PM Modi appeal impact: Gold import growth down substantially in MayGold imports saw a significant slowdown in May, a welcome development following Prime Minister Modi's calls to curb consumption. This decel...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
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....
30 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
India's Russian oil imports to hit record high in June, data showsIndia's Russian oil imports hit an all-time high in June, reaching approximately 2.70 million barrels per day. This surge is attributed to ...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika visits Tezpur litchi farmers, discusses export growthPrepare at least 2 lakh saplings of famous Tezpur litchi for distribution next year- Assam’s Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika
29 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Seed stocks adequate, but last-mile delivery remains critical: FSIIIndian seed companies are holding substantial surplus stock for the upcoming kharif season, aiming to mitigate potential losses from a weak...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Petroleum vulnerability rising, India must build crude buffers and cut import dependence, EY cautionsIndia faces mounting vulnerability due to its soaring dependence on imported crude oil, now exceeding 90%. A recent EY report urges augment...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shares agricultural experience, urges farmers to adopt traditional farming methodsSharing his experience in a post on X, Chouhan noted that before the main paddy transplantation, dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata) was grown in ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gapBangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged China to reduce the trade gap and diversify exports during his Beijing visit. He sought su...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
How a trip to Bali inspired this engineer couple to quit corporate life and build a Rs 18 Lakh per month sustainable fashion brandA Bali vacation sparked a new vision for Mohit Ahluwalia and Jagjyot Kaur, who discovered the high value of Indian block-printed fabrics ab...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchasesRecent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still belo...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Trade, tariffs & taste: American whiskey pushes for a fair pour in IndiaUS trade representative Jamieson Greer’s recent visit to New Delhi is seen as a key step toward finalising a US-India trade framework, with...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
India has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture CommissionerWhile India is currently facing 40 per cent rainfall deficit, the country has prepared district-level contingency plans to tackle possible ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
US fertilizer imports from Hormuz-affected ports fell to zero in May, data showThis disruption, stemming from the Iran conflict, has caused fertilizer prices to soar, intensifying strains on American farmers and raisin...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
India learns to live with hotter summersIndia's summers are becoming unbearable. Extreme heatwaves are forcing families to change their lives. People are struggling to cope as tra...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST