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...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Higher ethanol mix tax cut a good driveIndia is rolling out incentives for petrol mixed with higher ethanol percentages, marking a significant step in its commitment to bolster e...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chainsIndustry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
AIADMK factions patch up, withdraw MLAs disqualification pleaAIADMK factions have reunited after two weeks of disagreement. Rebel MLAs met with party chief Palaniswami, stating there was only a differ...
27 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
India needs structural reforms, not subsidies, to shield economy from West Asia shocks: ReportIndia must shift from subsidy reliance during global crises to structural reforms for economic resilience. Rising geopolitical tensions hig...
27 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Discussions underway between EPS-led faction leaders amid reunion speculationsKey AIADMK leaders are meeting at Edappadi K Palaniswami's Chennai residence. Discussions are underway for a potential reunion of the party...
27 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
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...
18 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Gautam Adani highlights energy & digital security as 'twin foundations' of national powerAdani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said that control over both energy and digital infrastructure will define 21st-century global powers. He ...
11 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Food prices rise to highest in three years on Iran war costsConsumers may face higher food bills soon. The United Nations' food-commodity price index shows significant gains, with vegetable oils, mea...
09 May, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
India needs to reduce the strategic importance of fertilisers through a bold agricultural policyGlobal events like the West Asia conflict and El Nino threaten governments. Rising fertilizer prices create a fiscal and political crisis f...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
In war, anything can happen; in investing, only management matters. 6 stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 27%Net margin is a useful metric. It tells you how much profit remains after costs, interest, and tax are deducted from revenue. But it does n...
26 Apr, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
Wheat rallies on weather woes and Iran-linked fertilizer crunchWheat prices are climbing significantly this week. Fertilizer shortages, exacerbated by the Iran war, are also a major concern. These facto...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Basmati rice exports hit by Hormuz crisis; 4 lakh tonnes of cargo stranded right now: Abhishek GovilkarThe Strait of Hormuz crisis has severely impacted India's basmati rice exports to the Middle East, stranding four lakh tonnes of cargo and ...
13 Apr, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Exporters' body FIEO sees 2-3 pc fall in goods exports during 2025-26Indian merchandise exports are projected to decline by 2-3% in 2025-26. Global economic uncertainties, amplified by the West Asia crisis, a...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Consumer goods cos upbeat as GST tailwinds lift volumes in March quarterConsumer goods companies and retailers like Marico, Dabur India, and DMart reported a sales rebound in the March quarter, driven by volume ...
06 Apr, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Several measures announced to cushion exporters from Gulf conflict impact: DGFTIndia is taking steps to help exporters facing challenges due to the Gulf conflict. Key sectors like gems, jewellery, rice, and pharma are ...
02 Apr, 2026, 09.18 PM IST