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kharif crops, economy, farmers, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Farmers, update your Aadhaar now — Here’s how to apply, eligibility, deadline and more

For PMFBY, one of the most important requirements is Aadhaar verification. Farmers must visit their nearest bank branch or insurance…

July 30, 2025 14:26 IST

June Economic Review: From inflation to current account deficit, 5 key highlights

The inflation remained within the target range in the first quarter of FY26, with the CPI inflation reaching a 77-month…

July 28, 2025 16:17 IST

ICAR hit by major data breach, ‘crucial’ research and recruitment data goes missing

The data breach affected ICAR data, from recruitments to research projects, on it servers in Delhi and Hyderabad.

July 25, 2025 07:38 IST

minimum support price, MSP, economy, paddy, wheat, pulses, oilseeds, cotton

Value of MSP purchase of crops grew just 2.9% annually since FY21

MSP crop procurement value grew just 2.89% annually since FY21, despite a surge in FY25 driven by wheat, oilseeds and…

July 22, 2025 22:23 IST

One Nation, One Market?

e-NAM has taken off but inter-state and inter-mandi trade is limited.

July 22, 2025 03:00 IST

FPO, economy, agriculture, Olam International, Big Basket, Britannia, Flipkart

FPO scheme takes big strides, 340 units cross Rs 10-crore sales

Over 340 FPOs under the central scheme launched in FY21 have crossed Rs 10 crore in annual sales. Backed by…

Updated: July 20, 2025 19:42 IST

FTA, trade, economy, efta, European Free Trade Association

India-EFTA free trade pact from October 1, says Piyush Goyal

India-EFTA free trade pact to be implemented from October 1, 2025. The agreement promises $100 billion in investments and 1…

July 19, 2025 22:39 IST

Cabinet Approves PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Rs 24,000 Crore Annually to Boost Farm Productivity in 100 Districts. (Image Source: Twitter)

PM Dhan-Dhaanya yojana to get annual outlay of Rs 24,000 cr

The Union Cabinet has approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) with an annual outlay of Rs 24,000 crore…

July 16, 2025 21:43 IST

economy, kharif crops, met department, agriculture ministry

Kharif area up 6%; sowing of paddy, pulses, coarse cereals brisk

Kharif crop sowing rises 6.65% YoY to 59.78 Mha, driven by above-normal monsoon rains. Paddy, pulses, and coarse cereals see…

July 14, 2025 21:15 IST

India Targets Five-Fold Surge in Agri Exports to Rs 20 Lakh Crore, Emphasizes Processing & Quality. (Image Source: PTI)

Agriculture exports to grow fivefold to Rs 20 lakh crore: Piyush Goyal

India aims to increase its agriculture and processed food exports five-fold to Rs 20 lakh crore in the coming years,…

July 9, 2025 22:23 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

Donald Trump, US tariff, trade offer, India-US trade deal, agriculture, trade negotiations, Donald Trump, US market, Truth Social

India’s final $150–200 billion trade offer on table, refuses to budge on agriculture: Reports – Will Trump accept?

India has made a final trade offer worth $150–200 billion, holding firm on protecting its agriculture sector. The ball is…

July 8, 2025 12:39 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

farming, fertilisers, soil health, farmers, natural farming, economy

Natural farming to get a leg up; new clusters, sops on the cards

Government boosts natural farming with new clusters, incentives, and certification under a Rs 2,481 crore mission. Over 0.8 million farmers…

July 6, 2025 21:51 IST

FE Exclusive | Nirmala Sitharaman says ‘economic buoyancy can’t be overstated’ – Full Interview

In an exclusive interview with FE, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman talks about economic growth, manufacturing and reform while navigating global…

Updated: July 1, 2025 12:09 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

Farm goods, exports, economy, APEDA, agricultural, processed food

Farm goods exports rise 8% to $ 4.2 billion in April-May

Farm goods exports rose over 8% to $4.2 billion in April-May 2025, led by strong rice, buffalo meat, and fruit…

June 23, 2025 20:17 IST

The report, "Nourishing the Future: A Report on Climate-Resilient Agriculture," advocates for urgent policy action. (Image Source: Pixabay)

Agri yield could drop 25% due to climate change: Study

A new report by the Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) warns that India’s agriculture sector faces up to…

Updated: June 5, 2025 23:07 IST

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The Election Commission of India is visiting Bihar next week to assess preparations for the upcoming assembly elections in October. The final draft roll will be published on September 30 and the polling process may end in October due to festivities. The NDA has 132 members and the opposition has 110. The ECI is also planning a nationwide review of voter rolls.

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