AI-based climate intelligence platform predicts 15-40 extra hot days each year for next 2 decades
India could see an additional 15 to 40 unusually hot days each year in the next two decades due to accelerating climate change, compared to the 1981-2010 climatic baseline, according to a new artificial intelligence-powered climate intelligence platform. The platform — known as the Climate Resilience Analytics and Visualisation Intelligence System (CRAVIS), and is developed […]
Fertiliser companies asked to source collectively from global markets
Amid the West Asia crisis, the government has urged fertiliser companies to start buying finished fertilisers or their key raw materials on a collective basis rather than individually, a strategy that they have been following for urea for quite some time. Sources said the idea behind the advice is that, because of the West Asia […]
India expects FY27 fertiliser subsidy bill to rise 20%
India, the world’s biggest urea importer, expects its fertiliser subsidy bill for the current financial year (FY27) to swell by about 20 per cent due to a surge in global prices amid the West Asia crisis, a senior official said on Monday. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on the impact of recent developments in West Asia, […]
Why monsoon-dependent India still struggles to scale micro irrigation
The India Meteorological Department’s first long-range forecast for the 2026 southwest monsoon has brought back an old anxiety. The Met department expects seasonal rainfall at 92 per cent of the long-period average and says the season is most likely to be below normal, while also flagging the possible development of El Niño conditions during the monsoon months. […]
Centre refutes fertiliser shortage claims; urea stocks steady at mid-April
The central government today refuted claims of any shortage or low stocks of major fertilisers ahead of the critical kharif planting season, saying that as of mid-April 2026, India has urea stocks of around 6.73 million tonnes, against last year’s 6.80 million tonnes, reflecting sustained high levels. It said recent claims of shortages are not […]
How India is emerging as testing ground for agri-based carbon markets
A recent deal between Amazon and Bayer-backed The Good Rice Alliance (TGRA) signals a shift in how companies approach climate goals and highlights India’s growing role as a testing ground for agriculture-based carbon markets. In a statement, the company said Amazon will act as the primary buyer of more than 685,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalent […]
Govt proposes to increase minimum distance between new sugar mills to 25 km
Amid stagnant or a falling sugar consumption in India, the Indian government has proposed to increase the distance between two sugar mills to 25 km from current 15 km if anyone wishes to set up a new sugar factory. Besides, it has been proposed that the state government will take a call if any existing […]
The pivotal role of AI in rewiring India’s agricultural ecosystem
Agriculture is the backbone of India, vital for food security, livelihoods and the overall economy with employment opportunities over 42 per cent of the country’s workforce and contributes 17–18 per cent to GDP. While the sector remains crucial for Indian households, erratic monsoons and climate disruptions continue to threaten yields. Some of the government’s initiatives […]
Centre allows extra 25 lakh tonnes wheat export amid strong harvest outlook
The Centre on Monday allowed export of an additional 25 lakh tonne of wheat considering comfortable stock position amid likelihood of another strong harvest. With this, a total of 50 lakh tonne of wheat and 10 lakh tonne of wheat products have now been permitted for exports. “In view of the comfortable production outlook and […]
Adani Power steps into nuclear energy with new subsidiary CMAEL
Adani Power Ltd is advancing its nuclear energy ambitions with the incorporation of a step-down, wholly owned subsidiary, Coastal-Maha Atomic Energy Ltd, which will undertake the generation, transmission, and distribution of power derived from nuclear and atomic energy. In a regulatory filing, the company said CMAEL has been incorporated by Adani Atomic Energy Ltd (AAEL), […]