Agriculture sector binds India-Argentina partnershipArgentine Ambassador Mariano Caucino highlighted the growing economic relationship between Argentina and India during a summit in Mumbai. A...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
China factory activity returns to growth in September as AI boom supports industryChina's manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery with a manufacturing purchasing managers' index of 50.1 in September. This marks an i...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Foodgrain output target cut over El Nino impactOf the overall target, 177.72 mt is expected to come from the rabi season, agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said at the National...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's 'stalemate' summit was a glitzy gift to ChinaUS President Trump's recent meeting with Xi Jinping aimed to strengthen their personal relationship, but limited progress was achieved. Bot...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Kharif data gives India a pleasant advance glimpse of the year's pickings; full picture a little while awayKharif cultivation this season has fallen from last year, but exceeded the five-year average despite lower rainfall. The number coming abov...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Trans ACNR Solutions, 8 others file IPO papers with SebiIn a significant move, Trans ACNR Solutions along with eight additional companies have recently filed for IPOs with Sebi, reflecting an amb...
27 Sep, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Maharashtra Govt declares 265 of 358 talukas drought-affectedMaharashtra has declared 265 out of 358 talukas as drought-affected due to inadequate rainfall this season. The total rainfall deficit acro...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Food Ministry asks edible oil firms to pass on full benefit of import duty cutsThe Food Ministry has requested edible oil companies to reduce distributor prices following recent import duty reductions. This directive a...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
'Busan Agreement' explained: What the US-China trade truce means for world tradeUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the extension of the Busan Agreement until January 10, 2027. This extension allows both sides...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Retail prices of cooking oils may fall after duty cut: Industry body IVPACooking oil prices could ease after the government cut import duties on crude and refined sunflower, soybean and palm oils, industry body I...
24 Sep, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Govt cuts edible oil duty to ease pricesThe government has cut customs duty on various edible oils, which includes crude and refined oils. These changes aim to reduce import costs...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Centre cuts customs duty on crude and refined oilsThe Central government has announced a reduction in the basic customs duty on edible oils. Crude soybean oil and crude palm oil duties have...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
Ban on US diesel exports would hurt, not help fuel markets, analysts sayUS President Donald Trump has expressed support for a diesel export ban to help lower rising prices. Diesel prices in America have reached ...
23 Sep, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
India’s farmers cut back on seeds, fertilisers as rains fail, Rallis India CEO saysDue to erratic monsoon patterns, farmers in India are cutting back on their investments in pesticides, fertilizers, and seeds. The irregula...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Maharashtra drought deepens, crop output crisis mountsState agriculture minister Dattatray Bharane has confirmed a large contraction in the production of cotton and soybean, while the agricultu...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
In 1931, Henry Ford began investing in soybean research; 10 years later, he unveiled a plastic-bodied car that never reached mass productionHenry Ford explored using soybeans for industrial materials, leading to an experimental plastic car. This lightweight vehicle featured 14 m...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Cooking oil imports up 5% in first 10 monthsIndia’s soyoil imports hit a record in August as refiners stocked up for the festival season, while palm oil purchases reached a six-month ...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.50 PM IST