Primus Partners Suggests Policy Interventions for AI Adoption in Indian Agriculture
Primus Partners released a policy report outlining six interventions to accelerate AI adoption in Indian agriculture. The report highlights structural barriers such as fragmented data, low digital inclusion, and the under‑representation of women farmers. It proposes an indigenous knowledge registry, an agri‑AI rating system, and gender‑focused governance and procurement standards. By embedding trust, inclusivity, and accountability, the roadmap aims to turn abundant farm data into actionable insights for millions of growers.
Srinagar Airport Announces Partial Runway Closure From July 2026; Full Shutdown From October 1
Srinagar International Airport announced a phased runway‑maintenance plan that will restrict operations every Monday and Tuesday from July 1 to September 30, 2026, followed by a full shutdown from October 1‑16, 2026. The schedule, driven by Indian Air Force requirements, will trigger payload...
Diesel Share Falls 16% as CNG and EVs Gain While Strong Hybrid Demand Slips
India’s passenger‑vehicle mix is rapidly changing, with diesel’s share falling 16% year‑on‑year to 67.9% in May 2026. Alternative‑fuel models—CNG, EVs and strong hybrids—reached 32.1% of sales, up from 27.2% a year earlier, driven primarily by a 23.5% CNG share and...
Industrial Growth at 4.9% in April as New 2022-23 Base Series Debuts
India's Industrial Production Index (IIP) rose 4.9% in April 2026, the first reading under the new 2022‑23 base year, easing from a 5.7% gain a year earlier. Manufacturing drove the expansion, posting a 6.2% rise, while mining fell 5.1%. Capital...
Indian Railways Freight Loading Rises to 145 Million Tonnes in May, Passenger Traffic Crosses 61 Crore
Indian Railways lifted freight loading to 145 million tonnes in May 2026, a 1.3% year‑over‑year rise, led by iron ore, steel and fertiliser shipments. Coal remained the largest freight component, growing about 1%. Passenger traffic also climbed, crossing 61 crore trips, driven...
DTDC Eyes Global Growth, Strengthens Capabilities for Indian D2C Brands
DTDC Express is positioning cross‑border logistics and Tier‑2/3 market penetration as its next growth engines, with international operations now accounting for 21% of revenue. The company operates physical hubs in seven countries and reaches over 190 markets through alliances, while...
Amid Super El Nino Threat, Which PMFBY Crop Insurance Model Suits Farmers?
India’s crop‑insurance program PMFBY is at a crossroads as a super El Nino threatens the 2026 monsoon. The India Meteorological Department has cut the southwest monsoon forecast to 90 % of the long‑period average, raising concerns for rain‑fed staples across several states....
Weather Forecasting and AI in Indian Farming: Transforming Crop Protection and Agriculture
Indian agriculture is confronting climate volatility, pest outbreaks, and rising disease pressure, prompting a shift toward weather‑forecasting platforms and AI‑driven crop monitoring. Early‑warning systems can alert farmers to storms, droughts, or conditions favorable to fungal infections, while mobile AI tools...
RoRo Cargo Drives 27% Rise in Gujarat Pipavav Port Q4 Profit
Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd posted a 27% jump in Q4 FY 26 consolidated net profit to ₹142 crore (≈$17 million) and a 26% rise in operating revenue to ₹317 crore (≈$38 million). The surge was driven by a 40% increase in RoRo cargo, handling 67,000...
Bengaluru Airport Surpasses Mumbai in Domestic Traffic
Bengaluru airport overtook Mumbai as India’s second‑busiest domestic hub in April 2026, handling 3.17 million passengers. Mumbai’s domestic traffic slipped 12.1% year‑on‑year to 2.89 million, while the newly opened Navi Mumbai airport saw a three‑fold surge, processing 524,000 passengers. Bengaluru’s recent runway and...
India’s Engineering Goods Exports Rise 8.8% in April Despite Fall in Shipments to UAE, Saudi Arabia
India’s engineering goods exports jumped 8.78% year‑on‑year to $10.35 billion in April 2026, buoyed by stronger shipments to the United States, United Kingdom and Germany. Exports to West Asia fell sharply, with the UAE down 37.1% and Saudi Arabia down 9.7%...
China Rejects Indian Rice Consignments on Alleged GMO Presence, Again
China has again rejected Indian non‑basmati rice consignments, alleging GMO contamination, despite India’s official stance that no GM rice is cultivated. About 70 shipments have been turned away since March, prompting Indian exporters to hold back roughly 200 containers and...
India Better Positioned in South-East Asia to Offer RE for Data Centres: Moody’s Ratings
Moody’s Ratings says India’s massive renewable‑energy base and expanding transmission network make it the best‑positioned South‑East Asian country to supply green power for data centres. The region’s data‑centre capacity, currently over 3.5 GW, is expected to double by 2030, with growth...
Railways Ministry Clears Hydrogen Fuel Cell DEMU for Jind-Sonipat Route
India’s Railway Ministry has cleared a 10‑car hydrogen fuel‑cell DEMU for the Jind‑Sonipat corridor, featuring a 1,200 kW power pack and a top speed of 75 km/h. The approval comes amid a sweeping FY 2025‑26 investment of ₹1.53 lakh crore (≈ $18.4 billion) covering over 6,000 km of...
Air India to Cut 22% Domestic Flights Amid High Fuel Prices
Air India will temporarily cut up to 22 percent of its domestic flights, roughly 720 services per week, after already trimming international capacity by about 27 percent. The airline cites soaring jet‑fuel costs as the primary driver, noting that fuel now consumes...