Urea imports surge 40% despite push to cut chemical fertilisersTotal urea imports in the April-September period rose to 5.589 million tonnes from 3.979 million tonnes in the first half of last fiscal ye...
22 Oct, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Building India’s future food systemThe future of India’s food system must be examined through three interconnected pillars: availability, accessibility, and affordability.
22 Oct, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Why sovereign AI is critical to India’s next growth leap?India has already created considerable momentum. The priority now is to connect government initiatives, industry investments, academic rese...
22 Oct, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
BL Agro heads to Africa with Rs 7,000 crore Tanzania bet; targets edible oil, dairyBL Agro plans to invest Rs 7000 crore in Tanzania over the next ten years for international expansion. The company will focus on edible oil...
22 Oct, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
India eyes a $20 billion pot of gold in New Zealand as its trade pact goes liveThe free trade agreement between India and New Zealand promises to promote trade and enhance professional movement. While some goods may en...
21 Oct, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Global sugar market supply deficit to grow sharply, analyst saysMajor sugar-producing regions, including Brazil, India, and the European Union, struggle with adverse weather impacts from El Niño. Brazil'...
21 Oct, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
India-New Zealand FTA comes into effect todayThe FTA will provide Indian exporters with 100% duty-free access to the New Zealand market, opening opportunities for MSMEs, women entrepre...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
India-New Zealand FTA to kick in October 20, opening market opportunities for exportersThe India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into effect on October 20, enhancing trade for both nations. New Zealand expects incre...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
India notifies first tariff cuts under New Zealand FTAIndia will implement duty concessions for certain imports from New Zealand starting October 20, under a new FTA. The concessions include ze...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
India notifies first New Zealand FTA duty cuts; sheep meat gets zero duty, kiwi fruit at 15%India has notified the first set of customs duty concessions for imports from New Zealand under their free trade agreement, effective Octob...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Ukraine in talks with India, other partners to open Black Sea grain corridorUkraine is engaged in discussions with Turkey, Egypt, and India regarding Black Sea agricultural exports. The country's food exports heavil...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2FMCG companies are experiencing increased margin pressure as input costs continue to rise. Rising inflation is affecting profitability, for...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Your daily chai under scanner: FSSAI proposes new science-based limits for two pesticide residues in tea; what consumers should knowFSSAI has proposed maximum residue limits for two pesticides in tea under draft regulations published on October 16. The proposal sets a li...
17 Oct, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Beyond Oil: How bioenergy investments can rebalance India-Russia tradeRussia now exports more than $60 billion worth of goods annually to India, primarily crude oil, petroleum products, coal, and fertilisers.
16 Oct, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Google expands AI push in India with $15 million MSME funding, crop research and teacher trainingIn a remarkable move, Google has embarked on extensive AI initiatives in India, primarily focused on boosting sectors like agriculture, edu...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Supply-chain efficiency and sustainability in operations: Rinkesh Satija’s 2-Cents!PepsiCo India collaborates with over 36,000 farmers to boost agricultural productivity and implement sustainable farming practices. The com...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
India’s monsoon risks may raise food industry costs: D&BIndia is experiencing agricultural risks attributed to monsoon conditions, which could impact food processors and poultry producers. Procur...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.19 PM IST