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 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
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...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Strong consumption keeps growth steady amid Iran war cost concernsIndia's economy shows steady growth driven by domestic demand. The West Asia conflict presents challenges like higher oil prices. The gover...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss urges Centre, TN govt to curb rising fertiliser pricesFarmers face distress due to soaring fertiliser costs. PMK leader C Ramadoss calls for government intervention. He urges subsidies and affo...
29 May, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Behind the petrol pump: Why fuel retailers losing Rs 7-8 per litre need $85 crude oil to stop bleeding cashOil companies face continued losses of Rs 7-8 per litre on petrol and diesel, with a breakeven point only at crude prices of $85-87 a barre...
27 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Centre plans digital trail for fertiliser subsidies via AgriStackThe government is set to link fertiliser sales with the national AgriStack database. This digital initiative aims to prevent the misuse of ...
25 May, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsGiven the latest news flow from the Gulf region, the probability is high that we might once again see the bulls attempting a comeback. As u...
20 May, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Fertilisers not easily available in international market, pushes for organic farming: Union Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted global fertilizer procurement difficulties. He urged states and farmers to emb...
19 May, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
From queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woesWhile the Madhya Pradesh government projects it as a major reform to streamline fertiliser distribution, industry stakeholders say it’s sti...
18 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmanisuggested navigating this crisis by adopting a two-pronged strategy by implementing a gradual pass-through of rising oil and gas prices in ...
17 May, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
India's demand-side push could build USD 37.8 billion forex shield as high oil prices threaten fiscal stability: Brickwork RatingsWith crude prices likely to stay above USD 100 per barrel for the rest of 2026 and the rupee under pressure near INR 95/USD, Brickwork Rati...
17 May, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
Iran war crisis: With long-term vision, India could turn turmoil into triumphIndia confronts an economic crisis driven by global events. Import duties on gold and silver are an initial step. Policymakers warn of crun...
14 May, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Duty hike may bring out more old gold into marketIndustry executives said promoting sales of lower carat jewellery like 14K and 9K can reduce imports by 20-30%, and discouraging investment...
14 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Fertiliser subsidy may surpass budgeted estimates by Rs 70k crIndia imports over 80% of its DAP requirements and for urea domestic production covers only 30-35% of total demand. India is among top fert...
14 May, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
IBA calls for 10 pc fermented organic manure blending with fertilizers to save $2 bn importsThe Indian Biogas Association proposes a 10% mandatory blending of fermented organic manure with chemical fertilizers by 2030, aiming to sa...
10 May, 2026, 01.17 PM 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