July rollout of India, US trade interim pact likely as two move to seal 'vibrant’ 1st phase: Piyush GoyalIndia and the United States are close to finalizing an interim trade agreement. The first phase of this pact is anticipated to be executed ...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
India to roll out 6–7 FTAs next year as trade push accelerates: Piyush GoyalIndia is set to sign several major trade deals soon. Three to four significant trade agreements are planned for the next year. Additionally...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Limited price raise shows how much of global hit govt has absorbed: GoyalPiyush Goyal stated the government absorbed global oil price hikes by cutting excise duty. He highlighted significant fertiliser subsidies ...
16 May, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...
13 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
The power turnaround of Uttar Pradesh: Infrastructure, reform and energy securityUttar Pradesh has transformed from a state plagued by prolonged blackouts to one meeting record electricity demand with near round-the-cloc...
11 May, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Weak grid infrastructure, land access, financial barriers for developers slowed PM-KUSUM's progress: StudyIndia's flagship PM-KUSUM solar program for farmers faces significant challenges. Weak grid infrastructure, funding issues for small develo...
14 Apr, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Dhola-Sadiya bridge boosts trade, tourism between Assam and ArunachalThe Dhola-Sadiya bridge, named after Bhupen Hazarika, opened in 2017. This 9.15 km structure significantly improved connectivity between As...
08 Apr, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Modern technology, traditional knowledge needed to develop resilient ecosystem for farmers: ExpertsExperts at the Climate Summit 2 highlighted the necessity of integrating modern technology with traditional knowledge for sustainable agric...
04 Oct, 2024, 10.17 AM IST
ET Startup Awards 2022: Nominees for Social EnterpriseThis award will recognise the startup that best embodies the 'double bottomline' model that combines profits and public good.
24 Oct, 2022, 06.11 AM IST
Gautam Solar installs 1,000 solar pumps in HaryanaThe company has installed solar pumps of 10 HP capacity at 1,000 different locations in Haryana under the PM Kusum Yojana, it said.
04 May, 2021, 03.57 PM IST
Tata Power creates new arm to set up 10,000 microgrids in IndiaThe TP Renewable Microgrid would be set up in collaboration with Rockefeller Foundation, which will provide technical support and will be a...
05 Nov, 2019, 10.52 AM IST
Accord industry status to agriculture: Sachin PilotRajasthan should show the way to the entire country by declaring "agriculture" as an industry and provide benefits and tax concessions to p...
03 Jan, 2016, 04.59 PM IST
Diesel price hikes make solar power attractive optionSeveral commercial establishments are now switching to solar solutions for their captive power needs as cost of solar modules is falling.
23 Jan, 2013, 06.51 AM IST
If the government can't raise diesel prices, it should at least stop subsidising diesel carsEither the MoF simply does not know what the MoP&NG is doing or there is no consistency of policies across these ministries. One can unders...
31 Aug, 2012, 09.38 AM IST
- Farmers ready to pay market rates for power, demand reliable supply
Growing awareness among farmers, tired of poll-time rhetoric and freebies, may make it tougher for political parties to woo this large elec...
10 Jan, 2012, 01.55 AM IST
- Kalam backs jatropha farming in NE
President APJ Abdul Kalam has stated river basins in the North East are well-suited to cultivation of jatropha, a plant whose oil can be us...
20 Oct, 2006, 12.44 AM IST