Sugar output drops 35% to 4.58 mn tonne till December 15: ISMA
India’s sugar production stood at 4.58 million tonne till December 15 of the ongoing marketing year, down 35 per cent from the year-ago period, owing to sharp fall in output…
NMDC share price climbs 2% on extension of mining leases
The share price of state-owned mineral producer NMDC gained more than 2 percent intraday on December 18 after the company’s mining leases were extended for 20 years. The stock has…
Amit Shah says global slowdown impacting Indian economy; praises FM Sitharaman
The global slowdown is impacting Indian economy, which has been growing at a slow pace for the last many quarters, but Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is handling it in a…
BYJU’S reduces loss to Rs 8.82 crore in FY19; revenue up at Rs 1,305.92 cr
Online education startup BYJU’S has reduced its consolidated loss to Rs 8.82 crore, while registering manifold in revenue from operations, according to regulatory documents. Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, the…
Andhra Pradesh govt signs MoU with NMDC for supply of iron ore to Kadapa steel plant
The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Mineral Development Corporation for supply of iron ore to the proposed integrated steel plant in Kadapa…
Indian pharma sector expected to grow at 10-12% during FY19-22, outlook stable: ICRA
Ratings agency Icra on Wednesday said the Indian pharmaceutical industry is expected to grow around 10-12 percent between FY2019 and FY2022 while maintaining a stable outlook on the sector. Icra…
Amazon India begins pilot project to buy directly from farmers: Report
Amazon Retail India has begun a pilot programme to source fresh fruits and vegetables directly from farmers as part of its farm-to-fork initiative, The Economic Times reported. Amazon India is…
Cotton research bodies in India, Uganda to develop new seed variety
The Cotton Development and Research Association (CDRA) of Southern India Mills’ Association has signed an agreement with Cotton Development Organisation and National Agricultural Research Organisation of Uganda to develop a…
Coal demand to remain stable amid climate concerns: IEA
The demand for coal will remain steady over the next four years due to demand from Asia, which comes despite fears of the climate crisis, the International Energy Agency (IEA)…
Government tapping corporates to spur investment, boost economy: Report
The government has approached 25 large corporate houses to ascertain their investment and expansion plans and address pain points in order to boost economic activity and investments, The Times of…