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Ethanol blending has strengthened India's energy security without hurting vehicle performance: Former IOCL ChairmanIndia's ethanol blending programme is bolstering energy security, boosting farmer incomes by nearly ₹1.6 lakh crore, and cutting emissions ...
'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...
'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...
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...
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge dismisses TNCC's opposition to Mekedatu project, says "personal opinions don't matter""Whether it is me, you, or anyone else, we must proceed in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court. They themselves have said t...
Delhi EV policy's real challenge for automakers could come if other states follow: Morgan StanleyDelhi's ambitious EV Policy 2026 aims to accelerate clean mobility by phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles in select segments, w...
The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
Flipkart-backed Ninjacart raises $6 million from Accel, Nilekani, Tiger GlobalNinjacart, a Flipkart-backed agritech firm, has secured $6 million from existing investors, signaling its readiness for a public listing wi...
Europe growth hit more by China exports than bigger trade gap, Goldman saysGoldman Sachs highlights that China's growing market share, not just the trade deficit, is the primary concern for EU growth. Chinese manuf...
Parliament Standing Committee on Finance to review Virtual Digital Assets; RBI, ICAI to take partParliament's Standing Committee on Finance is set to scrutinize the regulatory future of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) on July 2nd. The com...
Why Trump's tariffs had plenty of bark, but limited biteDonald Trump's tariffs, once feared to cripple markets, have had a surprisingly muted impact, with actual levies lower than headline rates....
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to assess Arunachal, Assam flood damage; ground and aerial survey on July 1Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju, alongside Arunachal Pradesh CM, are assessing flood damages in the Northeast. Despi...
Economy resilient but risks from monsoon, geopolitical uncertainties remain: FinMin reportIndia's economy shows resilience despite a slight slowdown in some key indicators. While global commodity prices ease, risks loom from an u...
The overcapacity narrative of the US: Why it does not apply to IndiaThe ‘overcapacity’ argument posits that certain countries produce far beyond their domestic absorption capacity, dumping the surplus on wor...
NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar launches stir over farm loan waiver, accuses Maharashtra government of betrayalNCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar has initiated a farmers' protest in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, accusing the Maharashtra government of reneging ...
Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...
Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
Seed stocks adequate, but last-mile delivery remains critical: FSIIIndian seed companies are holding substantial surplus stock for the upcoming kharif season, aiming to mitigate potential losses from a weak...
Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchasesRecent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still belo...