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Vegetable inflation soars, likely to go up further

Experts now warn that a projected below-normal monsoon could drive vegetable prices even higher

23 Jun 2026 10:30 pm
VOC Port launches PortGPT app, becomes Indias first major port to deploy enterprise AI

The event also featured an IIM Calcutta case study release and an MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to boost maritime research, innovation and skill development

23 Jun 2026 10:13 pm
India-US trade talks begin amid farmers concerns over agriculture market

Farm groups cite February trade framework and repeated US calls for greater access for American farm products; Goyal has maintained sensitive sectors are protected

23 Jun 2026 10:12 pm
RSS-affiliated farmer body seeks denotification of Bt cotton seeds

The announcement assumes significance as the US Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, visits India for FTA talks, with GM crops remaining a key sticking point

23 Jun 2026 9:42 pm
KRBL launches poha under India Gate brand as part of its efforts to expand in staples category

The company has tested marketed the product in Europe, says a senior company official

23 Jun 2026 9:23 pm
India needs a stronger reform push to attract investment: CII chief

In the India-US trade deal, government needs to be careful about tariffs on exports to ensure competitiveness with peer exporters

23 Jun 2026 8:52 pm
MNRE opens one-month window for provisional commissioning of solar projects awaiting ALMM clearance

The move allows eligible projects to generate, inject, wheel, bank and settle electricity during the interim period

23 Jun 2026 8:52 pm
Nafed to auction oilseeds, pulses through own platform, NCCF to follow suit

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launches Nafeds digital auction platform, Nafex.in

23 Jun 2026 8:52 pm
Indian govt says crops in 111 districts are most vulnerable to monsoon deficit

315 districts have been identified as potentially affected by weak monsoon conditions.

23 Jun 2026 8:32 pm
11 India-bound ships carrying oil, fertilisers transited Hormuz since June 17: MEA

On withdrawal of US sanctions on Iranian oil, India said it is monitoring developments in West Asia

23 Jun 2026 8:32 pm
Near-universal acceptance of GST, finds Deloitte Survey, but challenges persist

The digital backbone enables taxpayers, businesses and the government with real-time compliance and data-driven decision-making, says Gokul Chaudhri, President (Tax) at Deloitte South Asia

23 Jun 2026 8:32 pm
El Nino could weigh on Indias sugarcane production

Production this year may be 400-420 million tonnes but poor rainfall could drag it to 390 million tonnes

23 Jun 2026 8:22 pm
India needs to maintain 7-8% growth to achieve Viksit Bharat target, says EAC-PMs Dev

The farm sector needs to be more diversified, nutritious, sustainable and climate resilient, he said

23 Jun 2026 7:28 pm
Gujarat gets air connectivity boost as Star Air commences Mundra flights

While Bhuj and Kandla airports in Kutch handle regular passenger flights, traffic at Mundra has been limited to non scheduled operations.

23 Jun 2026 6:43 pm
Adani Mundra Airport begins operations with Star Air services to Goa, Mumbai and Surat

The airport currently connects Goa, Mumbai, Hindon and Surat, with plans to expand routes to Ahmedabad, Belagavi, Bengaluru, Kolhapur and Nanded.

23 Jun 2026 6:42 pm
NHAI partners NCAER to set up Indias first transport economics research centre

The centre will conduct policy-relevant studies on highways, freight logistics, toll systems, safety, and technology adoption to support long-term infrastructure planning and investment decisions.

23 Jun 2026 6:12 pm
Trump claims Iran agreed to highest-level nuclear inspections, says no Hormuz blockade

However, Iranian officials rejected these claims, saying no agreement has been reached on IAEA inspections of damaged nuclear sites

23 Jun 2026 6:04 pm
Tea Board to roll out new web-based auction platform from June 30

The platform under the Build, Own and Operate (BOO) model will mark a significant transition in the conduct of tea auctions

23 Jun 2026 5:22 pm
India power sector outlook positive as demand and capex cycle drive growth

Peak demand hit a record high in May, while thermal performance improved and renewable energy contribution continued to rise. However, the brokerage advised a selective investment approach

23 Jun 2026 5:12 pm
India has contingency plans ready amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture Commissioner

Officials said improved irrigation infrastructure and strong rice and wheat stocks provide a buffer, while farmers may shift to short-duration pulse crops if rainfall remains weak.

23 Jun 2026 5:02 pm
India needs 78% growth to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047, says EAC-PM

He said Atmanirbhar Bharat focuses on competitiveness, not import substitution, while highlighting reforms, demographic advantages, and resilience to global shocks as key growth drivers

23 Jun 2026 4:42 pm
CMFRI conducts community awareness against indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers

Scientists explained how over dependence on chemical fertilizers causes disturbance in nutrient balance and affect soil health

23 Jun 2026 4:02 pm
Adani Group to invest about 1 lakh crore across airports in next 5 years; Mundra commercial operations take off

Mundra airport launches commercial flights to Mumbai and Goa with Star Air under UDAAN scheme

23 Jun 2026 2:52 pm
Himachal forests worth 22,600 crore in bioeconomy, says report

The bioeconomy is an economic model which, instead of relying on fossil-based fuel, uses renewable biological resources such as crops, forests, animals and micro-organisms to produce food, energy, materials and services

23 Jun 2026 2:42 pm
Akasa Air targets 30% capacity boost this fiscal year

Akasa said that its cost per available seat kilometre fell 4% on the year and that margins improved by 60%

