Household sector debt climbs to 45.5 pc of GDP in Sep 2025: RBI reportHousehold debt has climbed to 45.5% of India's GDP, driven by a surge in non-housing retail loans, now making up over half of total borrowi...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Oil cools, monsoon heats up concerns for India's rural economyThe recent drop in crude oil prices is providing some relief from inflation worries. Yet, the unpredictable monsoon season poses a serious ...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
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
29 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
A bee box changed everything: Zerodha's Nithin Kamath shares the surprising farming technique that boosted yields significantlyIntroducing bee boxes on farms has dramatically boosted coconut yields by 20%, according to 13 years of data from Akshayakalpa, highlighted...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Plan afoot to create index for unincorporated enterprisesThe index, proposed by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI), will provide insights into the health of the large ...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
India’s nutraceutical market set to nearly double to $57 billion by 2030 on preventive health boomIndia's health-conscious population is fueling a boom in the nutraceutical market, projected to nearly double to $55-57 billion by 2030. Th...
28 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
World MSME Day: Chemical industry seeks policy support to boost competitiveness amid global trade disruptionsIndian chemical industry leaders are urging a policy overhaul to boost competitiveness ahead of World MSME Day 2026. They highlight the nee...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
ITC charts growth through FMCG, digital farming and fresh foodsITC Ltd is aggressively pursuing a medium-term growth strategy, aiming to become India's top FMCG player by bolstering core brands and expl...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
ADB approves USD 42.2 mln loan to boost bamboo industry in northeast regionThe Asian Development Bank has approved a $42.2 million facility to boost India's northeastern bamboo industry. This initiative aims to enh...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchasesRecent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still belo...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Liotech Industries shares list at 20% discount from IPO price on BSE SME platformThe Rs 36.02-crore IPO received a subdued response from investors, with the issue being subscribed 1.91 times during the three-day bidding ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Need to cut chemical fertilisers usage via crop diversification, incentives: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia must curb chemical fertilizer use by promoting crop diversification, natural farming, and productivity-linked incentives, stated EAC-...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
India needs 7-8% growth for Viksit Bharat, private investment and export push crucial: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia needs sustained 7-8% economic growth to become 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, driven by private investment and exports. Structural reforms ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Increasing farmers' income is key to rural, state development: Tripura CM Manik SahaTripura Chief Minister Manik Saha highlighted the state government's commitment to boosting farmers' incomes, emphasizing the Pradhan Mantr...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
States told to prepare contingency plans for districts likely to face low rainfall during kharif seasonIndia faces its weakest monsoon in 11 years. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed states to prepare contingency plans ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.24 AM IST