A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Double, Trouble, Toil and the AI Bubble: Why the boom may not be what it seemsAs India navigates its AI and innovation trajectory, skepticism looms large. While AI technologies have fueled market growth worldwide, the...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Chole Bhature pizza is now a viral sensation on the internet, netizens say 'Before Italians, Punjabis should ban this guy'. Watch videoA unique culinary creation, the "Bhature Pizza," has taken social media by storm. This innovative dish combines the beloved North Indian Ch...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Wilmar International chief says India must target 60% self-sufficiency in edible oilsIndia needs to produce more edible oils domestically. Kuok Khoon Hong, chairman of Wilmar International, suggests aiming for 50-60% self-su...
26 May, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
India’s next big energy bet may come straight from China’s coal handbookThe Strait of Hormuz closure is impacting Asia's chemical industry, pushing India to emulate China's coal-to-chemicals model for energy and...
21 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Slovakia-India: Century-Old Partnership Being Redefined for the FutureSlovakia and India are strengthening diplomatic and economic ties, celebrating 33 years of relations with recent high-level visits. The upc...
14 May, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Bayer strengthens its phygital connect with Indian farmers as FarmRise app reaches 5 million usersThe initiative also includes digital marketplaces, satellite-based insights for risk protection, and AI-powered advisory, aiming to enhance...
13 May, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
India books phosphate fertilizer at 40% above pre-war pricesIndia has contracted diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer at prices nearly 40% higher than pre-war levels as the Middle East conflict disr...
13 May, 2026, 06.45 AM IST
The global markets are an AI story…or are they?The narrative that markets need an AI story is outdated. Leadership has shifted from Big Tech to broader markets and old-economy sectors, e...
04 May, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
There is no future for petrol and diesel vehicles, Nitin Gadkari saysIndia is phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated there is no future for these fuels. Manufacturers must...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
How El Nino could impact the world's weather in 2026/27Forecasters predict a strong El Nino developing in late 2026. This phenomenon is expected to bring hotter and drier weather to much of Asia...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Inox Clean Energy eyes $750M Boviet Solar buy to enter US marketIndian renewable energy firm Inox Clean Energy plans to acquire US-based Boviet Solar. This strategic move aims to expand Inox's footprint ...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
India to purchase fertilizer at nearly double pre-war priceIndia is set to purchase urea fertilizer at significantly higher rates. This comes as the Middle East conflict impacts global supplies. Ind...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
India raises gas supply for fertilizer firms as imports improveIndia has boosted natural gas allocation to urea plants to 90% of average consumption, up from 70-75%, as supply improves following Middle ...
08 Apr, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Key fertiliser buyer India issues tender as war hits supplyA shortage of LNG due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz forced some producers in South Asia to shut plants last month. India...
08 Apr, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
India seeks 2.5 million metric tons of urea amid Middle East supply disruptionsIndia is set to import 2.5 million metric tons of urea. This move aims to strengthen domestic fertilizer supplies. The state-run agency Ind...
06 Apr, 2026, 03.55 PM IST