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GST cut to reduce farmers' solar pump costs by ₹1,750 cr annually: Joshi

Pralhad Joshi said GST rationalisation on renewable energy devices will lower solar pump costs for farmers by Rs 1,750 crore annually under schemes like PM-KUSUM

Farm machinery, tractors, fertilisers now attract 5% GST: Check full list

GST Council meet: GST on farm machinery, tractors, fertilisers and other agri items cut to 5 per cent from higher rates, giving relief to farmers

Karnataka Bank aims ₹85K cr loan book by March 2026 as operations stabilise

After stabilising operations, Karnataka Bank aims to expand its loan book beyond Rs 85,000 crore by March 2026 with growth led by retail, agriculture and MSME lending

Ready to pay heavy price for our farmers, fishermen: Modi on Trump tariffs

This is PM Modi's first response after Trump doubled India's tariff to 50 per cent over Russian oil imports, with the PM stressing India's agri-sector will not be compromised

Paradeep, Punjab Chem at 52-week high; what's driving agri stocks today?

Shares of agriculture-related companies were in demand on Tuesday on hopes that a normal monsoon could drive healthy demand for agro-chemicals.

NPAs in agriculture sector stay high amid loan-saturation concerns

The stress reflects growing concern over loan saturation, with some PSBs reporting lower single-digit year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth

Google focuses on India's farms and languages in new AI initiatives

Google unveils open-source AI initiatives targeting India's agriculture and linguistic diversity, aiming to enhance farming productivity and cultural representation in AI models, boosting partnerships

Millers seek easing of export curbs as DDGS glut hits wheat bran demand

Wheat bran prices drop to almost ₹20 a kg from nearly ₹25 in May 2025

India to seal interim trade deal with US this week as tariff deadline nears

The interim trade deal comes as the Trump tariff deadline nears. The 90-day pause, announced on April 9, followed US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on 100+ nations, including India

Datanomics: Banana steals mango's crown in India's fruit economy

The Gross Value of Output (GVO) of bananas, adjusted for inflation, surpassed that of mangoes for the second consecutive year in 2023-24

Bank credit growth slows to 9.8% in May as NBFC, retail lending dips

Bankers said besides subdued activity in the first quarter, the slowdown could be attributed to a high base effect and muted growth across segments, including retail

Agri output likely to propel India's Q4 GDP growth to 4-quarter high

Industrial sector expansion is, however, expected to remain subdued

Rajasthan govt to focus on strengthening agriculture sector's infra

The official said that the CM gave his consent to allot free land for these mandis, sub-mandis and food parks in government as well as local body areas

India needs 5% agri growth yearly to become developed by 2047: Chouhan

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said India requires a five per cent annual growth rate in agriculture and allied sectors to become a developed nation by 2047. Chouhan highlighted that foodgrain is grown on 93 per cent of farmland, but the growth is just 1.5 per cent. "We are working towards bridging the yield gap in crops and achieving a national average yield... If we have to make India a developed nation by 2047, agriculture and allied sectors have to grow at 5 per cent annually," he said. He was speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual conference of Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities and Directors of ICAR Institutes. The minister expressed confidence that the five per cent annual growth rate is achievable, emphasising that various agricultural institutes play a key role in this endeavour. "Research plays a very important role in increasing agricultural production and reducing costs. Our target is to maintain an annual ...

Rajasthan's agriculture dept launches campaign against fake fertilisers

Suresh Kumar Ola, the state's agriculture commissioner, said that the quality control campaign will be run till July 10

This smallcap agri stock zoomed 16% in 2 days on Q4 nos; analysts say 'Buy'

Dhanuka Agritech shares rose after the company posted a strong set of results in the March quarter of financial year 2025 (Q4FY25).

India's farm sector growth to hit 3.5% in FY26: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said the country is likely to achieve 3.5 per cent farm sector growth rate during 2025-26, as he announced a pan-India 15-day campaign to educate farmers about new technologies before the ensuing kharif sowing. "Globally, agriculture growth of 1.5-2 per cent is considered to be good. India is achieving at least 3 to 3.5 per cent growth rate. We expect to achieve 3-3.5 per cent growth even in the next year (2025-26)," Chouhan said. According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, agriculture sector growth for the 2024-25 fiscal year is pegged at 3.8 per cent. The India Meteorological Department has predicted above-normal monsoon conditions this year, with the monsoon expected to reach Kerala by May 27, about five days ahead of the usual June 1 onset. Southwest monsoon contributes approximately 75 per cent of the country's annual rainfall, crucial for kharif crop cultivation. Sharing details about the 15-day kharif extension campaign ...

India releases genome-edited rice varieties to boost yields by up to 30%

Kamala - DRR Dhan-100 and Pusa DST Rice 1 use less water and help cut greenhouse gas emissions, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

GreenGrahi raises ₹32 cr in a seed funding round led by Avaana Capital

The company also plans to expand its team and enter global markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, and the European Union

Noted agronomist Mangi Lal Jat appointed as director general of ICAR

Jat is a well-recognised systems agronomist with over 25 years of experience in systems science across the developing world