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Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...- India’s big cotton bet: Can Rs 5,659 cr revive the sector's global leadership?India’s Rs 5,659-crore Mission for Cotton Productivity aims to tackle falling yields, poor seed quality, and rising import dependence throu...
- It's popular mechanics 101: India’s edge lies in using AI to enhance human productivity, not replace itThe piece argues that AI is not an inevitable force shaping economic outcomes; rather, societies decide how its benefits are distributed. H...
- Branching out just got easier for NBFCsThe Reserve Bank of India has eased branch opening rules for NBFCs. This move helps gold loan NBFCs expand their reach. It allows them to p...
- Budget 2026: Agri research funding cut raises concern; stakeholders question income gains from high-value cropsCuts in research funding heighten fears that agriculture and rural sectors will face delayed policy focus, say stakeholders.
- Farm jam: Budget bets on nuts, cocoa, fisheries to boost agri valueIndia's latest budget places a strong emphasis on high-value agricultural products and supporting industries. This forward-thinking approac...
- NITI Aayog calls for a stable, future-ready policy environment for adoption of frontier technologies in agricultureRecognising agriculture’s critical role in ensuring economic resilience, rural prosperity, and food security, frontier technologies such as...
- Strong monsoon, rising wages, and govt spending fuel rural economy recovery: ReportRural India's economy is recovering. Monsoon season started strong. Rural wages are rising as inflation decreases. Government spending is i...
- Erratic rains & low farm income hit entry-level bike sales: HMSIHonda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reports a dip in two-wheeler sales due to erratic rains and stagnant farm incomes, particularly aff...
- 'Double engine' of private investment, mass consumption ' derailed' under Modi govt: CongressThe Congress party claims that India is facing a "demand crisis" due to a decade of income stagnation under the Modi government. They cite ...
- 'Proverbial ostrich': Congress slams govt over 'unprecedented decline' in real wagesThe Congress asserted that slow wage growth and high inflation have caused a drop in real wages in India. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh ref...
- 9 years of Modi govt: Congress accuses BJP of 'looting' people, says life of poor didn't improveThe BJP-led government at the Centre completed nine years in office on May 26. It has highlighted the achievements of nine years of the NDA...
- Economy facing serious stagnation; govt data is dodgy: CongressCongress spokesperson Sanjay Jha said "the government is in a deep sleep "like Rip Van Winkle", the famous fairytale character. The Reserve...
- Budget may provide long term measures for agriculture sector: ReportThe report said income support to the farmers should be provided in higher magnitude for a prolonged period, at least for five years.
- 7.2 mn Indians added to workforce annually: StudyAround 7.2 mn Indians are being added to the workforce annually since 2012-13, which will take the total size of the workforce to 485.6 mil...
- 'Panchayats, blocks should help crop rotation scheme succeed'The new scheme of crop diversification will succeed only if panchayat and block level officials take keen interest in implementing it.
- Marketing arrangements for agriculture products archaic: RangarajanIn case of rice & wheat, public procurement to some extent takes care of the problem. For other agricultural products, a significant improv...
- AIC to reap crop insurance benefitsAgriculture Insurance Company (AIC) will see a substantial rise in premium income as the finance minister P Chidambaram has asked bankers a...
- Punjab needs new plough to regain leadershipThe huge amount of retail investment by major businesses will practically guarantee success if supplies can be obtained.
- Stop caning the farmer: Renuka Sugars MDMore than 60% of our population is dependant on agriculture. The agri sector is growing at 1% while the rest of the economy is expanding at...
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