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The Telangana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Ltd (TDDCF), which oversees Vijaya Dairy, has announced plans to increase its milk procurement from 4.4 lakh litres to 6 lakh litres per day in the coming months. Chairman Gutha Amith Reddy highlighted that while the cooperative currently sells 3.20 lakh litres daily, the surplus is being converted into value-added products. Speaking at a conference on dairy entrepreneurship, he emphasized the importance of enhancing milk procurement and market absorption. To further boost sales, TDDCF aims to expand its network by establishing 400 to 500 new parlours over the next three to four years. Recently, the cooperative opened 50 parlours within the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits and an additional 25 in rural areas, with plans for another 25 openings next month. Amith Reddy encouraged entrepreneurs to seize the opportunity to establish parlours across the state. 
Published: Dec 12 2025, 10 pmeznews.inIndiGo operated over 1,950 flights on Thursday, with only four cancellations due to adverse weather conditions, as the airline prepares to increase its operations to 2,050 flights on Friday. This comes amid an ongoing investigation into recent mass flight cancellations, which prompted India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), to relieve four flight operations inspectors from their duties. IndiGo's CEO, Pieter Elbers, has been summoned for a second consecutive day to provide details on the cancellations. In response to the crisis, IndiGo's board has appointed Chief Aviation Advisors LLC, led by veteran Captain John Illson, to conduct an independent review of the operational disruptions. The airline aims to identify the root causes and improve its operations, having reported a return to normalcy with all 138 destinations now connected.
Published: Dec 12 2025, 8 pmeznews.inA strike by the All Sea Ports Trailer Owners Consortium, which began on December 10, has significantly disrupted container movement at Chennai, Kattupalli, and Ennore ports. The protest stems from a recent notification by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, which increased fitness certification testing fees for older vehicles, particularly those over 15-20 years old. While some transport associations, container freight stations, and Custom House Agents continue operations, many are hesitant to do so due to intimidation from striking groups. The protesters are also calling for the regulation and streamlining of the online fine system. Despite a meeting between the Regional Transport Office and the Trailer Association, no resolution was reached, prompting the strike to continue. This disruption has led to delays in deliveries and exports, resulting in increased costs for the trade, according to the Chennai Port Authority.
Published: Dec 12 2025, 10 pmeznews.inSohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), a leading post-harvest logistics and agri-solutions firm in India, has been awarded the Excellence in Agri-Warehousing Award by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at the 12th Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Awards. This accolade recognizes SLCM's innovative post-harvest management platform, which combines scientific warehousing, AI-driven quality testing, and real-time monitoring, significantly reducing post-harvest losses while enhancing transparency and efficiency. Group CEO Sandeep Sabharwal highlighted the transformative impact of SLCM’s flagship solutions, Agri Reach and Agri Suraksha, in redefining trust within the agriculture value chain. The jury praised the scalability and precision of SLCM’s patented Agri Reach application, which integrates a comprehensive Warehouse Management System with AI-enabled quality control. This marks the fifth time SLCM has received a CII SCALE Award, having previously won in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2024.
Published: Dec 12 2025, 9 pmeznews.inThe Union Cabinet approved the 'CoalSETU' initiative on Friday, December 12, 2025, aimed at auctioning coal linkages for various industrial applications and exports. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that this policy will facilitate long-term coal allocation through an auction system, allowing any domestic buyer to participate regardless of their intended use. However, coking coal will be excluded from this auction window. Vaishnaw emphasized that India's coal production has reached a level that enables the country to explore export opportunities, with linkage holders permitted to export up to 50% of their allocated quantity. The government is now prioritizing the promotion of coal exports, while also allowing flexibility in fuel utilization among affiliated companies. This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance the efficiency and transparency of coal distribution in the non-regulated sector.
