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Centre assures support to farmers battling drought, floods amid climate changeUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the government is aiding farmers facing drought and floods. The Maharashtra go...
Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with drought, potentially raising food prices globallyExperts warn that the current El Nino phenomenon could become one of the most intense in recorded history, raising alarms over possible dev...
Sulphur prices surge: Govt plans differential subsidies for DAP productionThe government plans to introduce differential subsidies for DAP under the Nutrient Based Subsidy scheme, with rates potentially varying ba...
Estimating is not fudging: Decoding the needless jump from 'GDP is estimated' to 'GDP can't be trusted'India poses an exceptionally difficult statistical challenge because hundreds of millions work on farms, tiny shops, construction sites and...
Isabella Tree used free-roaming animals instead of intensive farming to revive soils; the result transformed 3,500 acres into a wildlife haven with 13 bat speciesOnce a struggling farm, the Knepp Estate is now a vibrant wildlife sanctuary thanks to the move away from intensive agriculture. Stretching...
India’s jute industry set for turnaround as sales volumes seen rising 15%, margins improve: Crisil RatingsIndia's jute sector is poised for an impressive recovery this fiscal year, forecasting a remarkable twenty percent rise in domestic demand ...
The Other Hormuz: Black Sea blockade threatens a food supply shockCombined Russian and Ukrainian wheat exports are estimated to end up at roughly half what they were last year for the July to September har...
Rabi season preparations intensify amid monsoon deficit and El Nino concerns for winter cropsThe agriculture ministry is preparing for the upcoming rabi season with states. This preparation addresses concerns over soil moisture and ...
View: As oil tops $100, India needs a wider, smarter fuel security strategyRising oil prices necessitate energy supply diversification and alternate fuel adoption. India is urging the auto industry for flexi-fuel v...
These large- and mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos have upside potential of up to 25%, according to analystsTalk of tariffs, especially steep ones, makes the market nervous. Which is exactly why the next few trading sessions are critical, and why ...
Louisiana collected 200 tons of discarded oyster shells from 19 restaurants and built a 400-foot reef; it now shields Pointe-au-Chien tribal land from erosionLouisiana's coastline is rapidly disappearing, prompting a unique restoration effort. The Pointe-au-Chien tribe is using recycled oyster sh...
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analystsAs an investor, what you need to do at this point of time is this: A bit of extra work in terms of stock-picking so that you avoid anxiety ...
Woods dark and deep: Teacher treks 5 km daily to keep promise of teaching one studentJivan Mithari walks five kilometers daily through a dense forest to teach his lone student. He has continued this challenging journey for t...
EV-related stocks: Own the chain, not the guess; 13 stocks with upside potential of up to 28% and downside risk of -14%, according to analystsIn the stock market, when a big theme or sectoral trend takes off, most investors focus on the face of it. A brand with which they can rela...
5 world market themes for the week aheadWith the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan set to make pivotal interest rate decisions against a backdrop of escalating energy prices, ...
Maharashtra farmer grows roses and other flowers on just one acre. His sustainable polyhouse earns him Rs 12,000 dailyArjun Sabale from Maharashtra has turned one acre into a thriving flower business by cultivating roses and gerberas in a naturally ventilat...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos may rally over 21%, according to analystsWith the US market shedding weight overnight, the probability is high that Thursday will see another day of choppy trading. The best way to...
India's new supply-chain wonder is set to shift the gears of growthThe operationalization of India’s freight corridors marks a transformative step for the nation’s logistics landscape, strategically positio...
Farmers embrace AI more than any other tech, McKinsey saysThe AI adoption follows a multiyear farm slump that crimped spending amid rising costs for agricultural inputs.
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsThe Indian market was under pressure on Thursday, particularly at the index level. Rising crude-oil prices are an obvious concern, but dome...