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137 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Indian Cotton Sowing Accelerates in July as Monsoon Revives · Improved monsoon rains in Maharashtra and Gujarat are driving a surge in Indian cotton planting.
- Indian Soybean Sowing Accelerates as Acreage Expected to Surpass Last Year · Soybean planting in India has accelerated, with acreage expected to exceed last year's levels.
- India Services Sector Growth Slows to 17-Month Low Amid Weakening Demand · India's services sector growth slowed to a 17-month low in June as domestic demand weakened and hiring nearly stalled.
- Manipur Approves Rs 3,691 Crore Elevated Corridor for Imphal · Manipur government approves a Rs 3,691 crore elevated corridor project to transform Imphal's urban mobility.
- El Niño Concern Drives Andhra Farmers to Water-Saving Rice Methods · Farmers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram adopt Direct Seeded Rice and Alternate Wetting and Drying to combat El Niño water scarcity.
- Strong El Niño Expected to Disrupt Tropical Commodities Yields · Forecasters warn a strong El Niño later this year will disrupt rainfall and reduce yields for cocoa, coffee, and sugar.
- Maharashtra Farmers Advised to Delay Sowing Amid Low Monsoon Rains · Maharashtra government urges farmers to pause sowing due to severe rainfall deficit and heatwave risks.
- Antwerp-Bruges Port Seeks Larger India Cargo Share Amid Volume Decline · Antwerp-Bruges port aims to capture more Indian exports and green hydrogen imports despite recent volume drops.
- India May Allow Fiscal Deficit to Reach 4.8% of GDP Amid Rising Costs · India's government may permit the fiscal deficit to widen to 4.8% of GDP due to increased energy subsidy costs.
- India Must Expand International Trade Ties to Reach $30 Trillion Economy by 2047 · Union Minister Piyush Goyal urges expanded international trade to achieve India's $30 trillion economy vision by 2047.
- Centre Approves Rs 1,663 Crore Funding for Kollam-Theni Highway First Phase · The Indian government has approved Rs 1,663.15 crore for the initial phase of the Kollam-Theni National Highway project.
- RBI Proposes Unified Framework for Banks' Risk, Compliance, and Audit Functions · India's central bank releases draft guidelines to streamline bank governance effective January 2027.
- India's Agriculture Ministry Budget Jumps Five-Fold to Rs 1.4 Lakh Crore for FY27 · The Modi government increased the agriculture ministry budget to Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 2026-27, a five-fold rise from 2013-14.
- India Mandates RBI-Authorized Channels for Silver Imports Amid Duty Hike · India requires silver imports to pass through RBI-nominated agencies and DGFT authorizations.
- Chana Prices Surge Over 9% in a Month Despite Record Harvest · Indian chana prices jumped 9% monthly due to aggressive government procurement despite record production.
- India-UK FTA Implementation Stalled Over UK Steel Carbon Tax · India-UK trade deal faces delays as UK imposes carbon taxes on Indian steel imports.
- India Urges States to Prioritize Pulses and Oilseeds Amid Monsoon Risks · Indian government directs states to focus on pulses and oilseeds due to forecasted below-normal monsoon and fertilizer supply disruptions.
- US Reduces Tariffs on Farm Equipment but Keeps 50% Metal Levies · The US cuts agricultural machinery tariffs to 15% while maintaining 50% duties on most metal imports.
- UK Foreign Secretary Cooper Visits India to Finalize Free Trade Agreement · UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper visits India to discuss the Free Trade Agreement and strengthen bilateral trade ties.
- India Appoints 29 Industry Leaders Including SBI Chair to Board of Trade · The Indian government has appointed 29 non-official members, including SBI Chairman CS Setty and Apple India MD Virat Bhatia, to the Board of Trade.
- Crisil Warns Indian MSMEs Hit Harder Than Large Firms by West Asia Conflict · Crisil predicts Indian MSMEs will face a 100 bps revenue cut due to the West Asia conflict.
- US Steel Tariff Relief for India Limited as Core Duties Remain · US cuts tariffs on metal-containing equipment but 50% duties on raw steel persist for India
- Rajasthan Launches ₹2.72 Lakh Crore Mega Infrastructure Boom with 81 Central Projects · Rajasthan is executing 81 central government infrastructure projects worth ₹2.72 lakh crore to boost connectivity and industry.
- Indian Refiners Switch to Soyoil as Palm Oil Price Advantage Fades in May · India's edible oil refiners shifted to soyoil in May as palm oil imports remained below average due to narrowing price gaps.
- India and Germany Expand Quantum and Space Tech Cooperation · India and Germany agreed to deepen collaboration in quantum communication, photonics, and space technologies.
- US-India Trade Talks Resume Amid Section 301 Tariff Investigation · US and India negotiate interim trade deal to avoid Section 301 tariffs on excess capacity.
- Rising Fuel Prices Threaten to Rekindle Inflation Pressures in India · Crisil warns that higher petrol and diesel prices will feed through to consumer prices and accelerate inflation in India.
- RBI MPC Weighs Rate Decision Amid Iran War, Inflation, and Rupee Pressure · RBI faces a policy bind as Iran war boosts inflation and weakens the rupee.
- India-Oman Free Trade Pact Bolsters Energy Security Amid Gulf Volatility · Experts say India-Oman free trade agreement enhances energy security and economic stability in the volatile Gulf region.
- India Demands Tariff Exemptions in Trade Talks with US and UK · India seeks tariff exemptions from US and UK in trade talks amid geopolitical and steel export concerns.