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INDIA FERTILITY CRISIS
India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
Urea imports may get 50% cheaper before kharif season as China eases suppliesIndia is set to import urea at significantly lower prices. This development follows a sharp decline in global urea rates after a recent spi...
Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at riskBangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts...
Fertiliser Ministry seeks to double subsidy from Rs 1.71 lakh crore budgeted for FY27 as Iran war hits costsWith rising prices of imported soil nutrients stemming from ongoing conflicts in West Asia, the fertiliser ministry is pushing for a substa...
Modi 3.0 anniversary: Congress jabs govt with 'promise versus reality' documentThe Congress party has released a document critiquing the Modi government's performance over the past 12 years. The party claims that grand...
India trims fertiliser demand for kharif season as weak monsoon outlook triggers reassessmentIn anticipation of the upcoming sowing season, India is making strategic changes by reducing its fertilizer requirements due to forecasts o...
India may cheer an Iran deal, but peace in Hormuz won’t refill its emptying economic tankThe economic horizon of India is clouded by a dual predicament characterized by a lack of financial resources and innovative ideas. While r...
India issues tender for 1.7 mn tonnes of urea ahead of sowing seasonIndia is securing vital fertilizer supplies. A new tender seeks 1.7 million tonnes of urea. This comes before the crucial planting season. ...
Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefireTensions escalate as Iran claims US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz breach a ceasefire. Israel intensifies bombing in Lebanon, impacting ...
Dietary balance remains missing as India continues to gorge on cerealsMany Indians consume too many grains and not enough proteins, vegetables and fruits. This imbalance affects health, contributing to malnutr...
India's prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weatherA sharp difference in day and nighttime temperatures in December and January hurt flowering and fruit setting, while hotter than usual weat...
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
India's fertilizer subsidy may cross ₹3 lakh crore if West Asia crisis prolongsIndia’s fertiliser subsidy bill could surge past a record ₹3 lakh crore this fiscal if the West Asia crisis continues, sharply exceeding th...
Government assures 78 days of oil amid MPs' concernsConcerns over fuel, shipping, and fertilizer supplies dominated a Parliamentary panel meeting. Officials assured adequate fuel reserves and...
Adequate availability of fertilisers for upcoming Kharif sowing season: GovtIndia is set for a robust Kharif season with ample fertilizer supplies. Domestic production and imports have ensured comfortable stock leve...
Trump says Iran deal is 'largely negotiated', would reopen Strait of HormuzPresident Trump announced a "largely negotiated" memorandum of understanding with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially ending a...
The ticking price tag: What delaying parenthood really costs you financially and biologicallyA growing number of couples are choosing to delay parenthood in pursuit of career milestones, financial stability, and personal goals. But ...