India may have found reliable trade route beyond Strait of Hormuz with Oman trade dealIndia's new trade pact with Oman, effective June 1, offers strategic importance beyond trade. Oman's location outside the Strait of Hormuz ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
India issues tender for 1.7 mn tonnes of urea ahead of sowing seasonIndia is securing vital fertilizer supplies. A new tender seeks 1.7 million tonnes of urea. This comes before the crucial planting season. ...
28 May, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
India races to secure fertilisers as crucial sowing season approaches amid war disruptionsIndia is seeking to boost its fertiliser reserves for the upcoming kharif sowing season by floating tenders for 1.7 million tonnes of urea ...
27 May, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
After winning poll battles, Modi has picked up a new fightAmidst rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, Prime Minister Modi has urged Indians to embrace austerity. His call to reduce fuel c...
11 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Moody’s Ratings cuts India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6% on higher energy costsMoody's has lowered India's FY27 growth forecast to 6% due to weaker private consumption and industrial activity, driven by higher energy p...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
India must cut fertiliser import dependence, leverage AI and precision tech: ICAR chiefIndia is seeking self-reliance in fertilizers. Experts propose a multi-pronged approach using artificial intelligence and precision nutrien...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Urea consumption, imports and subsidy likely to rise this yearConsumption of urea is directly related to subsidy burden on the government, which provides for over 70% on the cost of urea. The governmen...
30 Oct, 2020, 04.27 PM IST
Urea may come under NBS before direct cash transferFixing NBS rate for urea will encourage balanced use of urea and bring in efficiency in the fertiliser industry by infusing competition. Th...
20 Jan, 2020, 07.25 AM IST
5 closed fertiliser plants being revived at Rs 37,971 cr cost, says GowdaThe government fixes the maximum retail price of urea and manufacturers are compensated by way of subsidies.
02 Jul, 2019, 01.43 PM IST
Check excessive consumption of urea: Government to industryThis year's economic survey had also pointed out that government and farmers are together wastefully spending over Rs 8,500 crore on urea.
02 Sep, 2014, 04.32 PM IST
- Fertiliser requirement pegged at 21.37 million ton for kharif 2012
The demand for fertilisers, including urea, muriate of potash and Di-ammonium phosphate, has been pegged at 21.37 million tonnes for the up...
26 Apr, 2012, 07.28 PM IST
- Budget 2012: Urea makers rue another wasted opportunity
Fertilizer manufacturers hoping for urea price decontrol saw the pre-budget speech gains in share prices erode fast as the finance minister...
16 Mar, 2012, 05.12 PM IST
- Urea policy: Volatile gas prices may make investors wary
The new investment policy for urea approved by a group of ministers may appear on paper as one that will encourage fresh investments in the...
28 Feb, 2012, 04.00 AM IST
- Old habits die hard: New fertiliser policy fails to cut urea use
The newly-introduced nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) policy seems to have failed to change the consumption pattern with most farmers still pre...
02 Sep, 2010, 03.50 AM IST