The Indian government has hit the pause button on issuing new permits for onion imports, aiming to steady domestic prices amid unpredictable supply fluctuations. Meanwhile, traders are sounding the alarm about potential market shortages and sharper price volatility
Sugar prices slipped as India revealed a sharp rise in sugar production, calming worries about potential supply shortages. The market swiftly responded to forecasts highlighting increased output from the world’s second-largest sugar producer, Nasdaq reports
India is gearing up to tackle its sugar surplus head-on by ramping up exports and expanding ethanol production. This strategic move aims to stabilize prices and provide much-needed support to farmers as stockpiles continue to grow, Reuters reports
India’s cabinet has approved a $9.5 billion price support package to empower winter crop farmers, safeguarding their income amid rising input costs and delivering a powerful boost to the rural economy, Reuters reports
Nandan Nilekani told the Financial Times that AI is poised to revolutionize Indian education and agriculture, dramatically boosting efficiency and accessibility. He emphasized that technology will serve as a powerful engine for inclusive growth, igniting innovation across a wide range of industries
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has issued a powerful warning to India: resist opening your farm sector to US imports under the proposed Free Trade Agreement. They caution that this step could endanger the livelihoods of local farmers and pose a grave threat to domestic agriculture
