NABVENTURES plans Rs 30-70 crore bets on growth-stage firms in Fund IINABVENTURES aims to invest ₹30-70 crore per company in agriculture, rural financial services, and climate solutions. The venture capital ar...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.36 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
Varun Dhawan invests in Better Nutrition, backs biofortified farmingThe initiative emphasizes biofortification, which enhances nutrient levels directly through crop varieties and farming practices. Varun Dha...
19 Oct, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
In 2024, a New York dairy farmer wanted solar income without losing his fields; the 6.5-megawatt project was designed around crops and cowsA pioneering dairy farmer in northern New York is merging the realms of agriculture and solar energy by partnering with a solar developer o...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM 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
Commerce Ministry organizes “Leveraging FTAs” outreach program in Jaipur to boost exportsThe Commerce Ministry organized an outreach event in Jaipur, targeting exporters to clarify the use of benefits provided by India's free tr...
17 Oct, 2026, 08.36 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
In 2024, a New York dairy farmer kept farming alongside a 6.5-megawatt solar project; wider panel spacing allowed tractors to pass and hay to growAn increasing number of farmers are exploring solar leases as a way to secure consistent income while maintaining their agricultural practi...
17 Oct, 2026, 02.10 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
Bayer partners with Absolute’s INERA to expand biological crop nutrition in IndiaBayer will market and distribute a biological crop nutrition solution developed by Absolute’s agricultural biotechnology arm INERA, aiming ...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.56 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
CCI nod to Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri, Cloudnine, and Farmart dealsThe Competition Commission of India has sanctioned three key transactions across various industries. Notably, GRT Jewellers' majority stake...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Centre sets up Ramesh Chand-led panel to examine sugarcane farmers’ demands in Karnataka, MaharashtraA committee led by Ramesh Chand has been established to address sugarcane farmers' concerns regarding pricing. The panel will evaluate dema...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
PM Modi's free trade push could lead to $140 billion GDP gain for IndiaA more protectionist US could unexpectedly benefit India as New Delhi expands its free-trade agreements (FTAs) to diversify export markets ...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.12 AM 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