Union Minister for Ports,Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal (file photo) | Photo Credit: The Hindu/RAJESH N Kerala anchors India’s vision of becoming maritime superpower by 2047, Union Minister for Ports,

The Bill retains the Digital Sky zoning system, classifying airspace into green, yellow, and red zones. Flying in green zones will be permitted freely, while yellow zones require ATC clearance.

Passengers will have to pay ₹10.27 per km for the service | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J The State Transport Authority (STA) in Maharashtra has granted approval for provisional licences

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu addresses the fourth district Collectors’ Conference at the Secretariat in Amaravati on Monday. | Photo Credit: ANI Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu has

As per WPI data, deflation in food articles was 3.06 per cent in August, as against a deflation of 6.29 per cent in July, with vegetables witnessing a spike in

Vande Bharat is a fine example of Atmanirbhar Bharat, and leading from the front in its production has been the ICF in Chennai | Photo Credit: ANIL KUMAR SASTRY Taking

The government has reopened the application window for the PLI scheme for white goods (ACs and LED Lights) for 30 days, according to an official statement released on Sunday. The

India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra discussed bilateral trade relations with several key American lawmakers and underlined Delhi’s support to efforts to bring an end to the Ukraine

To offset the lower offtake in the US, Indian manufacturers would try to increase trade with the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK), Crisil Ratings added in the

The deal, if cleared, would become the largest defence procurement in India’s history To replenish its depleting fighter jet fleet and bolster the domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, the Defence Procurement

Indian exporters, hurt by punitive tariffs imposed by the US, have sought a moratorium on loan repayments and a favorable exchange rate from the country’s central bank in a closed-door

Lessors shall restructure certain lease obligations totalling $121.18 million in conjunction with the issuance of equity shares aggregating to $50 million. Budget airline SpiceJet on Thursday reported that it has

A damaged drone lies after falling in the eastern Polish village of Czosnowka, in this picture obtained from social media, in Czosnowka, Poland, September 10, 2025. Dariusz Stefaniuk/via REUTERS |

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal | Photo Credit: ANI The government on Wednesday said that India would welcome any global automobile to test its products in the

In December 2023, the Gujarat government had announced its decision to develop 11 new airports in Gujarat which includes airstrips at Ankleshwar, Morbi, Rajpipla, Botad, Dwarka, Dhordo, Rajula, Ambaji, Dahod,

The goods and services tax (GST) exemption for flight and motion simulators will reduce pilot training costs in India, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday. These simulators

Not-For-Profit Organisations will now be required to disclose financial aspects by October 31st of each year or before the due date of filing of income tax return as prescribed under

India avoided mentioning tariffs at a BRICS leaders virtual summit called by Brazil on Monday amidst steep US levies on imports distorting global economic order. Significantly, while heads of states

The poultry industry has urged the government to abolish the 5 per cent GST on frozen chicken and to reduce to 5 per cent from 12 per cent the levy

A security guard stands near the flags of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states outside the venue in Tianjin, China , Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/ Rafiq Maqbool) |

India’s coal import dropped 16.4 per cent to 21.08 million tonnes (MT) in July due to sluggish demand during monsoon and availability of high stock. The country’s coal import was

As the 50 per cent US tariffs on India have hit the Indian shrimp sector, the feed manufacturers have said that they are going to face the consequences as it

As the world grapples with challenges of food insecurity, climate change and global supply chain disruptions, countries must recalibrate their agricultural strategies. India, the world’s most populous country and the

Heavy clouds hung in anticipation over parts of West India and North-West India on Friday evening even as a well-marked low-pressure area over north-west Madhya Pradesh and east Rajasthan threatened

toor dal or arhar dal or raw pulses in wooden spoon and bowl | Photo Credit: Prabhjit Singh Kalsi A Niti Aayog’s report on pulses, released Thursday, has said that

For past several months Air India has tried to push it’s premium economy sales, pricing the seats a tad higher than the economy cabins.  While that strategy has yielded mixed

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the 56th meeting of the GST Council, in New Delhi on Wednesday | Photo Credit: ANI The GST Council on

The government will launch a financing framework to reuse the mines from which coal has been extracted on Thursday, according to an official statement. The framework ‘ARTHA’ will be released

Even as Indian tea exporters to the US are already facing some order cancellations following the imposition of stiff 50 per cent tariffs, the exporters are hopeful of making up

