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World Biryani Day 2026: Who invented biryani? From Timur to Mumtaz Mahal legend, the fascinating history behind India's favourite rice dishBiryani, a beloved Indian rice dish, boasts a rich and debated origin. While its roots are traced to Persia, legends suggest its arrival in...
Govt raises onion procurement price by 13% as buffer stock buying strugglesGovernment hikes onion procurement price by 13% to Rs 2,125/quintal, effective July 4, 2026, to boost buffer stock purchases amid a slow st...
US, West Asia drag India's pharma exports growthIndian pharmaceutical exports to the US, its largest market, saw a dip in early fiscal months, alongside a slight decline in shipments to W...
Operationalising GST refunds for foreign tourists to promote retail exports: FIEOExporters' body FIEO has urged the government to implement GST refunds for foreign tourists to boost tourism and retail exports. They also ...
The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
Oil Price Today (July 3): Crude oil heads for 4th weekly loss on Hormuz traffic, US-Iran talks. Where is liquid gold headed?Brent crude hovered near the $71-a-barrel mark after briefly dipping below that level in the previous session, while US benchmark West Texa...
FIFA World Cup powers shift to bigger TVs amid cautious consumer spendingDespite a dip in India's smart TV market early in 2026, the FIFA World Cup is driving sales of premium, large-screen televisions. Consumers...
Govt to upgrade rice quality for public distributionIn a significant move to enhance food security, the government has decided to improve the quality of rice distributed to over 80 crore citi...
India's economic plot twist comes with one villain stepping aside, another waitingIndia's economic outlook has improved as falling crude oil prices ease inflation, strengthen the balance of payments and prompt economists ...
Bengal: Malda mango exports touch 10 tonnes in one week; 100-tonne shipment expected this seasonMalda district in West Bengal has successfully exported 10 tonnes of premium mangoes to West Asia and Italy in the past week, with expectat...
DGFT extends enhanced export insurance cover for West Asia shipments till September 30Indian exporters shipping to West Asia will benefit from extended enhanced insurance cover against payment defaults until September 30, 202...
Kharif sowing drops 22.7% as weak monsoon delays planting across IndiaPaddy (rice), the main kharif crop, saw a decline of 25.17% to 2.57 million hectares. Despite the government's push to plant legumes and oi...
India seeks EU scrap export relief as curbs threaten trade pact gainsIndia has urged the European Union to reconsider planned restrictions on metal scrap exports. Steel and aluminium producers fear these curb...
SMEs need logistics partners, not just carriers: TransLink’s Vaibhav SalviWith global trade becoming increasingly complex, international logistics providers are evolving from parcel movers to end-to-end solution p...
Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
Hormuz traffic eases; Iran revives crude supply pitch to IndiaMaritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is normalizing, with most India-bound energy shipments successfully navigating the chokepoint...
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...
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...
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 ...
Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...