RBI in wait-and-watch mode despite easing West Asia risks: Sanjay MalhotraDespite easing West Asian tensions, the RBI remains cautious, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizing data dependency over pre-set intere...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
India needs 7-8% growth for Viksit Bharat, private investment and export push crucial: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia needs sustained 7-8% economic growth to become 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, driven by private investment and exports. Structural reforms ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
US fertilizer imports from Hormuz-affected ports fell to zero in May, data showThis disruption, stemming from the Iran conflict, has caused fertilizer prices to soar, intensifying strains on American farmers and raisin...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
India leads consensus on future of agriculture as BRICS adopts historic Indore declarationThe declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, ag...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Modi 3.0 anniversary: Congress jabs govt with 'promise versus reality' documentThe Congress party has released a document critiquing the Modi government's performance over the past 12 years. The party claims that grand...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Markets still pricing in strong AI growth despite mixed earnings signals: Seth R FreemanIndian investors are watching global markets closely. A few big tech stocks, especially those in artificial intelligence, are driving the c...
22 May, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmersAmerican farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked ...
20 May, 2026, 05.20 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
India’s $1 trillion import dependence makes green transition a strategic necessityIndia faces significant import reliance across key sectors. Aatmanirbharta requires a growth model shift, with the green economy offering a...
19 May, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
WPI inflation crossing 10% mark not a tail risk but a near-term base case: ReportThe recent Rs 3 hike in petrol and diesel prices, announced after the Prime Minister's national exhortation for austerity, was widely antic...
18 May, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to cut import dependenceThe Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 37,500 crore scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects, aiming to gasif...
13 May, 2026, 06.56 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
Coal gasification key to build long-term resilience against global energy shocks: ExpertsIndia needs to boost its domestic coal gasification capabilities. This will build resilience against global energy shocks and achieve econo...
12 May, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
India needs to reduce the strategic importance of fertilisers through a bold agricultural policyGlobal events like the West Asia conflict and El Nino threaten governments. Rising fertilizer prices create a fiscal and political crisis f...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.46 PM 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