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Truck rentals see modest growth in May despite Operation Sindoor impact
Freight movement in some parts of the Indo-Pakistan border areas was disrupted due to night-time blackouts during Operation Sindoor, temporarily…
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ICRISAT launches Centre for Excellence for Global South in agriculture in India
Global agri research agency ICRISAT in partnership with think-tank RIS, has decided to launch a new centre of excellence aimed…
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Indian aviation will grow faster than China : IATA DG Willie Walsh
Willie Walsh, Director General, International Air Transport Association | Photo Credit: ANUSHREE FADNAVIS India’s domestic aviation market will grow at…
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India’s flagship EV policy to be a ‘non-starter’ for global giants
India is rolling out a new flagship electric vehicle policy that aims to lure global automakers into making cars locally.…
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Indian economy to be close to $30 trillion by 2047: Amitabh Kant
India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant | Photo Credit: PTI India’s economy, which is currently $4 trillion in size, is expected…
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DRDO to soon issue EOI for AMCA, HAL getting ready to bid through a consortium
Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO’s) Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is likely to issue an expression of interest in a…
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IRRI scientists identify rice varieties with anti-cancer properties
The research outcome has been published in the scientific journal Food Hydrocolloids and Health | Photo Credit: Soumen Hazra Here’s…
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Goa proposes ride-hailing framework; aggregators welcome draft policy
The framework seeks to address long-standing concerns from local taxi operators about the impact of out-of-state vehicles on local livelihoods…
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Robust GDP growth in FY25 driven by domestic consumption & government investment: Economists
The robust GDP numbers of the Indian economy in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 are because of…
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India cuts customs duty on crude edible oils to 16.5%, extends duty-free import of yellow peas
The Indian government late on Friday cut the import duty on crude edible oils such as palm, soyabean and sunflower…
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Manufacturing sector must grow 15% to contribute 25% of GDP by 2047: Niti Aayog chief
25% of the country’s projected GDP of $30 trillion in 2047, should be contributed by the manufacturing sector | Photo…
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Meet Denver Pawlson, the Chief Happiness Officer of this robotics start-up
Denver Pawlson, the Chief Happiness Officer of Harvested Robotics, on duty. | Photo Credit: (Sourced from Harvested Robotics post) For…
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Evolving demand dynamics for food products, driven by change in dietary habits, need careful monitoring: RBI Annual Report
in the case of the egg, meat and fish food sub-group the change in expenditure share in this group in…
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MMD rules out large scale oil spill from sunken ship off Kerala coast
A container from the ship MSC Elsa 3 that washed ashore at Tharayilkadavu in Alappuzha, Kerala, on 26 May 2025…
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HyFun Foods launches ‘Mumbai Aloo Vada’ for HoReCa segment
HyFun Foods, a frozen food company, has announced the launch of “Mumbai Aloo Vada”, a ready-to-fry, street-style Indian burger. A…
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Goyal meets exporters to discuss emerging global opportunities
Union Minister Piyush Goyal | Photo Credit: – Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal discussed global opportunities for exporters, including…
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Samunnati raises ₹42.5 crore from Agri-Biz Capital Delaware
Last financial year, the company had secured total funding of ₹1,158 crore from a set of diverse institutions like USDFC,…
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Aviation regulator commences inspection of Noida Airport for aerodrome licence, operational readiness
The under-construction Noida International Airport at Jewar | Photo Credit: Aniket Singh Chauhan India’s civil aviation safety watchdog has commenced…
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Pernod Ricard helps farmers raise yield by 10%, cut input costs 15% via regenerative, sustainable agriculture
Pernod Ricard India, a fast-growing alcohol-beverage firm in the country, has helped its group of targeted farmers increase agricultural yield…
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Value-added millet products fail to gain traction in rural India
VELLORE,TAMIL NADU: 16/04/2025: standalone: Women harvesting Millet in a agriculture field at Karnambattu,katpadi block,vellore district .inspite,of brave the heat to…
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Indian banana can weather climate change
In India, bananas account for around 20 per cent of the total land area for crop cultivation | Photo Credit:…
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Centre to hold discussion with IndiGo on Turkish codeshare, leasing agreements
The central government will hold discussion with IndiGo on its codeshare and aircraft-leasing agreements with Turkish Airlines, said the Union…
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Economists divided over impact of RBI’s surplus transfer on fiscal deficit
Union Budget has projected fiscal deficit at 4.4% for FY26 | Photo Credit: DANISH SIDDIQUI Record surplus transfer by the…
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GST council to meet soon: Sources
| Photo Credit: NAGARAGOPAL The GST Council will meet soon to take up issues including rate rationalisation, government sources said…
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US revises tax on outbound remittances to 3.5%
