BRICS weighs Russia’s grain exchange plan; digital platform for farm produce trade mootedBRICS countries are considering a Russian-backed proposal to create a grain exchange that would allow producers and buyers to trade directl...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India's economic growth to slow to 6.8% in FY27 amid West Asia crisis, El Nino impact: Ind-RaIndia Ratings and Research has raised its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.8% from 6.7%, but expects growth to slow from 7.6% in FY26 amid inf...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
BIRC 2026 to Showcase 200 Rice Varieties, 50 Global Cuisines Across 9 Experience ZonesThe Bharat International Rice Conference 2026 will showcase 200 rice varieties and 50 global cuisines. This event will be held in New Delhi...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Red Sea blockade threat: Why India’s trade faces a wider supply-chain shockA prolonged disruption could force ships to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope, raising logistics costs while squeezing exporters and add...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
India Q1 GDP growth seen at 7.3% as consumption, capex cushion Iran war shock: ET pollIndia's economy likely grew over seven percent in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. Resilient consumption and exports supported this r...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
One common stock across 6 top performing mutual funds: Is MCX a signal or a crowded trade?MCX is the sole stock held by six top-performing mid and small-cap mutual funds. Analysts at UBS see a re-rating opportunity, upgrading the...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Haryana blocks ‘Kisan Bachao Padyatra’ Delhi march over India-US trade deal, MSPHaryana Police prevented farmers from reaching Delhi during their march on Sunday. Talks between farmer representatives and Haryana officia...
16 Aug, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Farmers foot march: Haryana seals Khanauri inter-state border pointHaryana Police have established multi-layer barricading at the Khanauri inter-state border point. Farmers under the SKM (Non-Political) ban...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Australian regional leader to visit India; trade, investment ties in focusNew South Wales Premier Chris Minns will lead an official delegation to New Delhi and Mumbai from August 31 to September 3 to deepen trade,...
16 Aug, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
PM Modi announces AI skilling for one crore youth, free coaching in Independence Day addressPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced extensive youth skilling initiatives and civil defence reforms. He emphasized technology and innovat...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
In 1955, Hawaiʻi released a predatory snail to control giant African snails; it climbed into native forests and helped wipe out rare tree snailsIn Hawaii, the introduction of the rosy wolfsnail was intended to combat a pest, but it drastically backfired. Instead of targeting its int...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
MCX shares rise 2% as JPMorgan upgrades, raises target price after this Sebi proposalShares of Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) rose more than 2% after Sebi proposed widening foreign portfolio investors’ access to physically s...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Sebi proposes to expand FPI play in commoditiesIn a strategic move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has unveiled plans to enable foreign investors to trade in commodity deriva...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
Parliament roundup: Trade pact talks, supply chains, jobs and agriculture in focusTextiles and apparel exports are projected to reach 3.3 lakh crore by FY26. Tobacco product exports saw significant growth in quantity and ...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
India-SACU trade pact talks to begin by September, conclude within a yearIndia and Southern African Customs Union will sign terms of reference for trade pact negotiations soon. These talks are expected to conclud...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Sebi proposes to allow FPIs to participate in physically settled commodity derivativesSebi plans to permit Foreign Portfolio Investors in physically settled commodity derivatives. This move aims to boost institutional partici...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
India's monsoon to weaken over west, south in next fortnightBelow-average monsoon rainfall is expected across western and southern India. This forecast threatens newly planted cotton, soybean, and co...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST