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FinTech: The New Ecosystem of Rural Finance

FinTech: The New Ecosystem of Rural Finance

India’s rural finance ecosystem is shifting from bank-led agricultural lending to...

International
Simultaneous Global Droughts Threaten to Triple Wheat Prices in a 3°C Warmer World

Simultaneous Global Droughts Threaten to Triple Wheat Prices in a 3°C Warmer World

A study in Earth’s Future warns that a 3°C increase in global temperatures relative...

National
Onion Prices Rise 15% in Maharashtra Mandis in a Week, More Than Double Since June; Exports Also Pick Up

Onion Prices Rise 15% in Maharashtra Mandis in a Week, More Than Double Since June; Exports Also Pick Up

Onion prices in major Maharashtra mandis have risen by around 15% in a week and...

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Rising Sugar Prices Push Sugar Stocks Up by Up to 32% in a Month

Rising Sugar Prices Push Sugar Stocks Up by Up to 32% in a Month

The rise in sugar prices is having a positive impact on sugar company stocks. Among...

National
India Faces Fresh Tariff Risk as US Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill

India Faces Fresh Tariff Risk as US Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill

The U.S. Senate voted to advance a Russia sanctions bill that could authorize President...

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India-EU Trade Deal: Why Strict EU Pesticide Rules Threaten Indian Agri Exporters

India-EU Trade Deal: Why Strict EU Pesticide Rules Threaten Indian Agri Exporters

As the implementation of India-EU Free Trade Agreement nears, stringent EU pesticide...

International
India Makes Progress on Hunger, but Healthy Diets Remain Out of Reach as Global Food Security Faces Fresh Risks

India Makes Progress on Hunger, but Healthy Diets Remain Out of Reach as Global Food Security Faces Fresh Risks

The SOFI 2026 report says global hunger declined for a third consecutive year, but...

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India-UK CETA Takes Effect: Agriculture and Labour-Intensive Exports Poised to Gain, But Market Access Hurdles Persist

India-UK CETA Takes Effect: Agriculture and Labour-Intensive Exports Poised to Gain, But Market Access Hurdles Persist

The India-UK CETA, effective from July 15, offers new export opportunities for Indian...

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India-UK CETA: Opportunities for India in Agri Products, Processed Foods and Seafood Export

India-UK CETA: Opportunities for India in Agri Products, Processed Foods and Seafood Export

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) offers significant...

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Insurance Companies Earning Over Rs 10,000 Crore From Crop Insurance Every Year

Insurance Companies Earning Over Rs 10,000 Crore From Crop Insurance Every Year

Data from the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) show that since 2019, the...

International
India’s Wheat Consumption to Surpass Production by 2035, Ethanol Production to Double: OECD-FAO Outlook

India’s Wheat Consumption to Surpass Production by 2035, Ethanol Production to Double: OECD-FAO Outlook

India is projected to record steady growth in the production of cereals, pulses,...

States
Maharashtra Farmers Upset Over Delay in Survey of Banana Crop Damage; Say Fields Cannot Be Left Vacant

Maharashtra Farmers Upset Over Delay in Survey of Banana Crop Damage; Say Fields Cannot Be Left Vacant

Maharashtra's decision to conduct a drone survey of banana crop damage nearly three...

National
USTR Leaves New Delhi Without Trade Deal Breakthrough as India Reassesses BTA

USTR Leaves New Delhi Without Trade Deal Breakthrough as India Reassesses BTA

India-U.S. trade negotiations remain unresolved after USTR Jamieson Greer's visit...

National
Farmers Unwilling to Sell Onions to NAFED and NCCF as Open Market Prices Remain Higher

Farmers Unwilling to Sell Onions to NAFED and NCCF as Open Market Prices Remain Higher

The government has asked NAFED and NCCF to procure 2 lakh tonnes of onions under...