agriculture

Capex loan releases to states cross Rs 40,000 crore

Centre’s 50-year interest-free capex loans to states cross Rs 40,000 crore in FY26, with approvals nearing Rs 60,000 crore. Linked…

August 19, 2025 20:41 IST

GDP, Independence Day, International Monetary Fund, IMF

India@79: From independence to influence

As we reflect with pride on our progress of 79 years, including reduced poverty levels and strides in multiple fields,…

Updated: August 18, 2025 23:05 IST

agriculture, department of agriculture, farmers, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

70 million farmers now have digital IDs linked to land records

Over 70 million farmers now have digital IDs linked to land records under India’s Digital Agriculture Mission. The initiative aims…

August 17, 2025 21:23 IST

AI in Indian healthcare, agriculture and education

AI for Bharat: How Artificial Intelligence is transforming agriculture, healthcare, and education in India

The use of AI in farming is growing quickly and could reach $350 million by 2033. These tools are helping…

August 15, 2025 14:51 IST

GDP, GDP growth, inflation, monsoon, Donald Trump, US tariff, exports, RBI, rate cut, domestic economy, CRR reduction, household consumption, expenditure, agriculture growth, GVA, construction

US tariffs fail to dent India’s FY26 GDP outlook: BofA Securities maintains projection at 6.5% – Here’s why

BofA Securities has retained India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast at 6.5 per cent despite fresh US tariffs, citing the economy’s…

August 14, 2025 14:04 IST

Fertilisers, economy, urea, Di-ammonia phosphate (DAP), NPK - nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P),

Significant cut in fertiliser use under PM Pranam: Govt

Under PM Pranam, 14 states cut fertiliser use by 1.51 MT in 2023-24, saving subsidies and promoting balanced nutrient use.…

August 13, 2025 22:20 IST

Farmers hail PM Modi’s ‘far-sighted vision’, thank him for bold stance against US tariffs

Days after Trump’s announced the 50% tariff rate for India, PM Modi took a stand for the farmers and said…

August 13, 2025 08:36 IST

Beyond Tariffs: Five Core Issues Defining India's Standoff with the US. (Image Source: Fe)

Red lines beyond agriculture

The govt must ensure access to affordable medicine, India’s digital future, and policy flexibility to boost manufacturing are not compromised…

August 7, 2025 22:23 IST

Agricultural trade booming between India and the US

India-US agri trade at all-time high despite Trump’s tariff threats

The biggest US farm export to India is tree nuts, mainly almonds and pistachios. These were worth more than $1.1…

August 7, 2025 12:56 IST

economy, India, Philippines, AITIGA, trade, FTA, BTA, Asean

India, Philippines start talks for bilateral trade pact

India and the Philippines begin talks for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to boost bilateral trade, building on AITIGA terms.…

August 5, 2025 19:26 IST

economy, agriculture, genetically modified crops, exports

Calibrate duty cut on agri-products

This is an overdue agenda for India, irrespective of Trump’s tariff pressures which will surely have an adverse impact on…

August 4, 2025 05:00 IST

economy, farm products, GM crops imports, genetically modified crops.

Lower farm tariffs for US feasible with quota curbs: Experts

Offering tariff rate quotas on select farm imports like maize and soybean could help ease trade talks with the US,…

August 1, 2025 21:07 IST

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

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