The US House of Representatives has passed the sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes the imposition of tax on…
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Adani Ports to raise up to ₹6,000 cr via NCDs
The amount raised through the proposed NCDs will be used to fund Adani Ports’ capital expenditure, refinance existing debt and…
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Trump’s 5% remittance tax may drive Indian expats out of the US
With no minimum threshold and exemptions only for verified US citizens, the tax could significantly impact Indian professionals, especially those…
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CCPA issues notice to Uber over ‘advance tip’ feature, seeks explanation
The CCPA’s notice comes amid mounting complaints from users about ride cancellations and rising pressure tactics on mobility platforms. Uber…
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India pushes for full waiver of 26% tariff in interim trade pact with US
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with senior US officials in Washington to advance negotiations, focusing on concessions for India’s labour-intensive…
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Centre to set up 3 new multi-state dairy cooperatives for sustainable growth
Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI / The Hindu The government has decided…
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Reduction in castorseed production may affect impact exports: SEA
In his monthly letter to the members of SEA on Tuesday, Sanjeev Asthana, SEA President, said India remains the world’s…
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Govt amends SCRA Rules to give regulatory clarity to brokers
The consultation paper proposed allowing brokers to undertake reasonable investment and business activities while ensuring the protection of client funds.…
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Steel ministry mulls separate mining vertical of SAIL to boost iron ore output
The Steel Ministry is mulling formation of a separate vertical at Steel Authority of India Ltd with a focus on…
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Delhi airport operator DIAL sells 50% stake in joint venture for ₹13 crore
Delhi airport operator DIAL sells 50% stake in DASPL to Bird Flight Services for ₹12.79 crore. | Photo Credit: REUTERS…
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India eyes global stage for port biz
India is eyeing a strategic expansion of its port infrastructure and management capacities on a global scale. Post its fruitful…
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India imposes port curbs on select imports from Bangladesh amid diplomatic strain
These restrictions follow New Delhi’s recent decision to revoke Bangladesh’s transshipment access via India (except for Nepal and Bhutan), after…
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Mangaluru Airport clocks 15% passenger growth in FY25, sets new records
Mangaluru Airport saw 15.34% growth in FY25, handling 23.28 lakh passengers and hitting record daily highs in April 2025, driven…
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India’s April coffee exports up 48% at $203 million
Export volumes during April, based on the permits issued by the Coffee Board, were lower at 35,259 tonnes, down 11…
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MHI receives request from Karnataka govt to allocate e-buses under PM E-DRIVE
HD Kumaraswamy, Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel | Photo Credit: HANDOUT E MAIL The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI)…
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Unemployment rate at 5.1% in April, more men jobless than women
The government on Thursday said that unemployment rate (UR) in April is 5.1 per cent. This is the first monthly…
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India’s April unemployment rate for ages 15 and above at 5.1%, government data shows
India’s unemployment rate among individuals aged 15 years and above stood at 5.1 per cent in April, the country’s ministry…
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India’s safeguard duty slashes steel imports but fails to end net importer status in April
Safeguard duty drove imports down from 0.58 mt in March, while exports fell 17 per cent from 0.46 mt. |…
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Cochin International Airport get ready to digitise operations
With increasing cyber threats in the aviation sector, the CDOC employs advanced security tools to detect, neutralise, and pre-empt external…
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India-Pak standoff: Ministry says trade did not come up in discussions with the US
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal at a press conference, in New Delhi on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: ANI The Ministry of…
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BEL’s integrated drone detection system was deployed during Operation Sindhoor
BEL’s integrated drone detection system Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)’s integrated drone detection system was deployed during Operation Sindhoor, according to…
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Trump says he used `trade’ to help stop India-Pak military escalation
US President Donald Trump, on Monday, said the US had helped put a stop to escalation in military tensions between…
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IMD Update: Monsoon set to advance, heavy rainfall likely over Andaman Sea on Tuesday
Massive cloud cover packing severe thunderstorms (in green) spread out over south and east Bay of Bengal where monsoon is…
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Farmers of 10 border districts in Punjab, Rajasthan ready to start Kharif sowing in 30 lakh ha
Farm workers transplanting paddy at Shahpur village in Punjab | Photo Credit: RAMESH SHARMA Farmers in 10 border districts in…
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India to ask banks to take up ships as collateral to boost ship-making & financing
In a first, Indian banks are being pushed to accept ships as collateral for shipbuilding loans – a bold move…
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CISF gets temporary charge of cargo, baggage screening at airports
