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Govt should boost soil nutrients to maintain yields, say scientists

India will have to supplement crucial nutrients in its soils through large dosages of organic manure if it wants to maintain the average crop yields, as being a tropical country its percentage of organic carbon in soil is less than one, according to scientists gathered at the Global Soil Conference here on Tuesday to address challenges related to soil health.

FTA negotiations with UK to resume next year

India and the United Kingdom (UK) will relaunch in the new year talks for a free trade agreement (FTA), following months of pause due to general elections in both countries, according to a statement from the UK government.

Middle income, affordable housing book is growing fast

Delhi-based Tourism Finance Corporation of India (TFCI), a non-banking financial institution, is aiming to diversify and plans to keep 25 per cent of its portfolio for construction and affordable housing segment, said ANOOP BALI, managing director (MD) & chief financial officer (CFO) of TFCI in an interview with Harsh Kumar.

PMAY-G survey to use 'face recognition' tools to identify new beneficiaries

A fresh survey to identify a minimum of eight million new beneficiaries of the flagship rural housing scheme, in addition to the 12 million already identified, will use the latest face-recognition tools to minimise gaps, a senior official said on Tuesday.

India fastest-growing emerging mkts: Airbnb

India is one of the fastest-growing emerging markets for Airbnb, a top company executive said on Tuesday.

Smartphone PLI rings in record electronics exports

Electronics exports reached the highest-ever mark of $19.1 billion within a seven-month period of any financial year, at the end of October 2024. This is a 24 per cent growth over the $15.4 billion export figure for the sector during the same period in the last financial year, according to the latest government data.

Birla Opus adds fresh coat to raise capacity

Commences operations of 4th plant; becomes second-largest decorative paints player

Karnataka rolls out GCC framework, skilling initiatives

Three dedicated global innovation districts to be set up

Subsidy for cargo e-3Ws restored, but halved to ₹25K

The central government has decided to restore the subsidy for cargo electric three-wheelers (e-3Ws) for the remaining part of financial year 2025, but with a reduced rate.

Tafe, AGCO claim HC relief in brand dispute

Chennai-based Tractors and Farm Equipment (Tafe) and AGCO said on Tuesday that a Madras High Court had favored them in their dispute about the Massey Ferguson tractor brand, citing an order to maintain \"status quo\".

°Wind energy at its peak, With 8 more yrs of growth,

After a financial turnaround ancl achieving a debt-free status' Suzlon Energy is focused on driving financial growth. J P CHALASANI, group chief executive officer of Suzlon, speaks with Jaden Mathew Paul in Mumbai about the prospects ofthe Indian wind energy sector' opportunities in defence and railways, and Suzlon's strategies to maintain its leadership. Edited excerpts:

Adani Infra to pick 30% stake in PSP Projects

Adani Infra (India) Limited has signed a pact to acquire a 30 per cent stake in construction company PSP Projects Limited from its existing promoters for ₹685 crore in an all-cash deal.

Flipkart's BBD lifts Walmart global sales

US-based retail giant Walmart on Tuesday said its international sales in the third quarter got a boost from the 'Big Billion Days' sales event by its Indian e-commerce arm Flipkart.

4.8mn weddings mean business after lacklustre months

The wedding season is in full swing, and an estimated 4.8 million couples are expected to tie the knot before the year draws to a close.

Meta to appeal against CCI penalty, diktat on data share

Menlo Park (California)-headquartered Meta Platforms on Tuesday opposed the ₹213-crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) along with a cease-and-desist directive that clamped down on data-sharing. Meta said it would appeal against the move.

Businesses gasp as Delhi's bad air chokes demand

The rising level of pollution in Delhi and surrounding areas has started affecting businesses in the national capital, with fewer people choosing to visit markets, malls and restaurants.

Rio statement echoes New Delhi declaration on climate financing

GZO leaders call forceaseflre in Gaza and Lebanon, peace in Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine flare-up limits market recovery

Nifty, Sensex end losing streak but give up most of their intraday gains

SME IPOs: Sebi proposes 2x hike in application size

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Tuesday proposed stiffer listing regulations for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

DELHI TURNS 'SMOKING' CAPITAL

SC flags 'wrong approach' in enforcing anti-pollution curbs

Farm fires blaze to a 5-yr high in Delhi, Rajasthan

Farm fire incidents in Rajasthan and Delhi have reached their highest levels since 2020, with Rajasthan reporting 2,060 cases and Delhi witnessing 12, according to data from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI).

Over 370 flights delayed at Delhi Airport

More than 370 flights, including departures and arrivals, were delayed at the Delhi Airport on Monday until 2 pm due to dense fog and pollution.

TAKING NOTE

Did demonetisation hitthe right notes? How cloes it sound eightyears on?

NTPC Green Energy gets a thumbs up from analysts

Opportunityto invest in leading RE player a positive for longterm

Mkts fall on selling in IT, oil shares

Benchmark Sensex declined by 241 points while broader Nifty fell for the seventh session in a row on Monday following a sell-off in IT and oil shares amid unabated foreign fund outflows and weak leads from the US markets.

Sebi orders altGraaf, two other platforms to cease operations

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday issued a \"cease and desist\" order against three online bond platforms operating without registration with the stock exchanges.

MGL, IGL sink up to 20% after cut in priority gas allocation

Shares of city gas distribution (CGD) companies Mahanagar Gas (MGL) and Indraprastha Gas (IGL) plunged up to 20 per cent on the BSE on Monday after the central government further reduced the administered price mechanism (APM) allocation of domestic gas to them.

FPI under-owning gives India moat among EMs: CLSA MD

In a world less friendly for emerging markets (EMs), there is a case to up India's weight, CLSA's Managing Director and Chief Equity Strategist Alexander Redman said on Monday, asserting that the relative under-ownership of Indian equities by foreign investors gives the country an edge over its EM peers.

Aluminium stocks soar on China's tax rebate cut

The shares of aluminium manufacturers rallied on Monday on the back of a sharp rise in the price of the lightweight metal over the weekend, following China's announcement that it will withdraw export tax rebate for the commodity.

Defence a key growth driver for Bharat Forge

Auto component major Bharat Forge's second quarter performance (Q2FY25) was lower than consensus estimates.