Opinion

Inflation could derail India consumption story

Inflation could derail India consumption story

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had to do some plain speaking to India Inc earlier...

NRLM has set an example in women empowerment and the mission has progressed well

NRLM has set an example in women empowerment and the mission has progressed well

The convergence of the NRLM with various programmes of the Central Government, the...

Access to safe drinking water is welcome, but sustainability is key to Har Ghar Jal

Access to safe drinking water is welcome, but sustainability is key to Har Ghar Jal

The Prime Minister announced that 52 per cent of rural households had access to...

MSP in India targeted using WTO’s deeply flawed methodology

MSP in India targeted using WTO’s deeply flawed methodology

The flaws are several. The first and the most significant flaw is that the quantum...

Economic self-reliance necessary for agriculture sector and farmer that provide self-reliance of food security to country

Economic self-reliance necessary for agriculture sector and farmer that provide self-reliance of food security to country

The foodgrain production in the country crossed 300mn tonnes last year. This shows...

Urban India aspires for 5G; Bharat connectivity on BSNL’s shoulders

Urban India aspires for 5G; Bharat connectivity on BSNL’s shoulders

It was a somewhat pleasant surprise when the Union Cabinet approved a bailout package...

Much more besides MSP within wide purview of committee; questions raised no sooner than it is formed

Much more besides MSP within wide purview of committee; questions raised no sooner than it is formed

The way the SKM does not want to be a part of the committee, the latter may meet...

Ease of living not easy when cost of living goes through the roof

Ease of living not easy when cost of living goes through the roof

The Cost of Living (CoL) is refusing to ease, even if we go by the government data...

No respite for the common man on inflation front; WPI in double digits for 15 months

No respite for the common man on inflation front; WPI in double digits for 15 months

The WPI inflation has been 15.18 per cent for the month of June, which is marginally...

No discussion about PSH at MC12 disappointing; Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies also to lead to troubles

No discussion about PSH at MC12 disappointing; Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies also to lead to troubles

The “MC12 Outcome Document” makes no mention of the PSH issue. This happened despite...

Issues of PSH of foodgrains and subsidies challenge for India at MC12; opposition even from old allies

Issues of PSH of foodgrains and subsidies challenge for India at MC12; opposition even from old allies

The AoA considers providing subsidized foodstuffs to the poor as market-distorting...

Wheat export: To do or not to do

Wheat export: To do or not to do

Even if the government has to show compassion, the policy must be to prioritize...

Inflation: Pain points for households, existential risk for small businesses, farmers

Inflation: Pain points for households, existential risk for small businesses, farmers

What baffles us is this: the industry is not able to produce because of demand contraction....

Wheat export ban: Farmers suffer financial losses, and India a loss of face

Wheat export ban: Farmers suffer financial losses, and India a loss of face

India’s ban on wheat exports is a classic example of an administrative faux pas...

Time to shift to Climate Resistant Agriculture; ICAR template needs fast follow-up

Time to shift to Climate Resistant Agriculture; ICAR template needs fast follow-up

One of the most important recommendations was whether the crop cycle can be tweaked...

India’s foodgrains exports under WTO scanner

India’s foodgrains exports under WTO scanner

During the deliberations in the Committee on Agriculture, several countries, including...

FSSAI Mandates Registration for Independent Milk Producers and Vendors, Orders Strict Enforcement Across States

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all independent milk producers and milk vendors to obtain mandatory...

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Supreme Court Restores Level Playing Field in Ethanol Procurement: ISMA

The Supreme Court of India has overturned a Karnataka High Court order granting preferential ethanol allocation to Vinp Distilleries...

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Women in Agri Sector Should Get Greater Role in Policy Formulation and Leadership Positions: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu urged greater participation of women in agricultural policymaking and leadership while inaugurating the Global...

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USTR Targets India and 15 Nations in New Section 301 Investigations Amid Trade Deal Uncertainty

The U.S. Trade Representative has launched Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 investigations into trade practices of 16 economies...

International

Addressing Double Taxation on Cooperative Dividends in Budget 2026-27

India’s cooperatives face double taxation on dividends paid to members, reducing returns and undermining cooperative principles. Budget...

Opinion

President Droupadi Murmu to Inaugurate Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems Tomorrow

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the three-day Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 in New Delhi on March...

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