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Monsoon revival lifts kharif hopes, but experts say El Niño threat is far from overIndia’s southwest monsoon has bounced back after a weak June, cutting the rainfall deficit and boosting kharif prospects. Experts caution, ...
"We need cooperation": Afghanistan agriculture minister Mawlawi Attaullah Omari seeks assistance from India for modernisationAfghanistan's Agriculture Minister sought Indian technical help for modernization. He highlighted centuries-old ties and deep cultural para...
Weak monsoon may weigh on rural demand, credit growth in coming months: S&P Global RatingsA weak monsoon poses risks to India's rural economy and farm incomes. Sectors like agriculture and microfinance face significant challenges...
Deficit shrinks to 15% but uneven rains fan Kharif concernsMonsoon recovery follows a weak June, but uneven distribution persists. Many key agricultural districts still face deficient rainfall, impa...
ADB cuts India FY27 growth forecast to 6.6% on higher oil pricesThe Asian Development Bank has lowered India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.6 percent. Higher crude oil prices and transportation costs will i...
Are data centres uncool? Questions over AI's ecological trade-off are growing louder but solutions may be emergingAI's environmental strain from data centers and resource exploitation is causing growing public concern. Communities face water shortages a...
Bank credit growth to ease as corporates tap bond markets, overseas funding: CareEdgeBank credit growth is expected to moderate gradually in the upcoming fiscal year. Large corporations will increasingly use domestic bond ma...
El Nino emerges as key risk to FMCG demand, weak monsoon could weigh on rural consumptionIndia's FMCG sector faces headwinds as El Nino threatens a weaker monsoon. A deficient monsoon could hurt agricultural output and weaken ru...
Tripura eyes Rs 1 lakh cr investment at Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026The Chief Minister said the two-day conclave is expected to generate investment proposals worth nearly Rs 1 lakh crore, with participation ...
Sow seeds for smart farming as the next revolution might not be just about higher yieldsIndia is strengthening agricultural climate resilience using data and technology. Digital public goods like DiCRA aid vulnerability assessm...
ADB cuts India FY27 growth forecast to 6.6% on higher energy costsThe Asian Development Bank has lowered India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.6 percent. Higher oil prices and transportation costs are impactin...
ADB cuts India's FY27 GDP growth aim to 6.6% on higher energy pricesThe Asian Development Bank has lowered India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6 percent. Elevated energy prices are impacting household purc...
NBFC credit driven by retail loans, RBI data showsLoans against gold jewellery remained the fastest-growing segment, surging 70% year-on-year to ₹3.29 lakh crore in May, compared with 39% g...
NBFCs' gold loans jump nearly 70 pc in May, fastest across segments: RBI dataOutstanding loans against gold jewellery stood at Rs 3.29 lakh crore at the end of May 2026, up 69.9 per cent from Rs 1.94 lakh crore a yea...
Govt to launch cooperative life insurance company, expand Bharat Taxi to 500 cities: Amit ShahUnion Minister Amit Shah announced a new cooperative life insurance company to bolster the sector's growth, marking the Ministry of Coopera...
Indian Potash Ltd ties up with UPL arm to boost sugarcane yield around Gujarat millIndian Potash Ltd. has partnered with UPL Ltd. to significantly boost sugarcane output in Gujarat. This three-year collaboration will intro...
NABARD plans credit boost for agriculture through revised unit cost frameworkThe revisions reflect current market prices and technological advancements, promoting realistic project financing and encouraging sustainab...
Canara Bank, Indian Bank credit growth outpaces depositsLeading public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Indian Bank, are experiencing a sustained trend where their loan disbursements are e...
Escorts Kubota tractor sales up 19.1% at 13,695 units in JuneEscorts Kubota reported a 19.1% surge in total tractor sales for June 2026, reaching 13,695 units compared to the previous year. Domestic s...
Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika visits Tezpur litchi farmers, discusses export growthPrepare at least 2 lakh saplings of famous Tezpur litchi for distribution next year- Assam’s Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika