Sugar mills will start operating 10-15 days before the normal schedule for the 2026-2027 sugar marketing season to ensure adequate availability of sugar during the festival season this year. At a meeting held with the Joint Secretary (Sugar) last month, the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar...
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August 1, 2026August 1, 2026Business
Cotton production to drop in the 2025-2026 season
Production of cotton during the current marketing season that commenced on October 1, 2025 is estimated to be seven lakh bales less than the previous year. The Committee on Cotton Production and Consumption that met in Mumbai on July 29 expected the production this season to be 290.24 lakh bales of 170 kg each while...
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July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Business, Science & Tech
As Vikram-1 reaches orbit, Skyroot faces a steep climb to business success
India had its first private orbital rocket launch at 12.05 p.m. on July 18. So far, all orbital rockets India had launched as part of its space programme had been state-funded and led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace changed that by launching its small-satellite launch vehicle Vikram-1 to a low-earth...
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June 16, 2026June 16, 2026Business
Women entrepreneurs showcase ideas, products at meet
Women entrepreneurs showcased their products, shared their business journeys and deliberated on market access, finance and digital opportunities at a conference held in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday. The event, Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs: Urban Ecosystem and Grassroots Leadership, brought together entrepreneurs, industry representatives, ecosystem enablers and community organisations to discuss ways of strengthening women-led enterprises. The event...
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June 7, 2026June 7, 2026Business, Science & Tech
SpaceX IPO is really Elon Musk’s gamble to save his empire
The SpaceX initial public offering (IPO), set for June 12, on Nasdaq (SPCX) is expected to be the largest single listing in history. The company is targeting a $75 billion raise at a valuation of $1.75-2 trillion. SpaceX is seeking a large liquidity influx to fund its Orbital Data Centre (ODC) initiative and terrestrial expansion...
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June 1, 2026June 1, 2026Business, Economics, Global Market, Indian Market, News
India-US Trade Talks Begin in New Delhi: Focus on Tariffs, Technology, and Investment
India and the United States have launched a crucial four-day round of trade negotiations in New Delhi, marking another significant step toward strengthening economic ties between the world’s largest and fifth-largest economies. Senior officials from both nations are meeting from June 1 to June 4 to finalize details of an interim trade agreement while advancing...
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May 29, 2026May 29, 2026Business, Economics, Global Market, Indian Market, News
Sensex, Nifty Witness Sharp Market Crash: Investors Lose Nearly ₹6 Lakh Crore in Market Rout
India’s stock markets witnessed a massive selloff on Friday, triggering panic among investors as the BSE Sensex plunged more than 1,000 points and the NSE Nifty slipped below the crucial 23,600 mark. The sharp decline erased nearly ₹5–6 lakh crore in investor wealth within hours and marked one of the biggest single-day falls in recent...
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May 29, 2026May 29, 2026Economics, Business, Global Market, Politics, Science & Tech
Reuters NEXT Asia 2026 to Be Held in Singapore, Focusing on AI, Finance and Geopolitics
Reuters has officially announced that its flagship Reuters NEXT Asia summit will take place in Singapore in July 2026, bringing together some of the world’s most influential business leaders, policymakers, investors, technology innovators, and economists for high-level discussions on the future of Asia and the global economy. The event is expected to serve as one...
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May 29, 2026May 29, 2026Business, Economics, Global Politics, News
US–Iran Draft Deal Discussions Continue as Negotiators Explore Truce, Investment Plans and Hormuz Security
Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran have gained momentum as reports indicate ongoing negotiations aimed at extending a ceasefire, reducing regional tensions, and restoring stability in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. According to multiple reports, negotiators from both sides have been discussing a draft framework that could pave the way for a...
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May 29, 2026May 29, 2026Business, Economics, Global Market, Indian Market, News
WEF Sees India as a Global Growth Bright Spot Despite Economic Challenges Worldwide
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified India as one of the world’s most promising economic growth engines, even as many countries continue to grapple with geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, trade disruptions, and slowing economic activity. According to a recent survey conducted by the WEF among leading economists and financial experts, confidence in India’s growth...
