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Despite Improved Rainfall, Kharif Crop Concerns Remain Elevated

Despite Improved Rainfall, Kharif Crop Concerns Remain Elevated

Despite improved rainfall since early July, uneven monsoon distribution has kept Kharif sowing below last year's level, raising concerns over crop...

21.07.2026 10

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A Stern Warning To India: Don’t Take Water For Granted

India's recurring water crisis reflects decades of inadequate water management, excessive dependence on water-intensive crops, delayed irrigation...

07.07.2026 30

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El Nino May Lower Kharif Harvest; But Not Compromise Food Security

El Nino and a delayed monsoon could reduce India's Kharif crop output by 10-12% in 2026-27. However, food security is unlikely to be affected due to...

23.06.2026 20

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India’s Sugar Policy Flip-Flop Confuses Market Participants

India's shifting stance on sugar exports and ethanol production has created uncertainty in domestic and global markets. While concerns over lower...

03.06.2026 20

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India’s Cotton Productivity Mission: Sovereignty Or Chimaera?

The author said the Union Cabinet has approved a ₹5,659.22-crore Mission for Cotton Productivity for 2026-27 to 2030-31, aiming to make India...

20.05.2026 30

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UAE’s Exit Will Weaken OPEC And Might Encourage Others To Follow Suit

The UAE’s decision to exit OPEC amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could weaken the cartel’s influence over global oil markets. Analysts...

06.05.2026 30

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El Nino, Monsoon Deficiency Threaten Indian Kharif Pulse Production

India’s 2026-27 Kharif pulse crop faces risks from El Niño and below-normal monsoon forecasts. Lower production could lift imports of tur, urad and...

28.04.2026 30

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Commodity Insights: Crude, Crops And Currency Raise Inflation Risks For India In 2026

India faces rising inflation risks from three key factors—crude oil price surge, uncertain crop output due to weather risks, and a weakening rupee....

20.04.2026 40

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West Asia Conflict Triggers Energy Price Surge, Threatening Import-Dependent Economies

Escalating conflict in West Asia has disrupted energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing crude oil above $100 a barrel and raising global...

16.03.2026 30

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Wheat Export Decision Raises Timing Concerns As Heat And Moisture Stress Threaten Upcoming Harvest

The government’s move to resume wheat exports after four years comes amid rising heat and moisture stress across key growing regions, raising fears...

25.02.2026 30

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India-EU FTA: 'Mother Of All Deals' Opens Premium Markets But Demands Quality, Sustainability Shift

The India–EU Free Trade Agreement could boost bilateral trade beyond $135 billion, improving tariff access for Indian textiles, gems and farm goods....

12.02.2026 20

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Global Coal Demand Likely To Plateau Before Gradual Decline Amid Energy Transition

Global coal demand has reached a plateau and is expected to decline gradually over the next five years as renewables and LNG expand, according to the...

10.01.2026 40

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Nutrition Security Remains India’s Toughest Development Challenge Despite Economic Growth

Despite rapid economic growth, India continues to struggle with nutrition security. High levels of child stunting, underweight and wasting persist due...

26.12.2025 30

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Vegetable Oil Data Collection: Monitor Imports Too

Data drought: Speculators thrive on information arbitrage in the absence of timely data relating to production, processing, export, import, and...

11.12.2025 30

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India Must Avoid Dependency For It Leads To Vulnerability

Even as the India-USA Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations seem bogged down because of market access challenges, the punitive additional tariff of...

11.09.2025 40

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Is India’s Steel Sector Ready For The Big Leap Forward?

In 2024, world crude steel production was 1,885 million tonnes. China is the world’s largest producer at 1,005 million tonnes. India is by far the...

17.07.2025 40

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Plagued By Challenges, Indian Cotton Cries For Policy Attention

Acreage for cotton crops has stagnated at around 125-130 lakh hectares, and yields have actually declined from the peak of 500 kilograms per hectare...

01.07.2025 30

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For Vietnam, India Can Prove To Be A Reliable Partner

The remarkable growth in goods trade between India and Vietnam over the last two decades is worth noting. Vietnam’s impressive strides in the field...

12.06.2025 30

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Kharif Season 2025 Forecast: India’s Monsoon, Crop Production Targets And Challenges Ahead

It is that time of the year when agriculturists and agri-market participants in our country look skyward for signs of southwest monsoon onset. This...

30.05.2025 40

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India May Have To Open Up Market For US Agri-Commodities

Tariffs, counter-tariffs, retaliatory tariffs, non-tariff barriers, suspension of tariffs, potential supply chain disruptions, inflation, and risk to...

16.05.2025 40

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With China Restricting Supply Of Rare Earth Minerals In Response To Trump’s Tariff War, There Is Opportunity For India To Shine

India should start investing in the mining and production of critical minerals to meet the emerging demand for high-tech applications.

02.05.2025 50

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