From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decadesJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility...
28 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
No, the Iran war won’t ground your European holiday flightA commentary on the US-Iran conflict says European summer flights are unlikely to face major disruptions for now, despite earlier fears ove...
18 May, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Summer flights get costlier worldwide as jet fuel crisis and oil supply disruptions hit airlines hardAir travel may become costlier this summer as airlines face rising fuel prices and supply problems. Many carriers are cutting flights and i...
08 May, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
From Hormuz to headquarters: Iran war ripples through corporate balance sheets, blurs forecastsBusinesses face rising costs and supply chain disruptions due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Companies report higher transport and raw ...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Global Inc speaks out: Iran war hurt biz already bruised by tariffs, high costsInvestors and economists are watching to see whether companies can absorb the shock, or if prolonged uncertainty over energy, transport and...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Railways to resume levying busy season surcharge from October 1A busy season surcharge of 15% will be applicable to all goods traffic from October 1, said a Railway Board order. It will be levied on tra...
27 Sep, 2022, 10.32 PM IST
Rail freight hike to hit cement, steel companiesThe hike will drill deep holes into the profits of bulk commodity manufacturers like cement and steel.
05 Oct, 2013, 10.56 AM IST
- Freight rate of cement, iron ore to go up by 5.7 per cent
Freight rates on certain goods like cement, iron ore and coal are going to rise by more than 5 per cent with service tax and busy season ch...
29 Sep, 2012, 07.02 PM IST
- Global airlines to cut fares by up to 30 per cent
Major foreign airlines have rationalised fares and surcharges allowing air fares to drop by 10%-30 % for the festive season. Kingfisher's L...
07 Oct, 2008, 08.38 AM IST
- Global airlines to cut fares by up to 30%
Even as domestic airfares have reached unprecedented levels, there is some respite on the international front with a drop of Rs 2,400 to Rs...
07 Oct, 2008, 01.37 AM IST
- Railways to levy surcharge of 5-7% on all items
The railways have decided to levy a busy season surcharge of 5-7% on transportation of all products, which would further push up costs.
26 Sep, 2008, 01.57 AM IST
- Airlines take fare war to new skies with festive offerings
Due to a surge in international air traffic, carriers like Kingfisher, BA and Air India are offering basic fare of less than Rs 10,000. Top...
10 Sep, 2008, 02.20 AM IST
- Railways' busy season charge adds to price woes
The Railways’ decision to impose a ‘busy season surcharge’ of 5-7% till June 30 has impacted prices of almost all commodities.
28 Apr, 2008, 02.05 AM IST
- Your air ticket will pinch you a bit more this season
Flying away this Diwali is turning to be expensive as the fuel surcharge and peak season fares combine to weigh heavy on air-travellers poc...
07 Nov, 2007, 04.42 AM IST
- Rlys may ferry cement, steel for less
Cement, sugar and steel sectors would not be required to pay the busy season surcharge of 15% on freight cost.
09 Aug, 2007, 01.38 AM IST
- Rail freight hike to squeeze cement cos’ margins
Barely three weeks after they agreed to hold the pricelines, cement companies are preparing to take another beating.
29 Mar, 2007, 02.51 AM IST
- Airlines hike fuel surcharge
Market leader Jet Airways hiked fuel surcharge by Rs 200 for all flights in the domestic and international routes, Indian is expected to fo...
05 Jul, 2006, 12.50 AM IST