News for 'Fertilisers'

What could have been Maharashtra's pride, now lies in ruins

What could have been Maharashtra's pride, now lies in ruins

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The 1,967 MW plant has not been operating since August because of stoppage of natural gas supplies from domestic fields.

Core sector growth slows to 2.1%

Core sector growth slows to 2.1%

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

The eight core sector industries have a weight of 37.9 per cent in the overall Index of Industrial Production.

Modi govt's communication problem

Modi govt's communication problem

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The problem lies in the fact that those in charge of telling the government's side of the story lack the three things that matter most, namely, the ability to comprehend, communication skills, and the tricks needed for good articulation, observes T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

CVC awaits sanction to prosecute 100 govt officials

CVC awaits sanction to prosecute 100 govt officials

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

As per norms, sanction for prosecution of government employees accused of corruption has to be given within four months' stipulated time.

Green revolution: More losses than gains?

Green revolution: More losses than gains?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Indian farming was transformed after the mid-60s.

In UP, PM Modi asks to shun casteism, silent on Dalit atrocities

In UP, PM Modi asks to shun casteism, silent on Dalit atrocities

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

PM Modi on Friday pitched for a BJP govt in UP to promote politics of development but skipped any mention of the raging controversy surrounding Dalits.

Core sectors growth up 2.9% in January

Core sectors growth up 2.9% in January

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

In October 2015, the sectors had witnessed a growth of 3.2 per cent.

More bad news: Core sector output shrinks for 4th month

More bad news: Core sector output shrinks for 4th month

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Infra segment, refinery product impacted the most, even as contraction narrows in latest month.

Amid Raj drama, Gehlot's brother summoned by ED

Amid Raj drama, Gehlot's brother summoned by ED

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Agrasain Gehlot has been asked to depose before the investigating officer on Wednesday in Delhi under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, they said.

In MCF takeover battle, foes could turn friends

In MCF takeover battle, foes could turn friends

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Deepak Fertiliser's promoter might offer to buy Saroj Poddar's stake.

Without DeMo, Congress would have lost

Without DeMo, Congress would have lost

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'It is almost certain that in the absence of note-bandi, the party would have lost in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh,' points out Amulya Ganguli.

Gas price: Govt to address concerns before effecting hike

Gas price: Govt to address concerns before effecting hike

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

On June 27, the Cabinet approved a new formula that uses weighted average of the price of LNG into India and average price at major gas hubs.

Govt pegs FY'13 subsidy bill 14% lower

Govt pegs FY'13 subsidy bill 14% lower

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Subsidy bill on food, petroleum and fertilisers is estimated at Rs 1,79,554 crore.

Universal Basic Income? Telangana has the answer

Universal Basic Income? Telangana has the answer

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Telangana's Rythu Bandhu policy is an embryonic UBI, or rather embryonic QUBI (a quasi-universal basic income, pronounced Kyoo-Bee). And it could potentially also be the future of agricultural policy in India, says Arvind Subramanian.

GDP growth slows to 7.1% in Q2; still faster than China

GDP growth slows to 7.1% in Q2; still faster than China

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The size of the GDP in the second quarter of 2018-19 is estimated at Rs 33.98 lakh crore, as against Rs 31.72 lakh crore a year ago

Nilekani team discusses subsidy model with FM

Nilekani team discusses subsidy model with FM

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

According to sources, the task force made a separate presentation on fertiliser, LPG and kerosene, covering issues like existing subsidy regime and the proposed new model.

E-com cos fret over Madras HC ruling on GST refunds

E-com cos fret over Madras HC ruling on GST refunds

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The high court's order, which says refunds paid on service inputs can be restricted, runs contrary to Gujarat HC verdict and could complicate matters.

Indian tycoon in multi-million dollar scam in Australia

Indian tycoon in multi-million dollar scam in Australia

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Pankaj Oswal previously claimed that he was entitled to funnel money into his private companies.

Clean tech is next hypergrowth opportunity for Mukesh Ambani

Clean tech is next hypergrowth opportunity for Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Reliance Industries Ltd's focus on the next hypergrowth opportunities in clean tech and its path to decarbonisation has the potential to spur re-rating, raises clarity on investment cycles and reduces investor worry, brokerages said. RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani at the company's 'Green AGM' on Thursday committed Rs 75,000 crore over the next three years to set up an integrated Green Energy Giga Complex across 5,000 acres in Jamnagar, Gujarat which will contain four giga factories. The complex, which would be one of the world's largest renewable manufacturing facilities, would have an integrated solar photovoltaic module factory, an energy storage battery factory, electrolyser manufacturing for hydrogen production, and manufacturing of fuel cells so that hydrogen can be used in transportation.

