Agri-economy

Late Monsoon Rains Devastate Kharif Crops in Maharashtra, Punjab, and Rajasthan. (Image Source: Reuters)

Winter crop area up 27% on year, a fifth of sowing completed

While the sowing window is open till mid-January, higher sowing indicated availability of adequate soil moisture due above-normal monsoon this…

November 11, 2025 19:26 IST

e-NAM's Pan-India Dream Falters: Inter-State Trade Plummets 70% in Q1 FY26. (Image Source: Canva)

Inter-state agri trade on e-NAM fails to take off, down 62% in Q1

Despite integrating over 1,500 mandis, the e-National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) saw a drastic 62% decline in inter-state trade during Q1…

July 13, 2025 17:28 IST

agriculture sector, economy, Farmer unions, farmers, free trade agreement, FTA

Holding firm on agri red lines

Farmer unions are putting up a united front against trade agreements being currently negotiated as they fear that such deals…

July 3, 2025 01:00 IST

India's Farmers Raise Alarm as US Trade Deal Threatens "Sensitive" Agri-Sectors. (Image Source: Canva)

Farmer bodies renew opposition to tariff relief plan for US

As a first tranche of the India-US trade deal is expected by July 9, Indian agriculture sectors are expressing strong…

June 25, 2025 22:29 IST

startup, agriculture, nabard, agri, eKCC, agri-fintech, farmers

Making rural farmers credit-ready

Nabard and fintech startup 24×7 Moneyworks are transforming agri-credit with the eKCC portal, enabling digital, paperless loan access for farmers.…

June 12, 2025 05:12 IST

irrigation, agriculture, agri-economy, Farmers, groundwater,

Irrigation and cropping must be in sync

Irrigation investments yield the best outcomes when paired with timely access to quality seeds, fertilisers, credit, and extension advice.

June 3, 2025 01:00 IST

farm loan, loans, economy, agriculture sector, banks, NABARD, rural banking

Cabinet nod to Rs 15,642-crore interest subsidy on farm loans

Union Cabinet approves Rs 15,642 crore interest subsidy for farm loans under Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS). Farmers to get…

May 28, 2025 20:24 IST

India Considers Non-GM Soybean & Corn Imports from US in Proposed Mini Trade Deal. (Image Source: Reuters)

Push to declare 2026 as ‘Year of Soy’ to boost nutrition, farmer incomes

Despite being the fifth-largest producer of soybean globally, India uses most of its crop for oil extraction, exporting the high-protein…

Updated: July 12, 2025 23:23 IST

RCB, economy, NABARD, eKCC, agri-credit, Nabard, Regional Rural Banks

eKCC portal may put agri credit on the fast track

NABARD’s new eKCC portal, developed with 24×7 Moneyworks, aims to fast-track agri-credit disbursal for KCC holders via digital processing. Piloted…

May 18, 2025 21:43 IST

agriculture, agri-economy, CBDC, economy, credit card, digital currency

Digital currency comes to farmers’ aid

NABARD and SBI pilot RBI’s digital currency to offer Kisan Credit Card (KCC) benefits to landless farmers in Andhra Pradesh…

May 14, 2025 23:08 IST

agriculture, indian agriculture, agriculture export, economy,

Govt pushes for agri-export reform, says commerce secretary

India aims to boost agri-exports by reducing logistical barriers, enhancing global market access, and promoting R&D. Key focus areas include…

May 4, 2025 22:43 IST

millet, Green Revolution, farming, farmers, revolution, change,

Sifting out old habits

To reduce carbon footprint, incentive mechanism needed for farmers to transition from paddy to millets.

May 3, 2025 05:00 IST

pulses, MSP, agriculture, farmers, Minimum Support Price

Govt to purchase pulses at market rates to ramp up stocks

The government plans to purchase pulses at market prices using the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) to increase stocks amid low…

April 25, 2025 21:14 IST

PMFBY, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, farmers, animal husbandry, tenant

Tenant, animal husbandry farmers to get insurance cover

India plans to expand PMFBY crop insurance to tenant farmers, animal husbandry, and KCC holders. The move aims to boost…

April 18, 2025 20:15 IST

India-US, economy, farm goods, WTO, agri-commodities, rice, seafood, poultry meat, skimmed milk powder

India can afford prudent duty cuts on farm goods: Experts

Experts suggest India can reduce high import duties on agri-commodities like rice, seafood, and poultry without harming the domestic farm…

April 3, 2025 22:33 IST

agriculture trade, agriculture, economy, gram prices, agriculture sector, farmers,

EXPLAINER | The ad hocism in agri trade policies

The Indian government has removed export duties on onions and rice, reflecting changes in agricultural trade policies. Experts discuss the…

March 26, 2025 22:40 IST

Economic activity, economy, MOFS, high-frequency indicators, HFIs, agriculture, industrial sectors

Economic activity likely plunged to 27-month low in January

Conversely, growth in the agriculture and industrial sectors remained “robust.”

March 11, 2025 19:43 IST

Argentina sets record for crude oil exports to India in 2024

As the demand for vegetable oils in India remains strong, 2024’s export record is a clear indication of the growing…

January 30, 2025 20:58 IST

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella meets PM Modi, announces ‘largest ever AI investment in Asia’

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a $17.5 billion investment in India’s AI future during his meeting with PM Narendra Modi. This will help build infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities, and includes training 10 million people in AI and establishing new facilities. Nadella thanked PM Modi for an “inspiring conversation” and reaffirmed Microsoft’s commitment to making India AI-first.

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