Sanjeeb Mukherjee

The directive follows cuts in import duties on sunflower, soybean and palm oils as the government seeks to moderate domestic prices and ease inflationary pressures

Growth averaged 4.5% post 2015 compared to 3 per cent between 1967-1995 and 1996-2014

The government has cut import duties on crude palm and soya oils to 5 per cent and crude sunflower oil to zero, with lower rates on refined oils taking effect on September 24

Lower milk output due to uneven rains, higher feed and fodder costs, and strong festive demand could keep prices elevated during the flush season

The company's board has also sought a ₹3,508 crore financial incentive under the Ministry of Coal's newly launched surface coal gasification scheme, sources said

GJC seeks an immediate review of the 67 per cent increase in gold hallmarking fees, saying authorities should focus on fake hallmarking and unauthorised operators

Centre plans a three-month 'Reforms Utsav' from October 2 to showcase more than 1,300 reforms through over 1,600 nationwide outreach events

Global average sulphur rates jump 262 per cent in August 2026, versus August 2025

Agri-tech start-up makes payouts of Rs 3,000-15,000 to farmers from its own funds as carbon credits have not yet been fully sold to prospective buyers

"Conditions are becoming favourable for withdrawal of southwest monsoon from some parts of West Rajasthan around September 19, 2026," the IMD said

The Brics Grain Exchange, proposed in 2023 as a digital platform, is being championed by Russia, one of the world's largest grain producers

The Declaration backed BRICS AGRIN, a global forum on farmers' rights in seed systems, a network of centres of excellence on regenerative agriculture and cooperation on digital agriculture

Company aims to grow investment in seed R&D post-split into new entity called 'Vylor'

BRICS nations propose new networks for agro-inputs, digital farming and genetic resources to strengthen agricultural cooperation and promote climate-resilient farming

FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani says food companies must comply with regulations and ensure labels accurately reflect products, as consumer complaints and state enforcement rise

Food inflation could remain elevated through the festive season as uneven monsoon rains, kharif crop uncertainties, El Nino risks and higher global food prices put pressure on household budgets

Says E20 works well and marginal decline in efficiency compensated by higher octane value

With the IMD predicting more rain in the coming days, the deficit could drop further. The Met department has predicted 'below-normal' rain in September as well

The refund mechanism remains digital, paperless and verification-based, with claims processed through Aadhaar e-KYC and matching of depositor, membership and bank-account details with society records

Work demand rose 4.4 per cent year-on-year to 12.4 million households in August, even as kharif sowing continued amid below-normal southwest monsoon rainfall