Month: March 2026
West Asia crisis: Government provides certain relaxations to exporters to meet obligations
New Delhi: The government has granted certain relaxations to exporters in fulfilling their export obligations, as the trading community is facing difficulties in the movement…
Forget oil and gas, a bigger Iran war risk is shaping up
The escalating Iran war focused global attention on the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow maritime corridor that carries a fifth of the world’s oil supply….
Women in Indian Agriculture: From participation to systemic leadership
Agriculture is not merely an economic activity; it is a foundation of human civilization. The story of agriculture is incomplete without recognizing the role of…
Government sets 30.3 million tonne wheat procurement target
New Delhi: The government has fixed the wheat procurement target at 30.3 million tonne for the 2026-27 Rabi Marketing Season (RMS), as per an official…
West Asia conflict could lift India’s inflation, hit GDP growth: Economists
New Delhi: The escalating conflict in West Asia may continue to keep global crude oil prices elevated, potentially adding 10-20 basis points to India’s FY27…
Artificial intelligence in Indian agriculture: The bus India cannot afford to miss
While the Green Revolution made Indian farms more productive, the next revolution must make them predictive. With volatile weather, shrinking plots, and fickle markets, artificial…
New MSMEs can also avail credit assistance for ecomm exporters
New Delhi: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) with a proven track record of at least six months of exports through postal or courier channels…
India says it needs to build resource buffers, reprioritise fiscal spending
NEW DELHI: The conflict in the Middle East has underscored the importance of natural resource buffers, and fiscal resources have to be reprioritised in coming…
Fertiliser stocks at record high, insulated from Middle East supply risks: Govt
New Delhi, India’s fertiliser inventories have surged to their highest level ahead of the kharif (summer) crop season, the government said on Friday, seeking to…
India enters FY27 on strong footing but FinMin warns of ‘long-lasting’ impact from West Asia conflict
As the ongoing US-Israel conflict involving Iran hits nearly a week, the Finance Ministry said on Friday that it could have important consequences for India…