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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

farm, agriculture, farm sector, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, farmers

Farm sector may grow at 3.5% in FY26: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India targets 3.5% farm sector growth in FY26, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Backed by a strong outreach campaign…

May 19, 2025 21:39 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

Seed Act, economy, agriculture, agriculture sector, SATHI portal

Govt may amend Seed Act, to ensure traceability

India plans to amend the Seed Act to ensure seed traceability and curb counterfeit sales. The move aims to mandate…

May 9, 2025 05:12 IST

kharif crop, monsoon rainfall, fertilizer, Indus Waters Treaty, crop production

Govt targets fresh record for grains output in 2025-26

India sets a record 354.64 MT foodgrain output target for 2025-26, driven by an ‘above normal’ monsoon forecast. Focus on…

May 8, 2025 20:46 IST

millets, agriculture, msp, Food Corporation of India, FCI, agriculture sector

Magic of millets: Transforming agriculture

Cash incentives, higher MSP, better procurement infra and awareness, along with policy support and incentives like carbon credit, can help…

May 6, 2025 01:00 IST

paddy, farming, farmers, agriculture, rice, millet production

The paddy pivot: Rethinking subsidies to drive sustainable farming

Repurposing govt expenditure on paddy production and procurement or creating new incentives for millet production could encourage farmers to switch.

May 5, 2025 01:00 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

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