150 years ago, Britishers brought a South American tree to stop desertification in Thar, now it has become a thorny issue in IndiaVilayati babul, introduced during colonial times, remains a subject of ongoing debate. This invasive tree provided fuelwood and livelihoods...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
India seeks sunflower oil alternatives on Black Sea disruptionsIndia is rushing to secure alternative edible oil supplies as Black Sea attacks disrupt sunflower oil shipments from Russia and Ukraine, ca...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
Tur importers seek govt nod to expand sourcing networkImporters are urging the government to approve new tur and urad supplier destinations. Brazil is attempting to cultivate tur for India, wit...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
How the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme could make India a global electronics manufacturing hubIndia's new Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme prioritses scale and exports. This strategy aims to build a robust electronics manufacturing ...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
India growth resilient amid global uncertainty, but crude risks lingerGlobal uncertainties resurface, impacting the worldwide economic outlook significantly. Resilient domestic demand continues to support Indi...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
100% tariff threat for India and others: US Senate advances Russia sanctions billThe US Senate overwhelmingly advanced a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russian energy buyers. This legislation grants President Trump ...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
India-Nepal trade gets boost as first direct freight train reaches BiratnagarIndia and Nepal have made strides in trade with the commencement of a direct commercial container freight train service connecting Kolkata ...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Quote of the day by Lou Simpson: "One of the things I have learned over the years is how important management is in building or subtracting from value"Legendary investor Lou Simpson emphasised that management quality is central to long-term investing success. Effective leaders allocate cap...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial pastAdani Ports is evaluating the acquisition of a controlling stake in UK's Associated British Ports (ABP) in a deal valued at nearly $10 bill...
29 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
India's first direct commercial container freight train reaches Nepal, opening new chapter in cross-border trade and connectivityThe Indian Railways on Tuesday achieved a major milestone in strengthening India-Nepal freight connectivity with the successful operation o...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
India's cities need USD 2.4 trillion investment by 2050, but municipal corporations raise only a fraction: ReportIndia's cities will require an estimated USD 2.4 trillion in investments by 2050 to become climate-resilient and low-carbon, but municipal ...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
US trade deficit narrows, exports hit five-month low ahead of key GDP printThe US goods trade deficit narrowed in June as imports declined more sharply. Imports fell across most major categories, reflecting scaled-...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Urea imports jump 83 pc to 103.5 lakh tonnes in FY26, DAP imports up 36 pc at 61.94 lakh tons: GovernmentIndia's urea imports jumped eighty-three percent last fiscal year to meet rising domestic demand. Di-ammonium phosphate imports also rose s...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Asia's thermal coal imports continue to rebound, except for IndiaAsia's thermal coal imports are expected to rise for a third straight month in July, driven by stronger demand from China, Japan and South ...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
India's new import rule that could make homes and infrastructure costlierIndia's new policy imposing a minimum import price on PVC resin is expected to result in higher domestic prices. This strategy supports loc...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Quote of the day by Sholom Aleichem, 'Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor' offers inspiring life lesson on the way we see the world, reveals psychology behind emotional well-being, positive life-style in today's social media-driven worldQuote of the day by Sholom Aleichem remains one of Sholom Aleichem's most enduring observations because it captures the many ways human bei...
27 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
RBI reiterates Indian economy remains resilient, but Iran war, deficient monsoon could pose risks to outlook; will there be rate change in August?The RBI is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its 5 August policy meeting, making it one of the few central banks in the r...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST