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India-US farm trade to get a boost with Trump’s comeback

Experts predict an increase in India’s exports, including tea, coffee, and spices, while imports of American farm products like tree nuts and fresh fruits are also likely to rise




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Dhanuka Agritech Q2 net up 15.5% at ₹117.52 cr on higher sales

“The sowing season has been strong, with substantial acreage in key crops as we anticipated. The forecast of a normal monsoon has supported a robust demand trajectory” said Mahendra Kumar Dhanuka




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Copra shortage lifts coconut oil prices to over ₹200 a kg

Inadequate supply in growing regions and demand for coconut as an alternative in many industries have lifted prices, say traders




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Govt withdraws sugar stock disclosure order citing comfortable domestic availability

Food Ministry says sufficient quantity of sugar is available in the country to meet the domestic demand throughout the year after reviewing prices and availability of the sweetener




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Storage in key reservoirs down a tad this week

Level at 86 per cent of total capacity; number of States with below-normal storage down to three




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This time for Africa: Asian tea producers to explore possibilities to create market opportunities in Africa

Asia Tea Alliance plans to expand tea market in Africa to increase global consumption, focusing on sustainability and quality




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India’s September tea output a tad lower at 164.62 million kg

Output drop witnessed in North and South India




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Indian Tea Association calls for creating rating system based on quality of retail packets

Consumers should know the quality of blends used in the packets, says itsIndian Tea Association chief Hemant Bangur




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Key challenges faced by farmer producer companies in the agricultural ecosystem

Building genuine connections and understanding the intrinsic motivations of farmers can create a vibrant ecosystem




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Sowing seeds of trust: How blockchain is cultivating a new era of digital farming

Realising its full potential in digital farming requires addressing certain critical challenges




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Government considering sweet sorghum as additional feedstock for ethanol, sources say

Top official sources say that the Prime Minister’s Office is keen to see the use of sweet sorghum as an additional feedstock for ethanol amid the issue with availability of sugarcane, rice and maize in some years




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Ginners call off stir as CCI asks farmers to bring raw cotton kapas to the nearest market yards

Cotton Corp assures to procure all fair-grade cotton from growers




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CCL Products says more customers prefer short-term coffee contracts as market stays volatile

See some softening in Vietnam prices as new arrivals are set to begin next month




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Time window for advance ticket booking reduced to 60 days: Railways

Bookings done up to October 31, 2024 under the ARP of 120 days will remain intact




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DGCA fines Akasa Air ₹30 lakh for training lapses

This action follows DGCA spot audit in May and a subsequent show-cause notice issued in August




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Vistara's Delhi-London flight diverted to Frankfurt after bomb threat on social media

Nearly 40 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received bomb threats in the past few days which later turned out to be hoaxes




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Bomb threat: Hyderabad-Chandigarh flight being checked

A series of bomb threats have been received by various airlines on domestic and international routes. Most threats were received through social media and most of them turned out to be hoaxes




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Nitin Gadkari: India’s road infrastructure set to outshine the US

Gadkari highlighted the significance of efficient highways, waterways, and railways in reducing logistics costs and stimulating economic growth.




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Kadalai Mittai town of Kovilpatti in Tamil Nadu could become a pilot training hub

A consultant is to be appointed soon to redevelop the unused airstrip that belongs to Lakshmi Mills. The project could revive the FTO in Tamil Nadu




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Airlines, insurance companies may relook at disruption cover

Over the last seven days nearly 100 flights operated by Indian carriers have received bomb threats posted on social media resulting in flight disruptions, diversions and scrambling of fighter jets




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Western Carriers seeks to haul more post IPO

Western Carriers targets more sectors, geographies for its value-added services




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Skye Air intensifies quick-commerce partnerships, targets expansion to six cities within two years

The firm focuses on delivering consignments within 10 minutes for quick-commerce clients and within four hours for e-commerce clients




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Cochin International Airport announces winter schedule with 1,576 weekly operations 

As per the new winter schedule, the total number of weekly services to UAE alone will be 134




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Shiprocket reports 21% operating revenue growth in FY24

The company also announced that it achieved profitability in the first two quarters of FY 2024, ending September, positioning it well ahead of its goal to reach full profitability by FY 2025




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Escorts Kubota to divest railway equipment business to Sona Comstar for ₹1,600 crore

The transaction, structured as a slump sale, is expected to close by September 30, 2025. 




