Cotton prices down 3% on import duty suspension, may slide moreIndia has suspended its 11% import duty on cotton until October. This move has immediately reversed the recent rally in cotton prices, with...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Explained: Why Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill and other textile stocks soared up to 8% on MondayTextile stocks such as Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill, Vardhman Textiles and Trident rallied up to 8% after the government exempted cotton impo...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Onion farmers seek Rs 10,000 crore revival package, stable export policy from CentreMaharashtra onion farmers are facing a severe financial crisis. They are urging the central government for a special Rs 10,000 crore reviva...
31 May, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Industrial Bong for the Buck: A blueprint for West Bengal’s evolution from an entrepot to a production hubWest Bengal’s hopes of an industrial revival face structural challenges despite strong manufacturing growth over the past decade. A NITI Aa...
28 May, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
West Bengal rice industry seeks infra push, faster clearances from new BJP govtWest Bengal's rice sector urges the new state government for better infrastructure and quicker approvals. Industry leaders highlight the ne...
17 May, 2026, 02.30 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
TVK Manifesto: Here’s what Thalapathy Vijay promised for women, farmers, youth and others ahead of Tamil Nadu elections. Read full manifesto hereTVK Manifesto: Tamil actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is making a strong debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026...
04 May, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
'Will shield vulnerable sections from price pain, says Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pledges government support for farmers facing rising costs. She encourages Indian businesses to invest ...
26 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Tell us what you need to invest more: FM Sitharaman to India IncFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pledged government support for farmers facing rising input costs. She urged Indian industry to expand a...
26 Apr, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Maharashtra agri input dealers call for a strike on April 27Agri-input dealers across Maharashtra are set to strike on April 27. Associations like MAFDA and AIDA are protesting a new government resol...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Fuel shortages from Iran war threaten Asia’s biggest food stapleIran War: Farmers across Southeast Asia face a crisis as missiles flew in th Middle East. Soaring fuel and fertilizer prices, driven by the...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Agri, dairy concessions to US disruptive; IP, digital issues may fly under radar: NGOs, trade unions, othersFarmers' associations and other groups are cautioning against trade concessions to the United States. They believe these concessions could ...
30 Aug, 2025, 09.12 PM IST
Giving concessions to US on agri, dairy sectors will have disruptive impacts: Forum for Trade JusticeForum for Trade Justice cautioned that granting concessions to the US in agriculture and dairy under a trade pact would severely impact Ind...
30 Aug, 2025, 07.33 PM IST
Over 50 medical camps set up for farmers at Singhu borderDoctors and volunteers said that many already have existing health problems, for which they need regular medicines and health check-ups. Fr...
10 Dec, 2020, 09.37 AM IST
Experts warn about food inflation as farmers begin reducing area under vegetables"We have to be ready for tremendous inflation for perishable food products in future as farmers would be investing low in such products," s...
29 Apr, 2020, 11.44 AM IST
- Poultry sector can't stand chicken leg imports
Poultry farmers in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are an enraged lot after the external affairs ministry's proposal to allow duty...
14 Aug, 2014, 12.15 PM IST
- Consult genuine farmers bodies in budget preparation
Various forums of farmer's in Tamil Nadu today demanded that due consideration be given to farming sector while preparing the Union Budget.
21 Jan, 2008, 08.55 AM IST