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TN Ministers defend Parandur airport decision, policy note says new airport site will be selected

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- The Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department's Policy Note for 2026-27, tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday, noted the government would identify new alternative sit... Read More


Chennai's second airport search back on the agenda after Parandur setback

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- With the proposed greenfield airport at Parandur now off the table, the search for Chennai's second airport is back on the agenda, with Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts em... Read More


Return of mega container ships to the Suez Canal emerges as a positive to Indian exporters

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- Large container ships are returning to the Suez Canal as shipments for the Christmas and New Year season to Europe and the US gather pace, with shipping lines beginning to restor... Read More


Kamarajar Port issues tender for Rs.4,288-crore second container terminal

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL) on Thursday issued a tender for the development of its second container terminal at an estimated project cost of Rs.4,288 crore under the public-priv... Read More


Sri Lanka emerges as alternative manufacturing base for Tamil Nadu apparel makers

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Sri Lanka is emerging as more than an alternative manufacturing destination for Tamil Nadu's apparel industry, with companies viewing the island nation as a complementary product... Read More


Commercial vehicle monthly retail sales near one-lakh mark as rural demand, infrastructure drive growth

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Commercial Vehicle (CV) retails at 99,666 units grew 24 per cent in July 2026 compared with the same period a year ago. Rural market led the pack decisively again, growing 29 per... Read More


BGauss sees Tamil Nadu emerging as key market for electric two-wheelers

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Tamil Nadu is emerging as a key market for the six-year-old electric two-wheeler BGauss due to the State's strong automotive ecosystem, expanding EV adoption and growing penetrat... Read More


Tiruppur Exporters Association website to help buyers connect with exporters, avoid middlemen

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- The Tiruppur Exporters' Association (TEA) is set to launch a revamped website that will enable international and domestic buyers to connect directly with exporters, helping them ... Read More


Red Sea crisis enters 1,000th day as shipping detour continues to squeeze trade

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The Red Sea shipping crisis today entered its 1,000th day, with the disruption to one of the world's most important maritime trade corridors continuing to weigh on global shippin... Read More


Hormuz disruption puts cost pressure on shipping lines even as freight rates rise

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- The disruption around the Strait of Hormuz is putting significant cost pressure on global shipping lines. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announced their quarterly financial results on Th... Read More