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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...
Rice Prices Surge Up to 20%; Export Deals in Jeopardy as Rising Costs Push Exporters into Default
A 15-20% rise in non-basmati rice prices over the past month has put Indian exporters...
El Niño Strengthens as India's Monsoon Deficit Reduces to 17%; IMD Forecasts Mixed Rainfall Pattern Over Next Two Weeks
India received near-normal rainfall during July 16-22, but the seasonal southwest...
NABARD Survey Signals Rural Slowdown as Income Growth Hits Two-Year Low, Informal Borrowing Rises
India's rural economy is showing signs of losing momentum, with only 27.7% of rural...
Poultry Industry to Return to Double-Digit Growth in FY27 as Higher Egg and Broiler Prices Boost Revenue: Crisil
India's poultry industry is expected to achieve around 10% revenue growth in FY27,...
Uttar Pradesh to Lead India's Largest Bioenergy Expo as UPNEDA and IFGE Join Hands for IBET Expo 2026
Uttar Pradesh is set to host India's largest bioenergy event as UPNEDA, in partnership...
Panel Recommends Mandatory 22-25% Mango Pulp in Drinks, Higher GST on Low-Pulp Beverages to Boost Farmers' Income
A government-appointed expert committee has recommended making 22-25% real mango...
India's Edible Oil Import Bill May Cross Rs. 1.75 Lakh Crore as Delayed Monsoon Raises Oilseed Production Concerns
India's edible oil import bill is expected to exceed Rs. 1.75 lakh crore this year...
Value Addition Through Food Processing Is India's Next Priority After Food Self-Reliance: Chirag Paswan
Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan said India's next agricultural...
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...
Kharif Sowing Still 6 Percent Below Last Year, but Paddy Acreage Nearly Catches Up After Fresh Rains
Recent rainfall has accelerated Kharif sowing, with paddy acreage almost matching...
Godrej Agrovet Opens India's First Integrated Oil Palm Complex in Telangana with Rs 300 Crore Investment
Godrej Agrovet has inaugurated India's first Integrated Oil Palm Complex in Telangana's...
Youth March from Jantar Mantar to Parliament Sparks Clashes; Police Use Batons and Tear Gas, Protest Reverberates in Parliament
Thousands of students and youth marched from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament over...
After E20 Controversy, Government Clarifies No Decision Yet on Raising Ethanol Blending Beyond 20% in Petrol
The government has ruled out any immediate move to raise ethanol blending in petrol...
IVPA Seeks Urgent Policy Review as Duty-Free Refined Edible Oil Imports from Nepal Cross 8 Lakh Tonnes
The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association (IVPA) has urged the Centre to review...
Sugar Prices Surge as Production Falls Short; Ex-Factory Rates Jump by Up to Rs. 600 per Quintal in July
India's sugar prices have surged by up to Rs. 600 per quintal in July as lower-than-expected...
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