INOX Air Products (INOXAP) has commissioned an Ultra-High Purity (UHP) liquid oxygen facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, aimed at strengthening domestic capabilities for semiconductor and solar manufacturing. The plant produces 6N-grade (99.9999 per cent purity) liquid oxygen with a capacity of 17 TPD (500 Nm³/hr), catering to high-precision industrial applications. Strategically located in Hosur, the...Read More

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.Speaking at the inaugural session of the ‘Chintan Shivir: Scaling Up Pharma Exports’, the official highlighted that the growth...Read More

South Africa’s Ine-Mari Venter will line up in her fourth international league, when she steps onto court for the start of the ANZ Premiership this month, underlining the global path of her career. By Bridget Tunnicliffe of RNZ The experienced shooter is one of seven import players who will ply their trade in the ANZ...Read More

India’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have long been the backbone of the country’s software and services export story. According to data from the Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs (EPCES), the top 20 SEZs collectively accounted for over $39,500 million in service exports between April 2025 and January 2026 — nearly 43% of India’s...Read More

This is the first public announcement by the South Asian nation since 2019, when it stopped importing oil from Iran after US waivers on the purchase of sanctioned Iranian oil were not renewed for buyers. “Amid Middle East supply disruptions, Indian refiners have secured their crude oil requirements, including from Iran; and there is no...Read More

An inside view of a rice mill in Haryana (ETV Bharat) Karnal: The ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route, caused by the conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran, has severely disrupted India’s Basmati rice exports. Exporters say the disruption has led to shipments being held up at ports, soaring...Read More

Bangladesh Private Medical College Association (BPMCA) have called upon the government to abolish the existing income tax imposed on their institutions and give permission to import used medical equipment to curtail the rising costs of healthcare and medical education.  They made the call while placing their budget proposals for the fiscal year 2026-27 before the National...Read More

The basmati exports to West Asia have fallen by nearly 50% due to the ongoing conflict, exporters said on Saturday. India exports around 5 lakh tonnes of basmati to the region every month, and approximately 40% of this comes from Punjab, according to Bal Krishan Garg, president of the Basmati Millers and Exporters Association. The...Read More

India has abruptly ended the free import of gold, silver, and platinum jewellery, moving it to a restricted category requiring prior government permission. This move aims to close loopholes in Free Trade Agreements, particularly the India-ASEAN pact, used to evade duties. While SEZs and export-oriented units are exempt, traders now face potential delays due to...Read More

West Asia conflict may impact Indian exports, says official. Crisis affects imports, exports, and supply chains. Pharma sector priority. Hyderabad, Apr 4 (PTI) If the West Asia conflict continues, India’s exports to other parts of the world will also be impacted, Central Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Saturday. Indian exports during the last financial...Read More