India’s major ports handled record 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY26

IANS | April 5, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) In a significant achievement for India’s maritime sector, the country’s major ports have collectively handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during FY 2025-26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to mark National Maritime Day.

India’s pharmaceutical exports exceed $28 billion up to February

IANS | April 5, 2026 3:09 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) India’s pharmaceutical exports reached over $28 billion up to February in the current financial year, registering a growth of more than 5 per cent compared to the same period last year, a senior government official has said.

CII seeks more fiscal, monetary sops for industry amid Iran war crisis

IANS | April 5, 2026 1:12 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Apex business chamber CII on Sunday sought more fiscal and monetary policy concessions from the government and the RBI to tide over the global uncertainty triggered by the West Asia conflict, even as it lauded “the series of timely, well calibrated and coordinated measures” that have already been taken in this regard.