El Nino sets in, clouds kharif outlookEl Nino conditions have set in and may strengthen during the southwest monsoon, raising concerns for India's largest sowing window. The neu...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.19 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
Livestock industry demands 1.5 million tonnes soymeal imports amid price surgeIndia's livestock sector faces rising feed costs. Farmers are urging the government to permit soybean meal imports. Domestic prices have su...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
From marigold to cucumber: 7 plants you should grow in your garden this JuneJune is a prime month for planting. Gardens come alive with colour and productivity. Consider planting marigolds, zinnias, and sunflowers f...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Wilmar International chief says India must target 60% self-sufficiency in edible oilsIndia needs to produce more edible oils domestically. Kuok Khoon Hong, chairman of Wilmar International, suggests aiming for 50-60% self-su...
26 May, 2026, 09.22 PM 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
Edible oil industry body calls for boosting output, adopting modern farming amid West Asia crisisIndia's edible oil imports are a significant economic concern. The Solvent Extractors' Association of India urges increased domestic oilsee...
20 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Petrol, diesel price hike impact: From milk, onions, Blinkit deliveries to Uber fares & others, here's all that may get costlierPetrol, diesel price hike impact: Centre’s Rs 3 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices may not feel massive immediately, but its ripple...
15 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Weaker monsoon prediction, Iran war cloud growth outlookIndia's rural economy is faced with potential challenges. A weaker monsoon and rising farm costs from the Iran war could impact growth this...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
El Nino impact: Which stocks will burn & which will fire up as market braces for heat waveIndia faces a strong El Niño, threatening below-normal rainfall and impacting agriculture. While rural-linked sectors like two-wheelers and...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Nestle India shares jump 8% to new record high. What changed after Q4 results?Nestle India shares surged over 8% to a record high after the company posted strong Q4 FY26 results, with net profit rising 27% YoY to Rs 1...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Edible oil imports in March rise 12% to 11.73 lakh tonne: SEAIndia's edible oil imports saw a 12 percent jump in March. This increase was driven by more crude palm oil shipments. However, future impor...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
India's March palm oil imports fall 19% to three-month lowIndia’s palm oil imports fell nearly 19% month-on-month in March to a three-month low of 689,462 tonnes, as higher global prices prompted r...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Advisory to states on crop bonus policy to encourage greater crop diversification: FinMinIn a statement, the finance ministry said the January 9, 2026, letter from the Department of Expenditure Secretary, Ministry of Finance, to...
12 Apr, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Israel-Iran war: India rapeseed sales shift to private traders as war lifts edible oil pricesIndian farmers are selling rapeseed to private traders. Market prices are higher than government rates. This is due to a rally in edible oi...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST