Air India and Air India Express will operate 48 flights to and from the West Asia region today, ensuring connectivity amid high demand. The flights cover key destinations like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha.
Mumbai-based exporters are shipping large consignments of Banarasi kimami sewai to Gulf countries for Eid, while domestic production of deep-fried treats like 'doodh-sewai' and 'pheni' drops 50% due to LPG shortages.
Varanasi's Banarasi kimami sewai exports to Gulf countries remain strong for Eid despite Middle East tensions, but LPG shortage cuts production of deep-fried varieties by 50%.
Southern Railway introduces experimental stoppage at Panruti for Tambaram-Rameswaram Express from March 16 and regularizes Ernakulam-Velankanni weekly special as express from March 18.
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Indian meat exporters face severe logistics disruptions and sharply rising freight costs due to the West Asia conflict, though demand remains stable. Industry representatives report shipping delays and surging expenses.
India's gems and jewellery exports increased by 4% year-on-year to $2,681 million in February 2025, driven by industry diversification into new markets, as per GJEPC data.
The West Asia conflict is increasing costs for India's apparel exporters by Rs 12-55 per garment due to shipping surcharges and route diversions, impacting a key market worth $1.9 billion annually.
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore completes runway recarpeting and terminal renovation, enabling 24/7 operations by March end. New routes to Goa, Hyderabad, Belagavi, and Kolhapur launch, boosting summer travel options from central India.
The Apparel Export Promotion Council has requested the Tamil Nadu government to include the apparel export industry in the 20% commercial LPG cylinder allotment to prevent manufacturing disruptions and order cancellations.
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Air India and Air India Express have scheduled 48 flights to the Middle East today, significantly increasing operations to ensure connectivity for passengers amid rising regional tensions.
Indian budget carrier SpiceJet operates special flights from Fujairah in UAE to multiple Indian cities, providing relief to stranded passengers affected by regional tensions and aviation disruptions across the Middle East.
Pune residents are changing cooking habits to ration LPG use, from one-pot meals to induction stoves, as access to cylinders remains restricted. Families share fuel-saving tips.
The Israel-Iran conflict has severely impacted Bundi's Basmati rice industry, with 3.75 lakh quintals worth Rs 300 crore stranded at ports. Nearly 10,000 workers face unemployment as exports to Middle Eastern nations halt.
The Indian government is considering revising frozen bilateral air agreements with countries like Dubai, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi to increase seat capacity and reduce skyrocketing international airfares driven by high ATF costs and rupee depreciation.
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Vijayawada faces a cooking gas shortage from Iran conflict disruptions, forcing hotels to shut or raise food prices by up to 40%, sparking consumer outcry and calls for price monitoring.
Odisha unveils a comprehensive strategy to leverage its 575km coastline for sustainable economic growth, focusing on port-led urbanisation, marine biotechnology, and inclusive coastal development.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced the India-UK Free Trade Agreement will significantly increase exports with zero-duty access. He also discussed fast-tracking an EU FTA with S Jaishankar.
Former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak jointly inaugurated a new daily passenger train connecting Patna Junction to Thawe. The service aims to boost connectivity for temple devotees and commuters along the route with 24 coa
The escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran is severely impacting India's coffee industry. With the Strait of Hormuz closed, shipments are rerouted via Africa, increasing costs and delays, causing price drops and market confusion in Karnataka
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Lufthansa Group is considering deploying more airlines to India as the Israel-Iran conflict reshapes global air traffic flows. Senior VP Frank Naeve discusses capacity increases and partnerships with Air India.
Bangladesh will import an additional 45,000 tonnes of diesel from India by April, with shipments via the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline resuming under the new government.
Indian exporters are facing surging costs and delays due to the Middle East conflict, rerouting shipments via Africa and adjusting strategies as freight rates and insurance premiums soar.
Major US automotive industry associations have called on the government to maintain barriers against Chinese vehicle manufacturers, warning of threats to national security and domestic competitiveness.
Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, announces the reintroduction of twice-weekly Paro-Bangkok flights via Guwahati and a third weekly Singapore service, enhancing regional connectivity.
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A new US trade investigation into forced labor in global supply chains could impact India's exports of solar panels, electronics, and garments, according to a GTRI report. The probe covers 60 economies including India.
Air India and Air India Express cancel multiple flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi due to operational restrictions from UAE authorities amid the West Asia crisis. IndiGo also reschedules Dubai flights as aviation disruptions spread.
The Department of Commerce organized a high-level Chintan Shivir to enhance India's medical device exports, targeting a $30 billion market by 2030 through collaboration and innovation.
Pune exporters report freight costs tripling, insurance premiums rising, and shipping delays up to 7 weeks due to West Asia conflict, with perishable goods most affected.
Geopolitical tensions in West Asia have severely disrupted Maharashtra's banana export trade, with thousands of tonnes stranded at ports and freight costs skyrocketing from $800 to $6,000 per container.
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal dismisses reports of delays in the India-US trade deal, calling them baseless. He highlights benefits for sensitive sectors and announces the India-UK FTA implementation from mid-April.
