indian agriculture

Trump’s tariff exemptions for 200 products: How India’s agricultural exports will benefit from US move – explained

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The US has removed tariffs on over 200 food items, including tea, coffee, and spices. This move is expected to boost Indian agricultural exports, creating ...

Agriculture boost: Cabinet clears NBS rates for Rabi 2025-26

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The Union Cabinet has approved Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi season 2025-26 on Phosphatic and Potassic fertilisers. This decision, effective from October 1, ...

Rural demand revs up: Tractor sales at new high

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In A 1st, Sales Cross 5L Mark In H1 Of Fiscal On Back Of Rains, Higher MSP & GST Rejig The Unstoppable Rise of Tractors: ...

Wheat MSP hike: Cabinet approves Rs 160 increase; fixes price at Rs 2,585 per quintal

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A Little More Grain for the Grind: Understanding the Wheat MSP Hike For those of us who aren’t directly involved in agriculture, government policies surrounding ...

Mission for Aatmanirbharta in pulses: Cabinet approves Rs 11,440 crore programme; target 350 lakh tonnes by 2030-31

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The Union Cabinet has approved a six-year, Rs 11,440 crore Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, aiming for self-sufficiency by 2030-31. This initiative will boost domestic ...

Food processing push: Global, domestic firms may invest Rs 1.02 lakh crore; job creation in focus

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India’s food processing sector attracted investments totaling Rs 1.02 lakh crore during the World Food India 2025 summit. Twenty-six companies, including Reliance, Coca-Cola, and Amul, ...

Big boost for food processing sector! Reliance and Coca-Cola bottlers pledge Rs 65,000 cr; boost employment

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India’s food processing sector is set for a major boost with Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) and Coca-Cola bottlers pledging over Rs 65,000 crore at ...

India-US trade talks resume: Deal unlikely unless extra 25% tariffs lifted, says GTRI; urges firm stance on farm, dairy

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India-US trade negotiations face hurdles as Washington’s additional tariffs on Indian goods, linked to Russian oil imports, impede progress. The Global Trade Research Initiative suggests ...

Specialty fertiliser sector under risk? China to reimpose export curbs from October; India faces price surge

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India’s specialty fertiliser sector braces for potential disruptions as China plans to reinforce export curbs starting in October. Rajiv Chakraborty, President of SFIA, warns of ...

Some countries pressured us to open agriculture market; but India now stands tall: Agri minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says India now confidently engages globally in agriculture. He recalls past dependence on imported wheat. India achieved record agricultural ...