Farm crisis takes centre stage in national politics
Farm loan waivers and minimum support price for majority of crops are causing double trouble for the national economy. Not only do they add to the fiscal …
India-China join hands to counter OPEC’s dominance in Asian oil market
The alliance is likely to challenge OPEC’s capability of controlling the market and prove to be a game changer for India. Other than the US, India, and China …
China-US trade war is making American soybean farmers anxious
When China tentatively agreed last month to increase its imports of US goods, American soybean farmers sighed with relief. They had been holding their breath …
Is El Nino returning? Mission shows high sea levels, a recognised precursor
Weather forecasters are closely watching sea water levels in the Central Pacific after images taken by the U.S./European Jason-3 satellite mission, managed by …
India Ratings, CRISIL see Centre’s sugar bailout package to have limited impact
Credit rating and research agencies India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) and CRISIL Limited (Crisil) have expressed doubts over the long-term impact of the …
The crisis in India’s agriculture cannot be trivialised
The ongoing 10-day strike by farmers across the country is the latest episode of the crisis in agriculture spilling out on to the streets. Meanwhile, the chief …
The story of India’s failure to drill its own oil in 9 charts
Even as global crude oil prices and Indian retail fuel prices continue their journey skywards, the Indian government and respective state governments seem to …
Iron ore’s contribution to Australia’s prosperity has peaked, say experts
Iron ore’s extraordinary contribution to Australia’s prosperity has nearly peaked with experts predicting weak growth in export volumes and …
Saudi oil giant flotation likely to be delayed until 2019
The stock market flotation of Saudi Arabia’s state oil company is likely to be delayed until next year, according to the country’s energy minister, …
World’s top oil trader says no one will avoid Iran sanctions
The world’s top oil trader said it will be near impossible to avoid U.S. sanctions on Iran, suggesting Donald Trump’s attack on OPEC’s third-largest …