India-Oman CEPA to strengthen energy security, trade resilience and export growth: ReportIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement begins June 1, 2026. This pact will significantly boost trade and energy secu...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM 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
‘The US-Iran war will hurt both food consumers — and producers’The US-Iran conflict threatens global food supplies. Rising oil prices increase fertilizer and transportation costs. This impacts food prod...
21 May, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Exports diversification drive adds $202 million to kitty in FY26India's exports expanded significantly last fiscal year. New product and country combinations generated over $200 million in new trade. Shi...
18 May, 2026, 12.11 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
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
El Niño and geopolitical tensions cloud India’s rural economy: A somber 2026 outlookIndia’s rural economy faces pressure in 2026 from a likely El Niño-driven weak monsoon and rising input costs due to US-Iran tensions. Lowe...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports, industry body saysIran's upheaval is having a ripple effect on India's basmati rice trade, leading to delayed payments and uncertainty for exporters. As a re...
13 Jan, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Donald Trump's basmati bluster: Will it matter to India?Donald Trump's hinting of new tariffs on Indian rice imports has sent shockwaves through Indian markets, causing rice stock prices to plumm...
09 Dec, 2025, 07.31 PM IST
Non-US markets make up for loss of exports for IndiaIndia's export diversification strategy is yielding positive outcomes. Exports of cotton readymade garments are increasing to the UAE, Fran...
04 Nov, 2025, 01.00 AM IST
Indian exporters shift focus to new markets amid US tariff hikeFacing rising US tariffs, Indian exporters of rice, gems, jewellery, and tractors had already begun diversifying into markets like the UAE,...
01 Sep, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
US tariffs a temporary hurdle for rice exports, India retains price advantage, says IREFAn Indian rice exporters' body considers the 25% US tariff a temporary obstacle, emphasizing India's continued pricing advantage over compe...
31 Jul, 2025, 04.21 PM IST
India's rice exports to remain resilient despite 25% US tariff: Exporters' associationIndian rice exporters anticipate a temporary setback due to the new 25 percent US tariff. The Indian Rice Exporters Federation believes str...
31 Jul, 2025, 04.20 PM IST
CACP wants review of government procurements, Centre wants them unchangedIt said a review of procurement practices would encourage farmers to plant other crops. “The commission also recommends that open-ended pro...
25 Sep, 2020, 06.56 AM IST
Haryana, Punjab provide 20 per cent more rice for central poolThe two states are the largest contributor of both paddy and wheat to the central kitty.
09 Jan, 2016, 03.23 PM IST
Govt can save Rs 1,000 cr in subsidy by shifting rice area to east IndiaIt suggested focusing on cultivation of maize and soyabean in Punjab and pitched for stable trade policy for agricultural crops to ensure a...
21 Mar, 2013, 08.18 PM IST
Government for crop diversification in Punjab to save soil, waterGrowing alternative crops such as maize, mustard and cotton is expected to reduce water consumption and help revive the water table in Punj...
04 Mar, 2013, 12.47 PM IST