PM Suryaghar, PM Kusum beneficiaries ambassadors of India’s RE journey: MNRE
The Minister of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) Pralhad Joshi on Saturday interacted with beneficiaries of PH Suryaghar and PM Kusum, exhorting them to become brand ambassadors of India’s renewable energy (RE) journey. The Minister met with 750 such special guests of the Ministry, who were invitees to the Republic Day
Southern Railway reports 5% increase in gross revenue in first 9 months of this fiscal
Southern Railway in the last nine months of the current financial year earned a gross revenue of ₹9,170 crore, a 5 per cent increase from the same period previous year, RN Singh, General Manager, Southern Railway (SR), said. Delivering his Republic Day speech on Sunday, Singh said SR achieved a
Axis Capital predicts EV penetration to surge in 3 years
The electric vehicle (EV) penetration will increase in the next three years due to the introduction of more reliable models at competitive price points and the possible growth of the charging network, according to the Axis Capital report. “We believe the launch of more credible models at attractive price points
Import monitoring intensified, exploring countervailing and anti-dumping duties: HD Kumaraswamy
India’s steel ministry has intensified monitoring of imports while there are talks of imposing countervailing and anti-dumping duties where necessary to protect domestic industry from Chinese offloading of the metal, including shipments routed through other FTA countries, HD Kumaraswamy, Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries told businessline. Donald Trump’s
How Budget 2025 can empower India’s agro-chemical sector and farmers
With India making rapid strides on many fronts under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the agriculture sector is gaining greater significance, as has been evident from the past few Budgets. This progress, and the fact that this is the first full Budget of Modi 3.0, has heightened anticipation
Agtech emerging as a catalyst: Seeding India’s agricultural future
The face of Indian agriculture is changing. Beyond the traditional image of farmers toiling in the fields, a technological revolution is taking root. Agritech is transforming the sector, which employs 158 million people and contributes 18.3 per cent to India’s GDP (2022-23), offering new solutions to ensure food security for
Harnessing India’s seafood prowess: A blueprint for global seafood industry leadership
Leveraging on its raw materials abundance, technological prowess, and increasing soft power, India stands poised to evolve from being a bulk commodity supplier to a global leader brand. India presents a compelling paradox in the global seafood industry. Ranking among the world’s top five seafood exporters, India recently achieved an
Posthumous Padma awards conferred on Osamu Suzuki, Bibek Debroy, Sushil Kumar Modi
On the eve of the country’s 76th Republic Day, the Centre announced the list of recipients for the Padma Awards 2025 comprising 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards. Padma Vibhushan awardees include Late Osamu Suzuki, former Chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation; Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy from
‘One Nation One Election’ initiative can prevent policy paralysis: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu has endorsed the ‘One Nation One Election’ initiative of the government and said it could prevent policy paralysis and reduce financial burden. “Another measure that promises to redefine the terms of good governance is the Bill introduced in Parliament to synchronise election schedules in the country. The
India-Indonesia forge ties: AMFI and AMII ink landmark MoU in investment management
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) and the Asosiasi Manajer Investasi Indonesia (AMII), the Indonesian Investment Managers Association, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation between the mutual fund industries of India and Indonesia. The MoU was signed and exchanged