El Niño worsens plight of Asia’s rice belt after war price shockLower harvests risk driving up global food prices and inflation. This situation threatens food security for millions across developing Asia.
25 Jul, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Pulses import bill shrinks as global prices fall, local production risesIndia's import bill for key pulses significantly decreased in FY26 due to robust domestic production. Lower global prices and import curbs ...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
India needs income-centric agri policies, greater Centre-state coordination: EAC-PM chairmanIndia must transition agriculture towards income generation, emphasizing crop diversification and market reforms, said S Mahendra Dev, Chai...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
India's ethanol mission sees state-run fuel firms spend Rs 1.72 lakh crorePublic Sector OMCs spent over Rs 48,000 crore on ethanol procurement in ESY 2023-24. They procured Rs 73,996 crore worth of ethanol during ...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Speciality tea market triples to ₹1,000 crore in 5 years, driven by Gen Z, millennialsIndia's speciality tea market has tripled to ₹1,000 crore in five years. Millennials and Gen Z are driving this growth with premium tea pre...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
India, Spain to fast-track UPI-Bizum interoperability talksThe two countries have also discussed ways to strengthen investment facilitation, improving mobility of professionals and promoting joint i...
19 Jul, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Indian rice export prices extend gain on higher reserve price, monsoon concernsIndian rice export prices have increased for a third consecutive week. This rise is due to higher reserve prices for government sales. Floo...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
If countries without GM seeds can get better yields in pulses, why can't India: Chouhan to ICAR scientistsAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged ICAR to increase pulse and oilseed productivity. He emphasized research must address groun...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
India aims for FMD-free status in nine states within two years, eyes Europe's dairy marketIndia aims for foot-and-mouth disease-free status in nine states within two years. This initiative seeks to unlock Europe's lucrative dairy...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Temasek-backed agritech startup Rize raises $31 million to fund expansionSustainable agritech platform Rize has raised thirty-one million dollars for expansion. This funding will support operations across Southea...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
First commercial consignments valued at $4,46,046 flagged off under CETA from ChennaiIndia and the United Kingdom's CETA agreement officially began on Wednesday. First commercial shipments valued at over USD 446,000 were fla...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Piyush Goyal hails India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement coming into force todayThe India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the concurrent Agreement on Social Security have officially entered into...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
India and UK in talks on Britain's carbon tax rules: Commerce Secretary Rajesh AgrawalIndia and the UK are discussing Britain's carbon tax regulation. The new free trade agreement ensures market access for India's steel secto...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Firm up farm product quality controlIndian basmati rice faces scrutiny in Australia after other exports were flagged abroad. Australian authorities suspended Indian fumigation...
14 Jul, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Hormuz turmoil sends gold lower, disrupts India's tea and basmati exportsGulf hostilities impacting the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted Indian commodity markets. Gold and silver prices have fallen sharply, while ...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Inadequate, insufficient evidence on forced labour 301 probe: India tells USIndia has informed the US that its tariff determination lacks sufficient rationale. New Delhi argues the US Trade Representative's report u...
11 Jul, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Asia Rice: Higher reserve price makes Indian rice exports costlier; Bangladesh rates firmIndia's rice export prices have increased due to higher reserve prices and planting delays. Bangladesh rice prices remain firm as flood fea...
11 Jul, 2026, 10.23 AM IST