Skill shortage could derail India's bio-input ambitions: Agriculture CommissionerIndia's bio-input expansion faces a skilled workforce shortage. This gap requires urgent development of training programs for biological sy...
15 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
FTAs alone won’t make India a manufacturing power: GTRI’s Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
CM Shivakumar urges PM Modi to send central team to assess drought in KarnatakaIn a letter to the PM, the CM highlighted that Karnataka's agriculture is heavily dependent on the southwest monsoon and warned of severe c...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Firm up farm product quality controlIndian basmati rice faces scrutiny in Australia after other exports were flagged abroad. Australian authorities suspended Indian fumigation...
14 Jul, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
India, China trade rises to USD 91.72 bn in first 6-month, trade deficit widens to USD 67.1 bnChina's exports to India grew significantly in early 2026. Indian exports to China also saw substantial percentage increases during this pe...
14 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Two of Gujarat's leading Agricultural products, Unjha Cumin and Fennel, receive GI tagUnjha Cumin and Unjha Fennel have received prestigious Geographical Indication tags. This recognition strengthens their brand value and glo...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Wheat soars as Ukraine attacks on Russia seen as export riskWhile it’s not yet known if Russia’s grain flows were impacted, prices for wheat gained as much as 4.8%, the most since mid-May.
13 Jul, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Iran tensions risk fertilizer flow to South American farmersThe flow of fertilizer ships entering the Persian Gulf has slowed to a trickle since late June as tensions began to rise again with a spate...
13 Jul, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Polymatech plans listing, $500-600 million push for semiconductor expansionThe company is in talks with merchant bankers and intends to proceed with its public offering plans “as early as possible”, Nandam said, ad...
13 Jul, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
Decoding the India-UK CETA: Check what's changing in terms of tariffs, import duty & moreThe India-UK trade agreement, effective July 15, offers Indian exports significant market share growth. This historic deal removes tariffs ...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
India, New Zealand adopt Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030 with trade target of NZ$7 billionIndia and New Zealand established a Strategic Partnership, aiming for enhanced cooperation. They adopted a 2030 roadmap to guide joint acti...
11 Jul, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Argentina seeks deeper partnership with India in agriculture, critical minerals and energyArgentina's Ambassador Mariano Caucino highlighted growing India-Argentina economic ties. India is now Argentina's sixth-largest economic p...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
"We need cooperation": Afghanistan agriculture minister Mawlawi Attaullah Omari seeks assistance from India for modernisationAfghanistan's Agriculture Minister sought Indian technical help for modernization. He highlighted centuries-old ties and deep cultural para...
10 Jul, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Weak monsoon may weigh on rural demand, credit growth in coming months: S&P Global RatingsA weak monsoon poses risks to India's rural economy and farm incomes. Sectors like agriculture and microfinance face significant challenges...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Why micro-irrigation needs more than subsidiesIndia faces significant economic losses from water scarcity and weak monsoons. Micro-irrigation offers substantial benefits for farmers and...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Cotton sowing picks up in July as monsoon revives, still below last yearCotton sowing has accelerated in July as the southwest monsoon strengthens across India. Acreage has narrowed the gap compared to last year...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Sow seeds for smart farming as the next revolution might not be just about higher yieldsIndia is strengthening agricultural climate resilience using data and technology. Digital public goods like DiCRA aid vulnerability assessm...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.25 AM IST