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Fortified rice distributed through ration shops in 90 districts out of the targeted 291

Fortified rice distributed through ration shops in 90 districts out of the targeted 291

The Food Secretary said that the government had a target of distributing 175 lt...

If WPI inflation is at record high, can retail inflation be far behind?

If WPI inflation is at record high, can retail inflation be far behind?

The annual rate of WPI-based inflation has hit a fresh high of 15.88 per cent (provisional)...

Retail inflation eases to 7.04 per cent in May 2022

Retail inflation eases to 7.04 per cent in May 2022

There is some good news on the retail inflation front. Having increased successively...

India’s rank goes up despite decline in FDI inflows: UNCTAD report

India’s rank goes up despite decline in FDI inflows: UNCTAD report

Global flows in 2021 recovered to pre-pandemic levels, reaching $1.58trn, up 64...

CCEA approves hike in MSP for Kharif crops; paddy goes up to Rs 2,040 per quintal

CCEA approves hike in MSP for Kharif crops; paddy goes up to Rs 2,040 per quintal

While the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) forecast on Wednesday only that the retail...

Sugar export contracts inching to 10 MT

Sugar export contracts inching to 10 MT

Considering an opening stock of about 8.2 MT as of Oct 1, 2021, domestic consumption...

RBI hikes Repo Rate by 50 basis points to 4.9 per cent, retail inflation forecast to 6.7 per cent

RBI hikes Repo Rate by 50 basis points to 4.9 per cent, retail inflation forecast to 6.7 per cent

The MPC of the RBI decided to raise the Repo Rate by 50 bps to 4.9 per cent at the...

Wheat procurement stuck at 187 lt; May stocks at 5-year low in central pool

Wheat procurement stuck at 187 lt; May stocks at 5-year low in central pool

According to the information available on the CFPP, the wheat procurement in this...

Economy grows by only 4.1 per cent in Q4, GVA from agriculture by only 3 per cent in FY22

Economy grows by only 4.1 per cent in Q4, GVA from agriculture by only 3 per cent in FY22

The Omicron wave-induced restrictions and high commodity prices have affected economic...

Maharashtra gets ahead of UP in sugar production after five years; production at 5-year low in UP

Maharashtra gets ahead of UP in sugar production after five years; production at 5-year low in UP

The sugar production in Maharashtra is estimated to go up to 138 lakh tonnes lt...

Genetic experts raise questions on guidelines for genome-edited plants; amendments needed to take full advantage of technology

Genetic experts raise questions on guidelines for genome-edited plants; amendments needed to take full advantage of technology

Scientists who are experts in plant genetics say that the guidelines are not clear....

RBI differs from govt on inflation, says external factors have less impact

RBI differs from govt on inflation, says external factors have less impact

A change of 1 per cent in overall global commodity prices leads to only a 0.02 per...

High WPI inflation likely to impact retail inflation too: RBI

High WPI inflation likely to impact retail inflation too: RBI

In its annual report released on Friday, the RBI has cautioned that there is a risk...

Only 3.4 lt public procurement of wheat in two weeks since ban on export; 195 lt target seems difficult

Only 3.4 lt public procurement of wheat in two weeks since ban on export; 195 lt target seems difficult

As per the information available on the Central Foodgrains Procurement Portal (CFPP),...

Decision to regulate sugar exports to rein in prices; guidelines issued for mills and exporters

Decision to regulate sugar exports to rein in prices; guidelines issued for mills and exporters

Worried by the retail inflation rate nearing double digits, the government has gone...

Make a roadmap for seed supply to farmers: Tomar

Make a roadmap for seed supply to farmers: Tomar

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar presided...

37.3 Percent of Milk and Dairy Samples Failed FSSAI Standards in FY26; Over 11,700 Cases Filed

More than one in three milk and milk product samples tested across India failed to meet food safety standards in FY26, according to...

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Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Education Minister After 10 Days of Student Protests Over Paper Leak

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns following 10 days of student protests over paper leaks. Protesters demand further action...

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Farmers Report Fertiliser Shortages, but Government Claims 139 lakh Tonnes in Stock

Amid farmers' complaints of urea and DAP shortages during the Kharif 2026 season, the government says fertiliser availability exceeds...

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Government Orders Physical Verification of Sugar Stocks as Prices Surge; Stock Limits Under Consideration

The Centre has ordered nationwide physical verification of sugar stocks at mills between August 1 and 14 amid a sharp rise in sugar...

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India's Cotton Output Falls 17% in Five Years; Raw Cotton Imports Jump Over 80%

India's cotton production has declined by over 17% in the last five years due to lower acreage and productivity. As domestic supplies...

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Brent Crude Tops $100 as Middle East Conflict Widens, Global Oil Supply Risks Intensify

Brent crude rose above $100 per barrel as the Middle East conflict widened, with Iran expanding attacks on U.S. allies and Iran-backed...

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