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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

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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

rice, genom rice, economy, Kamala, Pusa DST Rice 1, basmati rice

India unveils ‘world’s first’ genome-edited rice

India unveils the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties—Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1—promising 25–30% higher yields without foreign DNA. These…

May 4, 2025 20:16 IST

AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar) is pursuing acquisitions in pulses and spices to expand. (Image Source: Reuters)

AWL Agri Business open to more aquisitions to drive presence in food vertical

AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar) is pursuing acquisitions in pulses and spices to expand its food business after acquiring…

April 29, 2025 20:37 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

rice, rice production, hybridization, Direct Seeded Rice, DSR, basmati rice, economy

‘New non-GM hybrid rice to be game changer for India,’ says Malu Nachreiner

Bayer aims to launch non-GM herbicide-tolerant hybrid rice by 2031 to drive sustainable, water-efficient Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) in India.…

April 21, 2025 21:23 IST

5 undervalued agriculture stocks poised for long-term growth

These undervalued agriculture stocks could offer strong long-term potential for patient investors.

April 21, 2025 11:16 IST

farmers, FPO, agriculture, farmers producer organisations, agri-supply chain

Agri ministry approves maize value chain projects with Ninjacart in PPP mode

Agri ministry approves Ninjacart’s maize value chain project in Uttar Pradesh under PPPAVCD. Initiative aims to boost farmer income and…

April 20, 2025 22:32 IST

fertilizer, stocks, monsoon, Paradeep Phosphates, FACT, shares

Two fertilizer stocks show promise ahead of monsoon

FACT and Paradeep Phosphates show strong bullish signals ahead of the 2025 monsoon. With key technical breakouts, RSI momentum, and…

April 17, 2025 06:05 IST

economy, wheat, rice, Oilseeds, pulses, Punjab, survey, agriculture

State’s cropping system, economically & ecologically unviable: Punjab eco survey

Punjab Economic Survey 2024–25 warns that the rice–wheat cropping system is ecologically and economically unsustainable due to groundwater depletion and…

April 13, 2025 21:38 IST

Sowing, oilseeds, edible oils, import, economy, Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan, PM-AASHA

Sowing of oilseeds gets a summer boost

India boosts oilseeds production with summer sowing in 10 states under the National Mission on Edible Oils. The initiative aims…

April 8, 2025 20:55 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, Krishi Nivesh, digital platform, economy, PM Kisan Sampada Yojana, PM-KUSUM

Krishi Nivesh to give a leg up to agriculture investments

The government’s Krishi Nivesh platform aims to boost agriculture investments by integrating schemes across ministries, simplifying loan disbursement, and providing…

April 2, 2025 20:13 IST

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Tata Capital’s upcoming IPO has a price band of Rs 310-326 per share, much lower than its current unlisted market price of Rs 735-765. It is also 5-10% lower than the rights issue price of Rs 343 per share. The IPO is expected to raise Rs 15,512 crore and market analysts are optimistic about its success.

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