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...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Monsoon advances into Bengal, Sikkim; set to cover more of Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra this weekThe southwest monsoon is progressing steadily across India. It has now covered Sikkim and parts of Northeast India. The India Meteorologica...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
El Niño clouds loom over kharif crops, farm payA developing El Niño event thousands of miles away poses a significant threat to India's agriculture. This weather phenomenon is linked to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
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...
30 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
“Best dining experience I’ve had”: Vikas Khanna names his favourite Indian restaurant. Check its must-try Dal Dhokli, Shrikhand Puri, location and costMichelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna has revealed his favourite Indian restaurant is Soam in South Mumbai. He lauded the eatery for its deep ...
16 May, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Centre raises MSP for 14 kharif crops, boosts support for pulses and oilseedsBased on expected margins over cost of production, the MSP hike is the most for moong at 61%, followed by bajra and maize (56% each) and tu...
14 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Cabinet raises Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif cropsThe Union Cabinet has approved significant hikes in Minimum Support Prices for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. Sunflower ...
13 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
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...
06 May, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
No strict diet, just simple rules: Actress Anushka Sharma is a vegetarian. Her source of protein will help with weight lossAnushka Sharma embraces a vegetarian, dairy-free, and sugar-free lifestyle, prioritising simple, home-cooked meals. She incorporates protei...
04 May, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Rajesh Khanna’s heroine reveals the one advice from Akshay Kumar she follows to look slim and youthful at 78: ‘I don’t eat….’Veteran actress Mumtaz, 78, attributes her youthful appearance to a disciplined lifestyle, including avoiding evening meals, a habit influe...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Bajra prices rise on export demand, local consumptionSpot prices have increased up to 20% in the past two months and are currently Rs 200-400 per quintal more than the MSP of Rs 2,000 in most ...
10 Feb, 2020, 11.15 PM IST
NCDEX relaunches bajra futures after 7 yearsThe futures contract of bajra will be available for trading for expiry in January, February, March and April.
20 Dec, 2019, 08.17 PM IST
Maize, bajra rise on increased offtakeMaize and bajra prices rose by up to Rs 40 per quintal at the wholesale grains market today due to pick up in demand from consuming industr...
13 Feb, 2016, 03.52 PM IST
Bajra slips in futures trade on weak spot sentimentsAt the NCDEX counter, bajra for delivery in October month contracts fell by Rs.37, or 2.93 per cent at Rs.1,224 per quintal.
16 Sep, 2014, 12.43 PM IST
National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange to launch world's first bajra contractThe National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) today announced the launch of world's first bajra contract for the benefit of Indian ...
31 Mar, 2014, 06.09 PM IST
- Bajra, barley down on reduced offtake
Traders said reduced offtake by consuming industries against adequate stocks position mainly led to fall in bajra and barely prices.
04 Jun, 2012, 03.00 PM IST
- Bajra, barley rise up on increased offtake
Bajra and barley prices rose by Rs 10 per quintal on the wholesale grains market today on increased offtake by consuming industries.
24 Mar, 2012, 05.37 PM IST