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India Raises Wheat Procurement Price to ₹2,610 per 100 kg

By Uniquetimesorg September 30, 2026 0

India has raised the minimum support price (MSP) for new-season wheat to ₹2,610 per 100 kg, up from ₹2,585 last year, Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. The move comes ahead of the October-November sowing season, with the crop expected to be harvested from March. India’s wheat production depends heavily on irrigation and soil […]Continue Reading

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Weak Monsoon Curbs Demand for Fertilisers, Pesticides and Seeds in India, Rallis India CEO Says

By Uniquetimesorg September 23, 2026 0

India’s weak and erratic monsoon is prompting farmers to reduce spending on pesticides, fertilisers and seeds, according to Rallis India Managing Director and CEO Gyanendra Shukla. The June-September monsoon accounts for nearly 70% of the country’s annual rainfall, with rainfall 15% below average as of September 21, according to Barclays. Shukla said uncertainty over Continue Reading

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India Approves ₹3.16 Trillion Extension of PM-KISAN Cash Support Scheme Until 2031

By Uniquetimesorg July 31, 2026 0

The Indian government has approved an allocation of ₹3.16 trillion to continue the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme for another five years, extending it through the 2030–31 fiscal year. The decision, cleared by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to strengthen rural incomes and support farmers with direct financial […]Continue Reading

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Weak Monsoon May Slow Crop Sowing Across Western and Southern India

By Uniquetimesorg July 9, 2026 0

India’s monsoon is expected to weaken across western and southern states over the next two weeks, raising concerns over crop sowing after heavy rainfall earlier this month. According to weather officials, below-average rainfall is likely in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala due to unfavourable Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) conditions and a low Continue Reading

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NCDEX Brings ‘Har Ghar Investor’ to Kochi, Launches Black Pepper Futures  

By Uniquetimesorg July 7, 2026 0

NCDEX today brought its flagship market participation initiative, ‘Har Ghar Investor’, to Kochi, the second chapter of a nationwide campaign anchored to the exchange’s ‘Equity for Bharat’ vision. The initiative is designed to expand access to regulated financial markets beyond India’s metropolitan centres, reaching households and enterprises in cities, towns and Continue Reading

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India Boosts Fertiliser Subsidy Amid Rising Global Prices

By Uniquetimesorg April 8, 2026 0

India has increased its nutrient-based fertiliser subsidy for the summer crop season by 11.6% to ₹415.34 billion to protect farmers from rising global prices triggered by the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. The government aims to keep fertiliser prices stable, ensuring farmers can continue to purchase essential inputs like DAP at the current rate of ₹1,350 […]Continue Reading

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RBI Proposes Major Revamp of Kisan Credit Card to Expand and Modernise Farm Credit

By Uniquetimesorg February 14, 2026 0

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme to improve farmers’ access to timely and adequate credit. Announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies on February 6, 2026, the draft guidelines aim to consolidate existing instructions, address emerging needs in agriculture, and modernise the […]Continue Reading

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Modi Clears Welfare Push from Seva Teerth

By Uniquetimesorg February 13, 2026 0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the beginning of operations at the newly shifted Prime Minister’s Office at Seva Teerth complex by approving four major welfare-focused decisions targeting farmers, women, youth and vulnerable citizens. The first set of clearances reflects a continued emphasis on social security, rural development and grassroots empowerment under the Continue Reading

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Rahul Gandhi Meets Farmers Over India-US Trade Deal

By Uniquetimesorg February 13, 2026 0

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is set to meet farmers to discuss the India-US trade deal, which he has criticized as “anti-farmer.” He alleged that the agreement benefits American farmers at the expense of Indian cotton, soya, apple, and fruit producers, claiming it undermines food security and puts Prime Minister Narendra Modi under a “chokehold” […]Continue Reading

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India Increases Authorised Capital of FCI From ₹10,000 Crore to ₹21,000 Crore

By uniquetimes February 19, 2024 0

The government has raised the authorized capital of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) from ₹10,000 crore to ₹21,000 crore to bolster its operational abilities and meet its objectives more effectively, as stated by the Food Ministry. FCI, serving as the primary agency for food grain procurement at minimum support prices (MSP) to safeguard farmers’ […]Continue Reading