Commercial LPG prices in Hyderabad have surged amid the West Asia conflict, with 19-kg cylinders rising to ₹3,315, while edible oil prices...
India is accelerating its renewable energy transition amid the West Asia conflict, considering a gradual increase in ethanol blending from 20% to...
Uttar Pradesh issued an alert on rising sugarcane pest infestations due to high temperatures. Sucking pests like black bugs and thrips threaten...
Heavy rain and winds damaged large wheat stocks at Gohana mandi, exposing infrastructure gaps. Poor drainage, stalled lifting and inadequate storage left...
Punjab has received 116.98 lakh tonnes of wheat, achieving 95.9% of its procurement target, with over 98% already purchased. However, lifting remains...
Uttar Pradesh procured 6.10 lakh tonnes of wheat, paying ₹1,318 crore to over 1.15 lakh farmers by April-end. Improved systems and digitisation...
Bihar government cut JDC commission on sugarcane procurement by 90%, reducing it from 1.8% to 0.2% for 2025–26, to support financially stressed...
SOPA has urged the government to restore standard edible oil pack sizes, citing consumer confusion and unfair competition after deregulation. Non-uniform packaging...
Punjab’s wheat procurement is nearing completion, with over 97% of arrivals purchased at 108.25 lakh tonnes. However, trader participation has dropped sharply...