8 sister states

And a step-fatherly Centre

New law will make Nigeria’s petroleum industry attractive to investors

Among the main objectives of the Petroleum Industry Act are to define the relationship between the society, investors; create regulatory and …

Ever felt dumped on?

Changing tack

Uncle Sam won't give in

Royally subsidised

Has lifting subsidies depressed fertiliser use?

A survey reveals that while using fertilisers, farmers are seldom guided by their price alone.

Promoting agri practices in Punjab for water efficiency, better residue management

New-age machines can help save costs, water & electricity usage as well as combat the problem of stubbles

Investors, insurers ask G20 economies to stop fossil fuel subsidies

The G20 governments were urged to establish a deadline for phasing out fossil fuel subsidies for a steady decline in greenhouse gas emissions

'Luring' migrants to the Capital

The per capita subsidy for Delhi has doubled over the 1970s, greatly encouraging the influx into the city.

Autonomy for Delhi zoo

What's wrong with cheap energy?

Five takeaways from Economic Survey 2016

One of the key findings from this analysis is increasing inequality in income in India

What price subsidies?

Market rights

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Fortification plans

In Short

‘Rationalising subsidies, improving infrastructure could revive agri-sector’

For every million rupees spent on agricultural research, 328 people are pulled out of poverty. In contrast, the same amount spent on power …

Brushing aside environmental costs

Costly populism

SUBSIDIZING UNSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, UNDERMINING THE EARTH WITH PUBLIC FUNDS· Andre de Moor & Peter Calamai·Commissioned by …

North gets soft options on subsidy cuts

Small increase in exports can boost income

Cloudy days for solar cooker

Subsidy amounts and sales figures may not always be indicators of commercial success. After a decade-old promotion campaign, only a few …

Water, Marathwada women’s woe: Inclement weather affecting farmers’ mental health, social standing

Market does not support the farmers even if they manage to harvest the crops

Draft fisheries subsidies agreement will negatively impact developing nations: Experts

Developing nations have some wins at the Ministerial Conference but developed nations benefit most