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Public Sector, Regional Rural Banks to Remain Open on Sunday, September 27 Ahead of Proposed Strike
Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will remain open on Sunday, September...
As Sugar Prices Fall, Industry Denies Excessive Profits From Brief Price Peak
Retail sugar prices have fallen 11-12% ahead of the festive season, prompting ISMA...
India-New Zealand FTA to Take Effect October 20; Farm, Food and Marine Exports Get Zero-Duty Access
The India-New Zealand FTA will enter into force on October 20, providing zero-duty...
SEA AGM to Focus on Oilseed Acreage, Edible Oil Imports and Industry Policy Concerns
SEA’s 55th AGM on September 29 will discuss India’s oilseed outlook, edible oil...
Drought Demands Intensify Across Southern States as Monsoon Deficit Deepens
Rainfall deficits are intensifying demands for drought relief across southern India....
Monsoon Withdrawal Begins from Rajasthan as 327 Districts Record Deficient Rainfall; Paddy Area Down 3.7%
The southwest monsoon has begun withdrawing from Rajasthan, while 327 of India’s...
Stubble Burning: Centre Proposes 15-Month ‘Red Entry’ in Farmers’ Land Records; UP Reviews Pollution Plan
The Centre has proposed a 15-month ‘red entry’ in land records of farmers found...
Sugar Stockholding Limit for Bulk Consumers Relaxed to 30 Days, Additional Stock to be Sourced From Imports
The government has doubled the sugar stockholding limit for bulk consumers to 30...
15 Percent Monsoon Deficit Pushes Over Half of India into Drought, Raising Kharif Crop Concerns
More than 53 percent of India’s area has come under drought conditions, with monsoon...
Government May Approve 8 New Urea Plants, Rs 80,000 Crore Investment Likely
The government may approve eight of the 14 applications received for new urea plants,...
India’s First Soil Carbon Credit Payments Put Farmers at the Centre of Regenerative Agriculture
More than 2,500 farmers in Punjab and Haryana have received over Rs 2.9 crore through...
Rice, Marine and Meat Exports Rise in August; Spices, Fruits-Veg and Oilmeal Decline
India’s overall exports rose 26.1 percent in August 2026, but the performance of...
UPI Stays Free for P2P Payments, 0.4 Percent MDR on Merchant Transactions Above Rs 2,000
The government’s new UPI framework keeps all P2P payments free and leaves about...
Edible Oil Imports Rise 5 Percent in First 10 Months of 2025-26 Oil Year, Import Prices Also Move Up in August
India’s edible oil imports rose 5 percent to 136.20 lakh tonnes during November...
From Orchards to Overseas: APEDA Opens Global Markets for Indian Farmers
From the organic apricot orchards of Ladakh to millet-based functional foods from...
BL Agro Plans Rs 1,500 Crore Investment in Leads Genetics to Build Integrated Dairy Ecosystem
BL Agro will invest Rs 1,500 crore in Leads Genetics to develop an integrated dairy...
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