New Delhi, July 21 — Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reiterated the Centre's commitment to strengthening the aquaculture sector to boost India's coastal economy, improve farmers' livelihoods and create new opportunities for export growth.In a post on social media platform X,…
Chennai, July 21 — The Tamil Nadu government has introduced a major overhaul of the liquor procurement policy of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), directing the state-run retail monopoly to purchase alcoholic beverages more evenly from all approved manufacturers instead of…
New Delhi, July 21 — India issued 1,331 Commercial Pilot Licences (CPLs) during the first six months of 2026 (January-June), with more than four out of every 10 newly licensed pilots having received their training abroad, according to the government.In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Union MoS…
New Delhi, July 21 — India has approved its first vaccine for the prevention of dengue, a major step in strengthening the country's response to one of its fastest-growing mosquito-borne diseases, an official statement said on Tuesday.The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) -- under…
Mumbai, July 21 — Indian equity markets opened on a flat note on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, despite a decline in crude oil prices.Sensex opened 58.89 points or 0.08 per cent lower at 77,649.63, while Nifty fell 22.45 points or 0.09…
Mumbai, July 20 — Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited), India’s full stack merchant payments leader serving MSMEs and enterprises, and a leading financial services distribution company, and the pioneer of mobile payments, QR codes, and Soundbox, on Monday announced its financial results for the…
New Delhi, July 20 — India’s 8th Trade Policy Review (TPR) meeting at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is scheduled for July 21 and 23, 2026, with the country’s official delegation led by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry…
Aizawl, July 20 — Mizoram Rural Bank (MRB) has crossed the Rs 10,000 crore total business milestone for the first time, reaching Rs 10,656.08 crore during the 2025-26 financial year and registering an 11.26 per cent year-on-year growth, the highest among all Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in the…
Mumbai, July 20 — The recently concluded India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a landmark development that is expected to provide a major boost to Indian businesses across sectors, with benefits extending from large corporations to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), an…
New Delhi, July 20 — Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said he held discussions with UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri on strengthening the India-UAE partnership across trade, investment, tourism and connectivity, while exploring new…
Mumbai, July 20 — Mahindra Group-owned SML Mahindra Limited on Monday reported a 5.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 64 crore for the first quarter of FY27.The company had posted a net profit of Rs 67 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous…
New Delhi, July 20 — The Ministry of Civil Aviation informed Parliament on Monday that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is “transparently” conducting its investigation into the Air India Boeing crash at Ahmedabad airport on June 12 last year, and “all probable causes leading to the…
New Delhi, July 20 — The Reserve Bank of India’s swap facility for offering concessional swaps for fresh foreign currency non-resident bank deposits [FCNR(B)] deposits, External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCBs), has succeeded in attracting forex inflows…
New Delhi, July 20 — The European Union has imposed a record 550 million euro ($630 million) fine on Alibaba-owned e-commerce platform AliExpress for failing to adequately tackle the sale of illegal, counterfeit and unsafe products on its marketplace, marking the largest penalty ever issued under…
New Delhi, July 20 — The Ministry of Coal on Monday conducted a well‑attended pre‑application conference for the Rs 37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects, outlining guidelines and timelines for applicants.The conference drew enthusiastic participation from…
New Delhi, July 20 — The government has not taken any decision to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond the current 20 per cent level, and any future move will be based on detailed scientific studies and consultations with stakeholders, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh…
New Delhi, July 20 — State-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has Rs 7,318.5 crore in unclaimed funds as of March 31, 2026, the Finance Ministry informed Parliament on Monday. In a written reply to a question in Parliament, the ministry said the accumulated amount includes Rs 5,564.5…
New Delhi, July 20 — India’s Index of Core Industries (ICI) recorded a 5 per cent growth in June this year compared with the same month of the previous year, driven by a surge in the production of iron ore, electricity and cement, according to the new series data released on Monday. The Office of…
New Delhi, July 20 — The Centre informed Parliament on Monday that as on July 12, 2026, the coal stocks available for use at the country’s thermal power plants stood at 42.8 million tonnes (MT), which is sufficient for 14 days at an 85 per cent Plant Load Factor (PLF). Also, sufficient coal is…
New Delhi, July 20 — The High Court of England and Wales has ordered businessman Raj Kundra to repay $4.94 million to Emerging Media Ventures (EMV) and permanently restrained him from pursuing legal proceedings in India over his former shareholding in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, handing a major…
New Delhi, July 20 — The government and the Reserve Bank of India have strengthened India's fintech Ecosystem through regulatory and consumer‑protection measures, including digital lending platforms and payment aggregators, it was announced on Monday.The measures range from a self‑regulatory…