For risk-takers with long-term perspective: 10 small-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%If you buy small-cap stocks today, are you taking a risk or managing it? To some it might appear you are taking a risk, but there is a high...
20 May, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
From dry lands to thriving farms: How one farmer from Andhra transformed dry land into productive crops worth croresIn India's drought-hit Anantapur district, farmer Mekala Shiva Shankar Reddy transformed 180 acres into a high-income, water-efficient agri...
11 May, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche, “To do great things is difficult; but to command great things is....” Why did Nietzsche believe power is everything? Here’s a life lesson by a man who challenged norms, redefined strength, and taught that true leaders command their destiny— not follow the crowdToday’s quote by Friedrich Nietzsche: What does “commanding great things” really mean in a world chasing success? We live in an age obsesse...
06 May, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
India's factory growth stays sluggish in April amid war-led soaring costs, PMI showsIndia's manufacturing growth saw a slight uptick in April, reaching 54.7, but remained near a four-year low due to weak domestic demand and...
04 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Diet behind Hrithik Roshan’s lean, muscular body revealed: Six egg whites, avocado, spinach and....Hrithik Roshan's physique is a testament to a dynamic diet, shifting between strict discipline and mindful indulgence. His approach evolves...
23 Apr, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir: 60-year-old farmer transforms six kanals into thriving apple hubA 60-year-old farmer, Sansar Chand, is revolutionizing agriculture in Udhampur. He has converted his land into a high-density apple orchard...
12 Apr, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Tech advances yet to fix uneven mill performance, data gaps in sugar sector: Food SecretaryDespite technological advancements, sugar mills face challenges like recovery rate variability and energy inefficiencies. Industry leaders ...
07 Apr, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Horticulture production falls slightly in 2023-24, fruit output risesIndia's horticulture production is projected to decline slightly by 0.65% to 353.19 million tonnes in 2023-24, according to the government'...
21 Sep, 2024, 01.15 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh rides the wave, leads India's fishing and aquaculture sector with 41% shareAndhra Pradesh leads India's fishing and aquaculture sector with a 40.9% share. The sector's output increased from Rs 80,000 crore in 2011-...
23 Jun, 2024, 02.20 PM IST
The pulse of food productionThe share of wheat and rice in the country’s total crop output has increased since 2014-15, despite the focus to move farmers away from the...
24 Apr, 2023, 07.36 AM IST
Heat may scorch fruit, vegetable output by 30%While mango farmers have already reported massive flower and fruit drop, the sudden and early onset of summer will also adversely affect ly...
04 Mar, 2023, 07.20 AM IST
Govt pegs 7 per cent rise in onion output this yr; sees production fall in major fruitsBesides onion, production of potato -- another important kitchen staple -- is estimated to rise to 51.94 million tonne this year from 50.19...
27 Jan, 2020, 03.40 PM IST
Agriculture share in India's 'Gross Value Added' fell to 17.9% in FY17 from 18.6% in FY14The crops sub-sector accounted for nearly 62% of the agriculture and allied sector in 2011-12, which has gradually come down to about 58% i...
30 Sep, 2019, 08.07 AM IST
Fruits and vegetables output records flat growthAccording to the third advance estimate, the horticulture production is estaimated to be 313.85 million tonnes as against output of 311.71 ...
29 Aug, 2019, 02.22 PM IST
Fruits, vegetables paid better returns, cereals less profitable during FY12-16 periodReturns from cereals, however, remained less remunerative as the value of output fell over these five years, according to data by the Minis...
05 Aug, 2018, 11.51 AM IST
Unseasonal showers may hit fruit and vegetables outputStanding wheat crops in over 50 lakh hectares in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan and West Bengal have been damaged by the rec...
13 Mar, 2015, 04.00 AM IST