US at odds with allies over how easy it is to reopen HormuzGlobal leaders are meeting to discuss the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump expects it to reopen soon. However, European allies a...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
India eyes biofertilisers after Mideast war stoked supply fearsUnder a shed in north India, women scoop cow dung, lumps of unrefined sugar and flour to produce biofertiliser -- part of a growing effort ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
Fertiliser Ministry seeks to double subsidy from Rs 1.71 lakh crore budgeted for FY27 as Iran war hits costsWith rising prices of imported soil nutrients stemming from ongoing conflicts in West Asia, the fertiliser ministry is pushing for a substa...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Zinc prices at multi-year highs: What’s driving the rally and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have climbed to multi-year highs as tight global inventories, rising production costs, and supply disruptions fuel a strong ral...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Government fully prepared to tackle El Nino impact on kharif crop: ChouhanThe government is ready for El Nino's impact on the upcoming kharif crop. Contingency plans are being made for affected areas.
28 May, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Quad aims to create strategic crude reserve, emergency fuel responseThe Quad nations are launching a new Indo-Pacific energy security initiative. This plan includes a strategic crude reserve and emergency oi...
27 May, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
When will US-Iran war end, Strait of Hormuz reopen? Marco Rubio reveals details after White House launches heavy strikesIran and the U.S. had indicated progress on a memorandum of understanding that could halt the war and restart shipping through the blockade...
26 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
AIADMK chief hits out at TN govt's crop loan waiver, calls it ''scientific deception''AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami criticizes the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government's crop loan waiver. He calls it a deception to dive...
26 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
What we know and don't know about emerging deal to end Iran warAmerica and Iran are close to a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations are progressing well, with a potential ...
25 May, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Adequate availability of fertilisers for upcoming Kharif sowing season: GovtIndia is set for a robust Kharif season with ample fertilizer supplies. Domestic production and imports have ensured comfortable stock leve...
25 May, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Crude awakening: Chemical companies face margin pressure as oil-linked costs surge amid geopolitical tensionsRising crude oil prices are pressuring chemical sector margins due to increased feedstock and energy costs. Despite this, the Nifty Chemica...
25 May, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
G7 finance ministers vow cooperation to face 'heightened risks'Global economic leaders met in Paris to tackle instability caused by the Middle East war. They pledged cooperation to manage challenges lik...
19 May, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
India's fertiliser subsidy bill for FY27 may rise by Rs 70,000 cr on West Asia crisis, official saysIndia's fertiliser subsidy bill could rise by Rs 70,000 crore to Rs 2.41 lakh crore in 2026-27. This increase is driven by higher import co...
18 May, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Belarus eyes deeper BRICS partnership, strengthens India ties for multipolar worldBelarus eyes full BRICS membership, seeking a multipolar world order. The nation is deepening its strong relationship with India. Key areas...
15 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Fertilisers stock comfortable to meet requirement of Kharif sowing season: GovtIndia's fertilizer supply for the upcoming Kharif season is secure. The Centre confirmed comfortable stock levels, exceeding usual requirem...
11 May, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
L&T bags 'large' BCGCL order for coal-to-chemicals plant in Odisha, 2,000 TPD capacityLarsen & Toubro has secured a landmark deal to develop a state-of-the-art coal-to-ammonium nitrate facility in Odisha, poised to deliver 2,...
05 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Govt floats mega fertiliser tender, seeks 85 MT of nutrient imports to bolster reserves ahead of main planting seasonIndia has floated a global tender to import 50 million tonnes of NPK fertilisers and 35 million tonnes of ammonium sulphate to strengthen n...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.09 PM IST