El Niño needs monitoring, but India better prepared than earlier: Bayer’s Simon WiebuschFarmers are increasingly recognising climate volatility as a long-term reality, driving greater adoption of climate-smart practices, says S...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
India-Canada FTA talks can be concluded before year end target: Piyush GoyalIndia and Canada are actively negotiating a comprehensive economic partnership agreement. Officials express optimism for concluding the fre...
26 May, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
FM asks lenders to go beyond standard loans, design credit repayments around biz cyclesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on banks to move beyond standard loan products. She emphasized the need for repayment struct...
25 May, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Why partnerships will define India’s agricultural transitionIndia's agriculture faces climate challenges. A robust public finance foundation can drive a new phase of growth. Regenerative agriculture ...
22 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
e-Vikas is driving behavioural shift towards need-based fertiliser use among farmers: Madhya Pradesh agri secyThe e-Vikas fertiliser system has so far benefitted 1.3 million farmers, reduced queues, and triggered a behavioural shift toward need-base...
15 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Tripura attracts Rs 1,322 crore investment interest at Guwahati roadshowTripura's government held an investors' roadshow in Guwahati. The event aimed to boost investment in the state. It showcased Tripura's indu...
08 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Rain check! A dry economic switch may add to Indians' war-led shocksAs India braces for an expected below-average monsoon alongside the looming threat of El Niño, concerns mount over a potential inflation sp...
01 May, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
FPOs hold promise for smallholders, but face structural constraints: StudyFarmer producer organisations (FPOs) are key to integrating smallholders in India, but they are constrained by scale, market access, financ...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Maharashtra targets Rs 30 lakh crore inflows to become a global investment hubMaharashtra targets ₹30 lakh crore in investments to become a global hub. The state is focusing on infrastructure, logistics, and clean ene...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
El Niño and geopolitical tensions cloud India’s rural economy: A somber 2026 outlookIndia’s rural economy faces pressure in 2026 from a likely El Niño-driven weak monsoon and rising input costs due to US-Iran tensions. Lowe...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
India needs unified agri-tech ecosystem to reach 86% of farmers left behind, says reportAn ASSOCHAM report urges India to integrate fragmented agricultural innovation through state-level testing platforms and unified data frame...
11 Nov, 2025, 05.02 PM IST
India, Australia outline path for early conclusion of FTAIndia and Australia concluded a three-day meeting to expedite their Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). Negotiators discus...
09 Dec, 2024, 05.34 PM IST
After India Stack, why Sitharaman proposed another stack for economic boostThe agriculture sector in India supports 42.3% of the population and contributes 18.2% to the GDP. Despite challenges, the Economic Survey ...
25 Jul, 2024, 02.59 PM IST
Stayzilla ties-up with ATDC to promote rural tourismATDC is a private organisation, which endorses agriculture tourism to achieve income, employment and economic stability in rural communitie...
20 Jan, 2017, 06.13 PM IST
- Raw illegal cannabis worth crores destroyed in field in West Bengal district
Revenue department has destroyed large volume of raw cannabis worth crores in field in West Bengal district.
20 Dec, 2012, 06.58 PM IST
- Kharif sowing picks up on good rains
As the country gears up for the festival season, there is good news from the agriculture sector, the backbone of the Indian economy.
15 Aug, 2011, 03.23 AM IST
- Bloc forces LF review stand on RIL project
The Forward Bloc’s reservations against Reliance Industries’ plans to enter the agri-retail market in West Bengal gained ground on Friday w...
21 Apr, 2007, 03.34 AM IST