fertiliser subsidy

All subsidised fertilisers including urea and DAP will be sold under the single brand 'Bharat' from October, a move aimed at ensuring timely availability of soil nutrients to farmers and reducing the freight subsidy. Announcing the new…

NEW DELHI: India plans to secure fertiliser supplies and hedge against price rises by expanding its footprint in mineral-rich countries through investments and multi-year import deals, fertiliser minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on…

The expenditure department in the finance ministry has cautioned against extension of the free ration scheme beyond September or reduction in any major tax rates. The country’s fiscal health is already under stress due to additional…

India's government will not be able to cut its budget deficit this fiscal year as previously projected, officials said, but will seek to cap the shortfall at last year's level to prevent a major deterioration in public finances. Efforts…