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  • India's March palm oil imports fall 19% to three-month low April 13, 2026
    India’s palm oil imports fell nearly 19% month-on-month in March to a three-month low of 689,462 tonnes, as higher global prices prompted refiners to delay purchases, according to the Solvent Extractors' Association of India.
  • Dual risks of monsoon deficit and rising input costs threaten India's rural economy in 2026: Report April 13, 2026
    India's rural economy faces a dual threat in 2026 from a potential below-normal monsoon and rising input costs due to the US-Iran conflict. This combination could significantly impact agricultural output, farmer incomes, and rural demand, potentially leading to increased food inflation and straining government finances.
  • West Asia war: Punjab industry hit by labour shortage, rising costs April 12, 2026
    The ongoing turmoil in West Asia is sending ripples through Punjab's industrial landscape. Manufacturers of textiles, bicycles, and automotive components are grappling with surging production costs and shipment delays. In response, businesses are exploring alternative fuel sources while trying to absorb or mitigate rising expenses.
  • FM counters Stalin, denies curbs on paddy incentives April 12, 2026
    Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has dismissed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's allegations regarding incentives for paddy cultivation. Sitharaman stated that the Union government's communication was a suggestion to states to align bonus policies with national priorities. The aim was to encourage crop diversification. The decision on […]
  • Prolonged war may hit Rs 75,000 crore dividend target April 12, 2026
    The ongoing turmoil in West Asia casts a shadow over India's revenue streams. Soaring commodity prices may squeeze the profitability of state-run enterprises, which could derail the anticipated ₹75,000 crore dividend. With petroleum sectors particularly at risk, the government is alert to fluctuations in the situation.

 

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