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...
Maharashtra advises farmers to do fodder planning to avoid a potential shortage due to El NinoMaharashtra farmers are urged to plan for fodder shortages due to El Nino. The Animal Husbandry Department advises cultivating nutritious, ...
Adequate fertiliser stocks available, Govt ready to tackle El Nino impact: Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan confirmed ample fertilizer stocks for farmers. He assured continued availability of urea a...
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...
Inflation poses bigger risk than growth this fiscal as monsoon and crude weigh on rural demand: NuvamaIn FY27, India's economy grapples with inflation that hits hardest in rural regions, where rising food prices become an urgent concern. The...
Thali costs climb in May: Crisil reportHome-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis saw a 5% and 7% price increase in May, respectively, due to rising costs of tomatoes, vege...
Government's wheat procurement surges 17pc to 35 million tonnes, exceeds target for 2026-27 seasonGovernment wheat procurement has exceeded target for the 2026-27 rabi marketing season. Over 35 million tonnes of wheat have been procured,...
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
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...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
Top fertiliser companies float tender to buy 600k t SulphurTop Indian fertiliser firms have united to buy a large quantity of sulphur. This critical raw material is needed for phosphatic fertilisers...
India's real GDP to hit 7.2% in Q4FY26 amid resilient domestic demand: ReportIndia's economy shows strong momentum. Real GDP growth is projected at 7.2 per cent for Q4 FY26. Full-year growth for FY26 is expected at 7...
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...
Auto sales jump 13% to 2.61 million units on strong demand tailwindsVehicle sales saw a significant 13% jump last month, reaching 2.61 million units. This surge marks the best-ever April for most vehicle cat...
Centre okays sunflower seed procurement in Karnataka, extends purchase window for gram in MaharashtraThe central government has approved the purchase of sunflower seed from Karnataka for the 2026 rabi season. This move ensures farmers recei...
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches PMGSY projects worth Rs 1,698 cr in Odisha's Rayagada districtUnion Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV in Rayagada, Odisha. The initiative wil...
Govt floats mega fertiliser tender, seeks 85 MT of nutrient imports to bolster reserves ahead of main planting seasonIndia has floated a global tender to import 50 million tonnes of NPK fertilisers and 35 million tonnes of ammonium sulphate to strengthen n...