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India tightens silver import curbs; DGFT approval now mandatory for grains, powder Updated: 2026-06-02 14:41:36 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com India has tightened restrictions on silver imports by bringing additional categories, including silver grains and powder, under the restricted list and requiring prior government approval for shipments, according to a government order issued on Tuesday.Under the revised…

US-based Ingredion to invest Rs 198cr in Sanstar, set up JV Updated: 2026-06-01 14:17:35 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com Mumbai: Ingredion Inc, US-based ingredient solutions multinational company in the food, beverages and pharma sectors, is investing nearly Rs 200 crore in Ahmedabad-based Sanstar Ltd, a leading corn-based specialty products and ingredient solutions firm through the preferential allotment…

India’s domestic air traffic falls 4.2% in April amid weak demand and rising costs Updated: 2026-05-31 13:53:29 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com Domestic aviation in the country slowed down in April, with passenger traffic slipping 4.2% to just over 1.38 crore compared to March, according to the latest data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation…

Govt waives cotton import duty till October 30 to boost supplies, ease input costs Updated: 2026-05-30 12:31:43 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com The government has exempted all customs duties on cotton imports for five months till October 30, 2026, in a move aimed at improving cotton availability for the domestic textile industry and reducing input costs for…

Forex reserves fall $7.5 billion to $681.4 billion as gold, foreign currency assets decline Updated: 2026-05-29 12:07:29 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $7.511 billion to $681.384 billion in the week ended May 22, extending their decline for a second consecutive week, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India…

Setback for Indian mango exports! Why Japan has stopped imports of Kesar, Alphonso, Langra & other varieties from India Updated: 2026-05-28 11:04:09 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com Exports of mangoes to Japan require a phytosanitary certificate issued by the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage in Faridabad. (AI image) In a big setback for Indian mango…

US team to visit India from June 1-4 for trade talks, interim pact discussions to continue Updated: 2026-05-27 11:10:32 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com A US delegation will visit India from June 1-4 for trade negotiations with both sides expected to continue discussions on a proposed interim agreement as well as the broader bilateral trade pact, Commerce…

Union Bank plans Rs 8,000 crore fund raise, board clears Rs 3,000 crore equity issue Updated: 2026-05-26 10:58:21 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com State-run Union Bank of India on Tuesday approved plans to raise up to Rs 8,000 crore through a mix of debt and equity instruments, PTI reported.In a regulatory filing to the BSE, the bank…

Gold Price Today: Gold price today: Yellow metal rises; check 24K, 22K city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and more Updated: 2026-05-25 10:59:34 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com Gold prices rose in futures trade on Monday, tracking gains in global markets amid growing optimism surrounding a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Retail gold…

India Fuel Demand Growth: India’s fuel demand growth may slow sharply in H2 2026 amid price hikes, austerity push: Report Updated: 2026-05-24 07:59:12 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com India’s transportation fuel demand growth is expected to slow sharply in the second half of 2026 as higher fuel prices, government-led conservation measures and a weakening rupee weigh on…