Japanese shipping major Mitsui OSK Liners (MOL), the world’s second largest company in terms of fleet size, is in talks with the Indian government to build ships in the country

India’s spices have historically put the country on the global map, whether in delicious food or ayurvedic medicine. Now, they are slipping into our glasses. From saffron-tinged whiskies to vodkas

Over 500 small-scale detergent manufacturers in Gujarat have written to the Union government requesting it to lower the Goods and Services Tax (GST) imposed on the industry to 5 per cent

Abhishek Chakraborty, Executive Director, DTDC Express Ltd | Photo Credit: Adrian R Photography Logistics and courier services operator DTDC Express is expecting its e-commerce segment to account for around 50

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman The Finance Ministry has proposed to erase provisions related to the condition of Indian residents holding majority of directors and key managerial positions in insurance companies

 ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri  | Photo Credit: RAGHUNATHAN SR/THE HINDU India must sharpen its focus on building resilient supply chains, and enhance investments in R&D and intellectual property to create

Union Minister for Civil Aviation K. Rammohan Naidu speaking at the 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Aerospace Manufacturing in Visakhapatnam | Photo Credit: V RAJU Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu,

The fertilizer industry has huge amount of accumulated input tax credit due to subsidy being excluded from the taxable supply | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL The Fertilizer Association of India

In FY25, India exported around $5 billion of shrimps, with the US accounting for around 48 per cent of this | Photo Credit: REUTERS India’s shrimp export volume is set

The extension has been granted to safeguard passengers’ interests given the current airspace closure | Photo Credit: REUTERS To safeguard the interests of Indian passengers, the Centre has extended IndiGo’s

To cushion the blow from Trump’s burgeoning tariff blitz, Indian exporters also front-loaded orders to the US in August | Photo Credit: egromov Tens of thousands of Indian small businesses

Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal underlined India’s transformation through initiatives such as Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, positioning the country as a global maritime hub. |

The segment could also benefit from higher institutional demand from state transport undertakings and private operators, | Photo Credit: Rajmohan S _12122@Chennai Commercial vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers are

India’s new online gaming legislation presents a stark dichotomy — victory for video games and e-sports sectors but loss for the real money gaming (RMG) industry. This regulatory shift addresses

Jitendra Chopra, President of the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI), said industries face severe pressure as China reroutes products through ASEAN nations to India at zero duty.  Amid

Rapido clarified that Bike Direct is not a commercial service | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J After the Karnataka High Court clarified that it has not permitted bike taxi operators

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) will come out rules and regulations by December 31 this year, RN Parbat, Member (Legislation) of the Board told businessline. He also assured that

Crew members holding a Chinese national flag pose for pictures in front of a plane of the China Southern Airlines | Photo Credit: CHINA STRINGER NETWORK Chinese carriers have applied

Nayara Energy | Photo Credit: Dinakaran Nayara Energy Ltd, which is majorly dependent on Russian crude oil to fire the Vadinar refinery in Gujarat, has said that it is operating in

Initially launched in Dharmapuri on August 17, the scheme is now being expanded across the state.  | Photo Credit: RAO GN The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday announced that crop

The country’s seafood exports remained flat at $7.45 billion during 2024-25, the commerce ministry said on Saturday. The shipments in volume terms, however, dipped to 16,98,170 tonne last fiscal year.

The Economic Research Service of the US Department of Agriculture data showed that India was the sixth-largest overall export market for the US.   Indian buyers have “paused” imports of US

A aerial view of the Cheruvally estate where the State government has proposed to establish the Sabarimala Greenfield airport. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Centre is considering granting an

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has said that he would personally visit Karnataka, along

Cochin Shipyard Limited has laid the keel for a state-of-the-art hybrid Service Operation Vessel (SOV) for North Star Shipping (Aberdeen) Limited, UK to serve the growing offshore renewable energy segment.

