Opinion

Sanjeevani Budget for agriculture and cooperatives in Amrit Kaal

Sanjeevani Budget for agriculture and cooperatives in Amrit Kaal

This year’s Budget has planted the seeds of a shift in the approach at a fundamental...

State elections’ outcome to decide political-economic policies; rural voters are roaring

State elections’ outcome to decide political-economic policies; rural voters are roaring

After these Assembly elections and in the run-up to more state polls before the...

Caste dimension of Budget 2022-23

Caste dimension of Budget 2022-23

The Budget proposals are inclined to benefit the higher-income groups. It appears...

Centralized system of government and parties leads to unrest among leaders of stature

Centralized system of government and parties leads to unrest among leaders of stature

The story is more or less the same in most of the parties — the rights are increasingly...

States should focus on agriculture followed by industrialization for sustainable, inclusive growth

States should focus on agriculture followed by industrialization for sustainable, inclusive growth

Growth in India may be categorized into several phases. Every phase has had its...

Agriculture-centric policy needed for sustainable and inclusive growth

Agriculture-centric policy needed for sustainable and inclusive growth

Economists identified growth linkage and the multiplier effect of agriculture growth...

Rural development through agribusiness: Meeting the challenges

Rural development through agribusiness: Meeting the challenges

Agribusiness initiatives appear to be the panacea for all issues affecting rural...

In 2022 Inclusive agriculture is the right road map for development

In 2022 Inclusive agriculture is the right road map for development

The policymakers will have to get away from the use of words like “instant solution”...

Demand for effective MSP is the way forward for farmers’ movement

Demand for effective MSP is the way forward for farmers’ movement

Farmers have returned home after staying in for more than a year. While this retreat...

Farming Class of 2021 would be a turning point for national agenda

Farming Class of 2021 would be a turning point for national agenda

The year 2021 would also go down in Indian history as a turning point for our polity...

Repeal of the Farm Laws: What next?

Repeal of the Farm Laws: What next?

All three farm laws stand repealed. Does this mean the end of reforms in agriculture?...

India adversely impacted by a flawed and discriminatory subsidies’ regime

India adversely impacted by a flawed and discriminatory subsidies’ regime

On December 14, a WTO dispute settlement panel concluded in its report that India...

Inflation is a pick-pocket,  must be arrested soon 

Inflation is a pick-pocket, must be arrested soon 

Inflation in wholesale mandis , as measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) at...

Why the current farmers’ movement is bigger than Champaran and Kheda

Why the current farmers’ movement is bigger than Champaran and Kheda

Farmers will return from the encampments set up on the Delhi borders to their homes...

Only a comprehensive agricultural policy can reverse the decades-long neglect

Only a comprehensive agricultural policy can reverse the decades-long neglect

The farmers may have won a battle against the farm laws, but they stand to lose...

Don't dismiss farmers as vote banks; India Inc treating them as partners must be the way forward

Don't dismiss farmers as vote banks; India Inc treating them as partners must be the way forward

In a democracy as vibrant as India, the political economy cannot be overlooked by...

Bihar’s Sudha Eyes Global Expansion Amid Rising Dairy Demand, Targets Gulf and Southeast Asia

Bihar’s dairy brand Sudha is expanding globally, targeting Gulf and Southeast Asian markets amid rising dairy demand. Showcased at...

States

India’s Sugar Output Falls Short of 280 Lakh Tonnes; UP Production Drops 3 Percent

India’s sugar production in the 2025–26 sugar season has reached 275.28 lakh tonnes, higher than last year but below initial estimates....

Agribusiness

India Proposes Rules to Allow Higher Ethanol-Blended Fuels, Paving Way for Flex-Fuel Vehicles

India has proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuels, including E85 and E100, paving...

Latest News

Maharashtra Plans Dedicated Seed Law to Empower Farmers, Ensure Quality and Accountability

Maharashtra is set to introduce a separate seed law granting farmers rights to store, use, exchange and sell seeds. The law will mandate...

States

West Bengal Final Phase Voting on Wednesday; 142 Seats Go to Polls Amid Tight Security Arrangements

West Bengal votes in its final election phase on April 29 across 142 seats, including the crucial Bhabanipur constituency where Mamata...

Politics

Amid Hormuz Stalemate Brent Crude Surges Past $111; Demand Destruction Fears Rise

Global oil markets remain under pressure as Brent crude crossed $111 per barrel amid the prolonged Strait of Hormuz blockade and stalled...

International