Singapore wants to pay parents over $55,000 per child to boost birth rateSingapore will provide nearly S$70,000 (US$55,153) in direct support for every citizen child up to age 17 as it tackles a record-low fertil...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | India’s next growth leaders? Bajaj Alts’ Jitendra Gohil bets on electronics, solar, defenceHe also sees opportunities in defence, shipbuilding, infrastructure and aerospace, though he cautions investors about demanding valuations.
21 Aug, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
The long boat to school gets longer as Iran war drives up the price of fuelSoaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are impacting global education access. Many children are forced to leave school and work to support...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Urea, DAP kept affordable for farmers despite a global price surge: PM Modi in his Red Fort addressPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted government efforts to provide affordable fertilizers. He stated that urea and DAP are available to...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
India’s cheap-urea model faces an expensive reckoningIndia faces rising fertilizer costs, prompting a review of its subsidy system. Global supply chain issues and war have doubled procurement ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
Urea import costs ease as India's fertiliser subsidy bill pressure set to easeIndia's new urea tender is expected to secure the nutrient at lower prices. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers received bids significantly...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Business is one thing. Stock price is another. 4 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 33%The Nifty and the Sensex are correcting after a few days of gains. While it may seem like the whole market is turning down, remember that t...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
GOBARdhan Scheme can help reduce gas imports by $5 billion, says IBAThe GOBARdhan Scheme is expected to significantly reduce India's gas import bill. This initiative aims to convert organic waste into clean ...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Small-cap stocks: Quantitative and qualitative – or nothing: 5 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%What is the best time to buy stocks? The answer: Any time. That is, if you are buying good companies at cheap or reasonable valuations. The...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
States conducted over 1.69 lakh raids so far in FY27 to curb hoarding of fertilisers: GovtStates have conducted over 1.69 lakh raids to curb fertilizer malpractices. 270 FIRs have been registered against defaulters for these viol...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Fertiliser industry seeks hike in subsidy rate for Kharif season due to rising raw material costThe Fertiliser Association of India seeks higher subsidy rates for the upcoming Kharif season. Raw material prices have significantly incre...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
PM Modi pushes to cut imports to shield India from shocksIndia is likely preparing a major import substitution drive as geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks push the government to reduce d...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Maharashtra govt to waive Rs 48,000 crore pending farm power dues: Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra's Chief Minister announced a Rs 48,000 crore waiver for farmer electricity dues. This move facilitates new agricultural power c...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Weak monsoon may lift soluble fertiliser demand; price remains bigger risk: SFAISoluble fertilizer prices have surged sixty to one hundred percent over the past year. This sharp increase poses a significant risk to farm...
12 Jul, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Purabi Dairy, NDDB and Suzuki R&D India sign MoU to establish compressed biogas plant in AssamAssam is set to boost sustainable development with a new compressed biogas plant. The National Dairy Development Board, Suzuki R&D India, a...
05 Jul, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Goldman Sachs upgrades India's growth outlook after US-Iran peace dealGoldman Sachs has raised India's 2026 real GDP growth forecast to 6.8% from 6.5%, citing lower oil prices, easing supply disruptions and re...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
India fertilizer offers sink in sign of easing supply strainIndia's urea import prices have dropped sharply, less than half of April's rates. This indicates global fertilizer supply issues are easing...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.13 AM IST