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,...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Opposition leaders demand Rs 3,000/quintal price for onions, demonstrate on highway in MaharashtraMaharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal stated the Maha Vikas Aghadi will continue its agitation. Farmers are demanding a guaran...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Open MSP procurement, storage to private sector: StarAgri CEOStarAgri CEO Amith Agarwal advocates a bigger private-sector role in MSP procurement and storage to boost efficiency, warehousing capacity,...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Telangana govt will continue 24x7 free power for farmers: CM Revanth ReddyTelangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asserted that the Congress government would continue providing free electricity to farmers and cha...
31 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
GST gains eroded by Gulf war: Dabur CEO Mohit MalhotraDabur's CEO Mohit Malhotra says the West Asia war has impacted the gains from GST measures. The company is raising prices and acquiring dig...
23 May, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
DG ICAR Jat felicitates progressive millet farmer K Chikkana at ICAR-IIMRChikkana significantly increased his yield and income by adopting improved varieties and scientific practices, transforming his farm into a...
20 May, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
How war, weather & soaring costs are turning onion harvest into a loss-making nightmareMaharashtra's onion farmers are facing severe financial distress as prices plummet below production costs due to bumper arrivals, unseasona...
18 May, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Jute industry seeks new Bengal govt's intervention to tide over raw material crisisWest Bengal’s jute industry is staring at a major crisis as raw jute shortages and soaring prices disrupt operations across mills in the Ho...
18 May, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
From queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woesWhile the Madhya Pradesh government projects it as a major reform to streamline fertiliser distribution, industry stakeholders say it’s sti...
18 May, 2026, 10.46 AM 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
Fertiliser subsidy may surpass budgeted estimates by Rs 70k crIndia imports over 80% of its DAP requirements and for urea domestic production covers only 30-35% of total demand. India is among top fert...
14 May, 2026, 01.00 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
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Textile industry seeks removal of cotton import dutyIndia's textile sector faces challenges from high cotton prices and declining production. The industry is urging the government to cut impo...
08 May, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Polls: Focus on Vijay's poll promises; TVK assured 8 gm gold for womenActor Vijay's new party TVK is poised to lead in Tamil Nadu elections. His manifesto includes significant promises like gold for marriages ...
04 May, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
India's farm output hits record 357 million tonnes in 2024-25: J&K Lieutenant GovernorIndia is leading the global fight against climate challenges. Agriculture production reached 357 million tonnes in 2024-25. Jammu and Kashm...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.36 PM IST