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Omnivore, Agritech, agriculture, SME, International Finance Corporation, IFC, MSME

Omnivore to back agri hardware startups with fresh investments

In FY25, Omnivore made nine investments from its third fund, the Omnivore Agritech & Climate Sustainability Fund.

March 4, 2025 00:05 IST

Donald Trump, trade tariff, farm goods, BTA, lower duties, bilateral trade agreement, inflation

High tariffs on farm goods breed inefficiency: Study

It stated that even with these tariffs, India has a growing trade surplus of $ 3.46 billion in agri-products for…

February 28, 2025 01:00 IST

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the crop is healthy, with normal day-night temperatures.

Wheat harvest likely to to be bumper, says agri minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured a bumper wheat harvest, dismissing concerns over yield losses due to high temperatures.

February 22, 2025 05:20 IST

Budget 2025 Agricultural Scheme Announcements

Budget 2025 Schemes: Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, Kisan credit card schemes, other key initiatives announced by FM Sitharaman

FM Sitharaman in her union budget 2025 announced multiple agricultural schemes incluidng Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, Kisan Credit Card and…

February 1, 2025 12:29 IST

budget, agriculture, farmers, economy, Digital India, Agristack

Budget in focus for agriculture sector

All eyes will be on how the govt addresses the narrative of agrarian distress.

Updated: January 9, 2025 20:55 IST

Over 1,700 agri startups supported with Rs 122 crore: Govt

Implemented in FY20, the Innovation and AgriEntrepreneurship Development programme aims to promote innovation and agri-entrepreneurship by providing financial and technical…

December 11, 2024 14:51 IST

NBFC Northern Arc announces maiden climate fund; secures $65 million in debt commitment

Based in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), the company said the new fund will focus on growth-stage companies in…

November 7, 2024 18:54 IST

Agritech startup Arya.ag raises $19.8 million from US Development Finance Corporation

The company said the new round will help expand its ability to connect farmers and FPOs with buyers nationally.

October 28, 2024 13:53 IST

Resilient catalysts: Can regenerative agriculture revolutionise rice farming for smallholders in Asia?

Instead of recruiting a large labour base to carry out transplanting work, in the absence of standing water, DSR allows…

September 10, 2024 10:35 IST

Agri-products exports fall 3.24% in Q1 to $5.88 billion

The commerce ministry has identified factors such as the Red Sea crisis causing increase in freight cost, restrictions on rice…

Updated: July 20, 2024 16:46 IST

GTRI says 51.5% agri exports from just 5 products makes sector vulnerable to global prices, demand

To deal with the issue, the think tank has suggested the government to focus on areas like modern infrastructure for…

December 25, 2023 17:04 IST

farmer income, agriculture sector, economy, economic growth, agricultural exports, exports

Enhancing farmers’ income: Regulatory assistance key to farmer success

More efficient regulatory approval for new technologies-need of the hour

November 7, 2023 11:53 IST

ayekart fintech, agri, food, supply chain, farmers, MSMEs, fintech, gross traded valued

Supply chain and finance platform Ayekart clocks over Rs 650 cr business in FY23

Starting in 2022, the company said it has processed over 70,000 transactions and has over 16,000 MSME partners registered on…

August 25, 2023 12:42 IST

Harvesting liquid gold: The Centre should take a cue from the success in Rajasthan

From the health, farmer-income, and sustainability standpoints, encouraging olive cultivation for oil production makes a lot of sense for India.

August 5, 2023 06:15 IST

rice exports, exports ban, global trade, ad hoc, inflationary expectations, commodities, Consumer Price Index, food grains, domestic prices, farmer interest, monsoon, kharif, agriculture

Is the rice export ban pro-consumer or anti-farmer if basmati exports are allowed?

Economists see the ban on exports as more driven by inflationary expectations and concerns over likely shortfall in the area…

July 24, 2023 20:23 IST

World Economic Forum, economic instability, political tensions, multinational companies, financial conditions, macroeconomic indicators, risk management, regulatory compliance

WEF says India’s agriculture sector can scale new highs with AI, other emerging technologies

Releasing the phase-1 report of the ‘Saagu Baagu’ (‘agriculture advancement’ in the Telugu language) being implemented by the Telangana government…

Updated: July 21, 2023 17:10 IST

Yokohama launches Agri Star II R agricultural tyres in India

The AGRI STAR II R-I offers long tyre life, superior traction and excellent roadability. It also ensures low soil compaction.

May 19, 2023 10:26 IST

Mel Poulton - New Zealand Special Agricultural Trade Envoy

Enormous opportunities with India in climate change, food production, says New Zealand’s trade envoy Poulton

Mel Poulton, New Zealand’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy visits India to discuss and find ways to collaborate with the Indian…

May 12, 2023 13:59 IST

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Power Grid Corporation bags two transmission projects worth Rs 3,375 crore

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POWERGRID, a state-owned company, has acquired two projects worth Rs 3,375 crore to improve India’s energy transmission network. These projects will enhance power reliability, decongest transmission corridors, and support renewable energy transfer. The company has also acquired two SPVs through competitive bidding, contributing to India’s clean energy and grid stability goals.

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