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From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchasesRecent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still belo...
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
Auto sales surge in May: Maruti hits record high, Hyundai, Mahindra and Toyota gain momentumMajor automotive manufacturers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Toyota Kirloskar Motor recorded positive growth...
Mahindra & Mahindra reports 23% growth in domestic tractor sales at 47,845 units in MayMahindra & Mahindra's farm equipment division saw strong domestic tractor sales in May. The company sold 47,845 units, marking a significan...
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
India’s near-term outlook clouded by supply risks, weather uncertainties: RBI reportIndia's economy faces near-term challenges. Supply issues and weather create uncertainty. Geopolitical events in West Asia could impact dom...
Indian agricultural sector under threat by trifecta of below-Normal Monsoon, El Nino, and West Asia war: ICRAIndia's agriculture sector may face a challenging year ahead amid concerns over weak monsoon, possible El Nino conditions, and fertiliser s...
Thali costs rise in April on higher tomato, vegetable oil, LPG pricesHome-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali costs rose 2% year-on-year in April, primarily due to increased prices of tomatoes, vegetab...
Government's foodgrain stocks hit 604 lakh tonnes, nearly three times buffer requirementIndia's food reserves are robust. Wheat and rice stocks in FCI godowns are nearly three times the mandatory buffer. This ensures ample supp...
Decoding govt’s wheat strategy: Can higher procurement push and export quota hike lift the sector?Experts say wheat procurement may be constrained by limited storage, while exports remain largely uncompetitive globally.
India allows 25 lakh tonnes additional wheat exports, total reaches 50 lakh tonnesIndia has made a strategic move by approving the export of an additional 25 lakh tonnes of wheat, marking a total of 50 lakh tonnes now per...
Weaker monsoon prediction, Iran war cloud growth outlookIndia's rural economy is faced with potential challenges. A weaker monsoon and rising farm costs from the Iran war could impact growth this...
Below-normal monsoon and West Asia conflict cloud India's agriculture outlook: BoBIndia's agriculture faces a challenging year. A below-normal monsoon forecast and the West Asian conflict threaten crop production and rura...
Govt's wheat procurement to drop 69% due to delayed arrivalsWheat procurement is set to drop significantly in the 2026-27 marketing year. Unseasonal rains delayed grain arrivals and affected quality....
Non-vegetarian thali cost drops 1% in March; Vegetarian thali prices remain stable: Crisil ReportThe cost of a home-cooked non-vegetarian thali fell 1% year-on-year in March 2026, while vegetarian meal costs remained unchanged, as cheap...
Escorts Kubota tractor sales up 6.6% at 12,119 units in MarchIn March 2026, Escorts Kubota celebrated a notable surge in tractor sales, tallying 12,119 units sold – a year-on-year increase that reflec...
Sufficient fertilisers now, but problems may arise if West Asia conflict prolongs: OfficialIndia currently possesses adequate fertilizer supplies. However, a prolonged conflict in West Asia may disrupt future crop seasons. Fertili...
Govt approves MSP procurement of gram, mustard, lentils for Rabi 2026 seasonAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced approval of gram, mustard and lentil procurement under the Price Support Scheme for Ra...
Wheat sowing till Nov 11 of current rabi season up 17 pc to 66.23 lakh hectareWheat acreage for the ongoing rabi season has surged by 17% to 66.23 lakh hectares by November 11, driven by a better monsoon and increased...
Govt raises wheat MSP by 6.59% to Rs 2,585 per quintal for 2026-27The government announced a 6.59 per cent increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat to Rs 2,585 per quintal for the 2026-27 mark...