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India’s processed potato exports surge 450% India’s processed potato products are making significant inroads into Southeast Asian markets, hugely driven by demand for snacks and convenience foods, according to a report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).Exports of dehydrates potato granules and pellets reached $63.3 million in FY2025, jumping from $11.4 million in FY2022. Other…
On Tuesday, the air quality index (AQI) of Cuttack touched 181 and Bhubaneswar’s 297 Cuttack: Sharp rise in pollution levels in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack a day after Diwali is due to use of locally and illegally-made crackers and less use of green crackers. “There was hardly any visible check on the…
India’s non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity is set to reach around 300 gigawatts (GW) soon, with over 40 GW of renewable energy projects in advanced stages of signing power purchase agreements (PPAs) and securing transmission connectivity, the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) said on Wednesday.As of September 30, India’s non-fossil fuel capacity stood…
India’s medical education sees historic surge as MBBS seats reach 1,37,600 India’s medical education sector is witnessing an unprecedented transformation, with a historic surge in MBBS seats and new medical colleges across the country. Spearheaded by the National Medical Commission (NMC), this expansion aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2024 pledge to create 75,000 new…
NEW DELHI: The Air Quality Index (AQI) around Akshardham was recorded at 230, in the ‘Poor’ category, in Delhi on Saturday morning as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).The Air Quality Index (AQI) near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium reached 252, according to visuals captured near Barapullah Bridge. Need to check the air quality around yourself?…
In a remarkable surge ahead of the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, gold and silver prices have reached unprecedented levels in both domestic and international markets. On Friday, gold December futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) soared by Rs 3,000, marking a 2.2% increase to a new all-time high of Rs 1,30,005 per 10 grams….
India’s merchandise exports in September 2025 rose 6.75 per cent to $36.38 billion from $34.08 billion a year earlier, while imports jumped 16.7 per cent to $68.53 billion, according to data released by the ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday. The surge in imports, led by gold, silver, fertilisers, and electronics, pushed the merchandise…
India’s vegetable oil imports rose sharply by 51% in September to 16.39 lakh tonnes, boosted by higher crude palm oil (CPO) shipments, even as refined oil imports fell to zero for the first time since 2021, the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) said on Wednesday.Total vegetable oil imports — including both edible and non-edible…
Gold’s price trajectory shows remarkable momentum, with a nearly 50% increase this year and breaking the $4,000 per ounce threshold. Analysis suggests potential growth of 150% by 2028 at the current rate, according to reports.Ed Yardeni, who leads Yardeni Research, maintains a strongly positive outlook on gold, as per Economic Times citing his report. His…
Mumbai: LG Electronics India, the domestic arm of the Korea-headquartered LG Electronics, had a blockbuster listing on Tuesday with the stock gaining 50% on its debut over its IPO price. The stock listed at Rs 1,710, over its IPO price of Rs 1,140.The strong gain in the stock price gave LG Electronics India a market…