In a significant security move following the Pahalgam attack, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has temporarily authorised the Central…
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Campco contributes ₹5 crore to NDF in support of armed forces
Campco’s President, A Kishore Kumar Kodgi, emphasised the cooperative’s commitment to national service and humanitarian efforts, highlighting their previous contributions…
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Expanded credit guarantee scheme for start-ups to reduce perceived risks of lending
The annual guarantee fee for start-ups in 27 champion sectors has also been reduced to 1% (per annum) from 2%…
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Iraqi buyers lift orthodox leaf prices in Kochi tea auctions
Tea plantations in Munnar, Kerala | Photo Credit: JOMON PAMPAVALLEY Orthodox leaf market in Kochi tea auctions witnessed strong buying,…
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IndiGo to lease two more Boeing 787-9s for long-haul routes
Airline major IndiGo has entered into a new agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways to boost its wide-body fleet for the…
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Summer rains raise hopes for improved rubber yield
File picture: A rubber estate in Kerala. | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B Good summer rains in the natural rubber…
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GreenLine partners with Shriram Finance to scale up green logistics
With over 4 million trucks currently in operation—and the number continuing to grow—India’s road logistics sector remains one of its…
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Operation Sindoor: Flight ops at over 20 airports suspended until May 10
Flight operations to and from more than 20 airports have been suspended until May 10, 2025, after India struck terrorist…
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India-UK FTA rings in the cheer for exporters of labour-intensive goods
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) finalised on Tuesday has brought in cheer for exporters, especially of labour-intensive items such…
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India will have 123 million EVs by 2032: Report
India will have 123 million electric vehicles on road by 2032 under the best case scenario, said a report by…
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At WTO, US challenges India’s speciality steel PLI scheme
The US has questioned India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for speciality steel at the WTO suggesting that the subsidies…
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Kerala: Dairy farmers demand revision of milk procurement price to ₹70
Kerala Dairy Farmers’ Association demands ₹70 milk procurement price to save declining dairy sector, urges government intervention. | Photo Credit:…
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Direct benefit transfers dipped to three-year low of ₹6.77 lakh cr in FY25
Hand of male or female putting coin stack step up increase save money with blurred clock and jar background, Finance…
Read MoreIndia’s liberal FDI policy offers huge investment opportunities for global investors: Deloitte
India’s FDI policy offers stability, predictability, and sector-agnostic opportunities for global investors in a growing economy. | Photo Credit: ogichobanov…
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Government cuts short K V Subramanian‘s term at IMF
K.V. Subramanian | Photo Credit: BIJOY GHOSH Government has cut short the tenure of its nominee Executive Director at International…
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Kochi tea prices decline on higher arrivals
The orthodox leaf market was strong with whole leaf firming to dearer, witnessing a strong demand | Photo Credit: SATHYAMOORTHY…
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FSSAI floats consultation paper on making state or central licensing mandatory for certain products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has floated a consultation paper proposing to restrict permission for manufacturing…
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US-India trade talks: Here’s what traders are looking out for amid hopes for an early deal
US Vice President JD Vance is seen through the viewfinder of a video camera, as he delivers a speech at…
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Census exercise hinges upon support from Supplementary Demands for Grants
In 2011 (excluding NPR updation) and 2001, Census cost around ₹2,200 crore and over ₹650 crore, respectively. | Photo Credit:…
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GST mop-up rise 12.6% to record-high at ₹2.37 lakh crore in April
April 2024 GST collection hits ₹2.10 lakh crore, second highest ever; domestic transactions up 10.7%. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Goods…
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Now, India retaliates, closes airspace for Pak airlines, aircraft
Lately, the tensions between the two countries are on the rise after India took diplomatic and other measures against Pakistan…
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I-T Dept notifies ITR-1, ITR-4 forms
After a delay of almost one month, the Income Tax Department on Wednesday notified return forms — ITR-1 (SAHAJ) and…
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Spices Board host awareness programme on organic production
P. Hemalatha, Secretary, Spices Board inaugurated one-day sensitisation programme on the 8th edition of the National Programme for Organic Production…
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SEA projects sharp decline in castor seed production due to weather factors
Castor seeds | Photo Credit: alexander ruiz The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) has forecast a drastic reduction in…
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French shipping giant CMA CGM flags container ship in India
CMA CGM has become the first major foreign shipping company to register its vessel in India in a show of…
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Bought leaf tea manufacturers form nation-wide federation
Three regional associations — Nilgiris Bought Leaf Tea Manufacturers Association, North Bengal Tea Producers Welfare Association, and Assam Bought Leaf…
