Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Business & Economy news and updates from Dakshina Kannada district.
The Hejmady Kodi fishing harbour project on the coastal belt has reached 87 per cent completion, according to figures cited by the Union Minister.
Dakshina Kannada district has emerged as the top performer in Karnataka for the weather-based crop insurance scheme covering arecanut and pepper, recording over 3.32 lakh proposals and a near-total settlement rate for the 2024-25 season. This significant achievement highlights the success of farmer participation and government support in mitigating agricultural risks.
Marine fish production has fallen while inland production rises — a shift with direct stakes for Dakshina Kannada's fishing economy.
Mangaluru's MRPL reported a Rs 915-crore net profit for Q1 FY 2026-27, rebounding from a loss a year earlier.