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🇮🇳 Indian
economics/IN | global

PCBL Chemical receives ECMS approval for Acetylene Black Project

Acetylene Black is a critical conductive material used in lithium-ion batteries and various advanced industrial applications. The proposed project is expected to support the development of the domestic advanced materials ecosystem, strengthen local supply chains, reduce import dependence, generate skilled employment opportunities, and enhance the Company's participation in the global value chain.

Business Standard Markets | discovered by Business Standard Markets | Aug 18, 2026, 1:20 PM

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42

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🇮🇳 Indian
economics/IN | global

Boosting connectivity with Russia: India plans to send first cargo ship along Northern Sea Route in 2027

India plans its first cargo ship voyage along the Northern Sea Route next year. Russia's Arkhangelsk region is discussing economic potential and collaboration with New Delhi. Opportunities include shipbuilding and utilizing port facilities for cargo movement. The Northern Sea Route offers significant distance and time savings for European trade. This initiative further strengthens existing connectivity and trade between India and Russia.

Economic Times Economy | discovered by Economic Times Economy | Aug 18, 2026, 5:51 AM

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41

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🇮🇳 Indian
economics/IN | global

How monarchies stay relevant; Pakistan’s new defence pact: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. How Southeast Asia’s monarchies stay relevant in a volatile region The kings in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Brunei have to be attuned to societal or economic changes to survive, analysts say. 2. ‘Islamic Nato’? Why Pakistan’s new defence pact has India on edge A...

South China Morning Post Business | discovered by South China Morning Post Business | Aug 18, 2026, 9:18 AM

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41

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🇮🇳 Indian
economics/IN | global

El Nino impact on kharif production unlikely to be significant, says Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated El Nino's impact on kharif production is unlikely to be significant. Rainfall has been adequate for crops across most of the country this year. The shortfall in kharif sowing has narrowed considerably and is expected to reduce further. Deficient rainfall in some regions will not affect overall kharif output at this stage. The government is also preparing new Seeds and Pesticides Management Bills.

Economic Times Economy | discovered by Economic Times Economy | Aug 18, 2026, 4:28 PM

Impact

33

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🇮🇳 Indian
economics/IN | global

Indian Army chief meets PM Balendra Shah

General Dhiraj Seth is in Kathmandu on a four-day visit at the invitation of Nepali Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel.

Kathmandu Post Business | discovered by Kathmandu Post Business | Aug 18, 2026, 6:02 PM

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32

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🇮🇳 Indian
economics/IN | global

For the first time, Speaker directs PM Shah to face House questions

The directive comes after opposition lawmakers repeatedly demanded a response from the prime minister over his remarks on Nepal’s encroachment on Indian territory.

Kathmandu Post Business | discovered by Kathmandu Post Business | Aug 18, 2026, 6:02 PM

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32

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🇮🇳 Indian
economics/IN | global

Explained: Why a super El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposed

A strengthening El Niño could disrupt global supplies of cocoa, coffee and sugar through drought, heat and excessive rainfall. Forecasters see a greater than 90% chance of a very strong event, posing fresh risks to major producing regions.

Economic Times Economy | discovered by Economic Times Economy | Aug 18, 2026, 12:29 PM

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32

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🇮🇳 Indian
economics/IN | global

India weighs sugar import duty cut to curb record local prices

In an effort to reign in soaring domestic sugar prices, India is thinking about lowering its sugar import duty. This response is geared toward boosting local supply ahead of the upcoming festival demand spike. Concerns regarding El Niño and subpar monsoon rains have cast shadows over sugarcane harvests. Ex-mill sugar prices in Maharashtra have hit record highs, pushing factories to begin sugarcane crushing ahead of schedule to ramp up availability.

Economic Times Economy | discovered by Economic Times Economy | Aug 18, 2026, 11:20 AM

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32