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Suspension of trade to hurt Pakistan much more than India
Pakistan had suspended trade with India way back in 2019 (following trade tensions triggered by the Pulwama attack) but eased…
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RBI Governor Malhotra asks US industry to invest in India
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra | Photo Credit: HEMANSHI KAMANI Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra has exhorted…
Read MorePak airspace closure: Centre asks airlines to bolster passenger facilities
The Union government has instructed airlines to bolster passengers’ “amenities as well as handling protocols” with immediate effect to shield…
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India urging firms to acquire overseas iron ore, coking coal assets, official says
India aims to boost steelmaking capacity by acquiring raw material assets overseas, focusing on coking coal and iron ore. |…
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India Inc cautious amid global headwinds: BL Survey
The survey revealed that while cost-cutting remains a concern, it is not widespread. India Inc. is cautiously optimistic about business…
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Sri Lanka to begin talks with India, UAE for new energy hub
The hub will also include development of a World War II-era storage tank farm partly owned by the Sri Lankan…
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Pahalgam fallout: Pakistan airspace closure to hurt India-based airlines
Industry insiders have estimated a rise in airfares and losses for India-based airlines Pakistan’s decision to close its airspace to…
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PM Modi flags off four trains, launches projects worth ₹13,500 crore for Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the National Panchayati Raj Day programme, in Madhubani district, Bihar | Photo Credit: – Prime…
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US’ nod to ToRs for trade pact with India sets the stage for trade talks in Washington
USTR’s fresh emphasis on ‘prohibitive tariffs’ on farm products may make the going tough for Indian team visiting US |…
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April sees unprecedented growth of India’s new export orders, PMI shows
April sees unprecedented growth of new export orders buoyed by the 90-day pause in the implementation of tariffs imposed by…
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India reviewing ASEAN trade pact to curb imports, address Chinese re-routing concerns
India has initiated a review of the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA), specifically the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA),…
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CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, to host conclave on IP monetisation and technology transfer
Logo of CSIR-NIIST which is now in the golden jubilee year. CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram,…
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R&D services for cancer diagnosis does not qualify for GST exemption as ‘healthcare services’, says Maha AAR
Diagnostic services for conducting blood tests which assists in early detection of cancer fall out of the periphery of ‘Healthcare…
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Leather, footwear exports up 25% to $5.7 bn in 2024-25; may cross $6.5 bn in FY26
The country’s leather, non-leather footwear and products’ exports rose by about 25 per cent year-on-year to $5.7 billion in 2024-25…
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Hong Kong airport tests autonomous tow vehicle
Cathay cargo terminal has completed the first end-to-end trial of autonomous electric tractor (AET) operations for direct towing from the…
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NELP era draws over $36 billion investment, 177 discoveries in pre-2014 oil, gas blocks: Oil Min Report
India attracted over $36 billion investment from nine New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) bid rounds held before 2014, and has…
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Coal-based power generation in FY25 records lowest growth since Covid: CREA
Coal-based power generation recorded its slowest annual growth of 2.8 per cent in FY25 since Covid (FY21), even as overall…
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First AC suburban train service launched between Chennai Beach and Chengalpattu
The AC suburban train service is expected to register high footfalls Offering a respite to commuters from the heat, the…
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Commerce Dept pushing to expedite export promotion mission amidst global uncertainty
India’s goods exports remained flat in FY2025 at $437.4 billion as continued global slowdown and US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal…
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India’s oilmeals export down by 11% in FY2024-25
In 2024-25, the export of rapeseed meal declined to 18.75 lt | Photo Credit: cueapi A decline in the export…
Read MoreGovt appoints ICRISAT scientist ML Jat as new ICAR Director-General
The government has appointed Mangi Lal Jat as Director-General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for a period of…
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Indian economy to surpass Germany and Japan in three years: NITI Aayog CEO
B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR The Indian economy will…
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Trump tariffs to shrink global trade in 2025 by 0.2%-1.5% : WTO
The volume of services trade is projected to grow by 4 per cent in 2025, around 1 percentage point less…
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Ice cream makers invoke Steve Jobs to seek GST cut
“If you want to make everyone happy, don’t be a leader, sell ice cream”. This famous quote by Apple’s late…
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India’s retail inflation eases to 67-month low of 3.34% in March
Among the food items, vegetables saw a deflation of over 7 per cent while pulses were over 2.7 per cent.…
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Utility vehicle demand drives PV dispatches to record high at over 43 lakh units in FY25: SIAM
