West Asia crisis so far may cost govt Rs 1.35 lakh crore, spending cuts unlikely: ICRA Chief Economist Aditi NayarThe West Asia crisis may impose a fiscal burden of approximately Rs 1.35 lakh crore on India. Government spending has generally remained be...
27 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
LNG imports up 9% in Mar-Sep; US, Oman & Nigeria bridge supply gapIndia has increased its liquefied natural gas imports from the US, Oman, and Nigeria significantly since the Iran war. The country now impo...
22 Oct, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Speedy project approvals, assured buyers key to India's 100 MT coal gasification target by 2030India has set a target to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030 with significant investments. The coal ministry estimates the investmen...
22 Oct, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Regulate the agents, not just the labs: Snowflake CEO on AI safetySnowflake competes with Databricks to help large companies to store and analyse their data and, increasingly, build AI agents on its platfo...
19 Oct, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
India needs policy credibility and continuity to sustain FDI as strong growth alone is not enough, says KIEP expertIndia needs to maintain policy credibility and continuity to sustain foreign investment inflows, as strong economic growth alone may not be...
18 Oct, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
China's trade barriers biggest hurdle in bilateral ties, says Nirmala Sitharaman; flags $100 billion deficitNirmala Sitharaman has identified China's constraints on Indian exports as a crucial hindrance to trade advancement. The finance minister r...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Mahindra begins commercial rollout of MaxSeeder to tackle stubble burningMahindra & Mahindra has initiated commercial production of its new multi-crop seeding machine called Maxseeder. This machine is designed to...
13 Oct, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Apples, cherries, dry fruits & handicrafts from Kashmir to reach Delhi & Mumbai faster? How Chenab Rail Bridge, Anji Khad Bridge & 272-km all-weather rail link are changing trade & travelThe Chenab Rail Bridge and Anji Khad Bridge have strengthened rail connectivity between Kashmir and the rest of India through the 272-km Ud...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Inflation could hit 7%, forcing RBI to hike rates by 150 bps further: ReportIndia's inflation is projected to reach 6-7% due to increasing price pressures and consumer expectations. The Reserve Bank of India has ack...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
India’s next fertiliser revolution: New-age nutrients to complement conventional fertilisersIndia’s fertiliser strategy must, therefore, evolve from a question of choosing between conventional and new-age fertilisers to one of inte...
10 Oct, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Tea Research Association launches TocklAI, the world's first AI model for teaThe Tea Research Association has launched TocklAI, an AI model designed specifically for the tea industry and trained on Tocklai Tea Resear...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Fuel, finance shocks already hitting global economy; India better placed but not insulated: Neelkanth MishraHigher fuel costs and tighter financial conditions are significantly affecting global demand and capital costs. India is comparatively bett...
03 Oct, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Weakest monsoon since 2015 prompts ICRA to cut FY27 farm growth forecastIn 2026, the Southwest monsoon recorded rainfall at 87 percent of the long-period average, the lowest since 2015. ICRA has lowered its agri...
02 Oct, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Strong macro show takes shape in Q2 before festive rushIndia's economy is experiencing significant growth, highlighted by a 14.7% increase in goods and services tax collections in September. Car...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Foodgrain output target cut over El Nino impactOf the overall target, 177.72 mt is expected to come from the rabi season, agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said at the National...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Triple shock rattles India’s FMCG basket as 68% of categories lose volumeIndia's FMCG market is experiencing significant challenges as higher costs and rural income pressures affect consumption patterns, NielsenI...
27 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Rising sulphur prices put fertiliser sector under pressure, threaten higher subsidy burdenLanded sulphur prices in India have doubled since January to around $1,050-1,100 a tonne, according to industry estimates.
24 Sep, 2026, 12.58 PM IST