The ban on bike taxi aggregators was imposed on June 16, leaving many commuters stranded, particularly for short-distance travel. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN The Karnataka High Court has given

The Solvent- Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) has underscored the need for targeted interventions such as region-specific incentives, assured procurement, and yield improvement programmes to sustain momentum towards edible oil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a meeting, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: PTI In a major relief for the Indian industry, China has

India’s economy is relatively less trade-oriented, with external demand contributing only 15 per cent of the overall economy and 85 per cent driven by domestic factors | Photo Credit: Kagenmi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and others during a meeting to discuss the roadmap

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (file photo) | Photo Credit: Ravi Choudhary A day after ordering a team to probe farmers’ complaint against a particular herbicide produced by HPM Chemicals

Tax relief. Consumer durables and small cars, which are taxed at 28% now, are proposed to be moved to the 18% bracket | Photo Credit: KSL A host of goods such

The steep tariff imposed on Indian exports to the US has evoked concerns among staffing experts with some of them warning of an immediate jobs crisis while others believe India’s

Protesters hold signs as a strike begins after the union, which represents more then 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants, failed to reach an agreement with the airline, at Montreal-Pierre Elliott

Around 70 per cent of India’s goods exports to the US, equivalent to $60.85 billion, are now exposed to the 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US administration, according

Chairman and Managing Director of Kaveri Seeds, G.V. Bhaskar Rao | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Kaveri Seed Company has posted a net profit of ₹316.50 crore in the first quarter

Fyllo’s flagship devices — Nero for soil moisture and Kairo for climate tracking — connect to a cloud server, using AI to provide farmers with real-time insights on irrigation, pests,

The latest findings are serious regulatory breaches, making the registrations liable for suspension or cancellation. In a move aimed at tightening compliance, India’s aviation safety regulator has decided to scrutinise

While the export growth is a positive sign for the economy, the widening trade deficit remains a concern, especially with global economic uncertainties and fluctuating commodity prices. | Photo Credit:

In a landmark move, the government on Wednesday approved the first-ever cadre review of the Border Security Force in its 60-year history, adding nearly 4,000 posts across constable to inspector

AISTA also criticised the 50% export duty imposed on C-heavy molasses since January 15, 2024, saying it has failed to boost export supply as intended. Sugar trade association AISTA on

The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) said on Tuesday that the E20 (20 per cent ethanol-80 per cent petrol) fuel can help save foreign exchange worth around $4.9

The figure was the lowest since June 2017, according to a government statement, and below the Reserve Bank of India’s tolerance band of 2%-6% | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA

In a landmark development, the first-ever interstate trade under the National Agriculture Market (eNAM) took place between Jammu & Kashmir and Maharashtra, with a truck carrying 11 metric tonnes of

The US is India’s largest export market, with shipments valued at $86.5 billion in FY25. | Photo Credit: daboost India is gearing up to meet any outcome, including a continuation

What is the latest salvo fired by Donald Trump against India? On Wednesday, the US President announced that a 25 per cent penalty will be imposed on goods imported from

Legislation expected to simplify maritime trade laws, reduce litigation risks, and enhance transparency and commercial efficiency in cargo movement by sea The Parliament on Wednesday passed two landmark maritime bills

TraceX Technologies, an agrifood and climate tech start-up, has launched an agentic AI tool to automate and simplify end-to-end compliance with EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) that comes into effect from

The Government has appointed 33 Technical Members to the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). This is an important step to operationalise the tribunal, which could bring certainty among GST assessees. According

Chairman of AICOSCA, Sandeep Bajoria; Director of F3 Limited, O.P. Goenka; and others at the 6th Cottonseed, Oil and Meal Conclave 2025, held in Vijayawada on Saturday, August 2, 2025

  On a day that Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) clarified that the “marginal” decrease in vehicle mileage by ethanol-blending can be minimised through engine tuning, industry experts

During June, thermal coal imports rose by 5.3 per cent y-o-y to 14.71 million tonnes (mt). Compared to the same month in 2023, the imports were higher by 3.8 per

Security personnel on vigil following an encounter with terrorists in Akhal, in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir | Photo Credit: PTI A major anti-militancy operation in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district

Discussions in the meeting will also revolve around realising opportunities arising for India’s textile sector from the UK-India FTA. | Photo Credit: TAYLOR WEIDMAN Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh will

Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in a series of social media posts that he held meetings with the textiles, steel producers in Mumbai and those from the

Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) has already commenced Phase-1 of development of city side development at its airports.  | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI The airport arm of Adani Group has kick-started

Officials of CMRL and Balaji Railroad Systems Private Limited at the agreement signing. | Photo Credit: Supplied Chennai Metro Rail Limited has launched three simultaneous feasibility studies to define Regional Rapid

In the exports market, Mahindra & Mahindra sold 1,718 tractors, a growth of 6 per cent over last year Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday posted a 26 per cent year-on-year

The union tourism ministry is encouraging states to create city-level bureaus to attract top global events, taking a leaf from destinations such as Dubai and Singapore. The ministry believes city-level bureaus will lead to effective collaboration

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the imposition of a 25 per cent additional import duty plus penalty on goods imported from India. The duty will come into effect

India’s dependence on Russian crude oil has skyrocketed from a mere 0.2% before the Ukraine war to around 35–40% currently, making Russia India’s top supplier.  From just 0.2 per cent

India is set to become a global hub for aircraft components manufacturing with a market size of $29.5 billion by 2033, a whitepaper launched by the B2B manufacturing startup Venttup

Small tea growers’ associations in West Bengal have appealed to the State Government for urgent policy reforms to address limited bargaining power, price distortions, and poor financial access impacting over

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning roles recorded a significant 42 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in June 2025, highlighted the Monthly Economic Review released by the Department of Economic

The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has reaffirmed that the mandate for using solar PV cells under the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers will take effect from June

As rubber and rubber products come under staging category “A” which results in complete elimination of tariffs, it is expected that the export to the UK will enhance from $150.80

 The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed on July 24 in London. It may take about a year for items implementation as the free trade pact needs approval

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, enacted over two years ago, cannot come into effect until the DPDP Rules are notified.  The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo Credit: PMO Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated, laid foundation stones and dedicated projects worth ₹4,900 crore in Tamil Nadu. The projects are

The proposed India-US trade agreement will be a big shot in the arm and make India a very attractive location for investors and result in a lot of liberalisation by

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, at the President House in Malé on July 25 | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India would

Stakeholders from Indian dairy sector have urged the government to rationalise the GST on ghee and butter to 5 per cent in the upcoming 56th GST Council meeting. Prior to

Exporters are hopeful that CETA will help reduce landed cost of Indian products in the UK market, boosting export volume and enhance income of farmers. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade

Manufacturing was the engine of growth this month with its flash PMI climbing to 59.2, the highest reading in over 17 years, from 58.4.  | Photo Credit: SAHIBA CHAWDHARY Growth

Former West Bengal, Finance Minister Amit Mitra Former West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra on Wednesday alleged that the Narendra Modi-led Central Government’s official unemployment figures grossly understate the actual

Pakistan has also extended by one month the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft till August 24 | Photo Credit: DEEPAK KR India has extended the closure of its

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Maldives on July 25-26, following his visit to the UK. | Photo Credit: ANI India and the Maldives are in discussions to

The 7-seater (including Pilot) Pawan Hans helicopter (file photo) | Photo Credit: C_V_SUBRAHMANYAM In a strategic move to diversify its operations, state-owned helicopter service provider Pawan Hans is preparing to

Alexander Sagel, chief executive officer of Renk Group AG | Photo Credit: ALEX KRAUS RENK Group AG, Germany’s supplier of drive solutions for military and civil applications, on Monday inaugurated

In the last five years, Gujarat exported 3,000 metric tonnes of mangoes, of which 29 per cent were exported in 2024-25 alone, according to data shared by the state government

Indian rice millers and exporters are upbeat about Bangladesh’s “plan to import 9 lakh tonnes of rice,” anticipating a boost in demand and better prices for the cereal, stakeholders said

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces Income Tax Bill in Lok Sabha, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: ANI A report of the parliamentary committee

The round focussed on sorting out tricky issues, including tariff cuts in agriculture and automobiles, and talks may continue through the virtual mode for some time, sources said. Trade teams

India and the US teams have concluded the fifth round of talks for the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) in Washington on July 17, an official said. The negotiations were

Milk sales will be suspended on July 23, followed by a halt in gutka and cigarette sales on July 24. On July 25, vendors plan a complete shutdown of bakeries, condiment

Union Bank of India report predicts marginal rise in India’s current account deficit in FY26 due to global factors. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto India’s current account deficit (CAD) is likely

Russia is now the largest supplier of oil to India while India is the second largest buyer of Russian oil, after China. | Photo Credit: ALEXANDER MANZYUK India has cautioned

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump has said yet again that the US has a deal coming up with India but suggested that additional tariffs may still be

