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India’s edible oil imports surge 39% in Nov; sunflower, soybean oil imports jump over 150%

India’s edible oil imports surge 39% in Nov; sunflower, soybean oil imports jump over 150%

The SEA, in its latest report, highlighted that total vegetable oil imports, including...

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Retail inflation eases to 5.48% in November due to easing vegetable prices

Retail inflation eases to 5.48% in November due to easing vegetable prices

The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation for rural and urban areas stood at...

International
Over 10% of global land affected by salinity: FAO report

Over 10% of global land affected by salinity: FAO report

The climate crisis and human mismanagement contribute to excessive salinisation,...

National
Despite bumper production, central government tightens stock limits on wheat

Despite bumper production, central government tightens stock limits on wheat

Under the revised limits, wholesalers are now allowed to maintain wheat stock up...

National
Mother Dairy Achieves Healthy Turnover Growth,  Focusing Beyond Delhi-NCR Markets

Mother Dairy Achieves Healthy Turnover Growth, Focusing Beyond Delhi-NCR Markets

Mother Dairy is focusing on expanding its presence beyond the Delhi-NCR markets...

National
Wheat gains momentum, oilseeds lag behind; over 77% of Rabi sowing completed

Wheat gains momentum, oilseeds lag behind; over 77% of Rabi sowing completed

As of December 6, Rabi crops have been sown over 493.62 lakh hectares, which is...

Cooperatives
IFFCO MD Dr Awasthi honoured with 'Fertilizer Man of India' by Sahakar Bharati

IFFCO MD Dr Awasthi honoured with 'Fertilizer Man of India' by Sahakar Bharati

The honour was presented by Dattatreya Hosabale, Sar Karyavah (General Secretary)...

International
Three-Quarters of Earth’s Land Permanently Drier in Last Three Decades, UN Report Reveals

Three-Quarters of Earth’s Land Permanently Drier in Last Three Decades, UN Report Reveals

In a sobering revelation from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification...

National
Farmers Propose Affordable Loans, GST Removal on Agri Inputs, and Increased PM-Kisan Aid in Pre-Budget Talks

Farmers Propose Affordable Loans, GST Removal on Agri Inputs, and Increased PM-Kisan Aid in Pre-Budget Talks

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman convened a meeting on Saturday with farmers'...

International
Global Cereal Output and Trade Revised Downward for 2024, Wheat and Maize Production Hit by Weather Challenges

Global Cereal Output and Trade Revised Downward for 2024, Wheat and Maize Production Hit by Weather Challenges

The latest forecast for global cereal production in 2024 has been revised downward...

International
November Sees Rise in Vegetable Oil Prices in Global Market, While Wheat, Rice, and Sugar Prices Decline

November Sees Rise in Vegetable Oil Prices in Global Market, While Wheat, Rice, and Sugar Prices Decline

The benchmark for world food commodity prices rose in November to its highest level...

National
RBI Increases Limit for Collateral-Free Agricultural Loans From Rs 1.6 Lakh to Rs 2 Lakh

RBI Increases Limit for Collateral-Free Agricultural Loans From Rs 1.6 Lakh to Rs 2 Lakh

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a decision to raise the limit for...

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RBI keeps key interest rates unchanged, cuts CRR to bolster slowing economy

RBI keeps key interest rates unchanged, cuts CRR to bolster slowing economy

The RBI revised its economic growth forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2025,...

Agribusiness
Star Agri submits IPO papers to Sebi, eyes Rs 450 cr via fresh issue

Star Agri submits IPO papers to Sebi, eyes Rs 450 cr via fresh issue

According to the DRHP, the proposed IPO includes a fresh issue of equity shares...

Opinion
Abnormal temperature, DAP crisis and difficulties for Reserve Bank

Abnormal temperature, DAP crisis and difficulties for Reserve Bank

The inflation rate is already above the limit set by the Reserve Bank, while due...

Agribusiness
Fertilizer Industry demands price fixation based on nutritional value

Fertilizer Industry demands price fixation based on nutritional value

FAI Chairman N. Suresh Krishnan emphasized fixing the prices of non-urea fertilizers...