b

Can climate-resilient farming become a profitable venture?  

The mantra of climate-resilient farming was simple but difficult to digest for traditional farming households




b

Strengthen panchayats to mobilise internal revenues: CFC member Lahiri

Two-day national conclave of SFC begins in Hyderabad




b

CEA cautions about possible power crisis

Peak power demand to rise by 9 per cent to 230-235 GW by April 2023




b

CAGs of India, Chile sign MoU to support capacity building

Murmu is currently on an official visit to Chile




b

Kirit Parikh panel submits report on gas prices, suggests pricing freedom beginning Jan 2026

ONGC and Oil India will be paid a price linked to imported oil but it will have a minimum or floor price of $4 per million British thermal unit and a cap or ceiling price of $6.5




b

Core industries’ output dips to 20-month low of 0.1% in October

Centre revises final growth rate for July 2022 upwards to 4.8 per cent from 4.3 per cent earlier




b

India-Australia free trade agreement to be effective Dec 29

Dawn of a new era for businesses, people, says Goyal




b

Outstanding power sector dues of States decline by ₹24,680 crore

It is expected that strict implementation of the LPS rules will bring back financial viability of the power sector in the country and would attract investment to ensure reliable 24x7 electricity to the consumers




b

Cheaper to live in India than US, UK and Germany: SBI report

If the household budget/ cost of living was Rs 100 in September 2021, it has increased by Rs 12 in both the US and India, but it has increased by Rs 20 in Germany and Rs 23 in the UK: Report




b

PFRDA wants Govt depts to fully adopt e-NPS method for onboarding new employees

Adopting ‘e-NPS Government’ method is necessary to align with goals of Centre’s Digital India program, PFRDA tells govt departments




b

I&B Ministry orders blocking of Pakistan-based OTT app Vidly TV

issued orders for blocking of website , apps and social media accounts of the platform




b

India’s coal bed methane output expected at 759 MSCM in FY23

India’s coal bed methane production is estimated to grow to 1,072 MSCM in FY24 and 1,508 MSCM in FY25




b

Govt prepares draft to use Middleware for broadcasting TV channel content without Internet

Middleware can be used to deliver broadcast content to portable devices through Wireless LAN/WiFi




b

ONDC may cover mobility, hospitality and travel sectors

Plans come at a time when traditional transport, hotel and restaurant sectors are up in arms against monopolisation of some aggregators




b

India to become $10-trillion economy by 2035, forecasts CEBR

Its latest edition of the report released on Monday also warned that the world is moving toward recession




b

PFRDA pitches for doubling tax break for NPS subscribers in the upcoming Budget

For NPS subscribers, PFRDA seeks capital gains treatment on par with mutual funds industry for gains liquidated through Tier-II investments




b

Global headwinds, a challenge to India’s trade prospects in 2023

Successful implementation of FTAs, rupee trade, export schemes, PLI may provide relief




b

Eleven captive and commercial coal mines to begin production in FY23: IEA

IEA projects that India’s domestic supply will continue to grow in line with the steady increase in demand while also striving to reduce import dependency




b

Grid stability, solar PV manufacturing, discom dues to take centrestage in 2023

Transmission remains a challenge even as power demand rises




b

ICAI bats for India Inc, pitches for 100% tax deduction for CSR expenses

Currently, CSR expenses made by India Inc are not treated as business expense, hence not allowed for IT deduction purposes




b

In a relief for India Inc, MCA extends virtual AGMs till September 2023

Also, the MCA allowed companies to hold EGMs via video conference until September 30, 2023




b

Indian economy is confronting strong global headwinds: RBI

Declining tendency in GNPAs ratio is likely to continue




b

India will be a global price setter in fertilisers by 2024: Mandaviya

‘We will bring down DAP prices to below the $650/tonne level this month’, he said




b

110 mt of coal stocks to be maintained at mine pitheads, power plants by March 2023: Coal Secretary

