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...
Centre raises MSP for 14 kharif crops, boosts support for pulses and oilseedsBased on expected margins over cost of production, the MSP hike is the most for moong at 61%, followed by bajra and maize (56% each) and tu...
Fertiliser subsidy may surpass budgeted estimates by Rs 70k crIndia imports over 80% of its DAP requirements and for urea domestic production covers only 30-35% of total demand. India is among top fert...
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 ...
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...
India's farm output hits record 357 million tonnes in 2024-25: J&K Lieutenant GovernorIndia is leading the global fight against climate challenges. Agriculture production reached 357 million tonnes in 2024-25. Jammu and Kashm...
'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...
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...
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...
MSP hiked for wheat, pulses, mustardThe MSP for wheat has been increased by ₹110 to ₹2,125 per quintal, to help boost the production of the staple food grain and income of far...
Rs 475/quintal hike recommended for pulses MSP in rabi seasonCACP has suggested a hike of Rs 100 in wheat MSP (minimum support price) to Rs 1,625 per quintal the rabi crop (winter) against Rs 1,525 pe...
Pulses prices fall, it's farmers' turn to cryKharif moong, which have started arriving from Karnataka, has been trading below MSP and other pulses are likely to go same way, when they ...
Raising MSP alone will not boost pulses output: Niti AayogThe government needs to rethink its policy and address technological issues as pressure on retail prices would continue till supply-demand ...
Government hikes rabi pulses MSP by Rs 250/quintal; wheat by Rs 75/quintalFaced with high prices of pulses, the Centre hiked the support price to farmers for masoor and gram dals sharply by Rs 250 a quintal each.
Higher pulses minimum support price no use if government does not procure: ExpertsThere is procurement arrangement for wheat and rice and not for pulses and oilseeds. This issue needs to be addressed if the government aim...
Government hikes pulses MSP sharply to boost output, check pricesThe decision was taken by Cabinet Commitee on Economic Affairs, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rs 200 per quintal boost for MSP of pulses: Why experts think it's a good moveWith an eye on to increase acreage, Modi government on Wednesday increased the MSP of pulses by an exceptional Rs 200 per quintal.