Shivraj Chouhan to launch 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' on June 1 as Govt reviews fertiliser, fuel stocks amid West Asia crisisUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Khet Bachao Abhiyan nationwide from June 1. The campaign aims to reduce excessive...
31 May, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
India's prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weatherA sharp difference in day and nighttime temperatures in December and January hurt flowering and fruit setting, while hotter than usual weat...
26 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Kharif season faces "double whammy" from El Nino risk and Gulf tensions: ExpertsIndia's upcoming Kharif season faces a double challenge. A likely weak monsoon due to El Nino and ongoing Gulf tensions threaten farm outpu...
22 May, 2026, 07.32 PM 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
A Rs 3 hike makes India’s inflation battle somewhat harderIndian Oil Marketing Companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each, and CNG by Rs 2/kg, following daily losses o...
15 May, 2026, 03.25 PM 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
After winning poll battles, Modi has picked up a new fightAmidst rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, Prime Minister Modi has urged Indians to embrace austerity. His call to reduce fuel c...
11 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
West Bengal’s Delhi wall may disappear: What schemes could BJP rule in Kolkata unlock?West Bengal's long-standing political clashes with the central government over welfare schemes are set to change. With the BJP now in power...
09 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Energy shock strains India’s growth, fiscal outlook: S&P reportIndia faces economic challenges from Middle East conflict. Energy prices and supply constraints strain finances. Rising bond yields, inflat...
06 May, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
W.O.R.R is the worry. A four-way assault pummells Indian macroIndia faces a rare convergence of four macro shocks—war-driven oil surge, a record weak rupee, and a likely poor monsoon—raising inflation ...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Global Market: BOJ faces policy dilemma as inflation eases but energy risks persistJapan’s core inflation slipped below the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for a second straight month in March, as subsidies and easing food price...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
India seen to line up three buffers for its economy amid the Iran storm: Fitch unitIran War: The Indian government is seen to focus on securing essential supplies, curbing business costs through subsidies and tax relief, a...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Bangladesh raises fuel prices as Iran war drives up costsBangladesh has made a tough choice to raise fuel prices by up to 15 percent, a direct response to rising crude oil costs and supply interru...
19 Apr, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
Decontrol oil prices and replace cross-subsidies with targeted DBTs for needy householdsDuring recent global crude price volatility linked to West Asia tensions, retail fuel prices in India remained largely unchanged, unlike in...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
India may soon announce more relief for exporters hit by West Asia crisisIndia's government is introducing measures to support exporters facing disruptions from the West Asia crisis. Freight subsidies are being c...
02 Apr, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
PDS kerosene, LPG subsidy scheme extended till March 2015Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved extension of PDS Kerosene, Domestic LPG Subsidy Scheme and Freight Subsidy Scheme for a furt...
04 Mar, 2015, 10.54 PM IST
- Government scraps freight subsidy on secondary movement of phospatic and potassic fertilisers
The government has scrapped the subsidy given to fertiliser companies on secondary movement of phospatic and potassic fertilisers from this...
03 Apr, 2012, 03.36 PM IST