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Agri trade takes centre stage as India, US cut tariffs under interim deal

New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- As India and the US formalised a new trade agreement, both sides foresee strong potential for expansion in agricultural trade, despite long-standing differences over market access... Read More


US tariff cut puts Indian seafood, basmati back on America's plate

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- US President Donald Trump's decision to reduce reciprocal tariff on Indian goods, after months of trade tensions, is expected to significantly boost seafood and basmati rice expor... Read More


Budget bets on more monitors to tackle India's pollution crisis

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- India is planning a major expansion of its air and water quality monitoring infrastructure as environmental pollution emerges as a growing public health concern. The government h... Read More


Budget makes dual allocations for MGNREGA, VB-G RAM G schemes

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The government has allocated a combined Rs.1,25,692 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27 for the new and existing rural jobs guarantee schemes. Of this, Rs.95,692 crore has been ear... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why India wants farmers to shift crops-without touching MSP or procurement

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- India's food grain procurement system, long centred on rice and wheat, has expanded far beyond its original food-security mandate, creating a costly surplus even as the country r... Read More


Economic Survey pitches climate-resilient, market-linked reforms to boost farm incomes

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2025-26 has outlined a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen India's agriculture sector, focusing on deepening reforms, promoting climate-resilient technologies... Read More


Govt amends consent norms to streamline industrial approvals

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- The Union government has amended the Uniform Consent Guidelines under the air pollution and water pollution laws to make it easier and faster for industries to get environmental ... Read More


India-EU FTA to boost agri and processed food exports while protecting key domestic sectors

New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- India's agricultural and processed food producers will benefit from the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which aims to level the playing field for Indian farmers ... Read More


Centre plans to deploy AI to improve rural drainage infrastructure

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- The Centre plans to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to analysze satellite imagery, local surveys, and real-time data to address civic issues such as drainage, waterlogging an... Read More


Refineries, textiles, petrochemicals join India's carbon compliance scheme

New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- The government has widened the scope of the Indian carbon market by setting greenhouse gas emission intensity (GEI) targets for 208 more carbon-intensive industrial units. The mo... Read More