India's fertilizer subsidy bill hit ₹1.9 trillion, but efficiency is plummeting. Experts demand direct cash transfers to farmers and market-led reforms to stop fiscal waste and ecological damage. Read the full analysis.
Bihar's agriculture department takes stringent action against fertilizer sale malpractices. 100 licences cancelled, 132 suspended. Minister Ram Kripal Yadav vows zero tolerance.
India's DGTR initiates an anti-dumping investigation into imports of nylon chips from China and Russia following a complaint by Gujarat Polyfilms. The probe aims to protect the domestic textiles industry.
A new report reveals India imported €144 billion worth of Russian crude since the Ukraine war began, reshaping global energy flows as EU imports fell. Read the full analysis.
India's crude oil imports from Russia are poised for a sharp decline in January, potentially hitting a multi-year low, as Reliance Industries halts shipments. Explore the impact of US pressure and trade talks.
Kerala's famed pineapple prices have surged by 300% due to fertilizer shortages and climate change, severely impacting farmers and consumers. Learn about the crisis and its wider implications.
The Centre mandates stock limits & real-time tracking for DAP & MOP fertilizers to prevent hoarding and ensure affordable prices for farmers. Learn about the new regulatory measures.
India's urea fertilizer imports skyrocketed by 120.3% to 7.17 million tonnes during April-November 2024-25, reveals FAI data. Explore the causes and impact on agriculture.
India's crude oil imports from the US soared over 92% in April-Nov 2025. Russia remains the largest supplier, but its share fell to 33.7%. Explore the shifting energy dynamics.
US intervention in Venezuela puts India's $2.5 billion oil investments and $600 million in unpaid dividends at risk. Experts warn of market volatility and energy security impact. Read more.
Union Minister J P Nadda inaugurates a fully digital e-bill platform to process fertilizer subsidies worth Rs 2 lakh crore, enhancing transparency and efficiency in governance.
Pakistan's love for sugary tea and ghee is costing billions in imports, worsening health crises, and creating climate vulnerability. Discover the staggering economic and health toll.
India has imposed safeguard duties on certain steel imports for three years to protect domestic manufacturers from a surge in low-cost supplies, primarily from China. The duty starts at 12% and will gradually decrease.
India's Russian crude imports are expected to fall to 1.2 million barrels per day in December, down from November. However, the trade relationship remains structurally strong despite the monthly decline.
India's fertilizer subsidy, costing ₹1.83 trillion, is plagued by leakages and soil damage. Shifting to direct cash transfers via e-RUPI could save billions, empower farmers, and restore soil health. Read the full analysis.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Assam on December 20, 2025, to inaugurate projects worth Rs 15,600 crore and lay the foundation for a major fertilizer plant. Read details.
Himachal Pradesh govt introduces Minimum Import Price on potassium clavulanate & intermediates till Nov 2026 to shield Indian API makers from cheap Chinese imports. Read details.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes India's growing fertilizer reliance on China and fake currency terror links in a fiery Lok Sabha speech. He also highlights budget cuts for minorities and scholarship delays.
A fire broke out at the Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) ammonia plant in Namrup, Dibrugarh, raising safety concerns just before PM Modi's scheduled visit. No casualties reported.
Mangaluru-based Mukka Proteins secures a major Rs 47.5 crore contract from Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Ltd. to supply fish meal. Read the full story.
A Naib Tehsildar in Chhatarpur faces allegations of slapping a female student & manhandling a farmer during a chaotic fertilizer distribution. Villagers demand action. Read the full report.
India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil using shadow fleet tankers to bypass Western sanctions, according to CREA report. Moscow relies on old vessels to maintain exports amid restrictions.
Massive fertilizer adulteration racket uncovered in Khargone. 268 bags of urea seized, suspects arrested. Learn how farmers were being cheated with fake products.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for Namrup IV Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Plant worth Rs 10,000 crore in December, boosting Northeast's agricultural economy and creating employment opportunities. Read more about this transformative
Israel increases VAT exemption threshold for personal imports from $75 to $500 starting July 1. Major relief for international shoppers and Israeli consumers.
India's Russian oil imports surge to five-month peak in November as President Putin prepares December visit. Get latest updates on energy diplomacy and trade relations.
India informs WTO its farm import quotas for milk, maize, and oils went unused in FY25, driven by market conditions and sufficient domestic production. Read the full analysis.
India secures 2.2 million tonnes of LPG from US suppliers in one-year agreement, strengthening energy ties and ensuring stable cooking gas supply for consumers nationwide.
Security agencies investigate a fertilizer shop in Haryana's Pinangwan after the accused in the Red Fort car blast purchased materials there. Probe focuses on ammonium nitrate and licensing.
A new report reveals dangerous PVC resin imports from China entering India's consumer market, threatening public health with toxic chemicals. Urgent regulatory action needed.