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Government Doubles Gold, Silver Import Duty to 15% Amid Forex Pressure and West Asia Crisis
The government has raised import duty on gold and silver from 6% to 15%, doubling...
IFGE to Host Sixth India Green Energy Awards, Nominations Open Till May 15
Indian Federation of Green Energy will organise the sixth edition of the India Green...
Retail Inflation Hits 13-Month High in April as Food Prices Rise
India’s retail inflation rose to 3.48% in April 2026, the highest in more than a...
Agricultural Workers’ Union Rejects VB-GRAM(G) Notification, Says It Will Weaken Rural Employment Guarantee
All India Agricultural Workers’ Union has opposed the Centre’s VB-GRAM(G) scheme,...
Is the Prime Minister's Call for Austerity a Sign of Weakness in the Economy?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to save fuel, reduce foreign travel and avoid...
ICAR-IIMR Raises Red Flag Over Sweet Sorghum Ethanol Trials, Signals Withdrawal from Project
A BPCL-backed sweet sorghum ethanol project led by National Sugar Institute and...
India Records One Farmer or Farm Labourer Suicide Every Hour, NCRB Data
India recorded 10,546 suicides among farmers and agricultural labourers in 2024,...
Two Brothers Organic Farms Launches Khapli Protein Atta at Rs 265/kg
Two Brothers Organic Farms has launched Khapli Protein Atta at Rs 265/kg to address...
Government Approves Rs 365/Qtl Sugarcane FRP for 2026–27, Hikes Price by Rs 10
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP)...
NCOL Opens New Avenues for Organic Farmers, Aims for Better Prices and Affordability
India’s organic farming sector holds strong potential but remains constrained by...
Gulf Conflict Strains India’s Agriculture; Fertiliser, Fuel and Exports Under Pressure
The West Asia conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted...
Need to Reduce Reliance on Chemical Fertilizers and Imports: K.J. Patel, IFFCO MD
IFFCO Managing Director K.J. Patel highlights the urgent need to reduce India’s...
India Likely to See Above-Normal Rainfall in May 2026; Heatwave Days to Rise in Several Regions: IMD
IMD’s May 2026 outlook forecasts a mixed weather pattern, with above-normal rainfall...
Where India Gains, Where Not: Everything You Want to Know About India-New Zealand FTA
India-New Zealand FTA offers duty-free access and services mobility gains but raises...
India-New Zealand FTA to Boost Agricultural Productivity, Safeguard Farmers and Open Global Markets
India-New Zealand FTA prioritises agriculture through productivity partnerships,...
Centre Tightens Fertilizer Strategy, Pushes For Lower Consumption and Leak-Proof Distribution
The Government of India has formulated a nationwide strategy to reduce fertilizer...
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As Sugar Prices Fall, Industry Denies Excessive Profits From Brief Price Peak
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