Ahead of the Union Budget, the Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association pushes for uniform 5% GST on all fertilizers, quicker refunds, and a single national license to boost the sector.
India achieves a major milestone in fertilizer self-reliance, with domestic production meeting 73% of demand in 2025. Discover how strategic policies boosted local manufacturing.
India's domestic production now meets 73% of its fertiliser demand, a significant rise from 57% in 2020-21, reducing import dependency and boosting food security. Discover the government's strategy for self-reliance.
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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.
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.
Vedanta Ltd reports a 1% rise in aluminium, 4% in Zinc India, and 28% in Zinc International output for Q3 FY24. However, steel and oil & gas production see a decline. Get the full quarterly performance details here.
India's four new semiconductor plants are set for commercial production in 2026, marking a major leap in electronics manufacturing and reducing import dependency.
Maruti Suzuki India achieves its highest-ever annual production of 22.55 lakh units in FY25, marking a significant milestone for the auto giant. Discover the details and future outlook.
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.
India's IMD forecasts a colder January, aiding key rabi crops like wheat. This weather shift promises higher yields and could ease food inflation. Read the full forecast analysis.
Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran outlines a 2026 strategy focusing on AI, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability to turn global uncertainty into India's opportunity. Read the full plan.
India holds the world's 3rd largest rare earth reserves but contributes less than 1% to global production. A new report highlights the gap and China's dominance. Read more.
India's industrial production jumped 6.7% year-on-year in November 2025, the highest growth in 25 months, driven by manufacturing and a rebound in mining. Read the full analysis.
India's industrial production surged to a 25-month high of 6.7% in November 2024, driven by robust manufacturing and GST rate cuts. Read the full analysis.
India's industrial production rose 6.7% in November 2024, driven by strong manufacturing performance. Get the latest data and expert analysis on the economic uptick.
India's industrial production surged to a two-year high of 6.7% in November 2025, driven by robust manufacturing. Discover the details behind this significant economic rebound.
India's industrial production surged to a two-year high of 6.7% in November, driven by robust mining and manufacturing. Read the full analysis of the IIP data and its economic implications.
India's agriculture sector is poised for record foodgrain production in 2025-26, driven by strong monsoons and GST cuts on farm inputs. Discover the key figures and policy impacts shaping the sector's future.
India's electronics manufacturing has skyrocketed, with production rising six times and exports jumping eightfold since 2014, driven by major policy initiatives like PLI. Discover the full story.
As global trade transforms due to US-China rivalry, India stands at a pivotal moment. Leveraging PLI schemes and services exports, it can lead, but must fix logistics and skills. Read the analysis.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reveals 90% of daily-use goods are imported. He urges women's SHGs to boost local production for self-reliance. Read the full story.
India's fashion industry, set to hit $350 billion by 2030, is a major climate threat due to coal reliance and overproduction. Experts urge immediate decarbonization to avoid locking in emissions. Read the full analysis.
Boeing plans to increase narrow-body jet production to 47 per month in 2025 to meet Air India and Akasa's bulk orders, addressing supply chain delays impacting Indian aviation growth.
India's core sector output grew 1.8% in November 2025, rebounding from October's contraction. However, energy-linked segments like crude oil production saw a decline. Get the full analysis.
India's eight core industries grew 1.8% in November, recovering from October's contraction. Strong performance in cement, steel, and fertilizers offset declines in oil and gas. Read the full analysis.