- 'GM Mustard has no chance with revelation of more facts'
Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) A day after an international civil society initiative concluded that US-based biotech giant Monsanto's activities ...
19 Apr, 2017, 07.21 PM IST
Navdanya welcomes CCI order on buyout of Monsanto by Bayer AGEnvironment activist Vandana Shiva said that it will stop creation of a global mega monopoly on seeds and agri-chemicals.
26 Mar, 2017, 10.34 PM IST
Bayer bullish on India, but Monsanto’s image remains a challengeBayer’s Indian operations already include a crop science segment, which is involved in crop protection, seeds and what it calls “digital fa...
15 Sep, 2016, 10.25 AM IST
No need for licensing pact with GM technology provider: NSAIUnder the fresh norm, royalty for the new genetically modified traits was capped at 10% of the maximum sale price of BT cotton seeds for th...
22 Jun, 2016, 11.43 AM IST
Government wants local GM cotton seed by next year to check MonsantoThe Competition Commission (CCI) is investigating whether an Indian arm of the US-based technology major resorted to anti-competitive pract...
10 Apr, 2016, 01.09 PM IST
Ensure Monsanto doesn't leave India without compensating: Swadeshi Jagran Manch to governmentSwadeshi Jagran Manch claimed Monsanto was "trying to blackmail the Indian government by threatening to quit India after "constantly violat...
17 Mar, 2016, 06.29 PM IST
Government caps Bt cotton seed price to bring uniformity across statesImplementation of the price control order is subject to the ruling of the Delhi high court, which is to hear Mahyco Monsanto’s challenge to...
09 Mar, 2016, 03.48 PM IST
CCI finds Mahyco-Monsanto Biotech practice monopolistic: Orders InvestigationCCI had initiated investigation into the matter following November 2015 directive of the agriculture ministry to look into alleged monopoly...
17 Feb, 2016, 08.38 PM IST
Hybrid seed makers seek government intervention to resolve Monsanto issueHybrid seed producers under the banner of NSAI have sought the government’s intervention to resolve the tussle with global hybrid seed gian...
27 Aug, 2015, 05.56 AM IST
Counter Monsanto monopoly with 'desi' technology: Kiran Mazumdar-ShawKiran Mazumdar-Shaw says the best way to counter Monsanto's "monopoly" in cotton seed sector is to develop similar technologies.
21 Aug, 2013, 03.29 PM IST
- Centre's panel approves new Bt Cotton seed
The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) of the Government of India has approved commercial distribution of a new variety of Bt Co...
16 Feb, 2012, 01.16 PM IST
- MRTPC lens on Cipla’s AIDS drugs for Africa
The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission (MRTPC) has asked its investigation wing to probe a US-based NGO’s allegation tha...
21 Aug, 2007, 01.24 AM IST
- AP to continue legal battle against Monsanto
Andhra Pradesh would continue its legal battle against Monsanto over the trait value of Bt cotton seeds even as the MNC has sent "feelers" ...
06 Mar, 2007, 11.40 AM IST
- AP Govt told to amend reply in BT cotton row
MRTPC has sought clarification from Andhra Pradesh government on whether it was seeking any relief from US biotech major Monsanto.
16 Nov, 2006, 02.10 PM IST
- Hybrid cotton set to reap bumper results
Cotton belts are likely to tell a different story this year. With most farmers shifting to hybrid cotton varieties, experts say the state i...
31 Aug, 2006, 01.47 AM IST
- MRTPC issues inquiry notices to Monsanto
The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission on Thursday issued inquiry notices to US biotech major Monsanto and its Indian ar...
06 Jul, 2006, 12.50 PM IST
- States team up to take on US co on Bt cotton price
US Biotech seed major Monsanto is in for big trouble on the Bt cotton trait fee front. Nine top cotton-growing states of the country have d...
10 Jun, 2006, 12.22 AM IST