Published: Dec 12 2025, 8 pmeznews.inIndia's red chilli crop for the 2025-26 season is expected to decline due to reduced acreage, excessive rainfall, and pest issues, as farmers pivot to other crops like maize and cotton. Currently, the crop is in the flowering and fruit-setting stages in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with initial arrivals noted in Karnataka. Velagapudi Sambasiva Rao, President of the Chilli Exporters Association, indicated that while sowing has occurred on about 70% of the area, a clearer assessment of the crop size will emerge in January. The overall chilli production is projected to fall to 11.4 lakh tonnes from 14.1 lakh tonnes last year. Despite these challenges, higher carry-forward stocks—approximately 55 lakh bags in Andhra Pradesh, 36 lakh in Telangana, and 45 lakh in Karnataka—are expected to stabilize prices, which have already risen for Byadgi varieties, now fetching ₹40,000-45,000 per quintal.
Published: Dec 12 2025, 8 pmeznews.inMexico's decision to raise import tariffs on over 1,400 items from non-free trade agreement countries, including India, is set to significantly impact nearly three-quarters of India's $5.75 billion exports to the nation starting in 2026. Tariffs will increase to between 25-35% for most products, with some items facing hikes of up to 50%. The automotive sector, India's largest export segment to Mexico, will be particularly hard hit, with passenger vehicle tariffs rising from 20% to 35%, and auto components facing similar increases. Additionally, steel exports will suffer the most, with tariffs soaring to 50%. Labour-intensive sectors like textiles and ceramics will also see tariffs rise, threatening small and medium-sized enterprises. This move aligns with Mexico's shift towards protectionist policies, mirroring recent US trade strategies, and is expected to diminish India's price competitiveness across various industrial goods, including machinery, aluminium, and smartphones.
Published: Dec 12 2025, 8 pmeznews.inHeadline inflation in India rose to 0.71% in November 2025, up from a multi-year low of 0.3% in October, primarily driven by increased prices for vegetables, eggs, meat, fish, spices, fuel, and light, according to government data. This marks the second consecutive month of inflation below 1%, with core inflation slightly decreasing to 4.2%. Economists suggest that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may consider a 25 basis point cut in the repo rate, although the rate-cutting cycle is nearing its end. Analysts from Kotak Mahindra Bank and Elara Capital anticipate that inflation will remain below the RBI's target of 4% in the coming months, providing room for potential rate cuts. However, uncertainties surrounding trade negotiations with the US could impact growth and monetary policy decisions, with Barclays predicting a pause in rate adjustments if tariffs remain high.
Published: Dec 12 2025, 8 pmeznews.inKJ Patel, Managing Director of IFFCO, announced that the cooperative is awaiting approval for its new granular nano-complex NPK fertiliser, applied for in October, as the Agriculture Ministry deliberates on whether to grant temporary or permanent licensing under the Fertiliser Control Order. Despite the challenges of introducing this new technology to hesitant farmers, IFFCO has invested ₹2,000 crore in research and manufacturing, aiming to produce 29 crore bottles of nano-fertilisers annually. Patel expressed optimism that sales would increase as awareness grows, projecting a return to 3.5 crore bottles in FY26. The nano-complex, designed to be more efficient than conventional fertilisers, could significantly reduce consumption and import dependency. IFFCO, which pioneered nano-fertiliser technology in India, has also begun exporting to over 25 countries and is establishing a plant in Brazil. The cooperative's outreach efforts are set to intensify to alleviate farmers' concerns about the new products.
Published: Dec 12 2025, 8 pmeznews.inSweden's Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, has hailed the proposed India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) as a transformative initiative that promises to enhance predictability amid global trade uncertainties. Thesleff outlined Sweden's ambitious plans to double its presence in India over the next five years, aiming to increase the number of Swedish companies from 300 to 600, alongside doubling trade, investments, student exchanges, and scientific collaborations. He emphasized that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be the primary beneficiaries of the FTA, as they are crucial for job creation and innovation. With India facing rising tariffs from the US and Mexico, the FTA is seen as a vital opportunity for SMEs to thrive in a challenging market. Ongoing discussions between Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič aim to expedite the agreement, with hopes of finalizing it early next year.
Published: Dec 12 2025, 7 pm
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