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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...
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...
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...
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...
Great Nicobar project commercial enterprise; ecological havoc assured: Congress' Jairam RameshJairam Ramesh, a senior Congress leader, has strongly criticized the Great Nicobar Island Project. He labels it a commercial venture that w...
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...
RBI MPC meet: Central bank likely to maintain status quo on rates, adopt cautious approach amid West Asia crisisExperts anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will maintain its key policy rate at 5.25 percent this week. The central bank is expected to a...
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
Resilient Indian economy may face West Asia headwinds; El Nino impact likely on agri output: RBIAs energy prices surge and supply chain disruptions persist, India's economic landscape is indeed testing its resilience; yet, robust finan...
India becomes world's largest rice producerRice production is estimated at a record 154.02 mt in the 2025-26 crop year, up from 150.18 mt a year earlier, according to the third advan...
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.
Foodgrain output seen rising 5% to 376.5 MTUnion agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan termed it the highest-ever foodgrain output in the country's history.
Delhi temperature today: Capital inches closer to record high after hitting 46°C; IMD predicts more scorching days. Check latest forecastDelhi Weather Today: Delhi experienced its hottest day of the season on Tuesday as temperatures soared past 46 degrees Celsius, triggering ...
In India’s parched heart, high power costs put cooling out of reachIndia's scorching summers strain power grids, forcing costly upgrades. While cities like Nagpur manage peak demand with advanced cooling, m...
Domestic-coated sugar export banDue to a shortfall in sugar production linked to adverse weather conditions, India has placed a temporary ban on sugar exports through Sept...
Cabinet raises Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif cropsThe Union Cabinet has approved significant hikes in Minimum Support Prices for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. Sunflower ...
Iran war, fading tax boost may slow India’s growth to 6.7% in FY27: BMIIndia's economic growth is set to slow in the upcoming fiscal year. This slowdown is attributed to the diminishing impact of recent tax cut...
India sees no need to curb sugar exports for now as demand weakens, sources sayIndia will not restrict sugar exports currently. Lower production is expected, but stable prices indicate weaker demand is balancing the sh...
Consumer companies feel summer wedding glow as jewellery, appliances, staples sales outpace winter gainsSummer weddings are driving a significant spending surge across India. Strong rural incomes from a good harvest are boosting sales of every...
Climate-resilient farming in the age of extremesAs extreme weather events become more frequent and less predictable, the future of Indian agriculture will depend on how effectively it com...