Passenger vehicle dispatches in India from factories to dealers rose to record levels at over 43 lakh units in FY25,…
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IndiGo to shift operations from Terminal 2 to 1 at IGI Airport from April 15
Airline major IndiGo on Monday said that all its flights arriving to and departing from Terminal 2 of the Indira…
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Consumer Affairs Ministry frames draft rules for mandatory testing ,verification for gas meters
The Department of Consumer Affairs has framed draft rules for Gas Meters under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 which…
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US tariffs on Chinese e-commerce exports could benefit Indian online sellers: GTRI
On April 2, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order removing the de minimis exemption for imports from China…
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Hero Motocorp leads two-wheeler sales, ends year with 29% market share
Hero MotoCorp leads two-wheeler sales with over 54 lakh units, while Maruti Suzuki dominates passenger vehicle segment. | Photo Credit:…
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Beverages, packaged food, dairy products garner double-digit growth in March quarter: Bizom
While rural demand trends continue to outpace urban consumption for the FMCG industry, the gap seems to be decreasing signalling…
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HAL denies finalising consultancy firm for R&D benchmarking
The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd on Saturday clarified that it has not finalised any consultancy firm to benchmark its Research and…
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IGI Airport aims to become a global hub in next 2 years
The national capital’s IGI Airport aims to become a major hub facility in the next two years on the back…
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PRADAN signs MoU with Odisha to improve women livelihoods via agri cluster
PRADAN signs MoU with Odisha to improve women livelihoods via agri cluster | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR PRADAN, which…
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Indian exporters face uncertainty despite US pausing tariffs
The 90-day pause in US reciprocal tariffs on most countries, except China, is a temporary relief for Indian exporters |…
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IMD Update: Western disturbance to form severe heat wave over North-West India
Incoming western disturbance has forced dry and hot conditions (in golden yellow) to a belt around Mumbai, Nashik, Aurangabad and…
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Unruly passenger on Air India Delhi-Bangkok flight may face ‘no fly’ ban
Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu | Photo Credit: Manvender Vashist Lav/PTI The Centre will take necessary action…
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Market players converge on Kerala’s status as emerging leading market for solar installers, financiers
(L to R): Julian Thomas, Informa Markets; Mohammed Rinas Chenangadan, Lagnuvo Energy; G Sivaramakrishnan, KREEPA: R Harikumar, EMC-Kerala; Narendra Nath…
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US to impose additional tariffs on China from Wednesday, White House official says
“If the US insists on its own way, China will fight to the end,” the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on…
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WMO ‘retires’ four Atlantic, East Pacific hurricane names for death, destruction caused in 2024
FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows a damaged area, following the passing of Hurricane Helene, in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.,…
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China needs to adopt fair trade practices, says Goyal
Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry | Photo Credit: ANI The current economic turbulences faced by the world are…
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WRMS Global arm Ingen Tech ties up with Kerala to enhance weather monitoring for farmers
Ingen Technologies has announced its selection as the WINDS Implementation Partner (WIP) by Kerala’s Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers’…
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Flashing red: The debt of Indian States continues to pile high
Political giveaways, resulting in sharp increase in revenue expenditure, not matched by commiserate increase in States’ own tax revenues, appear…
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Amit Shah lays foundation stone for seed research centre at IFFCO’s Gujarat-unit
File photo: Union Home Minister Amit Shah | Photo Credit: – Union Minister for Home and Cooperatives Amit Shah on…
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US tariffs: India has ‘first mover advantage’ in negotiating trade pact
Chat bubbles of USA and India isolated on white. 3D illustration | Photo Credit: MikhailMishchenko Amiti Sen India has the…
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From Ray-Bans to wigs, US buyers may see unexpected price hikes
During Trump’s first term when he imposed much more limited tariffs on China, many companies reported they lacked pricing power…
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Odisha, Chhattisgarh paddy bonus likely to affect seed production
Last year, the farmers in Odisha paid an average ₹2500-2800/quintal for paddy seeds | Photo Credit: KUMAR SS Farmers in…
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Exporters scramble to ship goods before US tariffs take effect April 9
As air freight prices rise due to overbooked cargo flights, the looming trade war initiated by these tariffs is reshaping…
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Legacy fleet: Air India to send first 787 to US for retrofit by April-end
The entire retrofit exercise, including narrow and widebody aircraft, is being conducted under a $400-million programme for a phased revamp…
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Trump tariffs: Indian cashew set to gain in US as Vietnam faces higher duty
The 26 per cent Trump tariff is expected to make Indian cashew more competitive in the US market in the…
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NHAI surpasses yearly target for NH infra construction
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) surpassed the yearly target for national highways infrastructure construction by nine per cent…
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Government steps up measures to curb illegal import of Chinese garlic
Despite a ban on importing Chinese garlic due to the discovery of certain harmful fungi in the imported consignments, India…
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No cut in capex; SASCI release in FY25 crosses ₹1.46 lakh crore, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that capital expenditure has not been lowered. Also, actual release under Scheme for…
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Wildlife menace hit farming revenues in Kerala
George Joseph, a 57-year-old farmer in Koruthodu bordering forest area in Kerala’s Kottayam district, has been carrying out rubber farming…
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Pan-India electricity consumption by EV charging stations hits 590 MU in Apr-Dec FY25
The volume of electricity consumed by public charging stations (PCSs) for electric vehicles (EVs) across the country rose by almost…
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Campco exports 30 tonnes of arecanut to Maldives
The Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Cooperative (Campco) Ltd has exported 30 tonnes of arecanut to Maldives. …
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Move to cruelty-free alternatives, PETA founder tells businesses
From vegan leather to “taste alike” milk or meat to organ-on-a-chip, there’s a market for cruelty-free alternatives, says Ingrid Newkirk,…
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Punjab, Haryana and Karnataka yet to join Centre’s farmers’ registry
Punjab, Haryana and Karnataka are among major states who are yet to join the Central farmers’ registry. So far, 4.52…
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Delhi Airport UDF order safeguards majority of domestic passengers’ interests: AERA Chief
The majority of passengers using Delhi Airport will not be impacted by the latest tariff order, which has kept the…
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Recovery in international tourism will lead to 7-8% growth in revenue in FY26: Report
The Indian hospitality sector is set to continue its robust growth, with a projected 7-8 per cent increase in Revenue…
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US reciprocal tariff plans likely to hurt less, create more opportunities: Niti Aayog
The US reciprocal tariff plans may not hurt most export sectors in India as Canada, Mexico and China would face…
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Western disturbance set to pump in cooler winds, briefly bring down mercury over North-West India
A western disturbance over south-east Afghanistan and a cyclonic circulation ejecting from it and located over central Pakistan will send…
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Auto component makers fear US tariffs will hit their revenues
US President Donald Trump’s proposed 25 per cent tariff on auto parts imported into the US is set to impact…
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Former US Vice-President Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project to tour India
The Climate Reality Project, a nonprofit founded by former US Vice President Al Gore, is launching the ‘Reality Tour’ to…
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Lok Sabha passes Bill to set up Tribhuvan Sahkari University in Gujarat’s Anand
Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to set up ‘Tribhuvan Sahkari University’ in Gujarat’s Anand with an aim to…
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Companies with payments due to micro & small enterprises beyond 45 days need to file half-yearly returns
The Government has directed all companies to file a half-yearly return regarding delay in payments to micro and small enterprises…
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Summer Schedule 2025: Domestic airlines to operate 5.5% more flights on YoY basis
The overall flight operations of domestic airlines are set to rise by 5.5 per cent on a year-on-year basis in…
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After a dream run, tobacco prices internationally may cool off
After four years of good demand abroad, Indian tobacco farmers might see a stabilised price scenario this year. With indications…
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Health & Pharma Sector Tops CCI’s Cartel Investigations in Last Five Years
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has investigated 35 cartel cases over the past five years, with the health and…
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Weather Today: Heavy Rain ‘bomb’ gets off over Odisha & Chhattisgarh
Pre-monsoon weather (March to May) exploded into activity last week over Odisha and Chhattisgarh bringing exceptionally heavy but localised rainfall,…
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Western Carriers eyes more exim biz in FY26
Kolkata-based logistics company Western Carriers foresees an improvement in its export-import cargo business in the coming financial year with a…
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Boeing lays off 180 people in India as part of global workforce reduction
US aircraft maker Boeing gave pink slips to up to 180 employees at its engineering technology centre in Bengaluru as…
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TN got lion’s share of approval under PLI scheme; no discrimination in the last 10 years: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday dismissed the Tamil Nadu government’s claims of discrimination in Central assistance, pointing to substantial…
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Growing green: How sustainable farming can feed the world’s expanding population
Meeting the food needs of a growing global population is a significant challenge. The UN data projects that the production…
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NABARD Chairman meets Telangana CM
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Chairman Shaji K V has called on Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth…
