India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
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
For investors with ability to understand and take risks: 6 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 26%The mood across global markets is not great at this point of time. News headlines point in directions we would rather they did not. But suc...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
Odisha doubles rice milling charges, to encourage paddy procurementThe Odisha government has doubled rice milling charges. This move aims to boost paddy procurement from farmers and support millers. Charges...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
India set to hike biogas prices, subsidies under new programIndia is launching a new program to significantly increase compressed biogas production. Higher guaranteed purchase prices and subsidies wi...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Asia rice surges 20% in May as war and weather threaten outputAsian rice prices experienced their largest monthly surge in nearly two decades in May, driven by weather risks and escalating energy and f...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
States asked to focus on sowing pulses, oilseedsIndia's government is urging states to focus on pulses and oilseeds for the upcoming kharif sowing season. This directive comes amid predic...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Southwest monsoon likely to reach Kerala around June 4: IMDIMD Monsoon Update: The Southwest Monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala around June 4. The India Meteorological Department reports favour...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Monsoon likely to hit Kerala in 2-3 days: IMDThe southwest monsoon is expected to reach Kerala within the next two to three days. This marks the beginning of the crucial four-month mon...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Dry Days Ahead: Monsoon likely to be below normalIndia anticipates below-average monsoon rains this year, with precipitation expected to be less than 90% of the long-period average. This f...
30 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
From river to muddy trail: Yamuna in Delhi is now just a shallow brown stream, Villagers walk across the dry river bedThe Yamuna River in Delhi has shrunk to a shallow, brown stream, with locals now walking across its dry bed. This yearly phenomenon is attr...
28 May, 2026, 04.39 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
El Nino threat: Centre rolls out kharif contingency plan to shield cropsAgriculture ministry has directed states to prepare district-wise crop strategies, and promote short-duration crops such as pulses, certain...
23 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
400-year-old Panzath festival in Kashmir revives community spirit and river conservationVillagers in Qazigund, Kashmir, are reviving the Panzath festival. This ancient tradition involves cleaning the Panzath Nag stream and ritu...
20 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
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20 May, 2026, 02.19 PM 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