Lower crude may not mean cheaper fuel immediately: NIPFP economistGlobal crude oil prices may fall after Middle East peace efforts. However, fuel prices in India might not decrease immediately. Oil compani...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Global rice production was 713 million tonnes per year during 2006-2015, saw growth: StudyGlobal rice production saw significant growth from the 1960s to the 2010s. This increase was primarily due to management decisions such as ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Urea imports may get 50% cheaper before kharif season as China eases suppliesIndia is set to import urea at significantly lower prices. This development follows a sharp decline in global urea rates after a recent spi...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Reassure homes, not just economy: Why India’s growth feels weaker at household levelThe ripples of global disruptions are felt in the everyday lives of Indian families, shaping individual narratives beyond simple data point...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
India to account for half of global oil demand growth over next decade: Rosneft CEORosneft CEO Igor Sechin stated India will drive nearly half of global oil demand growth over the next decade, projecting consumption to rea...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Zinc prices at multi-year highs: What’s driving the rally and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have climbed to multi-year highs as tight global inventories, rising production costs, and supply disruptions fuel a strong ral...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babiesBhutan is facing a population decline and is introducing financial incentives for families. Starting June 4, 2026, parents will receive mon...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
BRICS and the new geography of agri-tradeIndia’s BRICS chairship in 2026 comes as agricultural trade faces new challenges beyond tariffs, including climate shocks, food-price volat...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Explained: Why Indian stock market has fallen prey to South Korea, Taiwan’s AI prowessSouth Korea's stock market has surged past India's, becoming the world's sixth-largest, driven by its semiconductor giants' AI boom. India ...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
An LNG glut is on its wayThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Qatar’s LNG exports have pushed gas prices higher, but the disruption could ultimat...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Government fully prepared to tackle El Nino impact on kharif crop: ChouhanThe government is ready for El Nino's impact on the upcoming kharif crop. Contingency plans are being made for affected areas.
28 May, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Monsoon uncertainty, price pressures to weigh on Indian agrochemical performance: ReportIndian agrochemical companies face challenges ahead. Higher prices for farm chemicals and uncertain monsoon rains are expected to impact pe...
27 May, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
After stellar Q4, is a downgrade nightmare looming for India Inc in Q1?India Inc. showed strength in Q4 earnings. However, a Q1 FY27 earnings downgrade cycle is now a significant market concern. Elevated crude ...
26 May, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
AIIB announces USD 10 bn fund facility to support countries hit by West Asia conflictSupplementing AIIB's regular financing instruments, the facility offers a time-bound financing envelope of up to USD 10 billion over two ye...
23 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST