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Study says global warming did more than El Nino to turbocharge Hurricane PoloA recent study reveals that climate change and El Nino greatly influenced Hurricane Polo's intensity. The research shows climate change add...
Monsoon deficit raises risk of lower Rabi crop acreageFarmers are likely to decrease rabi sowing due to inadequate rainfall and reduced soil moisture levels. This situation could lead to lower ...
If AI saves two hours a day, where did those hours go?AI can help employees work faster, but higher efficiency does not necessarily mean a lighter workload or more time for strategic thinking. ...
WPI inflation quickens to 11.39% in September from 9.9% in AugustWholesale prices in India rose significantly to 11.39% in September, driven by rising fuel and food costs. Retail inflation also increased ...
Bitter truth: Surge in sugar prices to push up festival budgetsSweets and desserts are experiencing higher prices this festive season due to increasing sugar costs and rising demand. Sugar prices have s...
Uttarakhand bans gutkha, tobacco and nicotine-containing food products for one yearUttarakhand has issued a ban on the manufacture, sale and distribution of tobacco products for one year. This decision emphasizes the impor...
IMF sounds alarm on mounting fiscal strains as major economies grapple with high debtThe IMF has urged major economies to rein in fiscal deficits and rebuild financial buffers as high public debt and rising borrowing costs l...
Wheat sowing faces heat from water shortage this winterFarmers in India are likely to reduce wheat planting this winter due to water scarcity and low minimum support prices. Regions such as Raja...
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...
Sustainable Product of the Year 2026: How the ET Product of the Year Awards Recognise Measurable Environmental ImpactSustainability has become a powerful part of the product story. But as environmental claims become increasingly common, the bigger question...
From paneer to pizza, FSSAI puts India’s ₹200 lakh crore consumer boom to the test. Who pays?The FSSAI's escalated enforcement in consumer sectors in India has led to increased compliance costs for companies. Many brands are now ree...
Policymakers take on energy shock, rising debt at IMF-World Bank meetingsFinance ministers and central bankers will meet in Bangkok to discuss challenges affecting the global economy this week. The key concerns i...
Fading Aroma of Black Cardamom: A $480 million market may bloom while India's 'black gold' wiltsIndia’s large black cardamom industry is battling declining plantation health, crop diseases and climate change, threatening farmers’ livel...
India’s next fertiliser revolution: New-age nutrients to complement conventional fertilisersIndia’s fertiliser strategy must, therefore, evolve from a question of choosing between conventional and new-age fertilisers to one of inte...
Food industry warns of supply shock over Super El NinoIndia's food industry is alerting to a potential supply shock projected for the year 2027. Experts indicate that a Super El Nino may disrup...
Nabard's venture arm announces first close of second fund at Rs 450 croreNabventures has announced the successful first close of its second fund, amassing Rs 450 crore aimed at investing in early-stage agritech v...
At Pre-COP31, Bhupender Yadav calls for closing climate gaps, fulfilling Paris Agreement commitments and accelerating implementationUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed COP31 priorities during the Pre-COP31 meetings in Fiji. He highlighted the need for br...