Chirag Paswan flags spice export quality issues, says rejections are “disheartening and embarrassing”Union Minister Paswan highlighted spices’ historic role in India’s trade and their vast untapped potential beyond culinary use.
17 Apr, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
India imposes import curbs on herbicide Glufosinate & saltsNew Delhi has placed restrictions on Glufosinate and its salts imports for six months. This herbicide, crucial for agriculture, will face c...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Iran War: Fertiliser, agri-input stress emerges; Kharif outlook hinges on policy, farmer choicesIndia relies heavily on fertiliser imports routed through the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently facing disruptions.
03 Apr, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
China imposes anti-dumping measures on imports of cypermethrin pesticide from IndiaChina has imposed anti-dumping duties on cypermethrin imports from India, effective Wednesday. This decision follows an investigation by Ch...
06 May, 2025, 06.19 PM IST
Commerce ministry developing platform for registration, resolution of non-trade barriers"We are making a portal so that we can prioritise all the NTBs. Traders will register their complaints and the ministry will pursue that," ...
02 Jul, 2024, 04.29 PM IST
'We are spreading thorns in path of our farmers instead of petals': Dhanuka Agritech Group chairman RG Agarwal slams restrictive rulesDhanuka Agritech Group chairman Dr. RG Agarwal criticized export bans and restrictions on produce, stating that they harm farmers and push ...
23 Dec, 2023, 11.41 PM IST
Fast track action to remove non-tariff barriers key to realise trillion-dollar merchandise export goal: GTRI reportIt asked for upgrading domestic systems, in cases where Indian products are rejected due to quality issues; and retaliating if unreasonable...
15 Aug, 2023, 01.21 PM IST
Registration of pesticides, new technology and farmer assistance, key changes for PMB 2020: ET-ILCManufacturers, farmers and academicians want the government to change the bill to make it more effective, make the registration committee a...
14 May, 2020, 01.24 PM IST
Buy UPL, target Rs 1,220: HSBCUPL is a largecap company, operating in chemicals sector.
20 Jun, 2019, 05.10 PM IST
Growth in pesticide imports from China may Fall 80% on Make in India driveCompanies are expected to further invest in manufacturing facilities, as newer off-patent products are introduced into the Indian market, t...
09 May, 2017, 05.19 PM IST
Govt plans to boost production of active pharma ingredientsTerming the import of large quantities of pharmaceutical ingredients as "unfortunate", government said it plans to boost their production.
15 Dec, 2015, 02.52 PM IST
- Pesticide use for agriculture should not be banned on assumptions only: Expert
The use of pesticides is so common that the term pesticide is often treated as synonymous with plant protection product. Undoubtedly, this ...
02 May, 2014, 08.47 PM IST
Debunking the myths on pesticides is vital to raise food production in IndiaLongevity in western nations has dramatically improved and the increase can be associated in part to intensive farming and the arrival of p...
04 Apr, 2014, 02.04 AM IST
- Anti-dumping duty on a hazardous chemical imports from China
The duty, which has been imposed for a period of five years, is in the range of USD 0.09-0.26 per kg of 'Para nitroaniline' imported into t...
15 Sep, 2011, 07.28 PM IST
- CommMin for duty on import of Chinese chem used in pesticides
The Commerce Ministry has recommended a restrictive duty of up to USD 1.15 per kg on import of a chemical from China used in manufacturing ...
10 May, 2010, 04.05 PM IST
- Crystal Group appoints E&Y to guide overseas acquisition
Pesticides maker Crystal Group on Sunday said it has appointed Ernst & Young to consult it on an overseas acquisition, which may cost up to...
25 Apr, 2010, 02.03 PM IST
- Duty cut on Singapore goods may be reviewed
The government may take a re-look at its decision to bring down Customs duty on chemicals and petrochemicals from Singapore to zero in the ...
01 Jan, 2008, 04.12 AM IST