States want GST exemption on Remdesivir, others

States want GST exemption on Remdesivir, others

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Other decisions piled up include rationalisation of GST rate slabs, correction of inverted duty on certain items and inclusion of petroleum products.

Goyal bets the farm on rural sector in election year push

Goyal bets the farm on rural sector in election year push

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The government's largesse was widely expected after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lost power in the recent assembly polls in three Hindi heartland states, where rural distress was cited to be one of the reasons for the defeat of the saffron party.

Punjab farmers to lift rail blockade for 15 days

Punjab farmers to lift rail blockade for 15 days

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

However, the farmer bodies said they will again block the rail tracks if the government failed to resolve their issues.

Nilekani to head task force on kerosene, LPG subsidy

Nilekani to head task force on kerosene, LPG subsidy

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

The government on Monday constituted an inter-ministerial task force under UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani for evolving mechanisms to provide direct subsidies on kerosene, cooking gas and fertilisers to intended beneficiaries.

Infrastructure growth slows down to 5.3% in May

Infrastructure growth slows down to 5.3% in May

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

With natural gas and cement showing decline in production, the growth of eight core infrastructure industries slowed down to 5.3 per cent in May against 7.4 per cent a year ago.

How to remove Delhi's smog

How to remove Delhi's smog

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'It is time to think up a policy of incentivising farmers in the states around Delhi.' 'Let's say a farmer is given an incentive for not burning his crop stubble and instead handing over the task of incinerating the crop stubble to a State-run-or-funded community initiative.' 'The incentive can take the form of, say, fertilisers, or even direct cash transfers,' recommends Somasekhar Sundaresan.

More fertilizers to get subsidy

More fertilizers to get subsidy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

The central government is considering an expansion of the list of fertilisers that are eligible for subsidy.

Core sector output shrinks to 5.2% in September

Core sector output shrinks to 5.2% in September

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

As many as seven of eight core industries saw a contraction in output in September.

Subsidies: How the common man is affected

Subsidies: How the common man is affected

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Going the direct subsidy route, the prices of kerosene and LPG will go up in the market, but the extent of rise will not be as high as when the subsidy is given to everyone.

RIL cuts natural gas supplies to non-core users

RIL cuts natural gas supplies to non-core users

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Reliance from 0600 hours today began complying with an oil ministry order asking it to first supply gas produced from eastern offshore KG-D6 fields to priority users -- urea making fertiliser plants, electricity generation houses, LPG extraction units and city gas distribution firms.

High oil price to push subsidy bill: RBI

High oil price to push subsidy bill: RBI

Rediff.com3 May 2011

With an eye on the adverse fallout of rising oil prices, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said the government's subsidy bill for petroleum products and fertilisers might cross the projections for 2011-12 and put fiscal consolidation plans under strain.

Core sector growth up 3.2% in Sep; fastest in 4 months

Core sector growth up 3.2% in Sep; fastest in 4 months

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The growth rate in September was highest since May when it was 4.4%.

The Real Hero of the Economic Reforms

The Real Hero of the Economic Reforms

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

It is time for the three finance ministers of the 1990s to reveal the real hero, says T C A Srinavasa-Raghavan.

Mallya-Poddar bid for MCF hits UBI hurdle

Mallya-Poddar bid for MCF hits UBI hurdle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Sebi asked to reconsider open offer nod as KFA was identified as wilful defaulter.

Combative Smriti Irani is!

Combative Smriti Irani is!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The combativeness reflects her insistence not to meekly acquiesce to what has been going on in Raisina Hill for years or decades, observes Kartikeya Tanna.

Budget 2019 is likely to bring good news for farmers

Budget 2019 is likely to bring good news for farmers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Government's objective is to bring down the cost of cultivation through efficient use of fertilisers and agro chemicals, and increase in realisation. It is, thus, planning to connect 200 agricultural mandis with electronic National Agricultural Mandis this year and 225 next year, to enable farmers to sell their produce hassle-free online.

Students at RSS-run school re-enact Babri demolition

Students at RSS-run school re-enact Babri demolition

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Five members of a school management near Bantwal in Dakshina Kannada district have been booked.

Govt plans to exit 3 PSUs, merge 4

Govt plans to exit 3 PSUs, merge 4

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The department of investment and public asset management is scouting for investment bankers and legal advisors to carry forward the transactions.

CoWIN portal in Hindi, other languages from next week: Govt

CoWIN portal in Hindi, other languages from next week: Govt

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The CoWIN portal will be made available in Hindi and 14 regional languages by next week, while 17 more laboratories will be added to the INSACOG network to monitor the variants of COVID-19, the health ministry said on Monday.

Mallya intends to keep control of UBL

Mallya intends to keep control of UBL

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Mallya intends to protect his shareholding in India's largest brewer in which Dutch brewer Heineken holds 37.5% stake.