India urges oil producers to review payment terms as rupee depreciates
India has urged major oil producers for a review of payment terms, as the government battles to counter the impact of a depreciating rupee and rising global …
India’s Maharashtra targets 15 lakh tonnes of sugar exports by March 2019
Maharashtra’s sugar industry has ramped up efforts to export 15 lakh tonnes of sugar till March 2019, as a fall in the value of the rupee combined with …
India’s basmati exports may rise as Saudi Arabia likely to ease residue rules
Basmati rice exports from India are expected to pick up, as key importer Saudi Arabia is set to adopt easy residue parameters to take delivery of consignments. …
Area under soybean in India seen up by 6.7 percent, says SOPA
The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA), in its first survey of soybean crop for the season of 2018-19, has estimated the total area under soybean …
Coal imports to India seen rising by 8-17 per cent in FY19 – report
Improved capacity utilisation in power, cement and steel industries, coupled with inadequate rail-connectivity and rake availability to ferry the fuel, has led …
Indian shrimp exports to US likely to grow by 15 per cent this fiscal
Indian shrimp exports to the US are likely to be higher by 15-20 per cent this year despite a decline in average price, traders said, as the depreciation of …
Iron ore prices in India rise on robust demand, says CRISIL
A robust growth in domestic demand and elevated pellet prices have led to a rise in prices of iron ore in India, according to a report by ratings agency …
Saudi Arabia to supply 4 million barrels of extra crude to India in November – reports
Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, will supply Indian oil buyers with an additional 4 million barrels of crude oil in November, several …
Steel minister urges tech giants to invest in India’s minerals and metals sector
India’s steel minister has urged international investors and technology giants to invest in the country’s minerals and metals sector. Speaking at an …
Spices research body urges Indian government to take steps to prevent plant diseases
The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) has urged the government to take adequate measures in a timely manner to prevent the spread of various diseases …