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Nithin Gatkari said that agricultural residues, biomass, ethanol, compressed bio-gas, and hydrogen present untapped income opportunities for farmers
Scheme likely to run for five years with 1,000 crore cap per airline; aimed at easing West Asia crisis impact
Exporters await clarity on Trumps plans;Commerce Minister hopeful that FTAs with partners such as UK, EU, Oman will fuel export growth in FY27
The ethanol blended petrol (EBP) programme has helped India save roughly 6 million tonne (mt), or around 44 million barrels annually
INS Taragiri is part of Indias push towards indigenisation in defence manufacturing and reflects the countrys growing expertise in advanced naval engineering
The company remains on track to fully repay all outstanding vehicle-related liabilities by October, transitioning to a 100% company owned and debt-free fleet
The US FTA will happen as soon as we can get that competitive edge, says Commerce Minister
State Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi says growers are free to buy fertilizers of their choice
The facility, to be owned and operated by the IAF with GEs technical support, aims to reduce dependence on overseas repair centres and improve turnaround times
After years of effort, the team standardised Gucchi mushroom cultivation techniques in greenhouses and open fields, turning a rare wild product into a scalable agri-enterprise
Over the past 45 days, India has slashed its dependence on crude from the Strait of Hormuz to just 30 per cent, down from over 50 per cent earlier this year, by tapping into a diverse mix of suppliers from over 40 countries
The expansion is amid push to counter China, boost logistics presence
An official from the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated Monday that prior orders from importers minimized the impact of the West Asia conflict in March on Indore SEZs exports
The move, announced in the Union Budget 2026, aims to standardise payments, improve transparency and enable faster access to working capital for small businesses
The import of Glufosinate and its salts will be restricted if the combined CIF value and anti-dumping duty is less than 1,154 per kg, stated the Directorate General of Foreign Trade
The facility will be set up by the IAF with technical inputs from GE Aerospace and is expected to help Indias indigenous defence sustainment effort
Addressing a womens conference ahead of a special Parliament session, he highlighted that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, passed in 2023, aims to reserve one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women
The French President further said the effort is part of a broader push for diplomatic resolution of conflicts in West Asia, including restoring stability in Lebanon while respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity
Calling Stalins claims false narratives, Sitharaman said the January 9 letter was merely an advisory encouraging states to shift incentives towards pulses, oilseeds and millets in line with national priorities
This collaboration will address some critical challenges in seed potato production and processing-grade consistency which includes soil-borne diseases, yield variability and high rejection rates in processing lines
Data compiled by the Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) showed that India imported 11.73 lakh tonnes (lt) of edible oils in March compared to 12.92 lt in February, a decline of 9.20%
Describing the situation as a classic negative supply shock, the IMF chief said countries will face slower economic growth even under a best-case scenario of durable peace
1.2 billion entering workforce, but only 400 million jobs expected, Ajay Banga, World Bank President, said
In August last year, MEP was reduced from $2000 to $1400 per tonne
With a focus on inclusive growth and national integration, 100 railway projects involving new lines, doubling, multitracking and other works have been sanctioned in FY 2025-26
Parliamentary panel flags nil achievement in heavy-duty EV targets as of January 2026 and deadline extended to 2028 despite broader EV programme reaching 58.6% progress
This initial outlook will be confined to the cumulative rainfall for the JuneSeptember season, omitting specific geographic or monthly breakdown
TN CM had accused the Centre of asking the States to reconsider providing incentives to the farmers
Passengers from Bangladesh connect to West Asia via Mumbai and Delhi
The firm has reduced false positives by over 50% and improved lead time by more than 60% using machine learning-led engine monitoring systems
Rising crude, fertiliser imports and weaker inflows could strain external balance
Tax officials stated that the March 31 notification from the CBDT, which safeguards legacy investments made before April 1, 2017, does not change the situation in the Tiger Global case
Iranian officials have stated that vessels must coordinate with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to pass, while some ships have reportedly received warnings against unauthorised transit
The oldest RS-1 trains are being upgraded with modern technology and facilities to ensure reliability and compliance with current standards, says metro operator
LPG price hike and rising service costs seen pushing CPI above Februarys 3.2%
The month-long West Asia conflict presents a great opportunity to set the pricing correctly for energy, says Neelkanth Mishra, chief economist of Axis Bank and member of the Prime Ministers External Advisory Council
Exporters urged to diversify markets and adopt open-market approach amid strong global demand
Highlighting the importance of bilateral ties, Kwatra said the India-US partnership is among the most important and most consequential in advancing shared priorities and navigating evolving global shifts
The transition from diesel to solar is no longer on the horizon it is already happening at scale
The real question is no longer feasibility, but how quickly India can build a complete ecosystem to scale bio-isobutanol
The draft Delhi EV Policy 20262030 sets clear electrification targets for key vehicle segments, supported by a combination of subsidies, scrappage incentives and tax exemptions aimed at accelerating early adoption
The windfall levy on diesel would now be 55.5 a litre as against 21.5 a litre. Similarly export bound jet fuel will attract levy of 42 a litre as against 29.5 a litre
The special services will run on both the Main Line and Harbour Line during late-night hours
Better than expected output in Maharashtra has prompted the crop revision
The brokerage further said that Despite a resilient demand outlook, the sector is expected to face headwinds in the coming quarters, with energy and packaging costs projected to rise
With nearly 75% of Indias digital-only users based in rural regions, agri-tech marketing needs a fundamental reset
Unnat Krishi Mela, the 3-day national level exhibition and conference, will be held at Raisen in Madhya Pradesh
Agripreneurship offers a powerful pathway to enable this transition by turning farmers into business-oriented producers who can leverage technology, access markets, and build sustainable income streams
India is the largest producer of pulses, accounting for 38 per cent of global cultivated area, yet yields are less than half those of Ethiopia

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