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Watermelon is generally sown between June and August, with the crop beginning to reach markets from early September
The RBIs 101st SPF, conducted in July 2026, pegged FY27 real GDP growth at 6.6%, up from 6.5% projected in the 100th SPF conducted in May 2026
Screening test of the pilot-in-command indicated a result requiring confirmatory testing
Uttar Pradesh recorded the largest sequential growth in renewable energy capacity additions in Q2 2026.
Once commissioned, the two projects are expected to generate hundreds of megawatts of electricity and provide irrigation to large tracts of land in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab
The existing limit of 5,000 crore has remained unchanged since November 2015
Hospitals face medicine shortage while vast supplies lie unused in ill-maintained warehouses
Total expenses rose to 1,885.94 crore from 1,076.70 crore in the year-ago period
Globally, market participants will continue to monitor developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, movements in crude oil prices, and broader geopolitical negotiations involving Iran
After a surge in demand post-pandemic, QSR chains have faced challenges in the last 2-3 years due to subdued same-store sales growth from various macroeconomic factors
A final decision on restricting the pesticide, sold under FMC Indias Marshal brand (which contains 25% Carbosulfan), is expected by the end of August
New Delhi signals little appetite for sacrificing energy security, defence ties, strategic cooperation with Moscow
Higher sugar, palm oil and crude-linked costs are prompting FMCG majors like Britannia, HUL, Dabur and others to protect margins
In an interview with businessline, Rajesh Nambiar, President of IT industry body Nasscom, discusses how AI is changing the economics of IT services, why outcome-based delivery is becoming inevitable, the industrys AI readiness, talent and policy priorities
Absence of legal guarantees for the inviolability of sovereign data remains the biggest hurdle to establishing data embassies in GIFT City
The July volume was a record for the month, with rural tractor demand benefiting from the catch-up in kharif sowing and improving monsoon conditions, said FADA.
The latest shipment of five modular bridges, weighing over 250 mt, is part of Indias $450 million post-disaster reconstruction package for Sri Lanka.
he developments come as India's food delivery sector sees more platforms seeking a foothold in the market, while restaurants push for greater control over commercial terms and customer-facing promotions
Urges government, including the State governments, to proceed faster reforms and increase efforts to make doing business easier
The proposed stainless steel facility will have a capacity of 4 million tonnes per annum, constructed in phases, with the first phase to be operational in 4 years
Samsungs Jay Kim aims for AI to operate seamlessly in the background, allowing users to complete tasks effortlessly without considering the technology involved
C Vijayabaskar has been appointed as Pudukkottai district organisational secretary and M R Vijayabhaskar as Karur district organisational secretary.
The initiative comes as the role of general counsels has expanded beyond traditional legal advisory functions to include enterprise strategy, governance, risk management, technology and business transformation
The company has raised 20,000 crore in Q1 and plans to mobilise the remaining 55,000 crore in the next three quarters of FY27, said HUDCO CMD Sanjay Kulshrestha
The BRICS trade ministers have decided to study the setting up an 'Invoice Discounting Mechanism' for member countries, considering the MSME finance gap
The storm's maximum sustained winds were estimated at about 162 kilometres per hour as of Sunday morning. It is bringing heavy rains, creating a risk of severe flooding as well as landslides
The 'Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 ' seeks to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, Income-tax Act, 2025, and Finance Act, 2026
CIAL handled 11,442,583 passengers and recorded 73,134 aircraft movements during the year
Finance Ministry said, Consumers making payments will not face any transaction charges and that all Person-to-Person transactions will continue to be free of charge
Last year, Project Sprint helped us save around 2,200 crore; for instance, IOCLs Fuel & Loss stood at 8% in Q1 FY27, compared to 8.5% in Q1 FY26 and FY26, which is a very good margin to save
The food safety regulator outlined various violations including unhygienic practices of food handlers, roof leakages, extensive fungal growth in edible oil storage tanks, grossly inadequate waste management and unlabelled food containers among others
The companys shift towards businesses such as checkout, advertising, data and omnichannel logistics is central to its strategy to build a broader technology platform for Indias small and medium businesses
The Minister underscored that common peoples co-operatives should be formed by aggregating their savings, creating a big pool which can be used to do big business
This will enable constant monitoring, co-ordinated action and an effective response to support seafarers in an event of crisis
The current debate about the UPI ecosystem is not about changing the fundamental design principles
Revenue more than doubles to 155 crore in the quarter
Total expenses of ABFRL, which owns Pantaloons and Style Up brands , along with a host of ethnic brands, were at 2,395.45 crore, up 11.5%
Once the operational break-even threshold of approximately 450 subscribers per tower is reached, the subsidy will cease and the applicable electricity tariff will be levied
Revenue from operations rose 8.97% to 407.71 crore in Q2 FY27, up from 374.14 crore in the same quarter last year
V. Narayanan highlighted the evolution of Indias space programme as a powerful example of what can be achieved through perseverance and indigenous capability
Indian equities faced a difficult 2025-26, with the Nifty 50 and broader indices declining around 14% in US dollar terms
According to NMPA, the maiden export shipment comprised 31,500 tonnes of steel grade pig iron to Kenya aboard m.v. Resolute Bay with Stemcor as the overseas buyer
The company's cumulative production during April-July 2026 stood at 19.16 MT, while sales were at 15.15 MT, reflecting sustained operational momentum
Canada routinely deports Indian nationals primarily due to non-compliance with immigration rules, rejected asylum or refugee claims, visa overstays and visa fraud scams
