Saturday, August 15
New Delhi, Ahead of the Budget 2026, agriculture industry leaders and experts are making a strong pitch for increased investments in digital infrastructure, climate-resilient farming practices, and technology adoption to transform a sector that employs nearly half the country's workforce but contributes less than a fifth to national output. With agriculture and allied sectors supporting about 45 per cent of India's workforce while contributing only around 18 per cent to the gross value added, industry voices say Budget 2026-27 presents a critical opportunity to reposition the sector as an engine of economic growth rather than just a welfare concern. "Agriculture is increasingly being recognised not merely as a welfare sector, but as a credible engine of economic growth -- one that can driv
Akasa Air on Wednesday announced the introduction of Apple Pay as a payment option on its website and mobile app, becoming the first Indian airline to enable Apple Pay for cross-border transactions. The offer is introduced to make international flight bookings simpler and more secure for travellers using Apple devices. The airline said the new payment option will allow international customers to complete bookings with one-tap payments using Face ID or Touch ID, reducing checkout time and payment drop-offs. The integration has been enabled in partnership with Razorpay, which is facilitating Apple Pay for cross-border transactions. Akasa Air said payments are a key part of the customer journey, especially for international travel. By adding Apple Pay, the airline aims to offer a familiar and