The Select Committee, on Wednesday, adopted its report on the new Income-Tax Bill | Photo Credit: SIVA SARAVANAN S A Parliamentary panel is believed to have suggested redefining the power

The deadly Air India crash last month has renewed a decades-old debate in the aviation industry over installing video cameras monitoring airline pilot actions to complement the cockpit voice and

The Tata Group-promoted Air India will begin a phased restoration of its international schedule from August 1, 2025, following the “Safety Pause” triggered by the June 12 crash of Flight

The collaboration will further strengthen Ashok Leyland’s presence in the market and enhance accessibility to innovative, cost-efficient products Commercial vehicles maker Ashok Leyland on Tuesday said it has partnered with

 The land will be used to expand production and commission metro and Vande Bharat train coaches, with a state-of-the-art testing facility and dedicated test track.  The West Bengal Cabinet on

The prices of good liquoring teas in CTC dust has registered a boost in Kochi auctions, thanks to rising demand from blenders. In sale 28, the market for good liquoring

Experts have flagged a 2018 FAA advisory that warned of possible disengagement of the fuel switch locking mechanism on similar Boeing models. | Photo Credit: KUNAL PATIL Aviation experts believe

As India approaches the rabi season, the recent halt in speciality fertiliser exports by China presents both challenges and significant opportunities for domestic Indian fertiliser producers. While China has been

File picture: Wreckage from the Air India plane that crashed moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, on a building in the city, on June 12. | Photo Credit:

The investigation is ongoing and is expected to yield a final report within 12 months. Here is the sequence of events from the day of the crash to the preliminary

The Income Tax Department reported on Friday that net direct tax collection recorded a de-growth of over 1.3 per cent between April 1 and July 11. This decline is primarily

World’s largest container vessel MSC Irina berthing at Vizhinjam International Sea port in Thiruvananthapuram | Photo Credit: NIRMAL HARINDRAN / THE HINDU Kerala Ports Minister V N Vasavan on Friday

The process for selling minority stake sale in LIC and the strategic sale in IDBI Bank has gained momentum, a senior government official has said. While no timeline is given

US President Donald Trump | Photo Credit: Eduardo Munoz President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on India over its participation in the BRICS forum puts New Delhi in

The meeting was attended by the Civil Aviation Secretary and the Director General of DGCA, with the chief of the aviation regulator making a presentation before the committee. | Photo

US President Donald Trump | Photo Credit: PIROSCHKA VAN DE WOUW Trade negotiators from around the world have been racking up miles flying to Washington to strike a deal with

The charter of demand urged hosting an Indian Labour Conference. The tripartite body last met in 2015 | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The platform of 10 Central trade unions and independent

The US has been India’s largest trading partner since 2021-22. | Photo Credit: cbies The US has extended the suspension of its April 2 reciprocal tariffs until August 1, a

The project is aimed at enhancing container handling capacity at the port. | Photo Credit: REUTERS JSW Infrastructure has received an order from the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority for

On monthly retail sales, the industry body shared that PV sales grew by 2.45 per cent to 2,97,722 units in June as compared with 2,90,593 units in the corresponding month

For the issue of a licence, medical examination can be carried out at IAF centres or approved private hospitals. For years commercial pilot licence (CPL) holders have had to undergo medical

 Delhi High Court is set to pronounce its judgment on Monday | Photo Credit: 9165 The Delhi High Court is set to pronounce its judgment on Monday in a high-stakes

Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport The Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport here has topped the Northeast and ranked 15th nationally among 62 airports in Round 1 of the Customer Satisfaction Survey

DDGS is a by-product made during ethanol production, usually from corn or other grains. | Photo Credit: ALMAAS MASOOD Economic think tank GTRI on Saturday cautioned that allowing genetically modified

On March 26 this year, the US adopted a safeguard measure in the form of a tariff increase of 25 per cent ad valorem on imports of passenger vehicles and

US President Trump to send letters to countries specifying tariff rates; India hopeful for interim trade deal with US. | Photo Credit: REUTERS US President Donald Trump has said that

KisaanSay, a B2C food brand sourcing directly from farmers, plans to partner with 500 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) over the next 4–5 years. Suggest headlines, a summary, five seo keywords,

Following strong performance in manufacturing, the services sector also fared well in June as Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) surged to a 10-month high of 60.4 in June, S&P Global reported

