Policy soon to promote agri exports, says Suresh Prabhu
Prabhu, who took charge as Commerce and Industry Minister on Monday, said that his ministry will work on developing global supply chain for the agriculture sector.
Sep 05, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
No effect of note ban on rabi sowing, prices of crops: Niti Aayog
The Centre's demonetisation drive did not have any impact on rabi sowing and prices of crops like paddy, soyabean and maize, Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand has said.
Jan 10, 2017, 20:07 PM IST
Foodgrain output may scale peak next year, agri growth at 5.5%
The agriculture sector is all set to bounce back leaving two years of drought behind and may well pull off record foodgrain output of 270 million tonnes in 2016-17 on good rains, but farmers' woes may continue due to adverse impact of notes ban and low sales realisation.
Dec 21, 2016, 14:21 PM IST
Indian economy to grow at 7.4% in FY16: Ficci
The Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.4 percent in the current fiscal, slightly lower than 7.6 percent projected in advance estimates of Central Statistics Office, industry body Ficci said Tuesday.
Feb 23, 2016, 20:06 PM IST
Indian economy to grow over 8% this fiscal: Panagariya
Helped by a pick up in manufacturing, the country's GDP witnessed a growth of 7.4 percent in July-September, to become the fastest growing major economy.
Dec 23, 2015, 16:45 PM IST
FDI in agri sector at Rs 37.64 crore in April-May
The country received Rs 37.64 crore foreign direct investment (FDI) in agriculture services in the April-May period of this fiscal, Parliament was informed Tuesday.
Aug 11, 2015, 15:57 PM IST
Agri output hits new high in 2014; repeat performance unlikely
While output may fall for foodgrains and some other crops, there are also fears that prices of farm items could decline in 2015 on global cues and affect farmers' income.
Dec 31, 2014, 13:50 PM IST
Address supply-side constraints to tame food prices: Ind Inc
Even as inflation showed a decline, India Inc on Thursday said supply-side constraints should be addressed along with implementation of recent Budgetary proposals for the agriculture sector to check food prices.
Aug 14, 2014, 16:31 PM IST