23 Jun 2026 2:37 pm
India Inc gives GST thumbs up; seeks faster refunds, smoother audits: Deloitte Survey

The survey calls for the next phase of reform to move beyond digitisation to an AI-driven compliance and data-led dispute reduction

23 Jun 2026 2:22 pm
India, US begin high-level trade talks as two nations rework deal amid tariff changes

The talks are focused on reworking a framework agreement announced in February that was built around tariff commitments later rendered uncertain by a US Supreme Court ruling striking down sweeping tariffs announced by Trump

23 Jun 2026 2:02 pm
Indias electric freight market enters next growth phase as Q1 volumes surge

The shift is being driven by economics as much as sustainability. Fleet operators are increasingly evaluating electric vehicles on total cost of ownership, uptime and route suitability rather than environmental goals alone

23 Jun 2026 1:42 pm
CRM programme helps Punjab, Haryana villages to move away from stubble burning

Awareness campaigns and access to shared farm machinery under a crop residue management helps in a big way

23 Jun 2026 12:52 pm
RBI injects 1.41 lakh crore liquidity in banking system via 7-day VRR auction

The funds were infused at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.26%

23 Jun 2026 12:42 pm
Central India may get two-week sowing window before next monsoon lull

The current week (June 22-29) and the one that follows (June 29-July 6) may offer the best opportunity for sowing, while prospects during July 13-20 are less encouraging

23 Jun 2026 12:22 pm
No bids made in Indian Oil Corp tender for ships to carry Gulf cargoes

Shipowners stay cautious amid uncertainty over transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

23 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
Goyal, US Trade Representative Greer begin talks on trade pact

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and India's Chief Negotiator Darpan Jain, who is also Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, are attending the meeting

23 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
Indias corn exports seen rising to 2.4 million tonnes for MY25-26 on weak prices, says USDA Post

Maize sowing up 7% at 5.69 lakh ha till June 19, despite weak onset and slow monsoon progress

23 Jun 2026 11:12 am
Private sector growth slips to 3-month low in June as demand, confidence cool, PMI shows

New orders rose at their slowest pace since March amid competitive pressures and gas shortages

23 Jun 2026 10:52 am
Industry welcomes West Bengal Budget as forward-looking roadmap for infrastructure-led growth

Emphasis on infrastructure, industry, technology, connectivity and clean energy has the potential to create fresh opportunities for investment, enterprise and employment across the State, they say

22 Jun 2026 10:01 pm
Indias kharif sowing tops 120 lakh hectares, no impact of deficient monsoon yet

Nutri-cereals coverage up 27.5%, but soybean, cotton and urad area declines

22 Jun 2026 9:31 pm
Bengal Budget: FM proposes to support revival of Calcutta Stock Exchange, set up greenfield airports

The West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta presented the first Budget of the new BJP government of over 4.38 lakh crore for the financial year 2026-27 in the West Bengal Assembly

22 Jun 2026 9:31 pm
Indian cotton prices gain on monsoon delay, spike in global rates

CCI has raised cumulative prices by 1,100 per candy over the past few days

22 Jun 2026 9:31 pm
NOVA plans 100-cr rail safety R&D push

Parent company e2E Rail targets 1,000-cr revenue by FY29

22 Jun 2026 9:31 pm
India, EU expedite legal vetting of text for early 2027 rollout of trade deal: EU Ambassador

75 Indian students awarded two year-long Erasmus master degree scholarships for 2026-28

22 Jun 2026 9:30 pm
Former Civil Aviation Secretary Kharola joins Air India Management Committee

Former Air India CMD appointed Executive Advisor to the Chairman

22 Jun 2026 9:21 pm
Indias wheat procurement by govt tops 35.5 million tonne target

Purchases in Rajasthan at record high, UP buys double from a year ago

22 Jun 2026 9:07 pm
India may insist on tariff safeguards, market access edge before sealing US trade deal

USTRJamieson Greers visit on June 23-24 to advance trade talks amid Section 301 probe concerns

22 Jun 2026 9:05 pm
Four fertiliser ships clear Strait of Hormuz; head to Indian ports

The ships are heading to Krishnapatnam, Kakinada, Paradeep, and Mundra to offload cargo that will enhance fertiliser supplies for the upcoming Kharif season

22 Jun 2026 8:47 pm
As SoH blockade continues, India again pivots towards the US for LPG & LNG in June

LPG and LNG imports from the US to India during May 2026 were at record levels, Kpler data show

22 Jun 2026 8:32 pm
India seeks tariff advantage over peers in push to finalise US trade deal

New Delhi is seeking a competitive tariff edge over regional peers, including ASEAN nations like Vietnam

22 Jun 2026 8:13 pm
Indias Desh Vibhor in Persian Gulf resumes voyage to Hormuz after U-turn

The Shipping Corporation of Indias tanker Desh Vibhor has resumed its journey through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a pivotal moment for global oil trade stability

22 Jun 2026 7:41 pm
Experience economy to outgrow goods spending in India over next five years: Report

The report defines lifestyle hotels as properties that combine localized, independent designs with the backend loyalty programs and distribution networks of major chains.

22 Jun 2026 7:31 pm
Core sectors growth dipped to 7 months low of 0.5% in May

The Eeight Ccore Iindustries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production

22 Jun 2026 7:23 pm