Economy

Geopolitics and India’s agricultural strategy

 Agricultural exports declined by nearly 9 per cent in FY24, totalling $43.7 billion, due to global conflicts, rising freight costs, domestic restrictions, and tariff wars Global events—from the Red Sea crisis and the Russia-Ukraine war to rising trade tensions—have exposed vulnerabilities in Indian agriculture. These disruptions go beyond economic impact, carrying national security and geopolitical […]

Blockbuster IPO week: Domestic investors bet big on India’s growth; Tata Capital, LG Electronics witness massive oversubscription

India’s stock markets are witnessing a wave of blockbuster IPOs, showing that domestic investors remain confident in the country’s growth story, even as the Nifty and Sensex have delivered no returns over the past 13 months.Experts say this year’s record inflow of funds into IPOs reflects strong trust in India’s economic potential.Ajay Bagga, Banking and […]

‘The collab nobody wanted’: Deepika Padukone’s role as India’s first Mental Health Ambassador sparks backlash online

Deepika Padukone has had quite the week. After months of staying silent on controversies surrounding her eight-hour workday comment, the actor finally broke her silence — clarifying that her choices are rooted in prioritising mental health. But just when the internet was catching its breath, Deepika made yet another headline-grabbing move — she’s now India’s […]

Economy

India’s biofuel revolution: Leveraging the social cost of carbon to mitigate climate change

India is on the frontline of climate change, grappling with intensifying extreme weather events, from scorching heatwaves to the spread of vector-borne diseases. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) declared 2024 as the hottest year on record, with global mean near-surface temperatures soaring 1.55 ± 0.13°C above pre-industrial levels. India faced extreme weather on 88 per […]

Economy

IEA revises downwards India’s estimates of manufacturing capacity for wafers & polysilicon

Outside of China, complete crystalline silicon PV supply chains exist only in Japan and Malaysia | Photo Credit: KUMAR SS The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised downwards estimates of India’s manufacturing capacity for wafers and polysilicon — two critical stages without which upstream integration is a challenge — which has delayed the efforts of […]

Economy

India’s growing significance in aviation market attracts Safran

Located in Hyderabad, the LEAP engine MRO — built at an investment of $150 million — is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo Credit: French aerospace major Safran’s board is set to visit India, underscoring the country’s growing significance as a key aviation market, industry sources told businessline. The board […]

Deepika Padukone appointed as India’s first Mental Health Ambassador by Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Updated on: Oct 10, 2025 09:30 pm IST Deepika Padukone shared that she is ‘deeply honoured’ to have been appointed by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.  On the occasion of World Mental Health Day on October 10, actor Deepika Padukone has announced that she has been appointed as the Union Ministry of […]

Economy

India’s seafood exports get US nod for compliant with MMPA standards 

The United States National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has officially approved India’s seafood exports as compliant with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) standards. This recognition ensures that India’s seafood shipments to the US market will continue uninterrupted beyond December 31, 2025. The US NMFS determined that all of India’s exempt and export fisheries are […]