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21.8 Lakh Tonnes of Fertiliser Imported Since Start of Iran War; Domestic Production at 86.2 Lakh Tonnes
Since the outbreak of the Iran war, India has imported 21.8 lakh tonnes of fertilisers,...
Southwest Monsoon Advances Towards Kerala as IMD Warns of Heatwave Across North and Central India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said the southwest monsoon has advanced...
Unemployment Rises in April, Rural India Faces Job Crisis As Well As Labour Participation Rate
India’s unemployment rate rose to 5.2 percent in April 2026, marking the second...
India’s Maize Demand to Surge 44% by 2030-31 as Feed and Ethanol Sectors Drive Agri-Economy: FICCI-YES Bank Report
India’s maize sector is witnessing a structural transformation, with demand projected...
India’s Exports Rise 13.5% in April, But Most of the Farm Exports Decline
India’s overall exports grew 13.5 percent to $80.80 billion in April 2026 despite...
Tractor Sales Hit Six-Month High in April; Exports Rise Over 30%
India’s tractor industry recorded its strongest performance in six months in April...
Petrol-Diesel Prices Hiked by Over Rs 3/Litre as Crude Oil Surge Deepens OMC Losses
State-owned oil companies have raised petrol and diesel prices by over Rs 3 per...
AIKS Slams Kharif MSP Hike, Says Government Ignoring Rising Farm Costs and Agrarian Crisis
All India Kisan Sabha criticised the Centre’s Kharif MSP announcement for 2026-27,...
EU Clears India for Aquaculture Products Exports from September 2026
The European Union has included India in its revised draft list allowing continued...
Expensive Fuel Pushes Wholesale Inflation to 8.3% in April, Highest in 42 Months
India’s wholesale inflation surged to 8.3% in April 2026, the highest in 42 months,...
Amul and Mother Dairy Raise Milk Prices by Rs 2 Per Litre Across India Amid Rising Input Costs
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation and Mother Dairy have increased milk...
Kharif MSP Announced: Paddy Support Price Raised by Rs 72, Maize by Rs 10
The government has announced MSPs for 14 kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing...
Palm Oil Surge Pushes India’s Vegetable Oil Imports Up 13% in First Half of Oil Year
India’s vegetable oil imports rose 13% to 7.94 million tonnes during November-April...
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...
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Poultry Industry to Return to Double-Digit Growth in FY27 as Higher Egg and Broiler Prices Boost Revenue: Crisil
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Panel Recommends Mandatory 22-25% Mango Pulp in Drinks, Higher GST on Low-Pulp Beverages to Boost Farmers' Income
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