Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
24 Jun, 2026

India, US start trade talks, Pg3

India, US intensify trade talks to finalize deal, navigating US tariff threats and India's market access concerns before July 24 deadline.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
23 Jun, 2026

Goyal-Greer talks start today, trade surplus with US down over 40%, Pg1

Piyush Goyal and Jamieson Greer commence crucial India-US trade talks amid 40% surplus decline, sparking farmer fears over agricultural imports.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food Security
23 Jun, 2026

As El Niño looms, guard against food inflation, Pg10

Monsoon deficit and intensifying El Niño threaten India's food security, raising fears of future food inflation and demanding urgent government action.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
22 Jun, 2026

Road to energy security passes through our farms, Pg10

Agri-PV offers a dual solution, potentially boosting farmer incomes tenfold and halving India's massive Rs 2.35 lakh crore agricultural power subsidy.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food Security
18 Jun, 2026

Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14

El Niño's return and West Asia conflict threaten India's food security, potentially driving up inflation despite current global stability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
15 Jun, 2026

India's push beyond E20 fuel: Reasons, and pitfalls, Pg14

India exempts higher ethanol blends from excise duty, pushing beyond E20, but sparking concerns among consumers and automakers over engine damage and costs.

Government BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
15 Jun, 2026

Urea price crash opens window for reforms, Pg10

Urea price crash offers India a crucial window to overhaul its massive farm subsidy architecture, shifting towards direct income support.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
13 Jun, 2026

The human cost of a deadly weed killer, Pg9

Deadly weed killer Paraquat causes widespread fatalities; states implement bans amid regulatory failures and online availability challenges, demanding national action.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
11 Jun, 2026

Urea prices crash in latest import tender as China partially lifts restrictions, Pg7

India's urea import prices plummet over 50% to $444/tonne as China partially lifts export curbs, providing significant relief for kharif farmers.

Government BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
10 Jun, 2026

Fertiliser subsidy burden set to double on global supply crunch, Pg1

India's fertilizer subsidy burden set to skyrocket to Rs 3.4 lakh crore, nearly doubling amidst global supply crunch and Iran war, severely impacting fiscal targets.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
9 Jun, 2026

The boost Centre's solar power schemes need, Pg14

India's Rs 95,000 crore solar schemes, PM Suryaghar and PM-KUSUM, face adoption hurdles from state power subsidies, jeopardizing clean energy transition targets.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
8 Jun, 2026

Rain & fertiliser shortfall can be an opportunity, Pg10

El Niño-induced monsoon and fertilizer shortfalls threaten Indian agriculture; government must seize opportunity to boost millets, pulses, oilseeds with MSP.

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEconomics of Animal RearingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
5 Jun, 2026

Launch of e85 on the occasion of World Environment Day (85% Ethanol Blended Petrol), Pg5

India rolls out E85 ethanol-blended petrol on World Environment Day, promising 61% GHG reduction and increased farmer income.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
31 May, 2026

Govt waives import duty on cotton till October 30, Pg13

Government temporarily waives 11% import duty on cotton until October 30, aiming to boost textile industry and lower input costs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
31 May, 2026

Govt withdraws draft Sugarcane (Control) Order amid opposition, Pg13

Centre withdraws draft Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026, following opposition from states and stakeholders regarding ethanol and khandsari regulation.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
30 May, 2026

Fertiliser Policy: Why Centre And States Need Better Alignment,Pg12

India's fertiliser challenge is no longer merely about availability; it is about achieving balanced nutrient use, healthy soils and sustainable agricultural growth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
28 May, 2026

Govt calls for crackdown on fuel diversion, Pg18

Government combats fuel diversion amidst rising global prices, ensuring adequate domestic supply and urging states to enforce regulations against hoarding.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
26 May, 2026

India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier, Pg6

India-Australia FTA negotiations face hurdles over agricultural market access; both nations seek balanced trade and investment opportunities.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
26 May, 2026

Amid West Asia conflict squeeze, unravelling the real cost of India’s fertiliser imports, Pg8

India's fertiliser import bill surges to $27.2 billion amid West Asia conflict, impacting prices and rupee value.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
26 May, 2026

Centre likely to remove 11% duty on cotton as prices soar amid war, Pg13

Centre considers removing 11% cotton duty until October amidst rising prices and West Asia crisis to aid textile manufacturers.

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