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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...
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...
White House seeks $87.6 billion from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola responseThe White House has formally requested $87.6 billion, primarily to replenish the Pentagon following the U.S. war against Iran. This comes a...
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
Bio-energy emerging as key pillar of green growth strategy: TPCIIndia's really getting into bio-energy as a key player in its green growth and energy shift. The Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) is...
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
"Modi Govt putting integrity of Census at risk": AIMIM chief Asaduddin OwaisiIn a post shared on X, Owaisi said, " lies, damned lies, and statistics. Census data is essential for delimitation, development schemes, an...
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Sanjay Malhotra & co warn weak monsoon could stir food inflation despite price stabilityRBI monetary policy meeting: India's monsoon season is critical for farms and prices. A weak monsoon could impact crop yields and raise foo...
RBI MPC highlights: Top decisions announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra & CoRBI Monetary Policy Meeting Highlights: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision, wit...
Opposition leaders demand Rs 3,000/quintal price for onions, demonstrate on highway in MaharashtraMaharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal stated the Maha Vikas Aghadi will continue its agitation. Farmers are demanding a guaran...
India steers boat through a risky channel between war clouds and El NinoIndia faces a challenging global economic outlook for 2026-27. Geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices are key concerns. However, Ind...
Gujarat govt's 'revolutionary' decision to provide Rs 1,500 cr financial relief to sugar cooperativesGujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approved sugarcane prices paid by cooperative societies to farmers. This decision benefits over two ...
'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmersAmerican farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked ...
From queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woesWhile the Madhya Pradesh government projects it as a major reform to streamline fertiliser distribution, industry stakeholders say it’s sti...
India’s first indigenous 200-kmph Ahmedabad-Dholera rail corridor worth Rs 20,667 crore gets Cabinet nodA new semi-high-speed rail line will connect Ahmedabad and Dholera in Gujarat. The project, costing around Rs 20,667 crore, will be India's...
West Bengal to transfer BSF land for border fencing within 45 days: CM Suvendu AdhikariThe West Bengal government is transferring land to the BSF for border fencing. The Ayushman Bharat scheme and Census process are starting i...
India’s big cotton bet: Can Rs 5,659 cr revive the sector's global leadership?India’s Rs 5,659-crore Mission for Cotton Productivity aims to tackle falling yields, poor seed quality, and rising import dependence throu...
Textile industry seeks removal of cotton import dutyIndia's textile sector faces challenges from high cotton prices and declining production. The industry is urging the government to cut impo...