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Govt extends customs duty waiver on import of key petrochemical products till July 15The government has extended the nil customs duty on approximately 40 critical petrochemical products by another 15 days, now until July 15....
India initiates anti-dumping investigation into steel imports from China, Japan, RussiaIndia has launched an anti-dumping investigation into hot rolled steel imports from China, Japan, and Russia. JSW Steel and Jindal Steel al...
30 India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began, 26 more await transitThirty ships bound for India have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route disrupted by recent geopolitical tensions. A...
Parliament panel to review India's economy amid global turmoil and growth concernsA key parliamentary committee will scrutinise India's evolving economic landscape in 2025-26, amid global conflicts and trade uncertainties...
Government may lift fuel-supply safeguards once West Asia crisis abates: OfficialIndia plans to ease emergency energy measures as global tensions subside. These steps were taken to ensure fuel availability amid West Asia...
States told to prepare contingency plans for districts likely to face low rainfall during kharif seasonIndia faces its weakest monsoon in 11 years. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed states to prepare contingency plans ...
Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino falloutThe Finance Ministry will soon meet with states and central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino. This review wil...
El Nino to hit 9-10 states severely; Chouhan calls for district-level contingency plans for KharifAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed coordinated meetings with district officials and agricultural agencies in 9-10 stat...
India will do more to boost inflows: Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanIndia plans further measures to attract foreign capital. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that additional steps will be taken if ...
16 India-bound fertiliser ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz: GovtSixteen ships carrying vital fertilisers are currently held up in the Strait of Hormuz. These vessels are en route to India. Despite this s...
Finalising NFL's tender to import 17 lakh tonnes of urea; stock comfortable for Kharif season: GovernmentIndia is securing vital fertilizer supplies for the ongoing Kharif season. The government is finalizing imports of 17 lakh tonnes of urea t...
India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
Two urea plants with 25.4 LT annual capacity to start production soonIndia is set to boost its urea production with two new plants commencing operations soon. These facilities will add 25.4 lakh tonnes to the...
Urea imports may get 50% cheaper before kharif season as China eases suppliesIndia is set to import urea at significantly lower prices. This development follows a sharp decline in global urea rates after a recent spi...
Agriculture Ministry's FY27 budget at Rs 1.4 lakh crore a five-fold jump from 2013-14 levelThe Modi government has five-folded the agriculture ministry budget to Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 2026-27. Over 3,000 climate-resistant crop var...
FACT, Chambal Fertilisers shares up to 5% as government eyes doubling fertiliser subsidy allocationFertiliser stocks rallied after reports of a proposed doubling of subsidy allocation to Rs 1.71 lakh crore for FY27. Rising global prices a...
Govt raises nearly Rs 20,000 crore through disinvestment, asset sales as West Asia conflict swells subsidy burdenThe Centre has raised nearly Rs 20,000 crore through stake sales and asset monetisation in the first two months of this financial year. Thi...
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...
GDP growth momentum intact, no need for additional borrowing so far: Govt sourcesIndia's economy is navigating external challenges like rising import costs. However, domestic consumption remains strong, ensuring growth m...
India scrapping tax for foreign investors in govt bonds aimed at inclusion in Bloomberg index, govt official saysIndia has removed capital gains tax on foreign investments in government bonds. This move aims to help India join Bloomberg's Global Aggreg...