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Kharif sowing gap narrows to 6% from 16% in a week

Rain-fed central India gets adequate shower.

July 20, 2026 19:33 IST

Core exports, which had been declining by an average of about 2.7% a month between December and February, grew by an average of 2.8% a month between March and May, according to the report.

Factories hold, farms falter: HSBC sees uneven momentum in India’s economy

India’s manufacturing remains resilient amid rising costs and export growth, but agriculture faces pressure from a weak monsoon and strong…

July 8, 2026 09:23 IST

India monsoon, El Niño, agriculture impact, rural economy, rainfall deficit, inflation, heatwave, tractor sales, farm income, economic diversification

Monsoon Jitters: Will El Niño really derail India’s economy?

India faces a tough monsoon season with below-normal rainfall amid a heatwave and emerging El Niño, risking impacts on agriculture,…

June 21, 2026 07:27 IST

India Resumes Agri-Exports to Gulf Amid West Asia Conflict; High Freight and Logistics Hurdles Persist

Agri exports to West Asia resume at a slow pace

Vessels carrying rice to Iran dispatched

March 22, 2026 18:12 IST

Depressed prices key reason behind low agri GVA growth

The nominal growth rate of GVA of agriculture and allied activities is projected at a record low of 0.8%in FY26,…

January 8, 2026 22:29 IST

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

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