Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
There is no future for petrol and diesel vehicles, Nitin Gadkari saysIndia is phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated there is no future for these fuels. Manufacturers must...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM 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
Oil prices surge from Iran conflict boosts global biofuel demandGlobal oil prices are surging due to a war in the Middle East. This is increasing demand for biofuels made from crops. Countries in Asia ar...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidencyPresident Donald Trump's attention to grand White House projects like a new ballroom draws criticism. Opponents say this shows he is out of...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Doritos at $7 a bag ended up costing PepsiCo billionsIn an unexpected twist, Frito-Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, is slashing prices by as much as 15% on beloved snacks like Doritos and Cheetos...
07 Apr, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Ethanol push turns India into corn importer, shaking up global marketIndia's push for more corn-based ethanol has turned the country into a net importer of corn, affecting local poultry producers and global s...
04 Sep, 2024, 10.52 AM IST
Apple supplier Corning Q3 revenue forecast hit by consumer electronics slumpCorning has moved aggressively this year to cut down on costs to make up for the slump in its main markets, which, combined with earlier pr...
25 Jul, 2023, 11.38 PM IST
Apple supplier Corning rides on price hikes to beat profit estimatesThe company said it expects the pricing action and a recovery in the display technologies business to drive an increase in second-quarter s...
25 Apr, 2023, 06.06 PM IST
You may see weaker harvests and bigger grocery bills next yearFarmers growing the commodity-grade corn, soy and other grains that fuel both livestock and packaged-food factories are already spending mo...
21 Sep, 2021, 10.47 AM IST
India's booming corn exports amid global rally ease supply worriesCheaper corn supplies from India would keep the cost of animal feed lower for consumers of meat and chicken in Asia, who are among the most...
10 Jun, 2021, 09.04 AM IST
- Record rice crop to curb food inflation
Farmers are set to reap a record rice crop and Thailand is building the biggest stockpile in at least five decades, helping avoid a global ...
08 Aug, 2012, 12.46 PM IST
- Corn may climb to record $8.50 due to drought
Corn may rally to a record $8.50 a bushel as the worst US drought in decades cuts production in the world’s biggest exporter, driving globa...
19 Jul, 2012, 09.59 AM IST
- ArcelorMittal plans to cut 650 jobs in Belgium
The World's largest steel maker, ArcelorMittal, on Friday said it plans to slash 650 jobs at its largest plant in Belgium, as part of its c...
12 Dec, 2008, 10.53 PM IST
- Republican lawmakers want US ethanol requirements reduced
More than four dozen House Republicans asked the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday to reduce required ethanol production this year,...
01 Jul, 2008, 02.00 AM IST
- Tyson plunges after fitch lowers its debt rating to junk grade
Tyson Foods Inc., the second- largest U.S. chicken producer, fell the most in nine months in New York trading after Fitch Ratings cut its d...
18 Jun, 2008, 09.14 PM IST