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Ashok Leyland bags order for 500 electric buses from Chennai MTC

While 400 of these 12-m ultra-low floor electric buses will be non-AC, 100 buses will be equipped with air conditioning as well




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Boeing strike to impact Indian carriers growth: CAPA India

Airbus deliveries lower than expected, says CAPA India outlook for FY 2025




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Cabinet greenlights ₹6,800 crore railway projects in key allies-run States of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar

Emphasises development over politics, with religious and trade significance




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InterGlobe Aviation likely to slip into red on higher costs, weak rupee

Emkay Global Research estimates InterGlobe Aviation’s second quarter loss at ₹780 crore largely driven by foreign exchange loss




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Proper road infrastructure, skilled workforce among key challenges for logistics industry: experts

These challenges are pushing logistics firms to balance cost management, workforce, and technology investment to maintain competitiveness




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Indian Railways renegotiates Vande Bharat order to 80 high-capacity trainsets; JV Kinet on-board

New order consists of 80 trainsets with a 24-coach configuration, instead of originally planned 16




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New terminal operating system and bunching of ships disrupt truck movements at Kattupalli and Ennore container terminals

While the issue with the of TOS has been addressedsorted out, the trailers are still facing delays in the scanning centre




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After AIX Connect merger, Air India Express sets sights on capacity and market share growth

The merger enhances operational synergies and marks a step forward in the parent company’s ambitious Vihaan transformation initiative




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Great Eastern Shipping to sell 19-year-old product tanker 

Following the sale, G E Shipping’s fleet will consist of 41 vessels with a total deadweight tonnage of 3.31 million, including 28 tankers and 13 dry bulk carriers.




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Kandla Port plans new container terminal and multipurpose berth with ₹27,000 crore investment

Positioned strategically between Tuna Tekra and the entry point of Kandla, the proposed site could help vessels avoid an 11-kilometer trek through the creek, providing cost advantages




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Release Viability Gap Funding to Vizhinjam port as grant, not loan, Kerala Chief Minister requests Centre 

Letter to Union Finance Minister requests treatment on a par with Outer Harbour project of VO Chidambaranar Port




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Air India commences A350 services on Delhi-JFK route 

In addition, Air India announced said that it is preparing to launch a new inflight connectivity service on international flights operated by the A350




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India looks to alleviate container shortage amid Chinese front-loading and rising freight costs

Govt working on policy interventions and increased capacities to address global demand




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Kerala plans hub for maritime education in Kollam

Maritime education centre at Neendakara to modernise training programmes in step with evolving technologies, global shipping regulations




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Southwest Airlines names IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal as Chairman

His appointment as the board chair comes a little over a week after Southwest settled issues with Elliott Investment Management, one of the airline's largest shareholders, that had sought sweeping changes at the carrier




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Centre to OTAs: Correct air ticket pricing mechanism, fix software glitches

‘Ministry has advised OTAs to modify the websites’ algorithm so that the search results are not based on cache memory data’




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Railways eyes double-decker cargo liners and Vande cargo trains for faster, greener freight

The cargo liners will have a 46-seat capacity in the upper deck while lower deck will be for cargo loading with a capacity of up to 6 tonnes




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RITES reports 25% decline in Q2 net profit, sees stable order book

RITES has declared a second interim dividend of ₹1.75 per equity share.




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Uber liable for GST as e-commerce operator, rules Karnataka AAR

This applies even when Uber only connects drivers and passengers via its app, with drivers receiving payment directly




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Truck rentals ease in October after seasonal surge

Commercial tractor sales grew by 39% month-on-month, while agricultural trailer sales rose by 67%




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Kandla to become 390 MTPA capacity-port by 2030: Deendayal Port Authority chairman

Kandla port is looking to offer three oil jetties and a couple of cargo jetties to private players under the PPP mode




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DHL Express focuses on Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Energy as key growth drivers

In life sciences, rising fields like cell research, biopharma, and clinical trials require specialized supply chains for safe handling and delivery. Meanwhile, the expanding clean energy sector calls for dedicated logistics to manage battery swapping, storage, transport, and disposal




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GST leviable on AAI-Adani concessionaire pact for Thiruvananthapuram airport: Kerala AAR

Kerala AAR ruling is contrary to the rulings passed by Rajasthan and Gujarat AAAR in the case of transfer of Jaipur and Ahmedabad airports and Uttar Pradesh AAR in the case of Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow




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Kerala set to start its seaplane service from Kochi, looks forward to boost in tourism

Kerala Tourism Minister Mohamed Riyas will flag off the trial run on Monday




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Vistara to make last flight today before Air India merger, netizens pour in feelings

Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will fully merge with Air India, also owned by Tata Group