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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 ...
As China gorges on homegrown foie gras, France faces a new rivalChina is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in foie gras production, with farmers like Li Fengshan driving massive output increases. C...
India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
India fertilizer offers sink in sign of easing supply strainIndia's urea import prices have dropped sharply, less than half of April's rates. This indicates global fertilizer supply issues are easing...
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
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...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
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...
Japan economy grows faster than expected in first quarterJapan’s economy grew 0.5% in the January-March quarter of 2026, beating market expectations of 0.4%, supported by stronger private consumpt...
Fertiliser subsidy may surpass budgeted estimates by Rs 70k crIndia imports over 80% of its DAP requirements and for urea domestic production covers only 30-35% of total demand. India is among top fert...
Spicier than jhalmuri: The Rs 1.7 lakh crore fiscal bite hidden in state election resultsWhat looked like a light-hearted campaign moment during PM Narendra Modi’s West Bengal trail has now turned into a major fiscal concern aft...
Sustained reforms will help India maintain growth momentum, says ADB’s Albert ParkIndia's economy shows strong growth prospects despite global challenges. The Asian Development Bank highlights the need for continued refor...
India invokes WTO peace clause for FY25 rice subsidies for farmersIndia has once again utilized the World Trade Organisation peace clause. This is the seventh time the country has invoked this provision. I...
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...
India expects annual fertiliser subsidy bill to rise by 20%India's fertilizer subsidy bill is set to rise by 20% this financial year. This increase is driven by higher prices caused by the Middle Ea...
El Niño and geopolitical tensions cloud India’s rural economy: A somber 2026 outlookIndia’s rural economy faces pressure in 2026 from a likely El Niño-driven weak monsoon and rising input costs due to US-Iran tensions. Lowe...
US, European Union, others question India on using WTO peace clauseThe peace clause protects a developing country’s food procurement programmes against action from WTO members in case subsidy ceilings are b...
- Govt to give subsidy on non-certified hybrid rice seeds
To boost rice production, the government has decided to give a subsidy on hybrid seeds that are not certified but are truthfully labelled, ...