Darjeeling tea industry seeks Centre's support amid deepening financial stressDarjeeling's famed tea industry is facing severe financial strain due to aging bushes, climate woes, and labor shortages, leading to a sign...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Of service to the State: Bengal should prioritise high-skill services, sidestep constraints that make manufacturing difficultWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes job creation, but the path through manufacturing faces significant hurdles like fragmented land and in...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Indian issuers hold dollar bond plans amid demand for higher yieldsIndian issuers, including SBI and BoB, have paused dollar bond plans as investors demand higher yields amid rising supply expectations from...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
World MSME Day: Chemical industry seeks policy support to boost competitiveness amid global trade disruptionsIndian chemical industry leaders are urging a policy overhaul to boost competitiveness ahead of World MSME Day 2026. They highlight the nee...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
India well-poised for rapid growth despite risks from West Asia war and El Nino: ITCDespite facing geopolitical instability and weather-related challenges, India's economy is expected to grow robustly at 6.9% in FY27. This ...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
ADB approves USD 42.2 mln loan to boost bamboo industry in northeast regionThe Asian Development Bank has approved a $42.2 million facility to boost India's northeastern bamboo industry. This initiative aims to enh...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Forget power: The unquenchable AI thirst propelling water stocks up to 45%India's water sector is experiencing a surge, with stocks like Shakti Pumps and VA Tech Wabag jumping up to 45% in a month. This rally is f...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Maharashtra CM meets Amazon CEO, invites company to invest in data centres, healthcareMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, urging investment in the state's data centres, healthcare, and AI-d...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Liotech Industries shares list at 20% discount from IPO price on BSE SME platformThe Rs 36.02-crore IPO received a subdued response from investors, with the issue being subscribed 1.91 times during the three-day bidding ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Smiles, fries & air-fryers: Why Canadian food giant McCain is bullish on India’s snacking boomConsumers are embracing global and local flavours, driving innovation in products like fries and premium appetisers. McCain is actively add...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
India's 'fragmented' water management framework raises fiscal, credit risks: Moody'sIndia's water management system faces significant challenges, according to Moody's Ratings. A fragmented governance structure, heavily subs...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
India remains ADB's largest private sector market; lender eyes USD 1 bn direct support in 2026India stands at the forefront of the Asian Development Bank's investment strategies as the lender aims to deploy roughly USD 1 billion in d...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Russia eyes ports, biotech for rupee surplus investments in IndiaRussia is eyeing India's burgeoning infrastructure, particularly its ports, for investments using accumulated rupee funds. Discussions are ...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Modi releases PM-Kisan instalment for 9.44 crore farmers, launches world's largest crop insurance scheme in BengalPrime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed over Rs 18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme. He also launched the Pradhan M...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Northeast India poised to be next growth engine via sustainable agriculture and organic produce: Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted Northeast India's potential as a growth engine, emphasizing sustainable agriculture a...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
India, Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade in 3 yearsIndia and Uzbekistan are set to significantly boost bilateral trade, aiming to double it within three years. Discussions at the recent Inte...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma highlights role of externally aided projects in Northeast development at Shillong seminarMizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said externally aided projects not only provide financial assistance but also bring valuable technical exp...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST