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Govt tightens groundwater monitoring, worried about depleting food output

The central government plans to improve how it collects data to minimize discrepancies and ensure better policies are designed for its use in various application.

3 min read18 Feb 2024
Economy

India eyes a ghee-for-cheese deal with UK

Trade negotiators have pressed the UK to waive its sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) rules to let in ghee and other dairy products, which remain shut from the British market

3 min read12 Feb 2024
Industry

Govt pegs food subsidy outgo for FY25 at ₹2.05 tr; breaches ₹2 tr for FY24

The government has overshot its budget estimate for FY24, with the food subsidy bill already at ₹2.12 trillion

2 min read1 Feb 2024
Economy

Budget 2024 Key Highlights: Income tax, infra, railways, EVs and more - 15 key takeaways from FM Sitharaman's speech

Budget 2024 Key Highlights: The Interim Union Budget for the financial year 2024-25 was tabled in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earlier today. From income tax to green energy and tourism, let's take a look at the 14 key highlights of the 2024 Interim Budget.

11 min read1 Feb 2024
Industry

Budget 2024: 11.8 crore farmers provided financial assistance under PM Kisan Yojana; MSP for 'Annadata' raised, says FM

Budget 2024: The FM said that crop insurance is given to 4 crore farmers under PM Fasal Bima Yojana and is assisting them in producing food.

2 min read1 Feb 2024
Industry

Budget 2024 Expectations: What sustainable and precision farming expects this year?

The Union Budget for 2024-'25 is expected to focus on smart agriculture, research and development, transparency through blockchain, IoT devices for precision farming, and ERP solutions for sustainable farming practices.

2 min read31 Jan 2024
News

Need to create more jobs in farm sector: Ramesh Chand

The NITI Aayog member said that increasing use of labour-saving technologies such as robotics and AI in manufacturing warrants the creation of more jobs in agriculture and allied sectors.

1 min read23 Oct 2023
Industry

Agri Inputs Sector Q2 Results Preview: Strong rebound expected for domestic players: Nuvama; prefers Dhanuka, Coromandel

Nuvama expects a rebound in domestic agri-input in Q2FY24 driven by monsoons and sowing activity, but global agrochem scenario remains difficult. Dhanuka and Coromandel are favored by Nuvama due to steady demand and margin expansion, while UPL and Sharda Cropchem are predicted to perform poorly.

3 min read13 Oct 2023
News

FTA stuck, NZ cos want limited trade arrangements with India

In the absence of a free trade agreement, the country’s business groups want to explore the possibility of limited arrangements to boost trade.

1 min read8 Sep 2023
Economy

Kharif sowing nearly 8.5% up as monsoon in full swing

Kharif sowing has seen farmers cultivate crops across 73 million hectares, up 8.5% from last year.

1 min read24 Jul 2023
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared

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