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ITCs AI- and ML-powered agritech solution is enabling real-time detection of plant diseases, delivering tailored remedial guidance to Indian farmers.
The value of imported cooking oils increased to around 87,000 crore from 73,000 crore a year ago, while the volume was up to 78.15 lakh tonnes from 68.76 lakh tonnes
The governments move to lift the 2023 ban on shipments of the cereal will facilitate meet over 25 mt drop in global production
The three-day meet focuses on improving enforcement mechanisms, species identification, legal procedures, digital evidence collection and inter-agency coordination to combat wildlife crime
The move is aimed at curbing imports and conserving forex, but may increase compliance costs, working capital pressure and supply-chain expenses for automakers and suppliers.
Purchases surpass year-ago levels for first time this season despite Madhya Pradesh lag, with Punjab and Haryana showing strong gains
MSIL says rail-based vehicle dispatches now account for 26.5% of total outbound logistics, marking a major milestone in its green logistics push.
Palm oil imports nearly doubled, while soft oils like soybean and sunflower declined. In value terms, imports jumped 19% to Rs 87,000 crore
Stringent food safety norms have meant tighter packaging and labelling requirements, higher traceability expectations, environmental regulations and consumer protection standards
Maruti Suzuki has already increased rail share to 26.5%, crossing 30 lakh cumulative rail dispatches
Regulator says part of airports revenue requirement was shifted to next tariff cycle to reduce burden on passengers and airlines
Tariff for greenfield facility to rise gradually till FY31 with UDF up to 1,461 for departing international passengers
Gold import under specified quota to now attract duties of 14 per cent instead of 5 per cent; experts advise tighter origin rules to check misuse
The travel pullback is unfolding against a backdrop of rising global inflation, with crude oil trading above $100 a barrel after Irans closure of the Strait of Hormuz choked off a fifth of global supply of oil and liquefied natural gas
Sugar output is projected to fall sharply in the European Union, the UK and Thailand, where low sugar prices are prompting farmers to switch to other crops such as cassava
Aligned with the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, the strategy focuses on empowering rural communities, scaling proven development models, and strengthening grassroots institutions such as Self-Help Groups and Farmer Producer Organisations
A low-pressure area persisting over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen over the next 48 hours, potentially aiding the monsoons progress
Wheat output for the 2026/27 season is estimated at 1.561 billion bushels, well below last years levels and market expectations.
Indian Potash Ltd agreed to buy the cargoes at prices between $930 and $935 per tonne on a cost-and-freight basis for deliveries to both the west and east coasts
Beijing has alleged that Indias tariff structure and domestic preference policies discriminate against Chinese products and violate WTO agreements related to trade, subsidies and investment measures.
The ERD economists observed that the impact of war in West Asia has been key point of interest in current months CPI inflation
The PM is scheduled to hold talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi
Indias brain power runs Silicon Valley, and we are in turn buying the services of those companies at a huge mark up, Vembu said.
Puri pointed out that India currently holds around 60 days of crude oil supplies, 60 days of LNG inventories and 45 days of LPG reserves
India offers macroeconomic resilience, political stability, demographic strength that is rare among emerging markets: Balasubramanian
Telangana Chief Minister also reviewed the availability of warehouses and advised the collectors to map temporary facilities to store the procured produce
Further international flight cuts likely for the June-August period as talks on ATF pricing relief fail to yield progress
The company also announced the launch of its AS 9120-certified warehouse, strategically located on the outskirts of Bengaluru near Madavara
The export was undertaken by Madanamohan, DKL Innovative and Kankadahad Farmer Producer Cooperative Societies
Unified Bharat e-Charge, which businessline first reported on May 10 as a UPI for EV charging, will let EV users locate, book and pay across BPCL, Indian Oil, HPCL and private charging networks through a single interoperable platform
The Indian weather agency will start a 10-day monsoon forecast every Wednesday, more specific to district and block levels
Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also urged the industries to join hands with government for providing a roadmap for job creation as well as for international mobility
Currently, the world is geopolitically contested and dotted with active conflicts, Nageswaran said
The logistics park currently has five warehouses, of which three already have clients onboarded, said sources
With 11% growth y-o-y, this marked the fourth consecutive year of aggregate profitability for PSBs
The Union Ministry of Mines launched the tranche at a function in Srinagar, inaugurated by Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal, as part of efforts to expand mineral exploration and attract private investment in the sector
Current global situation a wake-up call for India to become more efficient, self-reliant, the Minister said
The platform can turn product concepts into manufacturing-ready formulation, compressing typical new product development cycles
The move marks a significant overseas expansion for APSEZs fast-growing marine business as it seeks to reduce geographic concentration risks and expand beyond its existing presence across the Middle East, North Africa and West Africa
Models indicate the drought-bearing weather event would be of moderate strength
Many grinding factories in North India have stepped up procurement, resulting in sustained demand for pepper
China, which operates nearly 350 million tonne of coal gasification capacity and faces energy import vulnerabilities similar to India, demonstrated the strategic importance of this sector during the West Asia crisis
CPI rises marginally from 3.4% in March amid mixed price trends across categories.
The 20-seater Twin Otter seaplane aircraft owned by Skyhope Avaiation Limited will be operated in sectors include KochiAgattiKalpeniKavaratti and KochiKadmatKiltanAgatti
He also called on the industry to address the formal skilling gap, noting that only 20% of workers in construction and one per cent in tourism receive formal training
Balmer Lawrie is the first central public sector undertaking to partner with Welspun One across its portfolio
The report highlighted that peak demand reached a record 256.1 GW in April
India needs to be strategic in a tribal mindset world, control assets, have a strong P&L
Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit, Nageswaran said large companies should accept invoices presented by micro, small and medium enterprises and make payments on time.
Experts warn that large commercial consumers moving to private distribution models could weaken state utilities biggest revenue stream

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