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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

Early & Above-Normal Monsoon Bodes Well for India's Kharif Sowing, But Flood Risks Loom. (Image Source: Reuters)

Good showers

India’s rain-fed agriculture crucially depends on monsoon rainfall during June and July.

July 8, 2025 21:30 IST

Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. (Image Source: IE)

Can double maize output by 2047 sans GM seeds: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India aims to more than double its maize production to 86 million tonnes by 2047 from the current 42 MT,…

July 7, 2025 21:34 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

rainfall, rainfall surplus, monsoon, food inflation, RBI, Indian economy, rural demand, kharif crop, crop sowing, reservoir storage, economic growth

Rains back on track: Will timely monsoon revival brighten outlook for food inflation, rural demand?

The southwest monsoon has made rapid progress, narrowing the rainfall deficit and boosting early kharif sowing. But with uneven rains…

June 30, 2025 07:00 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

investments, fund, Agri Infrastructure Fund, agricultural food

Rs 1 L-crore investments supported by agri infra fund

Agri Infra Fund has supported over Rs 1 lakh crore in investments across 1.09 lakh+ projects to boost farm gate…

June 11, 2025 23:13 IST

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 20th installment

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: Have you completed this step? If not, you may lose your 20th installment

This financial support is provided in three instalments of Rs 2,000 each, which is released every four months.

June 9, 2025 13:50 IST

agriulture, agriculture sector, economy, agri-economy, McKinsey

Structural gains may take India’s agriculture to $1.4 trillion by 2035: McKinsey

India’s agriculture sector could reach $1.4 trillion by 2035 and $3.1 trillion by 2047, driven by structural advantages, productivity gains,…

June 4, 2025 22:12 IST

urea, DAP, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, NPK, fertiliser

Roll out of DBT scheme for fertiliser subsidy: Industry

Fertiliser industry urges rollout of DBT subsidy to farmers, replacing current system of company reimbursements. This shift aims to boost…

June 3, 2025 20:55 IST

rice, wheat, pulses, oilseed, economy, agriculture-sector, rabi, kharif

India to emerge as world’s biggest rice producer

India is set to become the world’s largest rice producer in 2024-25, surpassing China, as foodgrain output hits a record…

May 28, 2025 23:27 IST

kharif crops, paddy, pulses, oilseeds, economy, sugarcane, cotton

Modest 3% increase in paddy support price

Cabinet approves modest 3% hike in paddy MSP to Rs 2,369/quintal for 2025-26 kharif season—the lowest in 5 years. Soybean,…

May 28, 2025 20:41 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

rainfall, agriculture, agri-sector, economy, minimum support prices, MSP

Above-normal monsoon seen in key rain-fed regions, kharif prospects brighten

India’s monsoon forecast for June-September 2025 predicts above-normal rainfall, boosting kharif crop prospects. With 90% chances of normal-to-excess rain, the…

May 27, 2025 21:04 IST

IMD, rainfall, agriculture sector, India Meteorological Department, monsoon, monsoon in India

Strong monsoon coming? IMD forecasts India to witness above-normal rainfall in June

India is set to receive 108% of average June rainfall, IMD reports, signaling a strong monsoon start. Key agricultural zones…

May 27, 2025 17:56 IST

GDP, GDP growth, government spending, exports, consumption, agriculture, transport, mining, construction, manufacturing, real estate, impots, external trade

Sectoral Pulse: What’s driving and dragging India’s GDP growth – From agriculture to exports, CareEdge evaluates…

India’s GDP growth for Q4 is pegged at 6.8 per cent, with strong contributions from agriculture, transport, and construction, despite…

May 26, 2025 12:19 IST

India’s trade story is promising, agriculture presents both challenges & opportunities. (Image Source: Reuters)

Agri-trade mixed bag

India’s total trade in FY25 reached $820.93 billion in exports (up 6.5%) and $915.19 billion in imports (up 6.85%), leading…

Updated: May 26, 2025 13:31 IST

processed food, buffalo meat, dairy, poultry, agricultural, basmati rice

Processed food products exports surge 15% in April

India’s processed food exports surged 15% YoY to $2.13 billion in April 2025, driven by strong rice, meat, and fruit…

May 22, 2025 23:25 IST

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