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Centre seeks airfare metadata from airlines to curb manipulations in ticket prices
The Centre has started an exercise to thoroughly analyse airfare trends to keep a close watch on any manipulation in…
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February air passenger traffic in India rises by 11% y-o-y
India’s domestic air passenger traffic grew by 11.04 per cent in February 2025 on a year-on-year basis, official data showed…
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Agroforestry revolution: Celebrating India’s sustainable palm oil growth on International Day of Forests
Every year, March 21 marks the International Day of Forests, a global celebration of the vital role forests play in…
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Silent Graves, Forgotten Farmers: Maharashtra’s battle between history and survival
As political storms rage over the legacy of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, with the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal, and other…
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Paris Agreement goals not entirely out of reach despite distress signals, says World Meteorological Organisation
Planet earth may be issuing distress signals but a new report from World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) shows that limiting long-term…
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Aircraft shortages impacting industry, expected to persist for another 4-5 yrs: AI CEO
The slower rate of aircraft deliveries due to global supply chain constraints is impacting industry’s growth plans, said Air India’s…
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FY25 advance tax mop up rises 14%, led by personal IT segment
Boosted by strong growth in personal income tax-led non-corporate segments, advance tax collections in 2024-25 rose over 14 per cent,…
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India proactively engaged with the US to draw contours of India-US trade pact
India is proactively engaged with the US to draw the contours of the India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA) that the…
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PM Modi to inaugurate 10th Raisina Dialogue today; New Zealand PM Luxon to deliver keynote address
The 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, being co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with the Observer…
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Navi Mumbai airport to open in June : Gautam Adani
Navi Mumbai airport is set for inauguration in June, nearly two months behind schedule. The airport announced June opening after…
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Farm-to-table dining: How hotels are reinventing culinary sustainability
In recent years, sustainability has emerged as a cornerstone of the global hospitality industry. As travelers become more conscious of…
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BIS cracks down on non-certified products sold on e-commerce platforms
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on Saturday said it has carried out search and seizure operations at multiple warehouse…
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India witnesses record $7.2 billion deal activity in February, highest in 3 years
, India witnessed a record-breaking surge in deal activity in February, with 226 M&A and private equity deals totaling $7.2…
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TN Budget 2025: Major boost for welfare & infra ahead of polls
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday presented the 2025-26 Budget, the final full-fledged one before the Assembly elections…
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India generated $143 mn launching foreign satellites since 2015
India generated foreign exchange revenue worth $143 million through launching foreign satellites during the period from 2015 to 2024, Union…
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Govt assures it is working overtime to protect interest of exporters to the US
The government has assured the industry that it is working overtime to ensure that no adverse action is taken against…
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Manufacturing boost, supported by government, leads to hike in IIP growth in January: Report
India’s industrial activity witnessed a significant surge in January 2025, primarily driven by the manufacturing sector, according to ICICI Bank…
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Coromandel International to acquire controlling stake in NACL Industries for ₹820 crore
Coromandel International Limited, a Murugappa group company that provides agri solutions, has said it will acquire a majority stake in…
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Finance Ministry notifies 10-year Zero Coupon Bond of Power Finance Corporation
Finance Ministry has notified Zero Coupon Bond (ZCB) for Power Finance Corporation. The company can raise up to ₹10,000 crore.…
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US has not imposed reciprocal tariffs on India as on date: Jitin Prasada
The US has not imposed reciprocal tariffs on India as on date, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin…
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BL Agro to invest ₹3,000 crore in UP, Bihar, Rajasthan for cow breeding, dairy technology
BL Agro, known for its mustard oil brand Bail Kolhu, has chalked out a plan to invest ₹3,000 crore in…
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Mahindra Agri eyes $200 million revenue in five years
Mahindra Agri Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of Mahindra Group is eyeing a revenue of $200 million by 2030.. The business…
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India imposes anti-dumping duty on water treatment chemical from China and Japan
India has imposed anti-dumping duty of up to $986 per tonne for 5 years on a chemical, used for water…
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Govt set to explain in Parliament Trump’s claim on India’s tariff cuts, trade pact plans with US
With Opposition parties seeking an explanation on US President Donald Trump’s claim of India agreeing to cut its tariffs “way…
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Driving innovation in fertiliser manufacturing through AI for a smarter future
