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Indian government lifts ban on wheat, atta, maida, suji exports

Decision taken amid record domestic production of wheat, comfortable supplies

24 Aug 2026 8:50 pm
ISMA blames speculation for sugar price surge, seeks tightening of stock limit

The industry body has also demanded that the stockholding limit on traders, currently 400 tonnes, should be brought down to 200 tonnes

24 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
CNG trucks face phase-out in Delhi-NCR as CAQM mandates shift to electric

Recent directions by CAQM bans Petrol, Diesel, LPG light goods vehicles from January 2027

24 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
Crores trained under Indias skilling programmes, but employment outcomes remain uneven: NITI Aayog report

Unemployment among graduates stands at 13%, rising to 20.4% among graduate women, compared with the national unemployment rate of 3.2%

24 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
India sanctioned 27,555 e-buses, but barely 2,500 are on road

Depot, power, charging, and contracting bottlenecks turn the governments ambitious rollout into an execution test

24 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
Chennais second airport search back on the agenda after Parandur setback

The focus could turn again on Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts

24 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
Sri Lankan Dilmah Tea changes India recipe with $1-million bet, speciality teas and tea bars

The Sri Lankan single-origin tea specialist is changing its India recipe with locally sourced teas, luxury hospitality and experiential retail, betting a 500-plus tea occasion can find takers beyond five-star hotels

24 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Only 3% women in formal jobs, skilling gains not translating into employment: NITI Aayog report

The report found that among the women covered across its segments, only 3% were in formal employment

24 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Indian farmers cover 96% of the normal Kharif area as planting window closes

Deficit in sowing of all crops shrinks to 0.3% as coverage picked up last week, with sowing increasing to 40 lakh hectares

24 Aug 2026 8:14 pm
UPI: The foundation of Indias digital economy

This piece of financial infrastructure has done more for financial inclusion than any other product and changed the texture of daily life

24 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
Paradeep Phosphates launches nutrient for sugarcane in Karnataka

The precision-blended formulation is designed to provide a more complete nutrient package in a single application,

24 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
Private operators expected to invest 8,622 cr in 11 AAI airports proposed for lease

Government estimates equity returns of up to 18.6 per cent; city-side development to support financial viability

24 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Foreign airlinesknock DGCAs doors for dangerous goods carriagepermit

This follows the implementation of a new regulation regarding the transport of dangerous goods to and from India last week

24 Aug 2026 7:09 pm
India may miss target of achieving exports worth $1 trillion during 2026-27 due to global uncertainties and tariff war, says NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri

Lahiri pointed out that the country needs to diversify its export basket, States of origin and export destinations in order to grow its shipments amid geopolitical uncertainties.

24 Aug 2026 6:50 pm
Indian retail, mill gate sugar prices drop after nearly two-month rally

Ex-mill and tender prices (in Maharashtra) of sugar have declined by over 10 per cent since hitting a peak of 6,500 a quintal on August 20

24 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
J&K eyes economy doubling with new investment, growth drivers

Officials involved in the exercise said the focus is expected to be on identifying sectors capable of generating sustained investment, employment and productivity gains, rather than relying on a single industry to drive growth.

24 Aug 2026 6:07 pm
Gourmet Popcornica launches 2 non-GMO hybrid popcorn maize seeds

CP Radhakrishnan, Vice President of India, launches Krisna459 and Godari234 at Gourmet Popcornicas factory in Musunuru in Andhra Pradesh

24 Aug 2026 5:35 pm
Global Sea Surface Temperature breaks record as El Nino gains strength

Global reading reaches 21.1C, surpassing the previous record set in 2024, says Copernicus report

24 Aug 2026 5:23 pm
Govt lifts wheat export ban with immediate effect

The government has allowed exports of wheat flour and other products like maida and semolina, according to notifications of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

24 Aug 2026 3:48 pm
15 flights diverted at Delhi airport due to bad weather

12 flights diverted to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh and one to Lucknow on account of inclement weather conditions in the Capital

24 Aug 2026 3:38 pm
Air passenger service prices record 32% inflation, railways at 3.5% in June quarter

Air passenger prices recorded the highest inflation among the seven services covered in the governments first-quarter FY27 Service PPI release.

24 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
GRSE bags 45-crore electric ferry contract from West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation

The order underscores the GRSEs commitment to the 'Make in India' initiative, and its expanding role in the commercial and green technology shipbuilding sector

24 Aug 2026 3:30 pm
Goyal seeks Japanese investment; says India eyeing more FTAs, aims to cover 75% global trade

Basically 75% of global trade will be covered through our free trade agreements, opening India to become a part of the global value chain as a trusted partner, says the Commerce Minister

24 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
Bay of Bengal to remain busy, but monsoon gains may remain patchy

Forecasts suggest rain footprint could gradually push westward, bringing central and west Madhya Pradesh and parts of northern Maharashtra, including the Nagpur region, under evolving wet spell

24 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
Feed cost surge tightens egg supply; Branded eggs may touch 20-25 each

Soybean meal prices soar and maize shifts to ethanol production, forcing farmers to cut flocks and driving up egg prices

