Economy

Beyond wheat sowing data: New trend emerging in foodgrains cultivation

Beyond wheat sowing data: New trend emerging in foodgrains cultivation

Besides mustard, growers are shifting to crops such as onion and garlic 

MP government announces relief for crop loss

MP government announces relief for crop loss

To pay ₹30,000 per hectare if 50 per cent of the crop is lost besides matching compensation for cattle death.

The SC’s decision to uphold the winding down order of Devas, means it can’t sustain anywhere in the world says Antrix

The SC’s decision to uphold the winding down order of Devas, means it can’t sustain anywhere in the world says Antrix

The apex court upheld the winding down decision of the NCLT, NCLAT for Devas Multimedia

Textile Ministry clears 20 research projects on speciality fibres, geo textiles worth ₹ 30 crore

Industry and academia connect is essential for the growth of R&D in the application areas of technical textiles, says Goyal

Union budget 2022: Startups pitch for further booster dose via fiscal incentives

Seeks government to ensure liquidity support measures reach MSMEs’ bottom of the pyramid.

Power Ministry clears Leh-Kaithal green energy transmission corridor

The project will provide 76 per cent utilisation of transmission capacity and will help evacuate 13 GW of RE generation

Day temperatures dip as dense fog envelops North-West India

Active incoming western disturbance may reverse conditions from Friday 

Potato production in West Bengal likely to be impacted by delayed sowing and untimely rains

Supply from UP prevents price surge

Sugar exports jump 277% to 17 lakh tonnes in Oct-Dec 2021-22 season

ISMA says sweetener output up 6 per cent till mid-January

Faarms partners G B Pant varsity to sell seeds, other inputs on its app

As part of the tie-up, farmers can access all new seed varieties and inputs developed by the varsity and first-hand knowledge from top scientists on t

Agriculture scored well on value addition, budget expects to boost it further

Experts expect medium to long term policy for agriculture

Budget 2022-23: Centre considering restoration of duty free import entitlement scheme for labour-intensive exports

Department of Revenue in discussion with Commerce Ministry, exporters on the matter

FSSAI extends deadline to submit feedback on GM foods norms

People can now submit opinions till February 5

Traders’ sales down by about 50 per cent in the past fortnight due to Covid-restrictions: CAIT

The traders body reiterated that commercial and economic activities should be allowed to run smoothly

Tyre industry to incur capx of Rs.20,000+ cr in 3 years as outlook is favourable

The impact of the pandemic on tyre demand has been relatively less compared to other auto components

Soyameal export declines by 70 p.c. in 9 months

According to Solvent Extractors’ Association (SEA) of India, the overall export of oilmeals stood at 17.66 lakh tonnes

Cashew supply to remain strong globally on rising demand for healthy foods

Covid uncertainty and high logistics cost may impact global prices

DeHaat acquires regional agri-input marketplace Helicrofter

Buyout will help fullstack agritech platform expand operations in western India

Container shortage forces exporters to shift to break-bulk

Cargoes like rice, maize, chilly, soya bean meal, jute, cement in bags and steel products are now shipped this way

IJMA mulls legal steps against govt over raw jute pricing

The millers' body did not receive any response to its communication sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Ruchir Sharma

Chennai, January 16

Number of Ministries seek relaxation in 33% limit norms to boost capital expenditure in Jan-March quarter of FY22

Ministries hopeful for higher capital expenditure provision in FY23 Budget

Foresight said to have lost interest in pursuing bid for Shipping Corporation

JAN 16

Australia slams India’s appeal at the WTO against adverse panel ruling on sugar

Says it will oppose the appeal as the WTO panel was “correct” in its ruling that domestic support must be withdrawn

Coal supply to power plants up in Q3 FY22; stocks still below normal levels

Thermal plants coal consumption grew 25.47 per cent in April-October to 365.8 MT against 291.56 MT during the same period in FY21. 

Opportunity for sustainable oil palm cultivation through smallholding farmers in AP, Telangana

Both governments have made cultivation of the crop successful

Blenders, low arrivals lift tea prices in Kochi auctions

CTC leaf is reported to have good demand

How agri credit is a source of survival for small farmers

A majority of them take loans from moneylenders and for non-agricultural needs

Rabi acreage nearing completion, up 1% from yr-ago

Sowing of all rabi crops increased to 664.59 lh

BJP’s first list: Yogi to contest from Gorakhpur

The party announced 105 names for the 113 seats going to polls in the first and second phases

Startups should focus on Indic languages, solutions with larger social, eco impact, says Goyal

46 startups awarded; all finalists to be helped to connect with investors, find mentors, develop capacity & brand

Haryana domicile law kicks in from today Industry braces for overload of compliance, hiccups and worries mount about los

Industry braces for overload of compliance, hiccups and worries mount about losing talent

Govt revises EV charging station norms; prescribes revenue sharing model for land, open access

Revised norms cover individual owners and public charging stations

Government receives 10 bids under PLI scheme for ACC battery

Companies include Reliance New Energy, Hyundai, Ola, M&M

Excess regulation, high tax stifling legal tobacco trade: ex-CBIC chief

Mumbai, Jan 15

IRDA chairman post vacant 9months even as govt fact-tracks LIC IPO

Sends wrong signal to millions of policyholders in terms of governance, reflects poorly on govt image, say experts

Guj HC clarifies blocked Electronic Credit Ledger for GST Assessee automatically gets unblocked after 1 year

Ruling to help in more effective implementation of CBIC’s November circular

Aquaconnect wins FICCI’s ‘Most Innovative AgTech Startup Award’

Chennai-based firm works with fish, shrimp farmers to improve productivity

BJP MP on Tobacco Board

I will work to benefit tobacco farmers and promote exports, BJP MP tweets.