Economy

Building climate-resilient farms: How AI, predictive analytics can help tackle pest attacks, weather extremes

When unseasonal rains lashed parts of Maharashtra earlier this year, farmers watched helplessly as their crops wilted. Some had just recovered from a prolonged dry spell, while others were battling sudden outbreaks of whitefly and downy mildew. In Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, apple farmers faced similar disruptions, while paddy farmers in Punjab struggled with erratic […]

Russian cardiologist says cutting out salt can lower blood pressure, shares 7 simple ways to tackle high blood pressure

High blood pressure often develops silently, fueled by everyday habits like excess salt, stress, alcohol, or lack of exercise – yet it can have life-threatening consequences if left unchecked. The good news is that simple, consistent lifestyle changes can make a powerful difference in controlling blood pressure, protecting heart health, and even adding years to […]

Unsaturated Indian market offers huge investment; GST reforms key to tackle external factors, says Finance Commission chair

India’s economy is showing strong signs of growth, with opportunities for investment and development expanding across the country, 15th Finance Commission chairman NK Singh said on Friday.He noted that India’s saturated domestic market presents vast opportunities for private investment, public-private partnerships, foreign private capital, and mobilising internal resources.Speaking at the 4th ‘Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025’ […]

Economy

Coconut Development Board calls for corrective steps to tackle price volatility

A meeting held by the Coconut Development Board to allay concerns of stakeholders about the recent volatility in coconut prices has suggested strong corrective actions to tackle the situation. It recommended enhancing productivity through joint efforts of research bodies, ramping up area of expansion, promoting tender coconut varieties, ensuring remunerative prices to farmers, developing predictive […]

Economy

Indian pharma sector needs price hikes, site and IP transfers to tackle US tariff uncertainty: Report

The Indian pharmaceutical industry requires price increases, site and intellectual property (IP) transfers to deal with the prevailing uncertainty in the sector amid US tariffs, according to a report by Systematix Research. The report highlighted that tariff uncertainty continues to prevail, with companies unwilling to add capacities in the US. It stated, “Price increase, site […]

Economy

Bayer launches Camalus to tackle sucking pests in horticulture crops

Bayer has announced the launch of Camalus, a unique pest spectrum insecticide designed specifically for Indian horticulture farmers. Camalus brings a dual mode of action with a unique pest-spectrum control of chewing and sucking pests, which is a need gap in horticultural crop cultivation, the company said in a statement. Targeted at premium vegetable markets […]

Economy

Call for tech-driven, sustainable approach to tackle climate change in marine fisheries

Addressing the mounting threats of climate change on India’s marine fisheries, Grinson George, Director of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), has urged the adoption of advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and stronger conservation measures to protect the sector and coastal communities. Highlighting the vulnerability of marine fisheries to rising sea temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and […]