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PM says swadeshi goods driving record festive sales, GST cuts a booster

New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said demand for locally-made or swadeshi products has surged this festive season, with savings from goods and services tax cuts adding to t... Read More


India's processed potato exports are on an upswing

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- India is rapidly emerging as a major player in the global market for processed potato products, with exports of frozen French fries, chips, nuggets, flakes, and other value-added... Read More


India's forest area improves; rises to 9th spot from 10th globally: FAO report

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- India has climbed one spot to ninth globally in terms of total forest area, according to a report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Bali. The country als... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why harnessing deep-sea and offshore fisheries is important for India

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Harnessing India's deep-sea and offshore fisheries is critical to unlocking vast yet underutilised marine resources that can strengthen food security, boost exports and improve l... Read More


India backs ecosystem-based approach to tackle climate change

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- India reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development, equitable climate action, and ecosystem-based approaches at the G20 Climate and Environmental Sustainability Working G... Read More


India, Australia step up clean energy ties amid emission reduction push

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- Australia and India are deepening cooperation in renewable energy, especially in solar power, green hydrogen, and workforce training, as the two nations aim to expand the use of ... Read More


Why were sugar exports not so sweet this year?

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- In January, the central government allowed sugar exports totalling 1 million tonnes for the 2024-25 season (October-September). However, their shipments fell short of the allotte... Read More


Govt's move to regulate khandsari sugar units sees a weak start

New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- The government's effort to bring India's traditional khandsari, or unrefined sugar, industry under formal regulation has seen a slow start, with only 11 of the 66 large units hav... Read More