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
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
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
Decoding govt’s wheat strategy: Can higher procurement push and export quota hike lift the sector?Experts say wheat procurement may be constrained by limited storage, while exports remain largely uncompetitive globally.
04 May, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
'Will you place that letter in public domain...': MK Stalin questions FM Nirmala SitharamanThe debate between the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman continues as Stalin asked the Fina...
13 Apr, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
FM counters Stalin, denies curbs on paddy incentivesUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has dismissed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's allegations regarding incentives for paddy cu...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.47 AM 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
Hazaaron logon ka rela Bengal mein khela karne wala hai: PM Modi's jibe at TMC ahead of West Bengal pollsPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal. He stated the large crowd was a trailer for the May 4 elect...
11 Apr, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Government may hike paddy MSP by Rs 200/quintalModi had last week announced that the Cabinet will approve the hike in MSP to at least 1.5 times of the production cost in the forthcoming ...
01 Jul, 2018, 12.24 PM IST
Government considering raising paddy MSP by Rs 80 for FY18The ministry has proposed Rs 80/quintal increase in the paddy MSP for 2017-18. The suggested MSP for the common grade is Rs 1,550 and that ...
11 May, 2017, 03.50 PM IST
Government hikes paddy MSP by Rs 60 to Rs 1,470/quintal for 2016-17MSP is the rate at which the government buys the grain from farmers. Sowing of kharif crops will begin with the onset of southwest monsoon ...
01 Jun, 2016, 01.28 PM IST
CACP suggests Rs 50/quintal hike in paddy MSPPaddy is the main crop grown in the kharif (summer) season. Sowing of kharif crops begins with the onset of South-West monsoon from June.
12 Apr, 2015, 11.27 AM IST
Congress slams Centre over 'negligible' hike in paddy MSPAmarinder Singh, demanded Rs 150 per quintal bonus on paddy to farmers and said that the Rs 50 per quintal hike on the MSP was not going to...
26 Jun, 2014, 08.04 PM IST
CCEA hikes paddy MSP by Rs 50 a quintal to Rs 1,360The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), in its meeting held today, approved the MSPs of kharif crops for 2014-15 crop year.
25 Jun, 2014, 07.23 PM IST
- Centre defers decision on MSP for paddy
The Manmohan Singh government was on Wednesday caught between the conflicting pulls of an across-the board political pressure and harsh eco...
01 Nov, 2007, 04.03 AM IST
- Pressure mounts on Andhra government to hike paddy MSP
The Congress Government in Andhra Pradesh today came under increased pressure with all the Opposition parties coming together demanding a h...
20 Oct, 2007, 08.00 PM IST