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India-Oman CEPA to strengthen energy security, trade resilience and export growth: ReportIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement begins June 1, 2026. This pact will significantly boost trade and energy secu...
Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...
Industrial Bong for the Buck: A blueprint for West Bengal’s evolution from an entrepot to a production hubWest Bengal’s hopes of an industrial revival face structural challenges despite strong manufacturing growth over the past decade. A NITI Aa...
Govt readies contingency plans to counter El Nino threat to kharif season: Shivraj Singh ChouhanThe Indian government is ready for El Nino's impact on the upcoming kharif crop. Contingency plans are being made for affected districts. T...
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.
Wilmar International chief says India must target 60% self-sufficiency in edible oilsIndia needs to produce more edible oils domestically. Kuok Khoon Hong, chairman of Wilmar International, suggests aiming for 50-60% self-su...
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
El Nino spells trouble for kharif harvests across IndiaA study by scientists at an ICAR institute has found that El Niño events have consistently reduced yields of major kharif crops in India, w...
Exports diversification drive adds $202 million to kitty in FY26India's exports expanded significantly last fiscal year. New product and country combinations generated over $200 million in new trade. Shi...
Rice University eyes deeper India push, weighs campus presence under NEPRice University is looking at expanding its presence in India. This includes potential research and academic partnerships under the new Nat...
There is no future for petrol and diesel vehicles, Nitin Gadkari saysIndia is phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated there is no future for these fuels. Manufacturers must...
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
Amazon signs $30 million deal to buy carbon credits from Indian rice farmersAmazon has signed a $30 million (around ₹280 crore) agreement with the Good Rice Alliance, backed by Bayer, Temasek’s GenZero and Shell, to...
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...
Govt to cut broken rice in PDS to free up ethanol feedstock, says Food SecretaryThe government plans to reduce broken rice in public distribution to 10% from 25%, freeing up 90 lakh tonnes annually for the ethanol secto...
US tariffs a temporary hurdle for rice exports, India retains price advantage, says IREFAn Indian rice exporters' body considers the 25% US tariff a temporary obstacle, emphasizing India's continued pricing advantage over compe...
India needs a comprehensive rice strategy to deal with challenges: ReportThe report said that the rice production is beset with a variety of risks. High fertilizer price, plummeting water table, soaring agricultu...