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Pre-Budget meetings with govt: Economists urge FM to push capex pedal

Some experts flagged that state governments' debt has become unsustainable

Sugar industry likely to get sweet reprieve amid ethanol, pricing shocks

Centre's move to allow 1.5 million tonnes of sugar exports offers relief to a stressed sector grappling with ethanol allocation cuts, cane price hikes, and growing political pressure

Centre to allow 1.5 mn tonnes sugar exports, scrap 50% molasses duty

Sources in the sugar industry said the food ministry has decided to allow exports of 1.5 million tonnes of sugar in 2025-26, but a final nod from a high-powered group of ministers is still awaited

FY27 Budget may increase food subsidy by 7-8% to nearly ₹2.2 trillion

The Centre may raise FY27 food subsidy by around 7% to around ₹2.17 trillion as grain procurement and welfare distribution costs rise under the PMGKAY free foodgrain scheme

Calcutta HC directs immediate resumption of MGNREGA work in West Bengal

The matter was taken up by the Division Bench comprising Justice Sujoy Paul, acting chief justice, and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen, after being mentioned earlier in the day

Mandi prices of major kharif crops show little improvement, shows data

This could have serious implications on farmers' earnings as the kharif harvest has picked up pace since late October

IMD taking baby steps in using AI, but apprehensions over accuracy remain

The Indian Meteorological Department is testing AI-based forecasting models, but has found that physical models still offer higher accuracy, especially regarding intensity of specific weather events

Arya.ag NBFC arm plans to exceed ₹3K crore in commodity financing in FY26

Arya.ag does commodity financing through its NBFC arm, Aryadhan Financial Solutions Pvt Ltd

Mandi prices of major kharif crops show little improvement between Sept-Oct

Prices of soybean, moong, and groundnut remained below MSPs in late October despite some recovery, prompting government action through import curbs and procurement plans

Industry bats for long-term deals; govt aid for DAP under recoveries

Fertiliser firms expect the Centre's special package to cover under recoveries from rising DAP costs, even as global prices strain margins and import deals shape supply stability

MP wants to quit decentralised procurement scheme amid financial strain

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav tells Centre delays in clearing foodgrain stocks under DCP are causing major financial losses to the state government

Bihar Assembly poll campaign puts spotlight on tenant farmers' rights

Campaigning for the Bihar polls has put spotlight on tenant farmers' rights, even as tenancy legalisation remains contentious

Mauritius looking to revive rice ties with India to ease out Pakistan

Pakistan became the country's significant rice supplier after India banned non-basmati rice exports in 2023 to cool down domestic markets

Demand for work under MGNREGA falls 35% in October, shows data

The incessant rains in rural parts of the country that continued in October as well made several work sites inaccessible for labourers and could have contributed to halting the field work

India to impose 30% import duty on yellow peas to support domestic prices

Move effective from November 1 aims to curb cheap imports from Canada, Australia and Russia

ICAR rejects GM-Free India's claims of data rigging in genome rice

Coalition alleges trial data of Pusa DST-1 and DRR Dhan 100 rice varieties was rigged to show higher yields; ICAR calls the claims baseless and politically motivated

UP govt raises sugarcane SAP by ₹30 per quintal for 2025-26 season

Millers say the hike will raise costs and squeeze margins; opposition calls it inadequate, while the state claims the 8% rise will add Rs 3,000 crore to farmers' income

Delhi seeds clouds to clear post-Diwali smog, but rain still elusive

Despite high levels of air pollution in the national capital, experts say artificial rain is both expensive and only temporary fix, and that cities must tackle primary sources

Centre hikes non-urea fertiliser subsidy to ₹37,952 cr for rabi 2025

Hike to compensate for rising import price of sulphur, phosphorus and DAP

Bengal MGNREGA row: SC nixes Centre's plea against HC order to resume works

The Supreme Court upholds the Calcutta High Court's directive to restart MGNREGA works in West Bengal, ending a prolonged standoff over halted rural job funds