India set for record soyoil imports as Russia-Ukraine war disrupts sunflower shipmentsIndia's soyoil imports are expected to reach a record 620,000 metric tons in August, about 46% above the current marketing year's monthly a...
India's solar module capacity surges, but upstream manufacturing lags: NITI AayogIndia's solar cell and module manufacturing capacity has grown significantly. However, the nation still imports essential upstream componen...
Kerala: Vizhinjam International seaport to begin full-scale export-import operations from August 18Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin full export-import operations on August 18. This marks a significant step for Kerala's maritime ...
DRI uncovers Rs 2,500 crore duty evasion through fraudulent SAFTA claims on areca nutsThe Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has uncovered a major areca nut import racket involving fraudulent SAFTA claims and false declarati...
Nag Panchami 2026 date: Check puja muharat, rituals and important dos and don’tsNag Panchami in 2026 will be observed on Monday, August 17, during the holy Sawan month. This important festival honors Nag Devta and is cl...
India’s July exports hit record $44.2 billion despite West Asia crisisIndia's goods exports grew significantly in July, driven by engineering and electronics sectors. Imports also increased, leading to a wider...
Urea import costs ease as India's fertiliser subsidy bill pressure set to easeIndia's new urea tender is expected to secure the nutrient at lower prices. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers received bids significantly...
Vegetable oil imports decline 7% YoY in July 2026 as crude oil share jumps to 96%: SEAIndia's edible oil imports decreased by eight percent in July compared to last year. Vegetable oil imports also saw a seven percent decline...
India urea import offers decline 12% as war supply squeeze easesIndia's urea import offers dropped significantly, signaling market easing after war-driven tightness. Offers for the soil nutrient were twe...
Gold shines despite duty hike, silver imports tumble 66% in JulyGold imports rose slightly in July, while silver imports significantly declined. This trend followed a sharp increase in the customs duty o...
India's Petronet says no clarity on September LNG supplies from QatarPetronet LNG of India faces challenges in securing a reliable Qatari natural gas supply for September due to Qatar's force majeure announce...
Paper industry seeks immediate anti-dumping duty on paperboard imports from IndonesiaIndian paper manufacturers seek anti-dumping duties on Indonesian paperboard imports. Cheap imports caused significant losses to local prod...
GOBARdhan Scheme can help reduce gas imports by $5 billion, says IBAThe GOBARdhan Scheme is expected to significantly reduce India's gas import bill. This initiative aims to convert organic waste into clean ...
Gold, silver, platinum duty earns govt Rs 10,463 crore since May 13Government collected Rs 10,463 crore in customs duty on precious metal imports. Gold imports generated Rs 10,040 crore, while silver and pl...
India's crude oil import bill rises 26% to $49 billion in Q1 FY27 despite 18% fall in volumesIndia's crude oil import bill rose significantly in early 2026-27. Higher global oil prices and supply disruptions increased costs for refi...
India’s import dependence continues to be shaped by economic growth, manufacturing base: Govt to ParlIndia imported goods worth $131.63 billion from China in FY26, accounting for nearly 17% of total merchandise imports, the government told ...
India cuts energy import dependence to 42%, oil imports still meet 90% of demand: CII-EYIndia's primary energy import dependence has decreased to forty-two percent by FY25. Crude oil imports still meet nearly ninety percent of ...