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Centre increases MSP for jute by ₹275 per quintal, Pg12

Centre hikes raw jute MSP to ₹5,925/quintal for 2024-25, aiming 61.8% return over production cost for farmers.

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

25 Feb, 2026

Centre increases MSP for jute by ₹275 per quintal, Pg12

Centre hikes raw jute MSP to ₹5,925/quintal for 2024-25, aiming 61.8% return over production cost for farmers.

25 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

The cost of controls on the fertiliser industry, Pg16

Uttar Pradesh bans non-subsidized fertilizer sales, raising concerns about farmer choice, input costs, and fertilizer industry innovation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

17 Feb, 2026

The cost of controls on the fertiliser industry, Pg16

Uttar Pradesh bans non-subsidized fertilizer sales, raising concerns about farmer choice, input costs, and fertilizer industry innovation.

17 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Ambiguities in the U.S.-India trade deal, Pg8

U.S.-India interim trade deal sparks concerns over tariff reductions, market access, and potential impact on Indian farmers.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

16 Feb, 2026

Ambiguities in the U.S.-India trade deal, Pg8

U.S.-India interim trade deal sparks concerns over tariff reductions, market access, and potential impact on Indian farmers.

16 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trade pact opens doors with caution, and with quota systems, in agriculture, Pg11

India-US trade deal sparks debate over agricultural impact; quota systems and GM crop concerns addressed with cautious optimism.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

16 Feb, 2026

Trade pact opens doors with caution, and with quota systems, in agriculture, Pg11

India-US trade deal sparks debate over agricultural impact; quota systems and GM crop concerns addressed with cautious optimism.

16 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

How is U.S.-India trade deal being tweaked?, Pg13

U.S.-India trade deal faces ambiguity over oil imports, agricultural tariffs, textile exports, and purchase commitments, raising concerns and requiring clarification.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

15 Feb, 2026

How is U.S.-India trade deal being tweaked?, Pg13

U.S.-India trade deal faces ambiguity over oil imports, agricultural tariffs, textile exports, and purchase commitments, raising concerns and requiring clarification.

15 Feb, 2026

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

After 4 years, India allows wheat export, Pg6

India lifts wheat export ban after four years, permitting 25 LMT wheat and 5 LMT wheat product shipments.

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

14 Feb, 2026

After 4 years, India allows wheat export, Pg6

India lifts wheat export ban after four years, permitting 25 LMT wheat and 5 LMT wheat product shipments.

14 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Zero tariff textiles exports to U.S. possible for India: Goyal, Pg1

India-U.S. trade deal to mirror Bangladesh's zero-tariff textile exports, boosting competitiveness and benefiting Indian farmers, says Goyal.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

13 Feb, 2026

Zero tariff textiles exports to U.S. possible for India: Goyal, Pg1

India-U.S. trade deal to mirror Bangladesh's zero-tariff textile exports, boosting competitiveness and benefiting Indian farmers, says Goyal.

13 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Farmers’ pulse, Pg10

India's pulse self-sufficiency mission faces challenges amid import pressures and procurement gaps, risking farmer distress and trade sensitivities.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

13 Feb, 2026

Farmers’ pulse, Pg10

India's pulse self-sufficiency mission faces challenges amid import pressures and procurement gaps, risking farmer distress and trade sensitivities.

13 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

US revises its India trade deal fact sheet, drops 'certain pulses', Pg1

US softens stance on India trade deal, revising fact sheet by removing 'certain pulses' and changing 'committed' to 'intends'.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

12 Feb, 2026

US revises its India trade deal fact sheet, drops 'certain pulses', Pg1

US softens stance on India trade deal, revising fact sheet by removing 'certain pulses' and changing 'committed' to 'intends'.

12 Feb, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India-US trade deal seals farmers' slide — provider to poor relative, Pg13

India-US trade deal shifts focus from farmers' welfare, prioritizing market access for US agricultural products over domestic farmer interests.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

11 Feb, 2026

India-US trade deal seals farmers' slide — provider to poor relative, Pg13

India-US trade deal shifts focus from farmers' welfare, prioritizing market access for US agricultural products over domestic farmer interests.

11 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India-U.S. deal has no item that can hurt Indian farmers: Goyal, Pg9

India-U.S. Interim Agreement prioritizes farmer protection, duty-free access for key sectors, and tariff reductions on essential imports.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

8 Feb, 2026

India-U.S. deal has no item that can hurt Indian farmers: Goyal, Pg9

India-U.S. Interim Agreement prioritizes farmer protection, duty-free access for key sectors, and tariff reductions on essential imports.

8 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Economics of Animal Rearing

Farm give and take: Cheaper livestock feed, challenge on soyabean, Pg1

India-US interim trade deal: India to reduce tariffs on US goods, including soyabean oil and fresh fruits.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Economics of Animal Rearing

8 Feb, 2026

Farm give and take: Cheaper livestock feed, challenge on soyabean, Pg1

India-US interim trade deal: India to reduce tariffs on US goods, including soyabean oil and fresh fruits.

8 Feb, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Procurement of minor forest produce dips 92% in 2024-25, Pg14

Government MFP procurement crashes 92% in 2024-25 impacting tribal livelihoods despite ₹319.65 crore disbursed to States.

Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

6 Feb, 2026

Procurement of minor forest produce dips 92% in 2024-25, Pg14

Government MFP procurement crashes 92% in 2024-25 impacting tribal livelihoods despite ₹319.65 crore disbursed to States.

6 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11

FM expects fund inflow post PM-US President call; highlights private sector investment, capex implementation, and states' debt concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

6 Feb, 2026

‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11

FM expects fund inflow post PM-US President call; highlights private sector investment, capex implementation, and states' debt concerns.

6 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

US farm exports to India surged, even with no deal, Pg16

US-India trade dynamics shift as US agricultural exports surge by 34.1% amid ongoing trade negotiations and tariff adjustments.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

4 Feb, 2026

US farm exports to India surged, even with no deal, Pg16

US-India trade dynamics shift as US agricultural exports surge by 34.1% amid ongoing trade negotiations and tariff adjustments.

4 Feb, 2026

Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Fertiliser subsidy zooms amid unrestrained consumption, weak rupee, Pg5

Fertilizer subsidy surges to ₹1.86 lakh crore in FY26 due to rising consumption, weak rupee, and global prices.

Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

2 Feb, 2026

Fertiliser subsidy zooms amid unrestrained consumption, weak rupee, Pg5

Fertilizer subsidy surges to ₹1.86 lakh crore in FY26 due to rising consumption, weak rupee, and global prices.

2 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Bets on new economy, manufacturing, Pg1

Budget 2026-27 focuses on fiscal prudence, infrastructure boost, and job creation amid market concerns over tax hikes.

2 Feb, 2026

Bets on new economy, manufacturing, Pg1

Budget 2026-27 focuses on fiscal prudence, infrastructure boost, and job creation amid market concerns over tax hikes.

2 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Public Distribution System

Finance Minister has bypassed large parts of farm sector, Pg12

Budget disappoints agriculture sector with subsidies outweighing developmental expenditure, hindering long-term growth and sustainability, experts say.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Public Distribution System

2 Feb, 2026

Finance Minister has bypassed large parts of farm sector, Pg12

Budget disappoints agriculture sector with subsidies outweighing developmental expenditure, hindering long-term growth and sustainability, experts say.

2 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy