Tag: India
Government Orders Physical Verification of Sugar Stocks as Prices Surge; Stock Limits Under Consideration
The Centre has ordered nationwide physical verification of sugar stocks at mills...
NABARD Survey Signals Rural Slowdown as Income Growth Hits Two-Year Low, Informal Borrowing Rises
India's rural economy is showing signs of losing momentum, with only 27.7% of rural...
BBSSL and ICAR Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperative-Led Seed Systems in India
The MoU aims to create a structured national platform through which ICAR’s agricultural...
Wholesale Inflation Hits Record High of 9.68% in May as Fuel Costs Surge Amid West Asia Energy Shock
India's wholesale inflation climbed to a record 9.68% in May, driven by a steep...
Global Agritech Funding Dips 3% to $16.2 Billion as Investment Focus Shifts
AgFunder's latest report highlights growing investment in deeptech, climatetech,...
Mother Dairy’s New Initiative: Cow Milk to Be Sold in a Naturally Degradable Pouch
Mother Dairy has launched a naturally degradable milk pouch, designed to decompose...
Govt Exempts Import Duty on Cotton Till Oct. 31, Relief for Textile Industry but Concerns for Farmers
The Centre has exempted cotton imports from all customs duties from June 1 to October...
El Niño Poses Risks to Indian Agriculture, but Irrigation and Technological Advancements May Cushion Impact: RBI
The likelihood of El Niño conditions poses downside risks to agricultural output,...
Madhya Pradesh Revises Fertilizer Prices, NPK Rate Jumps to Rs 2,450 Per Bag From Rs 1,720 Last Year
Fertilizer prices have surged sharply ahead of the Kharif 2026 season due to disruptions...
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...
Government Says Wheat Production Remains Resilient in 2025–26 Despite Weather Stress
India’s wheat crop for 2025–26 is expected to remain resilient despite heat stress...
FSSAI Warns Against Use of Ashwagandha Leaves in Food Products; Only Roots Permitted
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed food business...
Shivraj Takes Cognisance of Crop Damage Caused by Heavy Rainfall and Hailstorms Across Several States
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed officials of the Agriculture Ministry...
India’s Farms Go Digital as AI Drives Shift to Smart Agriculture
In its report tabled on Monday, the Standing Committee on Communications and Information...
India Cuts Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel by Rs 10 per Litre Amid West Asia Crisis
The Centre has cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre amid the...
Climate Change To Widen Mortality Gap, India Faces Uneven Heat Risks
Climate change is projected to cause ten times more people to die in poor countries...
