Global commodity prices likely to remain elevated amid easing West Asia tensions; India's WPI seen at 7-8% in FY27: ReportGlobal commodity prices will stay high in coming months. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and bad weather affecting crops are the main re...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
In India’s parched heart, high power costs put cooling out of reachIndia's scorching summers strain power grids, forcing costly upgrades. While cities like Nagpur manage peak demand with advanced cooling, m...
20 May, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Music lyric of the day by Paul McCartney: 'Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday...'Yesterday by Paul McCartney is remembered as one of the most emotional songs ever written, exploring themes of sadness, nostalgia and longi...
19 May, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Forecast for strong El Nino fans worries about global crops as Iran war bitesA strong El Nino is expected in the second half of 2026. This will bring hotter, drier weather to Asia. Crops and food supplies will be aff...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
India's cotton output to fall on lower area, excess rainIndia's cotton output is expected to drop by 7.4% to 30.2 million bales in 2024/25 due to reduced planting area and excessive rainfall dama...
22 Oct, 2024, 04.17 PM IST
India's cotton exports stall as farmers delay sales hoping for higher prices"Harvesting of the new crop started last month, but many farmers are not willing to sell. They are holding crop hoping prices would rise li...
23 Nov, 2022, 04.47 PM IST
India's cotton exports could jump 40% to seven-year high as prices rallyHigher exports by the world's biggest cotton producer in 2020/21 season, started on Oct. 1, could weigh on global prices and limit shipment...
05 Nov, 2020, 06.09 PM IST
Weak rupee leads Indian trade body to lift cotton export estimateHigher exports by the world's biggest cotton producer could put pressure on global prices.
26 May, 2020, 04.08 PM IST
Scant rains to dent India's cotton output, exports: Trade bodyThe western state's fibre output is estimated to drop 14.3 percent from a year earlier to 9 million bales in the new marketing season that ...
08 Oct, 2018, 11.12 AM IST
How world's biggest producer of cotton is now threatened by bollwormsMost farmers in Saurashtra, like in other cotton growing states, fear that the pink pest may eventually slash cotton production in India.
20 Jan, 2018, 11.56 PM IST
World cotton trade likely to fall by 11% this season: ICACWorld cotton production season is forecast to be at almost last year's level at 26.3 million tonnes, while global consumption is likely to ...
26 Nov, 2014, 01.46 PM IST
NCDEX launches cotton seed futures contractNCDEX, today announced the launch of cotton seed futures contract which will be available for trading from tomorrow.
01 Jan, 2014, 02.59 PM IST
- Global cotton trade hit by India, China policies: ICAC
Policies adopted by India and China, the world's top two biggest cotton producers, have affected global cotton trade and prices this year, ...
08 Apr, 2012, 04.26 PM IST
India needs to overhaul its textile policy, from cotton to garmentsThe textile industry has sought restructuring of its loans, with a two-year moratorium on repayment of loans that were sound at the beginni...
14 Dec, 2011, 09.50 AM IST
- Centre keen on cotton exports despite industry protests
Despite an outcry from the garment exporters, the government is keen on allowing excess cotton to be exported from the country before the U...
19 Nov, 2010, 06.43 AM IST
India to keep world prices in checkIndia's record cotton crop will keep check on global cotton prices.
03 Oct, 2009, 01.23 AM IST
- GM crops hold key to food security: Expert
India, which recorded the fastest growth in genetically modified (GM) crop adoption globally, could attain food self sufficiency once it al...
26 Feb, 2008, 12.00 AM IST