Government's wheat procurement surges 17pc to 35 million tonnes, exceeds target for 2026-27 seasonGovernment wheat procurement has exceeded target for the 2026-27 rabi marketing season. Over 35 million tonnes of wheat have been procured,...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
30 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM 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
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
India allows 25 lakh tonnes additional wheat exports, total reaches 50 lakh tonnesIndia has made a strategic move by approving the export of an additional 25 lakh tonnes of wheat, marking a total of 50 lakh tonnes now per...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Weaker monsoon prediction, Iran war cloud growth outlookIndia's rural economy is faced with potential challenges. A weaker monsoon and rising farm costs from the Iran war could impact growth this...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
Flour millers' body calls for greater policy stability, stronger industry-government coordinationNavneet Chitlangia highlighted the need for stock transparency, predictable OMSS policies, export flexibility, and liquidity support to ens...
25 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Government says fertiliser supply adequate, no shortage concerns ahead of Kharif seasonIndia's fertilizer supply is robust and more than sufficient. Data confirms availability exceeds demand for key nutrients. Stocks are high ...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Government to bring new seed, pesticide laws next Parliament session, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanNew laws for seeds and pesticides are nearing completion. These laws aim to curb fake farm inputs with stricter penalties. The government i...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
India's wheat output likely at 110-120 mn ton in 2025-26 amid weather damage, says Food SecyIndia's wheat output for the 2025-26 crop year is expected to be between 110 and 120 million tonnes. Unseasonal rains and hailstorms have i...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
India fertiliser output drops a quarter on Mideast warIndia's fertiliser production plunged nearly a quarter in March, official data showed, after natural gas imports used in its manufacture we...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Centre relaxes wheat procurement norms for Punjab to counter rain damageThe central government has eased wheat procurement rules for Punjab and Chandigarh for the Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27. This decision fol...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Govt's wheat procurement to drop 69% due to delayed arrivalsWheat procurement is set to drop significantly in the 2026-27 marketing year. Unseasonal rains delayed grain arrivals and affected quality....
16 Apr, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
India's rabi crops sowing rises 4.4% led by wheatThe increase in crop area is across all crops with the highest in wheat. Out of the 25.99 lakh hectares increase in all rabi crops, the inc...
25 Dec, 2022, 12.04 AM IST
Wheat purchase reaches record 17 lakh tn in Punjab this season so far"The total purchase of wheat touched 17 lakh MT on April 13 which was the highest purchase on this date in the last 15 years," said an offi...
14 Apr, 2022, 10.19 PM IST
- Seed crunch may limit grain output
Several states are set to face an acute shortage of certified seeds for crops this rabi season compared to the National Seed Plan’s (NSP) a...
25 Sep, 2008, 02.55 AM IST