Cabinet clears modest 3% hike in paddy MSP as PDS costs rise The Union Cabinet has approved MSP increases for 14 Kharif crops, emphasizing a shift from paddy to pulses and oilseeds. May 13, 2026 22:21 IST
Sugar mills demand hike in MSP of sweetener and ethanol procurement prices by OMCs Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association seeks higher sugar MSP and ethanol prices as rising cane costs and arrears strain… May 6, 2026 23:00 IST
Mandi prices of pulses rule below MSP on sluggish demand Mandi prices for key pulse varieties including Chana, Tur, and Masur are ruling 4% to 14% below the Minimum Support… May 4, 2026 20:14 IST
India’s sugar output jumps 7%; Why industry body is demanding MSP hike amid rising costs India’s sugar output rises, but industry flags rising costs and cane dues, seeking MSP hike and stronger ethanol policies to… April 30, 2026 13:18 IST
Govt plans price support for chana The Indian agriculture ministry has approved the procurement of 2.3 million tonnes (MT) of chana (gram) across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh,… February 25, 2026 21:55 IST
Food subsidy may exceed FY27 BE by Rs 25,000 crore Under PMGKAY, 810 million people are currently being provided 5 kg each of specified grains per month free of cost.… Updated: February 3, 2026 05:15 IST
Govt agencies start MSP purchase of pulses Nafed and NCCF have commenced direct purchase of pulses—including tur, urad, masoor, and chana—from pre-registered farmers at APMC mandi yards… January 7, 2026 23:51 IST
Cane arrears start building up, govt considering proposal to allow more sugar exports & hike in MSP To prevent a domestic sugar surplus and rising cane arrears, the Indian government is weighing a critical policy shift for… December 19, 2025 00:06 IST
India’s sugar output jumps 43% to 4.11 MT in Oct–Nov; Industry body seeks MSP hike amid rising production costs India’s sugar output rose 43% to 4.11 MT in Oct–Nov, prompting ISMA to press for an MSP hike due to… December 2, 2025 13:27 IST
Mandi prices of pulses, oilseeds trade below MSP Mandi prices for key kharif crops like tur, urad, soybean, and groundnut are trading significantly below the Minimum Support Price… October 26, 2025 17:53 IST
Boost to farmers- Cabinet hikes MSP for 6 Rabi crops; minimum support price for wheat increased by 6.5% The government has set a record wheat production target of 119 million tonne for the 2025-26 crop year (July-June), as… October 1, 2025 16:34 IST
Import duties may be imposed on key varieties of pulses India may impose import duties on yellow peas and other pulses as cheap imports and a strong harvest push mandi… September 21, 2025 18:32 IST
FY26 food subsidy may exceed budget estimate by Rs 22,000 crore Over 4.19 MT of rice from the FCI stocks have been offloaded in 2025-26 so far at subsidised rates through… September 18, 2025 20:09 IST
Govt sets 46.35 MT rice procurement target for 2025-26 The government has set a rice procurement target of 46.35 MT for the 2025-26 kharif season, slightly lower than last… September 1, 2025 23:20 IST
Stock limits for wheat eased to curb prices India eases wheat stock limits for traders, retailers, and processors to ensure stable prices ahead of the festive season. The… August 26, 2025 22:38 IST
Rice stocks surge despite brisk open market sales Rice stocks with FCI have surged to over 53 MT—four times the buffer—despite record open market sales, ethanol supply, and… August 25, 2025 22:56 IST
Farm futures make headway, as FPOs keen on better price discovery Futures trading in agri-commodities gains ground as over 700 FPOs use NCDEX for better price discovery, higher returns, and formalised… Updated: August 10, 2025 22:03 IST
Surge in import, record govt purchase bring down market prices below MSP Mandi prices for tur (pigeon pea) have fallen significantly below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) due to a surge in… July 24, 2025 05:16 IST
Western Railway cancels 5 trains on Maharashtra, Gujarat routes; Check Full List and affected stations
New six-lane link from Ambala-Chandigarh highway to Zirakpur bypass coming up in Dec — Dera Bassi traffic set for relief