El Nino fear pushes farmers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram towards water-saving paddy methodsFarmers in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts are shifting to water-saving rice farming techniques. Facing potential El...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Domestic tractor wholesale volumes likely to grow at 1-4% in FY27: ICRATractor sales are set for modest growth this fiscal year. However, a below-normal monsoon forecast poses a risk to agricultural output and ...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
India's rice stocks climb to record high; wheat inventories at five-year peakIndia's government warehouses hold record rice stocks, up 15% from last year. Wheat inventories are at a five-year peak. These abundant res...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Indian soybean acreage expected to rise on higher prices, weak monsoon outlookIndian farmers are planting more soybeans this year. Higher prices for soybeans are making them more profitable than corn. Forecasts of les...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Govt needs to revive NITI Aayog's PSU, PSB privatisation program: Arvind PanagariyaFormer NITI Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya urges the government to revive privatization of public sector undertakings and banks. He ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Paris accord threshold could be breached in 4 years as warming accelerates: AnalysisEarth's climate is warming rapidly due to human actions. Global temperatures reached 1.37 degrees Celsius last year. Scientists warn the 1....
11 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risksIndia's government is set to accelerate reforms, focusing on attracting foreign investment and divesting assets. This strategy aims to main...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Vehicle retail sales jump 10% in May to 2.53 million units on rural demandVehicle sales saw a 10% jump in May, fueled by robust rural demand for cars and trucks. Passenger vehicle registrations surged in rural are...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
India's EV penetration crosses 11% for first time as auto retail sales hit record in MayIndia's auto sales reached a record in May, growing 9.55 percent. Electric vehicle penetration surpassed 11 percent for the first time. Dea...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Very short window for India amid China supply-chain shift, says CEA V Anantha NageswaranChina's policies are hindering global supply-chain diversification. India faces a brief opportunity to attract relocating businesses. A pro...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
RBI's reform package could pull $40-75b inflows, push rupee to 92-93 and keep August rate on holdThe RBI's recent announcements are expected to attract substantial foreign capital, potentially strengthening the rupee. Analysts anticipat...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
GIFT Nifty tumbles 1.5% as US stock market plunges. Will Dalal Street crash on Monday?GIFT Nifty plunged over 1.5% after a sharp selloff on Wall Street, signalling a weak start for Dalal Street on Monday. Strong US jobs data ...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Indiaās GDP expands 7.7% in FY26; Q4 growth at 7.8%India GDP Data Key Insights Q4 FY26: India's economic growth saw a slight dip to 7.8 percent in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. The...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
RBI MPC June meet 2026: What's cheaper and what's costlierThe Reserve Bank of India has maintained the repo rate at 5.25%. This decision comes as policymakers assess the effects of higher energy pr...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Record pulses buffer to act as shield against El Nino, says govt officialIndia holds a substantial 43 lakh tonnes pulses buffer that will protect against supply disruptions and price hikes due to a potential El N...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Chana prices climb over 9% in a monthChana prices are rising despite a strong harvest and large buffer stocks. Government procurement is a key driver, absorbing a significant p...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST