Cabinet okays extension of subsidy on DAP fertilizer for farmers

IANS | January 1, 2025 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for the extension of a one-time Special Package on Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) beyond the NBS subsidy at Rs 3,500 per metric tonne (MT) for the period from January 1, 2025, till further orders to ensure sustainable availability of DAP at affordable prices to the farmers, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

India's exports of goods and services projected to surpass $800 bn in 2024: GTRI report

IANS | January 1, 2025 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) India's total exports of goods and services in 2024 are projected to exceed Rs 69,58,886 crore ($814 billion), which represents a 5.58 per cent increase compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 65,69,907 crore ($768.5 billion) in 2023, according to figures compiled by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).