The US is continuing to pressure India for greater market access for goods across sectors in the ongoing bilateral trade agreement negotiations and agree to “much less tariffs” despite New

The report noted that monsoon rainfall gained momentum in the second half of June after being in deficit during the first half. | Photo Credit: KVS GIRI Kharif sowing in

Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM) Group has announced the deployment of GPS-enabled digital locking solutions across more than 1,500 high-value storage facilities – including warehouses, cold storages, silos, and oil

To counter the current low onion prices, farmers who sold their produce between April 1 and May 31 to APMCs will be given an assistance of ₹200 per quintal. This

The US dollar will continue to exist in the global trade, said the official | Photo Credit: SUKREE SUKPLANG BRICS nations will work on increasing their understanding of the importance

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Despite ongoing global geopolitical challenges, India’s economy is expected to maintain its position as the fastest-growing in the world, with potential for even stronger performance,

Percentage of population using improved drinking water sources in rural areas increased to nearly 100 per cent in FY25 from 94.57 per cent in FY16. | Photo Credit: KVS GIRI

Indian agriculture has long been a story of adaptation and innovation, from the Green Revolution of the 1960s to the widespread adoption of high-yielding seed varieties and modern inputs. Today,

File photo: A sea plane landing at Mattuppetty reservoir near Munnar | Photo Credit: JOMON PAMPAVALLEY The seaplane and small aircraft operator — SkyHop Aviation — intends to start commercial

On June 16, the Statistics Ministry, however, reported that the unemployment rate rose to 5.6% in May as against 5.1% in April. Even with the rise in the unemployment rate,

The Indian economy appears to be in a ‘Goldilocks’ moment, a Finance Ministry report said on Friday. However, it cautioned about the external challenges that could impact India’s growth trajectory.

The corporation will provide financial products – including short, medium, and long-term funding | Photo Credit: R_K_Nithin As a sector-specific NBFC, SMFCL is set to bridge financing gaps in the

Based on farmers’ responses, the Centre has identified some solutions such as developing a single window system for delivery of all agri services, inputs, schemes, and grievance redressal for Odisha,

The Income Tax Department has relaxed the timeline for processing income tax returns filed after the due date due to illness, technical glitches, or court orders, provided such delays were

Priyank Kharge, Karnataka Minister for RPDR and IT and BT, speaking at the businessline MSME Growth Conclave Bengaluru 2025, on Wednesday | Photo Credit: BIJOY GHOSH Moving beyond subsidies and

The move is expected to benefit sectors like banking, insurance, gaming, e-commerce, real estate, and FMCG, which have faced intense scrutiny under DGGI investigations.

Tata Group-promoted Air India has initiated an investigation into an incident where five passengers and two crew members reported feeling dizzy and nauseous during a flight from London Heathrow to

Climate Asia founder and CEO Satyam Vyas.  Agriculture is a key focus of Singapore-based sustainability consultancy firm Climate Asia’s work on climate adaptation, and it aims to reach one million

Sanjiv Kumar Singh, CMD, Hindustan Copper Ltd. State-owned Hindustan Copper, the country’s only copper miner, is planning to participate in the mine auction process – starting in the next two

Kerala University’s cocoa husk cookies made after processing its waste  Aligning with the global push for up-cycled food products that promote health and sustainability, Kerala Agriculture University has developed value-added

If the Strait of Hormuz is shut down by Iran, as is being feared, things may worsen and India’s oil supplies, too, will be hit. | Photo Credit: Hamad I Mohammed

3F Oil Palm Private Limited, a palm oil producing company, has joined hands with the Assam government to launch the annual mega oil palm plantation drive under the National Mission

Mango is one of the major horticulture crop in Karnataka and in the current season, the fruit has been grown in about 1.39 lakh hectares. | Photo Credit: SRIRAM MA

Net direct tax collection declined by over 1.3%, attributed to higher refunds, while advance tax growth saw a decrease. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The first instalment of advance tax collection

CoOs issued to the UAE under the FTA were more than those issued to Australia | Photo Credit: iStockphoto India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) with the UAE and Australia are

Regulator warns Air India for delayed checks on planes, outdated paperwork, and slow response to safety violations. | Photo Credit: Bloomberg India’s aviation regulator has warned Air India for breaching

The Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, flies over Melbourne, Australia, on December 29, 2024, in this handout picture. | Photo Credit:

India’s $89 billion clean industrial projects face financing challenges, with only one reaching final investment decision in 6 months. | Photo Credit: Man As Thep India’s clean industrial projects pipeline

While 77 of 118 countries improved their scores in 2025, the share of countries advancing across all three energy dimensions — security, sustainability and equity — was only 28 per

India’s market borrowing program has seen a stable and orderly evolution in recent years, with net borrowings remaining under control despite the country’s growing economic needs. Data from a report

Directorate General of Civil Aviation mandated extra checks of Air India’s Boeing 787 aircraft have not revealed any major safety concerns, the regulator has said. The aircraft and associated maintenance systems were

An interceptor flies in the sky as missiles from Iran are fired to Israel, as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, June 17, 2025 | Photo Credit: Jamal Awad With a

New Delhi may negotiate with the US for lowering of MFN tariffs after the early tranche has been concluded.  | Photo Credit: Getty Images India and the US are working

British Airways clarified it was not an emergency landing but a precautionary return.  A Chennai-bound British Airways Boeing 787 aircraft returned to London owing to a technical issue. The aircraft

Trucks account for over a third of the carbon dioxide emissions in the transportation sector | Photo Credit: Martin Janecek As India’s logistics sector continues to expand — and is

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed recently does more than improve trade equations. Systematisation of the trade system augurs well for the agricultural and agrochemical sectors. The structuring of

Starting Saturday midnight, Nepal is set to export 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh through an Indian transmission line. Nepal, India and Bangladesh had signed a trilateral agreement on October

India is currently reviewing a request from the United States to ease restrictions on ethanol imports as part of ongoing trade negotiations. This request has raised significant concerns among domestic

Aircraft parked at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai as Israel has closed its airspace amid escalating tensions with Iran | Photo Credit: ANI Indian airlines are actively looking

Drone maker Garuda Aerospace on Thursday unveiled its new agri-drone indigenisation facility in Chennai Kamlesh Paswan, Union Minister of State for Rural Development, inaugurated the facility and also launched 300 Centres of

Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are trying to close a trade deal that may include Beijing’s commitment to supply rare earth and related products to the US |

India Coast Guard ships Samudra Prahari and Sachet conduct firefighting operations and boundary cooling after Singapore-flagged container ship MV WAN HAI 503, reported an internal container explosion and a resultant

Basmati rice exporters have sustained earnings this marketing year (starting October 2024) on the back of higher export volumes, despite a sharp fall in contracted rates and the absence of

The tonnage of sugarcane in Maharashtra has gone down. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) could bring down the need of water in sugarcane farming

Srinagar: A security personnel at a checkpost near a deserted Srinagar International Airport, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. A few airports, including Srinagar, have been shut for operations in the wake

All 18 rescued crew members from the fire-struck Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 safely reached New Mangalore Port in Mangaluru late Monday night. Of them, two were

Bumper potato production and relatively low demand have resulted in prices of the spud falling by 50 per cent year-on-year currently in West Bengal. This has resulted in considerable losses

MSC Irina docks at Vizhinjam Port on Monday. | Photo Credit: PTI The world’s largest container ship, MSC IRINA, on Monday arrived at the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

MSC IRINA, world’s largest container ship The newly inaugurated Vizhinjam International Seaport is set to see the world’s largest container ship, “MSC IRINA,” docking in on Monday, a statement by

The Tata Steel Group continued to be the tenth largest producer of crude steel in the world, while JSW Steel Limited and SAIL were among the top 20 producers in

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney | Photo Credit: DAVID KAWAI India is the fifth largest economy in the world and it is central to a number of critical global supply

India and five Central Asian countries have expressed interest in joint exploration of rare earths and critical minerals, they said in a joint statement on Friday after the fourth meeting

Car panels are welded using robotic machines at the manufacturing plant of Maruti Suzuki in Manesar | Photo Credit: ANUSHREE FADNAVIS The automotive sector received a significant boost on Friday

Russia’s position as India’s top supplier reflects continued reliance on discounted barrels and its ability to deliver across geographies.  India’s crude oil imports in the last few months, particularly May,

Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary N Muruganandam  Chennai Unified Metropolitan Authority (CUMTA), the nodal agency that brings together all agencies in the area of urban transport to ensure seamless urban mobility