 "Sanjeeb Mukherjee")
Sanjeeb Mukherjee
Sanjeeb Mukherjee
Sanjeeb Mukherjee is currently the Agriculture Editor at Business Standard. He has been a journalist for over 20 years, mainly covering the agriculture, commodities, rural, and food policy space. His work has taken him to some of the most remote areas of the country, giving him invaluable insights into the dynamics of rural agriculture markets. He has honed his skills in analysing and providing commentary on India's farm sector policies, focusing on their impact on different stakeholders and their implications for climate change. His previous stints include United News of India (UNI), Dow Jones Newswires, and the Financial Express newspaper.
Sanjeeb Mukherjee is currently the Agriculture Editor at Business Standard. He has been a journalist for over 20 years, mainly covering the agriculture, commodities, rural, and food policy space. His work has taken him to some of the most remote areas of the country, giving him invaluable insights into the dynamics of rural agriculture markets. He has honed his skills in analysing and providing commentary on India's farm sector policies, focusing on their impact on different stakeholders and their implications for climate change. His previous stints include United News of India (UNI), Dow Jones Newswires, and the Financial Express newspaper.
Sanjeeb Mukherjee
GST Council suggests tax exemption on storage of seeds meant for sowing
The GST Council has proposed exempting storage and warehousing services for seeds meant for sowing, along with coffee-curing services provided by coffee curers to cultivators
 "GST Council suggests tax exemption on storage of seeds meant for sowing")
Monsoon deficit threatens crop output, adds to food inflation risks
The southwest monsoon was both patchy and deficient. That has hurt key farm regions and raised concerns over food prices
 "Monsoon deficit threatens crop output, adds to food inflation risks")
India's rural economy decoupling from monsoon shocks, says RBI report
Rural incomes are becoming less dependent on monsoons as allied activities, irrigation and diversification cushion the impact of rainfall shortfalls.
 "India's rural economy decoupling from monsoon shocks, says RBI report")
Centre expands permissible works under VB-G RAM G by 41% over MGNREGA
The Centre has raised permissible works under VB-G RAM G to 375 from 266 under MGNREGA, adding a dedicated category for extreme weather and disaster preparedness
 "Centre expands permissible works under VB-G RAM G by 41% over MGNREGA")
Diammonium phosphate stockpile healthy ahead of rabi sowing season
DAP stocks are 17% higher year-on-year ahead of the rabi sowing season, but higher import and raw material costs could push India's fertiliser subsidy bill sharply higher
 "Diammonium phosphate stockpile healthy ahead of rabi sowing season")
India eyes new palm oil sources as Indonesia, Malaysia raise biofuel blends
Colombia, the world's fourth-largest palm oil producer, has emerged as a possible import source as India looks to diversify supplies amid higher biodiesel blending in Asia
 "India eyes new palm oil sources as Indonesia, Malaysia raise biofuel blends")
New horizons: Women set to play more decisive roles at RSS affiliates
Sangh Parivar outfits are increasingly seeking to raise women's representation in their decision-making bodies
 "New horizons: Women set to play more decisive roles at RSS affiliates")
VB-G RAM G: Work demand from households rises 34% to 15.64 mn in September
Household demand reaches 15.64 mn amid monsoon deficit in south, west states, up 26% from August
 "VB-G RAM G: Work demand from households rises 34% to 15.64 mn in September")
Govt tightens sugar stock limit despite 15% fall in prices since August
Dealers can hold sugar for only 15 days from October 15 to November 30, while Kolkata and its extended metropolitan areas, along with Assam, have a 2,000-quintal limit
 "Govt tightens sugar stock limit despite 15% fall in prices since August")
35 years of liberalisation: How the reforms bus bypassed India's farms
Three decades after economic liberalisation, India's farm sector still faces deep structural constraints, from weak markets and investment to subsidy dependence and resistance to reform
 "35 years of liberalisation: How the reforms bus bypassed India's farms")
2026 monsoon ends with nearly 13% rain deficit, worst since 2015: IMD
IMD forecast says October rainfall is also likely to stay below normal, while El Niño is set to peak in November
 "2026 monsoon ends with nearly 13% rain deficit, worst since 2015: IMD")
Cabinet raises wheat MSP by ₹25 to ₹2,610 per quintal for 2027-28
The MSPs of pulses and oilseeds were increased by higher amounts, ranging between ₹83 and ₹675 per quintal (between 1.41 per cent and 10.32 per cent)
 "Cabinet raises wheat MSP by ₹25 to ₹2,610 per quintal for 2027-28")
Fertiliser inventories hit two-year high at start of 2026-27 rabi season
Fertiliser stocks are estimated at 17.01 million tonnes, up 38 per cent from last year, with urea inventories rising 54.26 per cent ahead of the rabi season
 "Fertiliser inventories hit two-year high at start of 2026-27 rabi season")
Govt sets foodgrain target at 374 million tonnes amid El Niño concerns
Chouhan says five states impacted due to drought conditions in 2026 kharif season
 "Govt sets foodgrain target at 374 million tonnes amid El Niño concerns")
Protein boom pushes whey prices higher as India relies on imports
India produces nearly a quarter of the world's milk but makes relatively little cheese - of which whey protein is a by-product - leaving demand dependent on imports even as global supplies tighten
 "Protein boom pushes whey prices higher as India relies on imports")
Import duty cut on sunflower oil has a significant Russian backdrop
An increasingly import-dependent domestic edible oil market may add further complexity to New Delhi's ties with Moscow and Washington
 "Import duty cut on sunflower oil has a significant Russian backdrop")
El Niño threatens rabi crops, may affect foodgrain output: Agri Secy
Minister Chouhan says teams to visit Maharashtra & Karnataka soon to assess the drought impact
 "El Niño threatens rabi crops, may affect foodgrain output: Agri Secy")
Companies must pass on edible oil duty cuts to consumers, says govt
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
 "Companies must pass on edible oil duty cuts to consumers, says govt")
Farm growth post-2015 more broad-based, technology-driven: Report
Growth averaged 4.5% post 2015 compared to 3 per cent between 1967-1995 and 1996-2014
 "Farm growth post-2015 more broad-based, technology-driven: Report")
Govt cuts import duties on palm, soya and sunflower oils to curb prices
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
 "Govt cuts import duties on palm, soya and sunflower oils to curb prices")