Livestock industry demands 1.5 million tonnes soymeal imports amid price surgeIndia's livestock sector faces rising feed costs. Farmers are urging the government to permit soybean meal imports. Domestic prices have su...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Chana prices climb over 9% in a monthChana prices are rising despite a strong harvest and large buffer stocks. Government procurement is a key driver, absorbing a significant p...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Opposition leaders demand Rs 3,000/quintal price for onions, demonstrate on highway in MaharashtraMaharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal stated the Maha Vikas Aghadi will continue its agitation. Farmers are demanding a guaran...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Amit Shah positive on hiking sugar MSP, raising ethanol quota: FadnavisHome Minister Amit Shah has shared promising news for the sugar industry that could reshape its future. Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devend...
28 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Go for making products usually imported: Piyush GoyalIndian manufacturers are being urged to identify goods that can be produced locally, aiming to reduce reliance on imports. Minister Piyush ...
19 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
How war, weather & soaring costs are turning onion harvest into a loss-making nightmareMaharashtra's onion farmers are facing severe financial distress as prices plummet below production costs due to bumper arrivals, unseasona...
18 May, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Bengaluru-Mumbai new express train: Check route, schedule, fare and key detailsRailways have introduced a second direct train service between Bengaluru and Mumbai, a much-needed connectivity boost after nearly 30 years...
18 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Sugar export ban to free up 4-5 lakh tonne for domestic useIndia has banned sugar exports until September 30. This move aims to increase domestic availability by 4-5 lakh tonnes. The decision is a r...
14 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare and 22 NCP MLAs will contest elections on BJP tickets, claims Rohit PawarNCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar alleged Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, and 22 NCP MLAs will contest elections on BJP tickets. He also raised concern...
14 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
No plan to hike gold import duty despite Modi's appeal to skip buying, says government officialIndia denies plans to raise gold and silver import duties. Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to avoid gold purchases amid economic pressur...
12 May, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
After call for boycott of Turkiye apples, Pune trader claims he received threat from PakistanFollowing a decision by Pune fruit traders to boycott Turkish apples in protest of Turkey's support for Pakistan, a trader reported receivi...
15 May, 2025, 12.23 PM IST
'Ban Turkey' trend gains momentum in Pune as traders boycott Turkish apples amid India-Pak tensionsFollowing Turkey's support for Pakistan amid India tensions, a "Ban Turkey" movement has surged, impacting Pune's markets. Traders are boyc...
13 May, 2025, 02.49 PM IST
Maharashtra traders oppose new penal provisions in Covid guidelines issued post Omicron alertThe Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MCCIA), which claims to represent 700,000 traders, has written to the chief ...
30 Nov, 2021, 10.21 AM IST
Barring Pune & Mumbai, traders from rest of Maharashtra defy partial lockdown, close shops after cops interveneTraders, however, sought to defy the curbs on the argument that about half the businesses were operational using the ‘essential’ tag and e-...
13 Apr, 2021, 09.41 AM IST
Covid-19 impact: Fearful vegetable mandis threaten to shut shopIn Mumbai and Pune, traders have issued statements that they will shutter their shops on Wednesday, while Nashik merchants said they would ...
24 Mar, 2020, 07.09 AM IST
Traders want import curbs on chana as prices fallAt Latur market, chana prices are at Rs 36.50 a kg, down 17 per cent compared to MSP.
19 Dec, 2017, 01.19 PM IST
- Pineapple prices fall on over supply
Untimely rains in major centres like Kerala have lifted the production at a time when there is a demand for other summer fruits like mangoe...
11 May, 2011, 07.16 AM IST