India leads consensus on future of agriculture as BRICS adopts historic Indore declarationThe declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, ag...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 27%, according to analystsWe are in a phase in the US-Israel-Iran war where statements are made, then retracted. And, in a matter of just 48 hours, they are made all...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Coal ministry invites applications under gasification projectsThe Coal Ministry has launched a new initiative to boost coal gasification projects. Companies can now apply for financial incentives to su...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
Shivraj Chouhan to launch 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' on June 1 as Govt reviews fertiliser, fuel stocks amid West Asia crisisUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Khet Bachao Abhiyan nationwide from June 1. The campaign aims to reduce excessive...
31 May, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Human urine becomes option for farmers in fertilizer supply crunchFrom chicken muck to human urine-based products and microbial solutions, growers are improvising to maintain crop yields. This shift, while...
23 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
India’s next big energy bet may come straight from China’s coal handbookThe Strait of Hormuz closure is impacting Asia's chemical industry, pushing India to emulate China's coal-to-chemicals model for energy and...
21 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Coal gasification can raise India's resource security amid decarbonisation uncertainties: ReportWhile coal gasification presents uncertain decarbonisation outcomes, it can play a crucial role in strengthening the country's raw material...
19 May, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Coal gasification key to build long-term resilience against global energy shocks: ExpertsIndia needs to boost its domestic coal gasification capabilities. This will build resilience against global energy shocks and achieve econo...
12 May, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Nepal to procure 80,000 tonnes of fertiliser from India as Iran disrupts global supply chainsNepal will purchase 80,000 tonnes of fertilizer from India through a government-to-government deal to mitigate the impact of global supply ...
06 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Cabinet to soon approve Rs 37,500 cr incentive scheme to promote coal gasification projectsThe Union Cabinet is poised to approve a Rs 37,500 crore incentive scheme to promote coal gasification projects. This initiative aims to bo...
03 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
India seeks 2.5 mt urea imports ahead of sowing seasonIndia is importing 2.5 million tonnes of urea. This is to ensure enough soil nutrient for the main planting season starting in June. Indian...
07 Apr, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Urea imports dip to 49.83 lakh tonnes in April-DecemberThe decline in urea import has resulted in the saving of about USD 1.08 million in the said period considering the weighted average price o...
06 Feb, 2018, 04.15 PM IST
Government expects neem-coated urea supply to rise in coming monthsEarlier, fertiliser firms were allowed to produce neem-coated urea upto 35 per cent of total capacity of their plants.
01 Jul, 2015, 07.07 PM IST
Government invites fresh proposals for new urea plantsThe annual demand of urea in the country is around 30 million tonnes, whereas the domestic production is around 22 million tonnes.
04 Nov, 2014, 03.41 PM IST
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers plans new urea capacity with Rs 4,500-crore investmentThe new project will be covered under the new urea investment policy, which has been recently notified by the government.
14 Oct, 2014, 05.33 PM IST
India, Ghana revive plans for setting up joint venture for urea plantThe Minister mentioned that government is keen on raising country's urea production which should be cost effective also.
28 Aug, 2014, 03.18 PM IST
Free up urea prices, boost new capacityFertiliser subsidy is a source of macroeconomic imbalance, given its open-ended nature and linkage to crude prices and the exchange rate.
23 Aug, 2013, 05.45 AM IST