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Experts now warn that a projected below-normal monsoon could drive vegetable prices even higher
The event also featured an IIM Calcutta case study release and an MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to boost maritime research, innovation and skill development
Farm groups cite February trade framework and repeated US calls for greater access for American farm products; Goyal has maintained sensitive sectors are protected
The announcement assumes significance as the US Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, visits India for FTA talks, with GM crops remaining a key sticking point
The company has tested marketed the product in Europe, says a senior company official
In the India-US trade deal, government needs to be careful about tariffs on exports to ensure competitiveness with peer exporters
The move allows eligible projects to generate, inject, wheel, bank and settle electricity during the interim period
Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launches Nafeds digital auction platform, Nafex.in
315 districts have been identified as potentially affected by weak monsoon conditions.
On withdrawal of US sanctions on Iranian oil, India said it is monitoring developments in West Asia
The digital backbone enables taxpayers, businesses and the government with real-time compliance and data-driven decision-making, says Gokul Chaudhri, President (Tax) at Deloitte South Asia
Production this year may be 400-420 million tonnes but poor rainfall could drag it to 390 million tonnes
The farm sector needs to be more diversified, nutritious, sustainable and climate resilient, he said
While Bhuj and Kandla airports in Kutch handle regular passenger flights, traffic at Mundra has been limited to non scheduled operations.
The airport currently connects Goa, Mumbai, Hindon and Surat, with plans to expand routes to Ahmedabad, Belagavi, Bengaluru, Kolhapur and Nanded.
The centre will conduct policy-relevant studies on highways, freight logistics, toll systems, safety, and technology adoption to support long-term infrastructure planning and investment decisions.
However, Iranian officials rejected these claims, saying no agreement has been reached on IAEA inspections of damaged nuclear sites
The platform under the Build, Own and Operate (BOO) model will mark a significant transition in the conduct of tea auctions
Peak demand hit a record high in May, while thermal performance improved and renewable energy contribution continued to rise. However, the brokerage advised a selective investment approach
Officials said improved irrigation infrastructure and strong rice and wheat stocks provide a buffer, while farmers may shift to short-duration pulse crops if rainfall remains weak.
He said Atmanirbhar Bharat focuses on competitiveness, not import substitution, while highlighting reforms, demographic advantages, and resilience to global shocks as key growth drivers
Scientists explained how over dependence on chemical fertilizers causes disturbance in nutrient balance and affect soil health
Mundra airport launches commercial flights to Mumbai and Goa with Star Air under UDAAN scheme
The bioeconomy is an economic model which, instead of relying on fossil-based fuel, uses renewable biological resources such as crops, forests, animals and micro-organisms to produce food, energy, materials and services
Akasa said that its cost per available seat kilometre fell 4% on the year and that margins improved by 60%
The survey calls for the next phase of reform to move beyond digitisation to an AI-driven compliance and data-led dispute reduction
The talks are focused on reworking a framework agreement announced in February that was built around tariff commitments later rendered uncertain by a US Supreme Court ruling striking down sweeping tariffs announced by Trump
The shift is being driven by economics as much as sustainability. Fleet operators are increasingly evaluating electric vehicles on total cost of ownership, uptime and route suitability rather than environmental goals alone
Awareness campaigns and access to shared farm machinery under a crop residue management helps in a big way
The funds were infused at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.26%
The current week (June 22-29) and the one that follows (June 29-July 6) may offer the best opportunity for sowing, while prospects during July 13-20 are less encouraging
Shipowners stay cautious amid uncertainty over transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and India's Chief Negotiator Darpan Jain, who is also Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, are attending the meeting
Maize sowing up 7% at 5.69 lakh ha till June 19, despite weak onset and slow monsoon progress
New orders rose at their slowest pace since March amid competitive pressures and gas shortages
Emphasis on infrastructure, industry, technology, connectivity and clean energy has the potential to create fresh opportunities for investment, enterprise and employment across the State, they say
Nutri-cereals coverage up 27.5%, but soybean, cotton and urad area declines
The West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta presented the first Budget of the new BJP government of over 4.38 lakh crore for the financial year 2026-27 in the West Bengal Assembly
CCI has raised cumulative prices by 1,100 per candy over the past few days
75 Indian students awarded two year-long Erasmus master degree scholarships for 2026-28
Former Air India CMD appointed Executive Advisor to the Chairman
Purchases in Rajasthan at record high, UP buys double from a year ago
USTRJamieson Greers visit on June 23-24 to advance trade talks amid Section 301 probe concerns
The ships are heading to Krishnapatnam, Kakinada, Paradeep, and Mundra to offload cargo that will enhance fertiliser supplies for the upcoming Kharif season
LPG and LNG imports from the US to India during May 2026 were at record levels, Kpler data show
New Delhi is seeking a competitive tariff edge over regional peers, including ASEAN nations like Vietnam
The Shipping Corporation of Indias tanker Desh Vibhor has resumed its journey through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a pivotal moment for global oil trade stability
The report defines lifestyle hotels as properties that combine localized, independent designs with the backend loyalty programs and distribution networks of major chains.
The Eeight Ccore Iindustries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production

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