24 Aug 2026 3:09 pm
CERCs graded compensation for delayed RE connectivity to aid long gestation projects

The CERC has now replaced the automatic revocation of grid connectivity for delayed renewable energy projects with a compensation based mechanism

24 Aug 2026 3:04 pm
Air India flight from Delhi suffers bird hit at Patna airport, passengers safe

The Delhi-Patna flight, with 164 passengers on board, was about to land when the incident took place at 7:44 am

24 Aug 2026 2:44 pm
Rising protein demand fuels soyabean meal consumption in India

Meal off-take higher by both food and feed makers, says trade body SOPA

24 Aug 2026 1:22 pm
Keralams seafood sector unveils draft fisheries management plan

Digital tracking framework to capture a larger share of the growing global market for responsibly sourced seafood is part of a major sustainability push

24 Aug 2026 12:16 pm
El Nio shock could re-price food inflation, Central Bank policy paths: US analyst

An El Nio event of this magnitude and speed has the potential to create a macroeconomic shock well before the market has fully priced it, says Michael Ferrari, VP and Head of Research, Moby

24 Aug 2026 11:25 am
Goyal says India negotiating FTAs with 8-9 more blocs, aims to cover 75% of global trade

The earlier trade pacts with countries, including Japan and Korea, and the Asean region have opened another $10 trillion of GDP

24 Aug 2026 11:07 am
Telangana govt to develop ride-hailing app for auto drivers

The auto drivers called off their planned indefinite strike from today following assurances by the state government on their various demands

24 Aug 2026 9:53 am
Iran approves service fees for authorised ships transiting Strait of Hormuz

The payment structures have been designed with flexible financial terms

24 Aug 2026 8:41 am
Deendayal Port Authority crosses 70 MMT cargo mark ahead of schedule

The Kandla port has strengthened its position in Indias maritime trade, recording faster cargo growth and new daily handling records

24 Aug 2026 7:30 am
Sugar price row intensifies as Centre blames production fall, opposition targets policy

The sharp increase in retail sugar prices has prompted government measures, including raw sugar imports, ahead of the festival season.

24 Aug 2026 7:07 am
CBI books former Director of Flying Training Capt Anil Gill on corruption charges

Gill is alleged to have facilitated procurement of training aircraft at nominal prices through benami/shell entities managed by his close relatives

23 Aug 2026 9:44 pm
India may link additional diesel supply to progress on Bangladesh projects

New Delhi weighs Dhakas request for more fuel as fate of stalled LoC projects remain uncertain

23 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
Centre gives in-principle nod to lease -out 11 AAI airports in five bundles

MoCA to conduct market sounding before seeking final approval; larger airports to be paired with smaller facilities

23 Aug 2026 7:34 pm
FLY91 to raise 150 crore for growth : Chairman Harsha Raghavan

The airline has sixt ATR-72 aircraft and is in discussions with lessors to add more planes.

23 Aug 2026 7:02 pm
Are rising sugar prices connected to ethanol production? Experts say not really

Decline in sugarcane production, stockpiling driving up sugar price, say experts

23 Aug 2026 5:57 pm
SEBI reviewing framework on utilisation of issue proceeds

Regulator proposes to further clarify the framework on related-party transactions to make it clear and workable.

23 Aug 2026 5:13 pm
Uttar Pradesh tops in mopping up through taxes

All the 10 States have shown collection from GST increasing despite rate rationalization and doing away with compensation

23 Aug 2026 4:34 pm
Govt notifies MMDR Act even as states threaten to move Supreme Court

The act restricts states powers to levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands

23 Aug 2026 2:59 pm
Return of mega container ships to the Suez Canal emerges as a positive to Indian exporters

The Suez Canal, on Saturday, witnessed the transit of Bangkok Maersk with carrying capacity of 17,200 TEUs, on its voyage from Italy to Singapore

23 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
Fresh low spins over Bay, may sustain wet spell over East, North-East

Parts of Central India, South Peninsula to gain as conveyor belt of tropical disturbances from West Pacific and South China Sea may keep Bay of Bengal busy into this week

23 Aug 2026 12:06 pm
TNAU forecasts 65-70/kg groundnut prices at harvest

This forecast, crafted from 25 years of market trends, is a heads-up for anyone planning to sow

23 Aug 2026 11:38 am
TNAU sees 75-80/kg cotton price during harvest

But price fluctuations could happen depending on how the South-West monsoon plays out and the potential effects of El Nino

23 Aug 2026 11:36 am
Political parties unite against bifurcation of Palakkad railway division

The State government would take up the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing the Railway Boards decision as unilateral and unacceptable

23 Aug 2026 11:31 am
CIAL, SpiceJet trade charges over weather-related flight disruption in Kochi

CIAL said there were no adverse weather conditions in Kochi warranting the disruption cited by the airline

23 Aug 2026 10:06 am
How smarter supply chains can help Indias dairy sector compete globally

The next chapter of Indian dairy must be built on productivity, traceability and trust

23 Aug 2026 9:00 am