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News•Mar 1, 2026
VOC Port to Invest ₹15,000 Cr in Outer Harbour Project to Be a Transhipment Hub of South India
VO Chidambaranar Port (VOC Port) announced a ₹15,000 crore investment in its Outer Harbour project, slated to add 4 million tonnes per annum of cargo capacity by 2030. The expansion includes two 18‑metre draft berths capable of handling vessels up to 250,000 DWT, complementing an existing ₹1,500 crore upgrade programme. Funding has been secured through a tripartite agreement with IRFC and Sagarmala Finance, and the detailed project report is pending government approval. The move positions VOC Port to compete as a major transhipment hub for South India.
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
Passengers Stranded at Delhi's IGI Airport Amid Escalated Israel-Iran Conflict
Passengers at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport were left stranded after a wave of flight cancellations triggered by airspace closures across the Middle East. The closures follow coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, prompting the Ministry of Civil...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
How AI Adoption Is Reshaping India’s Agri Sector: Risks, Opportunities & Advisory Imperatives
Artificial intelligence is moving from pilot projects to core policy in India’s agriculture, backed by the Digital Agriculture Mission, AgriStack and NITI Aayog’s AI strategy. AI‑driven precision farming, climate forecasting and market analytics are already improving yields, water use and...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
Deals•Mar 1, 2026
VOC Port Secures ₹15,000 Cr Funding for Outer Harbour Project
VO Chidambaranar Port (VOC Port) announced a ₹15,000 crore investment in its Outer Harbour project to boost cargo‑handling capacity. The port has signed a tripartite agreement with Indian Railway Finance Corporation and Sagarmala Finance Corporation to secure the required funding. The...
The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 27, 2026
China Eastern Airlines to Expand India Operations, Plans Mumbai-Shanghai Service From May
China Eastern Airlines will launch a Mumbai‑Shanghai service in May, operating four weekly flights with an Airbus A330. The carrier also plans to revive its Kunming‑Kolkata route for the summer season. Its Shanghai‑Delhi flight, upgraded to a daily schedule, is...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 27, 2026
PM Modi Urges India Inc to Step up Investment in Infrastructure and Innovation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a post‑Budget webinar, urged India Inc to dramatically increase investment in infrastructure and innovation. He highlighted a ten‑fold rise in public capital expenditure over the past 11 years, from roughly ₹2 lakh crore to over ₹12 lakh crore,...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 27, 2026
India’s Fiscal Deficit Touches ₹9.8 Lakh Crore in April–January
India’s fiscal deficit for April‑January 2026 hit ₹9.8 lakh crore, about 63 % of the government’s full‑year estimate. Net tax receipts climbed to ₹20.94 lakh crore, while non‑tax revenue rose to ₹5.57 lakh crore. Total government outlays increased to ₹36.9 lakh crore, with capital expenditure reaching ₹8.4 lakh crore. The widening...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 26, 2026
Food Processing Minister Paswan Raises Concerns Regarding ‘False Narrative’ Against Processed Food by Influencers
India’s Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan warned that social‑media influencers are propagating a false narrative that processed foods are unhealthy, harming industry growth. Speaking at the ANVESH‑2026 conference, he urged a coordinated effort, including a national campaign and influencer partnerships,...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 26, 2026
CDSCO Eases Drug Testing Approvals, New Fast-Track System From June 1, 2026
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) will issue No Objection Certificates (NOC) for drug‑sample testing immediately upon receipt of applications, eliminating the prior detailed specification review. Companies can begin laboratory testing at designated Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission and other central...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 25, 2026
Govt Plans to Expand Domestic Shipping Industry to Reduce Dependence on Foreign Vessels: Sanjeev Sanyal
India is launching a ₹77,000 crore programme to build a domestic merchant fleet and expand shipbuilding, aiming to cut its reliance on foreign vessels that handle more than 90% of imports and exports. The plan prioritises ship construction, port upgrades, and...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 24, 2026
Acceleration in India’s per Capita Income Growth Has Been Faster than in GDP Growth: Poonam Gupta
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said India’s per‑capita income growth has outpaced overall GDP growth, driven by a sharp slowdown in population growth. From $274 in 1981, per‑capita income reached about $2,700 in 2024 and is projected to hit $4,346...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 22, 2026
India Pauses Its Trade Team Visit to Evaluate US Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
India has postponed its scheduled trade delegation visit to Washington after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Trump. The court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not authorize the tariffs, prompting Trump...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 22, 2026
‘Green’ Growth on Inland Waterways
The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) unveiled a ₹1,500 crore roadmap to expand India’s inland water transport network, laying foundations for projects exceeding ₹150 crore, including cruise jetties in six states. Cargo movement on national waterways surged to 145.84 million tonnes in 2024‑25,...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
Deals•Feb 14, 2026
Ixigo Acquires 60% Stake in Spanish Train Booking Platform Trenes for ₹125 Crore
Online travel portal ixigo announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in Online Travel Solutions S.L., the operator of Spain’s Trenes platform, for approximately ₹125 crore. The deal marks ixigo’s first overseas acquisition and will make Online Travel Solutions a step‑down...
The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy