Govt raises onion procurement price by 13% as buffer stock buying strugglesGovernment hikes onion procurement price by 13% to Rs 2,125/quintal, effective July 4, 2026, to boost buffer stock purchases amid a slow st...
04 Jul, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
'Raipur airport built on my family's land acquired during World War II': Chhattisgarh farmer seeks Rs 3,500 crore compensation in SCA Chhattisgarh farmer is seeking Rs 3,500 crore from the Supreme Court, claiming ancestral land was taken by the British in 1942 for milita...
04 Jul, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
'E20 safe for all vehicles, can solve energy, farm woes': Toyota's Vikram GulatiIndia's push for E20 fuel, compatible with all vehicles sold after April 2023, aims to bolster energy security, aid farmers, and combat cli...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Gujarat govt hikes compensation to farmers for land used for power transmission lines, towersGujarat farmers will now receive double the prevailing market value for land used for electricity transmission lines, a significant upgrade...
04 Jul, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Rooftop solar failed to cut bills: Court orders renewable energy company to pay Rs 25,265 refund and compensation for poor power generationRooftop solar company compensation: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Vizianagaram has partly allowed a complaint over...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
UPI volume eases 2.1% in June to 22.72 billion from May peakUPI processed 22.72 billion transactions in June, a slight dip from May's record, but daily averages hit an all-time high. Despite fewer da...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
India corn exports set for three-year high on competitive pricingIndia's corn exports are soaring to a three-year peak, driven by record production and competitive pricing. Lower domestic prices, coupled ...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
UPI transactions moderate to Rs 28.9 lakh crore in June, up 20% YoYUnified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions saw a slight dip in June, reaching Rs 28.9 lakh crore, down from May's record high. Despite t...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
PB Fintech to inject Rs 20 crore into payments arm, expand Dubai presenceThe capital infusion will be made in one or more tranches through equity subscription and is aimed at supporting PB Pay's business expansio...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Cashfree Payments bets on cross-border push with travel, investment paymentsCashfree plans to begin pilots this year for overseas investment, travel and business-to-business payment services, expanding beyond online...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
India's SBI-backed Cashfree Payments bets on cross-border push with travel, investment paymentsIndian fintech firm Cashfree Payments is set to significantly expand its cross-border operations, aiming to capture growing international t...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
India launches UPI in GreeceIndia's digital payment system, UPI, has expanded its global reach with a launch in Greece. This move allows eligible customers instant, se...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
El Nino may force India to boost rice-based ethanol output for E20 goalIndia might need to boost rice-based ethanol production for E20 fuel blending by 2026-27. El Nino's impact on sugarcane and maize crops cou...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
India prepares contingency plans for 315 districts as monsoon faltersIndia is implementing contingency plans for over 300 vulnerable districts facing a potentially weak monsoon. With rains currently 43% below...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
India's sugar season ends strong, but monsoon delay casts shadow over next year's crop: ISMA DGIndia's sugar industry concludes the current season with ample stocks, but the delayed, below-normal monsoon poses a significant concern fo...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Forever Global Enterprises acquires Dhampur Bio Organics' Meerganj facility for INR 305 crores, marking entry into Uttar Pradesh's sugar sectorForever Global Enterprises Limited has acquired Dhampur Bio Organics' Meerganj unit for INR 305 crores. This strategic move integrates a 9,...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.25 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