For the first time, power plants on the western coast would receive coal through the coastal shipping route, he said




b

Rural retail inflation in 23 States/UTs higher than urban

Experts say elevated rural inflation likely to hurt the rural economy, as the pricing power is not with the rural households




b

Public, private sectors need to leverage synergy and think out-of-the-box, says PM Modi

Modi meets economists seeking suggestions for the Budget




b

Car sales declined by 7% in December

But utility vehicle segment grew 23% year-on-year: SIAM data




b

India-EU FTA: EU seeks ambitious commitments in government procurement, India resists

New Delhi unwilling to show flexibility in elements such as non-discrimination, dispute settlement




b

WPI inflation cools to 4.95% in December

The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation was 5.85 per cent in November 2022 and 14.27 per cent in December 2021




b

Credit growth likely to be brisk in FY24 if inflation moderates: Survey

Growth in credit y-o-y since the January-March quarter of 2022 has moved into double digits




b

Rare earth elements and critical minerals will be next geopolitical battleground: Survey

Shift to clean energy will boost demand




b

Economic Survey: Huge gap between expectation and reality, says Amit Mitra

Survey expects India’s GDP growth rate to be 7 per cent while Budget Estimate 2022-23 expects the same to be 9.2 per cent




b

Strength of India intact, forex reserves swelled by $8 billion in last two days: FM

Nirmala Sitharaman said the regulators will do their job on the Adani issue




b

Global steel output declines 2.4% in April as China disappoints

Indian steel production up a notch year-on-year but lower than March output




b

Strategic disinvestment: CBDT to exempt deemed taxation of difference in book value and fair value

Amends Rule 11 UAC(4) of the Income Tax Rules




b

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to flag off bl’s MSME Growth Conclave

Event to unleash the growth potential of the sector; discussions to spark ideas




b

A single adverse weather event such as El Niño may not be a threat to macroeconomic stability, RBI Bulletin

There were years when, despite El Niño, rainfall was close to normal and inflation remained benign; the officials




b

How a Dharavi-based housemaid inspired rural financial start-up Jai Kisan 

The digital financial services firm eyes onboarding 1 million farmers before fiscal end




b

Indian economy to exceed growth estimates after strong Q2 beat: economists

Indian economy grew 7.6% in Q2FY24




b

After weak December quarter, winter products begin seeing an uptick in demand

Demand for winterwear apparel segment has also witnessed an uptick in the past few days




b

GST Council likely to meet soon after winter session, insurance to be in focus

The Council is expected to meet between December 20 and 25 in Rajasthan




b

A bite of the big apple

Sliced lamb shawarma, sesame-crusted pancakes, pickles on a stick, cannolis with fresh ricotta... DIVYA CHANDRAN discovers why a walking tour is a great way to take in the flavours of New York city




b

Experimental Indians take the road less travelled by

Waiting for company to travel is passé; solo travellers are having fun by not just exploring beaches but also enrolling in open water scuba diving courses




b

The past before us

Chennai is an interesting city to show around with its multi-layered history and deep culture. GEETA PADMANABHAN helps you choose a good mix of the city’s attractions




b

By the banks of the Ganga

The writer recounts her visit to the International Yoga Festival earlier this year




b

Symbol of a royal era

Built by an Italian architect, Madurai’s Tirumalai Naick Palace is a graceful fusion of the East and West. T. SARAVANAN investigates its past with some help from a Canadian historian, the British Library and a local archaeologist




b

Musically around the globe

While most itineraries spell wining, dining and sightseeing, no travel experience is complete without music. KRISHNARAJ IYENGAR tunes into some of the most fascinating experiences




b

Galle Fort: A walk to remember

The seaside town’s star-shaped fort is where southern spices meet salty winds




b

Building castles in the air




b

A holiday without a bucket list

It is possible to enjoy an unhurried holiday in touristy Goa, filled with just the sound of crashing waves and the sight of emerald fields and golden sunsets, says SUBHA J RAO