Every year, the fertiliser industry produces and trades millions of plant nutrients, contributing significantly to the global economy through investment,…
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GST rates will come down further: Finance Minister Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the GST rates will come down further and the work on rationalising tax…
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Indian corporates need ₹120 lakh crore debt by FY30 for capex and working capital: Crisil
The corporate in India will need to raise about ₹115-125 lakh crore in debt between FY26 and FY30 to fund…
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India lifts ban on 100% broken rice
The Indian government on Friday lifted the ban on 100 per cent broken rice, which was in place since September…
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Noida airport to miss April deadline, passenger ops launch date
Noida International Airport in Jewar is set to miss the April deadline for commencement of scheduled passenger operations due to…
Read MoreIncome Tax Bill: ICAI submits suggestions to Parliament Select Committee
CA Institute, the world’s largest accounting body, on Thursday pitched for further reduction in the number of Sections in the…
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Weak La Niña in equatorial Pacific likely to be short-lived, says World Meteorological Organisation
The weak La Niña event that emerged in December 2024 is likely to be short-lived, according to the latest update…
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India may offer duty concession to the US on soya oil, apple, lentils
India has scope to reduce tariffs in soyabean oil, lentils and apple, but poultry may be off the list of…
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Gautam Adani’s $2.1 Bn Navi Mumbai Airport set to launch in May
India’s low-cost carriers will lead the shift to the Navi Mumbai Airport, the highly anticipated second airport for the commercial…
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BlackRock acquires Hutchison’s Panama Ports in $19 billion deal
CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd., the Hong Kong-based conglomerate, agreed to sell control of a unit that operates ports near the…
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GST registration: Promoters/Directors allowed to opt for biometric authentication in their home state
In order to facilitate ease of registration, Tax Administration now allows a promoter or director of new Goods & Services…
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Crisil projects FY26 GDP growth to be steady at 6.5%; MPC to cut repo rate by 50-75
Crisil has forecast India’s GDP growth to be steady at 6.5 per cent and the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…
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Purabi Dairy inks pact with NDDB, to double output to 3 LLPD
The West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd (WAMUL), which operates under the brand Purabi Dairy, on Sunday said it…
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India-US trade talks: Goyal may skip ‘tit-for-tat’ threats for now
As Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal travels to Washington DC for trade talks this week, India has no plans…
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Manufacturing and services sectors set to boost GVA output as profitability improves in Q3FY25: ICICI Bank report
The Gross Value Added (GVA) output–a measure of the total value created by the businesses–across the manufacturing and services sectors…
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Make annual accounts more citizen-friendly, enable custom reports, FM Sitharaman tells Civil Accounts Service
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday urged the Indian Civil Accounts Organisation (ICAO), in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor…
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Revolutionising Agriculture: Wireless, fast-charging solutions powering the future of EV tractors
The advent of electric tractors has marked a transformative moment in agricultural technology, blending sustainability with efficiency. However, the success…
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India-EU FTA will not be possible without substantive commitments on cars: EU official
The EU will not budge on its demand for steep cuts in import duties on cars and wines & spirits…
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October-December GDP growth seen stronger on improved rural demand, government spending
India’s economic growth is expected to have picked-up in the October to December quarter as rural consumption improved following a…
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Rajasthan farmers won’t sell mustard below ₹6,000/quintal
A group of farmers in Rajasthan has decided not to sell mustard below ₹6,000/quintal at least until March 15 and…
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Indian toy industry on a strong growth trajectory; exports rise 40%, imports drop 79% in 5 years: Report
India’s toy industry is on a strong growth trajectory, with the potential to capture a larger share of the global…
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New MRL framework for spices in the offiing; to help improve market access
A revised maximum residue level (MRL) framework for spices and culinary herbs, which can help improve market access for Indian…
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Centre urges companies to set up in-house cells for effective implementation of PM Internship Scheme
The Central Government has urged the corporate sector to set up in-house cells which would help respective companies drive skilling…
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EU wants India to lower tariffs on cars, wines but reciprocity need not be ‘one for one’
Striking a more accommodating note than US President Donald Trump on India’s high tariffs, the EU has said that it…
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Roots Foundation launches ‘Project Parali’ to tackle stubble burning
Roots Foundation, one of India’s leading non-governmental organisations, has launched “Project Parali” to tackle stubble burning, particularly in Haryana and…
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