Sanjeeb Mukherjee

Pulses were not part of the items mentioned in the joint statement for the interim framework, and the fact-sheet too does not clarify which pulses are being included

Pilot trials using Agri Stack and farmer IDs to rationalise urea use have shown promise, but issues of bringing urea under the Nutrient Based Subsidy and rationalising retail prices remain

Traders said prices might rise more if India scales back purchases from South America

Capped DDGS imports under the India-US trade deal offer near-term relief to distillers, but larger quotas could pressure oilseed prices, farm incomes and domestic margins

Most farmer organisations and Opposition parties have sounded an alarm about the possible entry of GM products; Say could harm soy farmers in MP, Maharashtra, Rajasthan

India-US interim trade framework cuts tariffs on several agricultural items, but Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said sensitive products such as apples, soybean oil and DDGS will be capped under quotas

This signals a significant step towards strengthening India's fertiliser self-sufficiency, reducing dependence on imports in a segment that has traditionally relied heavily on overseas supplies

In his video post, Ajay Singh repeatedly referred to his agonising condition as the govt owned companies has stopped buying ethanol from his plant in Bihar, putting his entire business into turmoil

The government has lifted wheat stocking restrictions imposed in May 2025 after private stocks rose sharply and prices softened, though weekly reporting and monitoring will continue

Chouhan said that, rather than compromising farmers' interests, the trade deal will open new avenues of opportunity for crops such as rice

StarAgri has remained profitable since inception, while its non-performing assets continue to remain below 1 per cent, reflecting disciplined risk management and balance sheet strength

Plywood, paper, furniture and food processing can help India realise the full economic and environmental potential of its Trees Outside Forests sector

Centre says sensitive sectors such as agriculture and dairy are outside the India-US trade deal, easing concerns even as US officials speak of higher farm exports

Indian shrimp exporters have welcomed the US decision to cut tariffs, easing severe cost pressures, though industry players say the move came too late as major import orders for 2026 are in place

As multinational companies grapple with regulatory uncertainty in India, domestic agrochemical firms are acquiring products and technologies, reshaping the crop protection landscape

Officials said the higher provisioning also means that the Food Corporation of India might not have to rely on borrowing or any other means in FY27 to fund its shortfall

Exporters expect improved competitiveness and higher shipments to the US after the proposed reduction in American tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent

Higher food subsidy in FY26 RE reflects Budget support for OMSS rice sales and ethanol blending, easing FCI's borrowing burden beyond PMGKAY costs

New Act to be notified from April 1, giving states six months to transition and notify it individually

The Budget for agriculture and allied activities was projected to grow by 7.1 per cent in the Budget Estimates of FY27 as against the Revised Estimates of FY26