Railways to Bear Bullet Train Cost Hike, No New JICA Loan

The Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train project cost has escalated by 83% to Rs 1.98 lakh crore. Indian Railways will absorb the additional Rs 90,000 crore without seeking further loans from Japan's JICA, planning to seek Cabinet approval for revised funding.

Chilli Markets Brisk as Fresh Arrivals Surge, Demand Strong

Chilli markets across major producing states witness brisk trade with nearly 12 lakh bags of new crop arriving nationwide. Strong domestic demand and reduced production drive aggressive buying, with prices expected to remain firm until mid-April.

Goa Distributors Oppose Deposit Refund Scheme, Meet MLA

The All Goa FMCG and Telecom Distributors Association has met with Law Commission chairman Alex Sequeira to oppose the deposit refund scheme set for April 1 implementation, calling it anti-consumer and anti-industry.

Mysore Tobacco Prices Crash, Farmers Warn of Economic Crisis

Tobacco prices in Mysore district remain critically low despite meetings and assurances, with FCV quality averaging Rs 285.7/kg versus Rs 311.6/kg in Dec 2025. Growers blame excess Andhra production and tax changes, while the Tobacco Board cuts Karnataka'

Andhra Tomato Farmers Face Crisis as Prices Plummet

Tomato farmers in Andhra Pradesh are suffering heavy losses with farm-gate prices crashing to ₹2-6 per kg due to surplus production. Many have stopped harvesting, demanding urgent government intervention.

Mercedes-Benz: EU Trade Deal Won't Lower Car Prices in 2026

Mercedes-Benz India CEO Santosh Iyer explains why the India-EU Free Trade Agreement won't reduce luxury car prices immediately, citing rupee depreciation and a 5-year tariff phase-out. The brand plans 11 new launches including electric models.

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