Japan’s premium fruit industry where melons become luxury commoditiesJapanese fruits have carved out a niche in the world market, fetching high prices due to their extraordinary taste, texture, and stunning p...
31 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
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 ...
22 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Specialty chemicals: Is China still the same threat, or is this a contrarian moment? 7 stocks to be brought back on the watchlistWhen it comes to the Indian speciality chemicals sector, China and its dumping matters. But there have been subtle but significant changes ...
13 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Agriculture exports up 2.8 pc to USD 52.55 bn in 2025-26India's agriculture exports are set to reach USD 52.55 billion in 2025-26, a 2.8% increase. This growth is fueled by traditional strengths ...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
India seen to line up three buffers for its economy amid the Iran storm: Fitch unitIran War: The Indian government is seen to focus on securing essential supplies, curbing business costs through subsidies and tax relief, a...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
PM Modi chairs special CCS meet to review steps amid warPrime Minister Narendra Modi led a crucial meeting to tackle challenges in key sectors like agriculture and logistics. The government is bo...
02 Apr, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Rajasthan govt introduces Bill to amend new essential commodities ActThis is an attempt by the Congress-run state government to modify one of the three farm laws, passed in the last monsoon session of Parliam...
31 Oct, 2020, 11.07 PM IST
Announced in Union Budget 2020, Kisan Rail to begin transport services from FridayThe Centre will introduce its pilot Kisan Rail, a special parcel train for carrying perishable commodities, announced as part of the budget...
06 Aug, 2020, 05.32 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi takes stock of agri sector, discuses reforms to boost farmers incomePM Modi emphasised on reforms in agriculture marketing, management of marketable surplus, access of farmers to institutional credit and fre...
02 May, 2020, 06.08 PM IST
National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange declares special margin of 25% on chana contractsWith stringent surveillance mechanisms in place, NCDEX continues to remain the most trusted platform for transparent price discovery for ag...
21 Apr, 2016, 05.32 PM IST
Economic Survey favours national common market for agricultural commoditiesThe Economic Survey has suggested government take the last step in legislating a law to enable the Centre to set up an open market for farm...
28 Feb, 2015, 10.34 AM IST
NABARD embarks on pvt sector financing for warehouse, storageNABARD has for the first time opened a lending window to the private sector for creation of warehouse space, cold storages and cold chains.
30 Sep, 2013, 04.07 PM IST
- 5 agricultural commodities under FMC lens; vows action to check speculation
FMC has initiated moves to check any price rise due to speculation in agricultural goods in the wake of deficient rains.
18 Jul, 2012, 11.43 AM IST
- Frame perishable commodities
The Union food processing minister Subodh Kant Sahay is advocating the formulation of perishable commodities policy in Jharkhand.
09 Aug, 2007, 05.17 AM IST
- WB braces for online spot trading
NCDEX has set the ball rolling to introduce online spot trading in agri commodities in West Bengal.
04 Aug, 2007, 04.40 AM IST
- Price check: PM gets tough with hoarders
PM said a special cell in the Cabinet Secretariat will keep a daily watch on the price situation.
22 Feb, 2007, 07.00 PM IST
- India takes exception to World Bank report
The World Bank has said that ongoing efforts to feed the world’s hungry could be undermined if the multilateral negotiations on liberalisin...
04 Nov, 2006, 01.16 AM IST