In 2025, Mowi launched Chile’s first floating-solar salmon farm. 1 year later, solar and batteries cover 57% of its power needs and are expected to cut diesel use by 36,750 gallons a yearA salmon farm in southern Chile now uses floating solar panels and batteries. This system significantly reduces reliance on diesel generato...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
NBFCs: How you own them matters more than which you own; 19 NBFC stocks with upside potential ranging from 1% to 31%Like much of the Indian market, valuations in this sector are also not cheap. And when you pay a full price for a sector, the risk of getti...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
The Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026: Enterprise, Commercial & Horizontal, 27 Categories of Product ExcellenceThe Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 are designed to highlight products delivering sustained value and setting benchmarks acr...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Actor R Madhavan transforms barren land into lush coconut farm in Tamil Nadu. He shares 3 lessons from his sustainable farming journeyIn 2020, actor R Madhavan and his brother Subayogan turned a land near Palani into a flourishing coconut farm. The project combined traditi...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
A feast of flair: At the ET World Leaders Forum dinner, big names made elegant style statementsThe ET World Leaders Forum featured a diverse buffet alongside discussions. Leaders enjoyed dishes like Phyllo Money Bags and Vegetable Pit...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
‘We are out of business’: Founded in 1954, 70-year-old Canadian honey farm faces bankruptcy after 50% US tariff puts 90% of its customers at riskA 70-year-old family-run Canadian honey farm is facing a potential financial crisis after the United States imposed a 50% tariff on Canadia...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
In 2025, researchers extracted superabsorbent gel from discarded diapers and tested it in sandy soil, where it showed water-retention potential similar to a commercial hydrogelScientists are investigating the potential of repurposing used diaper gel as a source of agricultural water retention. This material exhibi...
22 Aug, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
One of a Kind Awards: Honouring AI that solves problems beyond the hypeAt the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the AI Innovator Award recog...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsOver the next few trading sessions, the direction of the Nifty and Sensex will be determined by two things. One is, of course, the US-Iran ...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Earlier this year, a California startup received approval to launch a 59-foot mirror into orbit. Two years later, the demonstration could redirect sunlight onto chosen points on Earth, allowing crews to keep working after darkA California startup just got FCC approval to test a 59-foot mirror satellite in orbit. The spacecraft, named Eärendil-1, will catch sunlig...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsHere’s one thing to watch for in the next few weeks: How does the street treat disappointments in the mid-cap segment? If the reaction is l...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.28 AM IST
In a five-year trial reported in 2025, scientists mixed discarded oyster shells into acidic farmland; peanut yields rose by up to 37%Researchers repurposed oyster shell waste to improve sour farmland in China. This five-year trial significantly boosted peanut crop yields ...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farmingExtreme weather is pushing farmers toward climate-resilient practices for better yields. Regenerative farming methods improve soil health a...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
State Farm Dividend Payout 2026: Million auto drivers to share historic $5 billion dividend poolState Farm is distributing five billion dollars to eligible policyholders. This large financial payback initiative stems from reduced vehic...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Rs 3.25 lakh monthly profit, Rs 1.2 crore annual revenue: Delhi man quits Rs 40,000 job to start dairy farm in village. ‘Sometimes a good business opportunity…’An X user, Ankit Pandey's uncle, made a bold move, leaving his job in Delhi to pursue a dairy business in his village. Now, reaping over on...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Mangaluru KFC outlet sealed following spoiled chicken complaintFood safety officials raided a KFC outlet in Mangaluru following a customer complaint. The inspection led to the sealing of the establishme...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Delhi Master Plan 2047 approval likely to boost real estate sectorThe Master Plan 2047 has been greenlit by the Delhi Development Authority and is pending final approval from the government. This initiativ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.51 PM IST