buy more: Ramesh Chand

Calling for alternative procurement policy, the former NITI Aayog member says the government should ensure MSP to farmers via price differential payment

10 Jul 2026 7:07 pm
Indian Railways approves 381 crore projects for Kavach rollout and locomotive infrastructure

Railways has cleared 381 crore for safety and infrastructure upgrades, including Kavach 4.0 on key routes and new homing facilities for 250 electric locomotives.

10 Jul 2026 4:49 pm
Argentina envoy says India has become countrys 6th-largest economic partner

Economic relationship between the two countries reached almost $6 billion in 2025, says Argentine Ambassador to India Mariano Caucino

10 Jul 2026 4:46 pm
NABARD facilitates GI registration for 28 new products

Bamboo craft from Assam, Himachal wood carving are among the new products that are GI registered

10 Jul 2026 4:28 pm
Mumbai-Pune rail disruption: Central Railway cancels 30 trains till July 17

While restoration work is underway on a war footing, difficult terrain and dangerous working conditions are delaying the full resumption of normal services

10 Jul 2026 2:51 pm
American climate body NOAA sees 81% chance of a very strong El Nio by year-end

With a 97% probability, El Nio is expected to remain active through early 2027, says the US weather body

10 Jul 2026 1:39 pm
World Bank approves $890 million for Indias rooftop solar programme

The multilateral lender will also mobilise an estimated $4.2 billion in private financing through commercial loans to help households install rooftop solar systems.

10 Jul 2026 11:03 am
Value-added local products can unlock Keralas rural economic growth: KAU Vice-Chancellor

The Vice Chancellor urged small-scale entrepreneurs, farmers, and rural women to lead in transforming local resources into value-added products

10 Jul 2026 10:58 am
West Asia tensions dampen export buying of tea at Kochi auctions

Export-oriented orthodox teas continue to face headwinds due to weaker demand from key West Asian markets, higher freight and insurance costs, and payment uncertainties, say traders

10 Jul 2026 10:54 am
Global economy resilient despite West Asia war, but risks persist: IEA, IMF, World Bank, WTO

Fuel and fertiliser prices have eased since June, but the four global institutions warn uncertainty remains high and call for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

10 Jul 2026 10:26 am
India notifies process to claim UK FTA tariff quota benefits on vehicle imports

Under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), India will reduce import duties on automotive imports from about 110 per cent to 10 per cent, with quotas on both sides

10 Jul 2026 10:23 am
Disinvestment proceeds hit four-year high in just over three months of FY27

Government mops up over 20,000 crore through seven OFS as strong pipeline including LIC looms

10 Jul 2026 10:19 am
India, Australia seal uranium deal, to enhance defence and maritime cooperation

The leaders noted growing geostrategic uncertainty and threats to regional peace and stability, calling for disputes to be resolved peacefully without the threat or use of force or coercion and in accordance with international law

10 Jul 2026 9:34 am
Optimal strategy to get best trade deal with the US is to wear down the opening position, not the relationship: SBI

US using uncertainty as a bargaining instrument across NATO, Iran, tariffs, Greenland, China and also India, the SBI report says

10 Jul 2026 9:01 am
India questions WTO DGs role, seeks clarity on legal basis of proposed e-commerce agreement

New Delhi has also questioned the use of WTO Secretariat resources to service the pact

9 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
Government pilots hydrogen as transport fuel on 10 routes: Gadkari

Addressing the Prawaas 5.0 event, he also urged the auto industry to focus on comfort, safety, and increased bus production, and highlighted recent regulatory reforms and plans for greener highways

9 Jul 2026 9:47 pm
TNAU secures patent for greener extraction of medicinal compound from Kadamba tree

The innovative method boosts recovery yields while cutting down on waste and solvent use

9 Jul 2026 9:35 pm
India aspires to shape next-generation technologies, products, enterprises, says Sitharaman

FM urges India Inc for greater engagement with the State governments and city administrations

9 Jul 2026 9:02 pm
Emirates to deploy A380 on Delhi route from October

Premium economy to expand to six Indian cities as airline rolls out latest cabin products and service enhancements

9 Jul 2026 8:59 pm
Indian industry pushes back against USTRs Section 301 tariff plan

FICCI, CII, ACMA, SEAI argue blanket duties lack an evidence base and risk disrupting integrated US-India supply chains

9 Jul 2026 8:56 pm
Air India enters final phase of Vihaan.AI transformation

Airline says key objectives have been substantially achieved; fleet induction, cabin retrofits and profitability remain the final milestones

9 Jul 2026 8:55 pm
AP CM urges Tobacco companies to resume purchases amid surplus crisis

Naidu cautioned that inadequate support could drive farmers toward alternative crops, impacting long-term tobacco production

9 Jul 2026 8:50 pm
Indias soybean acreage seen rising 5-7 per cent on favourable prices

Trade body SOPA says farmers who had shifted to maize last year are returning back to plant soyabean this kharif

9 Jul 2026 8:47 pm
India, Australia agree on framework to streamline defence trade and services

This happened during PM Narendra Modis two-day official visit to Australia, which began on July 8

9 Jul 2026 8:44 pm
From battery swapping to premium coaches, bus-makers unveil next-gen mobility solutions at Prawaas 5.0

Bus and electric mobility manufacturers unveiled a range of new passenger transport platforms at Prawaas 5.0 in Gandhinagar on Thursday

9 Jul 2026 7:17 pm
Air India Chairman Chandrasekaran to oversee firm with interim panel; CEO search continues, source says

Committee to include former top civil aviation ministry official Pradeep Singh Kharola

9 Jul 2026 7:08 pm
Foreign financial information received under tax treaties to be reflected in AIS, 26 AS

This means overseas financial information will now show up in the tax records of an assessee

9 Jul 2026 7:01 pm
Ladakh bets on connectivity push to power tourism growth

The optimism stems from infrastructure projects that stakeholders say will address two of Ladakhs biggest constraintsseasonal road closures and limited flight capacity

9 Jul 2026 6:29 pm
More than half of vehicle tyres in India are underinflated, finds ATMA survey

ATMA estimates that incorrect tyre pressure wastes over 42 crore litres of petrol worth more than 4,500 crore annually

9 Jul 2026 5:47 pm
Real-time tax technology is changing corporate finance, says Cygnet

Cygnet said AI-powered tax technology enables businesses to strengthen compliance, improve cash flow and enhance competitiveness

9 Jul 2026 5:39 pm
JNPA to develop 62-acre empty container yard near Nhava Sheva with RSA Global

Facility to support complete lifecycle management of empty containers

9 Jul 2026 5:37 pm
Jeh Aerospace lines up over $50 million investment in capacity addition

Vishal Sanghavi, Co-founder of Jeh Aerospace, spoke to businessline on his companys expansion strategy and investment roadmap

9 Jul 2026 5:14 pm
AI not replacing jobs but enhancing human roles, says CEA Nageswaran

The Chief Economic Adviser urged companies to invest in skills and innovation, saying artificial intelligence raises the value of workers while the government has already laid the policy groundwork

9 Jul 2026 5:03 pm
AustralianSuper invests another AU$500 million in Indias NIIF

The fresh investment takes the Australian pension funds total exposure to India to AU$3.3 billion

9 Jul 2026 4:34 pm
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches PRAGATI initiative to create 20,000 agri entrepreneurs

Through this initiative, participants will be supported through training, mentorship, and resources to develop as local entrepreneurs delivering a comprehensive suite of services to farmers

9 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
Ernakulam KVK commissions lemongrass distillation unit

The facility is part of KVKs efforts to introduce elephant-unpalatable aromatic crops as a sustainable livelihood option for farmers living along the forest fringe areas.

9 Jul 2026 3:41 pm
Indias growth momentum may slow in H2 FY27 as demand risks rise: Nuvama

Nuvama expects Indias growth to moderate in H2 FY27 as the impact of GST cuts fades and demand faces headwinds from El Nino and weaker income growth

9 Jul 2026 3:07 pm
KMRL inks pact with SCMS Water Institute for study on water metro connectivity to CIAL

Under the MoU, SCMS Water Institute will be the Knowledge Partner for the feasibility study, offering academic, technical, and research support

9 Jul 2026 2:57 pm
Australia to send senior business delegation to India in December, announces fresh investment push

Albanese unveils Mumbai investment roundtable as AustralianSuper commits additional $500 million to Indias NIIF

9 Jul 2026 1:55 pm