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GST Council decides to levy 5 pc tax on millet-based flour and molasses

GST Council decides to levy 5 pc tax on millet-based flour and molasses

The GST Council on Saturday decided to levy a lower 5 per cent tax on millet-based...

Government bans use of four pesticides including controversial monocrotophus

Government bans use of four pesticides including controversial monocrotophus

The notification banning four highly hazardous pesticides has been published by...

Cotton output to fall as pink bollworm causes major damage in Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana

Cotton output to fall as pink bollworm causes major damage in Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana

In the cotton producing districts of Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan, 50-70 per cent...

RBI retains repo rate at 6.5pc, growth projection 6.5pc, inflation forecast 5.4pc

RBI retains repo rate at 6.5pc, growth projection 6.5pc, inflation forecast 5.4pc

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously...

Veg, non-veg thali gets cheaper, thanks to fall in tomato prices

Veg, non-veg thali gets cheaper, thanks to fall in tomato prices

The prices of vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali became cheaper in September, thanks...

Centre starts kharif paddy procurement, 12.21 lakh tonne purchased so far

Centre starts kharif paddy procurement, 12.21 lakh tonne purchased so far

The government has started procuring paddy and about 12.21 lakh tonne of the grain...

FCI sells 1.89 lakh tonne wheat, 5,000 tonne rice in 15th weekly e-auction under open market sale scheme

FCI sells 1.89 lakh tonne wheat, 5,000 tonne rice in 15th weekly e-auction under open market sale scheme

State-owned Food Corporation of India (FCI) sold 1.89 lakh tonne of wheat and only...

Govt sets up National Turmeric Board, exports may touch USD 1 bn by 2030

Govt sets up National Turmeric Board, exports may touch USD 1 bn by 2030

The Centre on Wednesday set up National Turmeric Board with a view to promoting...

UNCTAD raises India's 2023 economic growth forecast to 6.6pc, but says Global economy a mixed bag

UNCTAD raises India's 2023 economic growth forecast to 6.6pc, but says Global economy a mixed bag

UNCTAD has upped India's 2023 economic growth forecast to 6.6%, from 6% predicted...

LPG Subsidy : Ujjwala beneficiaries to pay ₹603 for an LPG cylinder

LPG Subsidy : Ujjwala beneficiaries to pay ₹603 for an LPG cylinder

The government has raised the subsidy amount for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries...

India's economy to grow at 6.3pc in FY24: World Bank

India's economy to grow at 6.3pc in FY24: World Bank

Despite global headwinds, the World Bank has retained India's growth forecast at...

National Turmeric Board to fulfil Telangana farmers' long-pending demand

National Turmeric Board to fulfil Telangana farmers' long-pending demand

India is a major producer, consumer and exporter of turmeric. Against this backdrop,...

Retail inflation for industrial workers eases marginally in Aug

Retail inflation for industrial workers eases marginally in Aug

Thanks mainly to lower prices of certain food items, retail inflation for industrial...

Govt exempts Bangalore rose onion from export duty, farmers' leader smells politics

Govt exempts Bangalore rose onion from export duty, farmers' leader smells politics

The Centre has exempted export of Bangalore rose onion from duty, subject to certain...

Govt subsidy on machinery to check stubble burning

Govt subsidy on machinery to check stubble burning

The government has revised guidelines for crop residue management enabling ex-situ...

Major victory for the struggling farmers against corporate defaulters: AIKS

Major victory for the struggling farmers against corporate defaulters: AIKS

Sugarcane farmers are conducting a relay stir for more than 300 days in the premises...

India Has Lot of Potential in Agricultural Exports to Russia

While bilateral commerce is nearing $70bn, India’s exports remain stuck below $5bn and imports are overwhelmingly dominated by crude...

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Indian Paper Sector has a Strong Rural Footprint Linking Farmers: IARPMA President

As India continues to face a fibre shortage, agroforestry-based production using agricultural residues such as bagasse, sarkanda,...

Agribusiness

ICRISAT's Breakthrough Could Save Groundnut Farmers from Pre-Harvest Sprouting

The breakthrough study identifies specific varieties and key genes that halt premature sprouting before harvest—a problem that currently...

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String Bio and CLRRI Complete the First Successful Field Trial of CleanRise in Vietnam

The trial focused on CleanRise®, String Bio’s patented foliar microbial biostimulant, which enhances nutrient-use efficiency and stimulates...

Agritech

Sugarcane Crushing Gains Momentum, But Uncertainty Over Sugar MSP and Ethanol Prices

NFCSF has urged the Centre to permit additional sugar exports and correct anomalies in ethanol allocation.

Agribusiness

AIKS Calls Nationwide Protests on December 10, Rejects Seed Bill 2025 and ITPGRFA Compromise Proposal

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has announced a nationwide Protest Day on December 10, urging farmers to burn copies of the Draft...

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