A fire broke out at the Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) ammonia plant in Namrup, Dibrugarh, raising safety concerns just before PM Modi's scheduled visit. No casualties reported.
Mangaluru-based Mukka Proteins secures a major Rs 47.5 crore contract from Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Ltd. to supply fish meal. Read the full story.
A Naib Tehsildar in Chhatarpur faces allegations of slapping a female student & manhandling a farmer during a chaotic fertilizer distribution. Villagers demand action. Read the full report.
India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil using shadow fleet tankers to bypass Western sanctions, according to CREA report. Moscow relies on old vessels to maintain exports amid restrictions.
Massive fertilizer adulteration racket uncovered in Khargone. 268 bags of urea seized, suspects arrested. Learn how farmers were being cheated with fake products.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for Namrup IV Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Plant worth Rs 10,000 crore in December, boosting Northeast's agricultural economy and creating employment opportunities. Read more about this transformative
Israel increases VAT exemption threshold for personal imports from $75 to $500 starting July 1. Major relief for international shoppers and Israeli consumers.
India's Russian oil imports surge to five-month peak in November as President Putin prepares December visit. Get latest updates on energy diplomacy and trade relations.
India informs WTO its farm import quotas for milk, maize, and oils went unused in FY25, driven by market conditions and sufficient domestic production. Read the full analysis.
India secures 2.2 million tonnes of LPG from US suppliers in one-year agreement, strengthening energy ties and ensuring stable cooking gas supply for consumers nationwide.
Security agencies investigate a fertilizer shop in Haryana's Pinangwan after the accused in the Red Fort car blast purchased materials there. Probe focuses on ammonium nitrate and licensing.
A new report reveals dangerous PVC resin imports from China entering India's consumer market, threatening public health with toxic chemicals. Urgent regulatory action needed.
India maintained vegetable oil imports at 16.3 million tonnes in 2024-25. Soybean oil hit record highs while palm oil declined sharply. Explore the shifting import patterns.
West Uttar Pradesh towns engulfed in toxic air with Baghpat recording 381 AQI. UP government launches stubble barter scheme to combat pollution crisis. Health alerts issued for vulnerable groups.
India witnesses unprecedented 169% growth in platinum imports as global economic shifts drive demand. Discover how silver, gold, and forex fluctuations are creating new opportunities in the precious metals market.
India dramatically reduces direct Russian crude purchases as US sanctions tighten payment mechanisms. Major refiners shift strategy while maintaining supplies through traders.
US sanctions on Russian oil tankers cause massive drop in shipments to India and China. Discover the global energy dilemma and whether markets can permanently ditch Russian crude.
India's Russian oil imports dropped by 16% in December 2023 as US sanctions disrupted payment mechanisms, forcing refiners to seek alternatives from Middle East suppliers.
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya assures farmers of sufficient urea availability for upcoming planting season, addressing nationwide concerns about fertilizer shortages.
India faces a looming urea scarcity due to global supply disruptions, rising prices, and domestic production challenges. Learn how this fertilizer crisis could impact agriculture, food security, and your wallet.
India's largest oil company continues Russian crude purchases through non-sanctioned traders, navigating Western pressure while securing energy needs.
India responds to US sanctions on Russian oil firms, defends energy imports as crucial for national interest. Trump praises India's strategic positioning.
India's leading refiners Indian Oil and MRPL are actively diversifying oil sources, turning to international spot markets as Russian supplies face payment and shipping challenges. Industry sources reveal strategic moves to secure alternative crude.
Former US President Donald Trump applauds India for reducing Russian oil purchases, highlighting strengthening Indo-US ties and strategic diplomacy.
Former US President Donald Trump raises concerns about India purchasing Russian oil while avoiding criticism of China's energy imports from Russia during recent comments.
Indian renewable energy and automotive companies resume imports of crucial Chinese rare earth magnets as Beijing eases restrictions, providing relief to green technology sectors.
HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd halts Russian crude imports due to payment complications, joining other Indian refiners facing similar challenges with Russian oil deals.
In a significant strategic shift, Nayara Energy, part-owned by steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, has stopped purchasing Russian crude oil. This move comes as Western sanctions tighten and payment complications escalate.
HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd suspends Russian oil imports after US sanctions target key shipping vessels, marking significant shift in India's energy procurement strategy.
HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd, the joint venture between steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal and Hindustan Petroleum, suspends all Russian crude purchases citing US sanctions. The move signals growing compliance challenges for Indian refiners.