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Agriculture Ministry's FY27 budget at Rs 1.4 lakh crore a five-fold jump from 2013-14 levelThe Modi government has five-folded the agriculture ministry budget to Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 2026-27. Over 3,000 climate-resistant crop var...
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chainsIndustry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins a...
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
Over 100-year-old cooperative society transforming lives of farmers in PunjabA century-old cooperative in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district is empowering farmers with loans, equipment rentals, and ultra-low-cost biogas. T...
Cooperatives key to India’s agricultural growth: NAASAgricultural cooperatives offer vital solutions for small farmers facing market access and cost challenges, says a research paper.
El Niño needs monitoring, but India better prepared than earlier: Bayer’s Simon WiebuschFarmers are increasingly recognising climate volatility as a long-term reality, driving greater adoption of climate-smart practices, says S...
Extreme heat tests India's record milk productionIndia's booming dairy sector, a global leader, faces a significant threat from escalating heatwaves. Farmers like Neeraj Bharadwaj are witn...
Open MSP procurement, storage to private sector: StarAgri CEOStarAgri CEO Amith Agarwal advocates a bigger private-sector role in MSP procurement and storage to boost efficiency, warehousing capacity,...
Explained: Why Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill and other textile stocks soared up to 8% on MondayTextile stocks such as Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill, Vardhman Textiles and Trident rallied up to 8% after the government exempted cotton impo...
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss urges Centre, TN govt to curb rising fertiliser pricesFarmers face distress due to soaring fertiliser costs. PMK leader C Ramadoss calls for government intervention. He urges subsidies and affo...
AIADMK chief hits out at TN govt's crop loan waiver, calls it ''scientific deception''AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami criticizes the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government's crop loan waiver. He calls it a deception to dive...
Priority sector lending boosts inclusion, not always guarantee growth: EAC-PMIndia's priority sector lending has aided financial inclusion for decades. However, a recent report suggests that simply increasing directe...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
Why partnerships will define India’s agricultural transitionIndia's agriculture faces climate challenges. A robust public finance foundation can drive a new phase of growth. Regenerative agriculture ...
Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
In volatile times: 5 stocks with score improvement and upside potential of up to 24%There are reasons to expect more volatility in the short term. The Street will adjust to the likely decline of both the top and bottom line...
EAC-PM calls for changes in priority sector lending to enhance efficiency; greater flexibility to banksAn Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister paper has proposed shifting priority sector lending focus from economic efficiency to so...
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...