Andhra Pradesh ranked first in fruit production with over 19 million tonnes during the 2024–25 financial year. | Photo Credit: DEEPAK KR Andhra Pradesh has secured top positions across several sectors, including agriculture and fisheries, reflecting the state’s steady economic and social progress, according to a recent report. Citing the latest Reserve Bank of India […]
Armoured Vehicle Nigam Ltd (AVNL) leading the pack with orders worth ₹35,553 crore, followed by Munitions India Ltd (MIL) at ₹28,939 crore and Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Ltd (AWEIL) at ₹8,236 crore. On the lower end of the spectrum is Gliders India Ltd (GIL) with an order book of ₹211 crore | Photo Credit: […]
As part of pre-budget submission, industry chamber Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) on Sunday proposed a comprehensive investment strategy anchored in fiscal prudence, capital efficiency, and investor confidence. The budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is expected to be presented on February 1. “The forthcoming Union Budget 2026–27 has to serve the dual role of stabiliser […]
Sakthi Aircraft’s facility at Tiruppur | Photo Credit: Supplied The Coimbatore-based Sakthi Aircraft Industry Pvt Ltd (SAIPL), which is setting up the country’s first private-sector trainer aircraft manufacturing facility at the textiles town of Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu, plans to start manufacturing in January with deliveries expected in February or March, said D Vaibhav, Managing […]
File picture: A farm worker applies fertiliser to a paddy field at Mankara in Palakkad earlier this year. | Photo Credit: K K Mustafah National security is usually discussed in terms of defence preparedness, border management and internal security. Yet, one of the strongest foundations of national security lies much closer to home — in […]
India is experiencing a rare economic phase with near-zero inflation and robust growth exceeding 8%. While this ‘Goldilocks’ moment benefits borrowers and large corporations, farmers face significant losses due to falling food prices. Savers might see reduced returns as interest rates decline, highlighting a complex economic landscape where benefits are unevenly distributed. India is in […]
The volume of Russian crude oil imports by Indian refiners last month is expected to continue in December as well aided by rising discounts of Urals and the recent assurance by President Vladimir Putin of uninterrupted supplies. Finland-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) in its latest commentary on Russia hydrocarbon trade […]
Rupee depreciation: Experts are of the view that this weakness may persist in the near term. (AI image) The rupee has been in a downward spiral versus the US dollar – hitting new historical lows and even crossing the 90 mark. The depreciation has been steep, and even more on a real effective basis. In […]
A lower acreage coupled with excess rain and pest attacks is set to shrink India’s red chilli crop for the 2025-26 season as farmers have shifted to other crops such as maize, cotton and pulses. However, the higher carry-forward stocks will augment the supplies, keeping the prices under check, even as the export demand remains […]
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 1.033 billion to USD 687.26 billion in the week ended December 5, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. This comes after the previous reporting week saw a decline of USD 1.877 billion, PTI reported. According to the RBI’s weekly statistical data, foreign currency assets — […]
