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India Launches Krishi Nivesh Portal to Streamline Agri-Investments. (Image Source: PTI)

Govt to integrate agri-schemes at Centre, states with Krishi Nivesh portal

In a major move to boost and expedite investments in India’s agriculture sector, the government is integrating various schemes under…

June 2, 2025 09:12 IST

GivingPi, Bill Gates, Ambani, Hurun India Philanthropy List, Anita Dongre Foundation

New-age philanthropy has climate, gender, arts push

New-age philanthropy in India is expanding into climate action, gender equity, arts, and mental health. With rising family wealth and…

May 31, 2025 22:16 IST

paddy, MSP, farmers, Agriculture, economy, agri-economy,

Only 17% paddy farmers benefit from MSP purchase: CACP

Only 17.3% of paddy farmers benefited from MSP procurement between 2021–24, says CACP. States like Punjab and Telangana lead, while…

May 29, 2025 20:11 IST

Building irrigation facilities and developing climate-resistant seeds are vital to reduce agriculture's dependence on the monsoon's variability. (Image Source: Reuters)

Tryst with the monsoon

India’s economy and agriculture heavily rely on the southwest monsoon, which commenced early on May 24th, 2025, in Kerala. While…

Updated: May 26, 2025 14:15 IST

MSP, chana, economy, Nafed, NCCF, chana production, minimum support price

Govt mulls measure to boost MSP purchase of chana

Government considers steps to boost chana MSP procurement amid slow pace in 2024-25. With mandi prices below MSP of Rs…

May 23, 2025 05:11 IST

solar energy, Websol, Australian Premium Solar, agriculture

Rs 1 lac to Rs 15 lacs in just 3 years: Underdog solar energy profit & cash kings

India is on the cusp of what could only be called a revolution when it comes to Solar energy sector.…

May 21, 2025 06:00 IST

agriculture, IMD, monsoon, Kerala, agriculture-sector, India Meteorological Department

Monsoon to hit Kerala in next 4-5 days: IMD

Southwest monsoon likely to hit Kerala in 4–5 days, says IMD. Early arrival may boost kharif sowing and food grain…

May 20, 2025 20:14 IST

GDP, GDP growth, Japan economy, Indian economy, per capita income, global tech, Aadhaar, big data, artificial intelligence, corporate India, R&D technologies, manufacturing, inclusive growth

Strong rabi, soft services: India’s GDP growth projected at 6.9% in Q4FY25, full-year growth likely to decelerate, says ICRA

India’s GDP is expected to rise to 6.9 per cent on-year in Q4FY25 from 6.2 per cent in Q3FY25, ICRA…

May 19, 2025 17:32 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

Credit to the agriculture sector by commercial banks and regional rural banks is likely to cross Rs 31.5 lakh crore. (Image Source: PTI)

Agri credit may rise 9%

Agricultural credit in India is projected to exceed Rs 31.5 lakh crore in FY26, driven by increased formalization of rural…

May 13, 2025 21:26 IST

onion, farmers, economy, Nafed, NCCF, Onion, farmers producer organisations, FPO

Onion purchases at market rates to shore up buffer

India to procure 0.3 million tonnes of onion at market rates for 2025-26 buffer stock under the Price Stabilisation Fund,…

May 12, 2025 21:04 IST

agriculture, Monsoon, food grains, economy, India Meteorological Department, IMD

Monsoon to hit Kerala coast 5 days ahead of usual: IMD

The southwest monsoon is expected to hit Kerala on May 27, five days early, says IMD. With ‘above normal’ rainfall…

May 10, 2025 20:51 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

Trump who had previously threatened tariffs on British films, remarked that future talks would cover the entertainment sector but jokingly assured that "James Bond has nothing to worry about." In the meantime, negotiations will continue on outstanding issues, including reciprocal tariffs in the pharmaceutical industry and further enhancements to digital and services trade.

How the new US-UK trade deal impacts cars, steel, and agriculture

The deal also brings significant changes to tariffs on steel and aluminum. US will eliminate the 25% tariff currently levied…

May 8, 2025 22:55 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

tur, economy, wheat, minimum support price, MSP, agriculture

Govt to purchase over 0.5 MT of tur, highest since FY20

India to procure over 0.5 million tonnes of tur in 2024-25, the highest since FY20, amid robust crop output. Wheat…

May 5, 2025 21:51 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

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

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