E-krishi, Kerala State IT Mission's ((KSITM) online agri-business network, is making waves in the state with the pilot project in Malapuram district receiving tremendous response.
After the Bt Cotton boom, Indian farmers are all set to reap rich dividends from a slump in cotton spinning in Britain.
There is spicy news for pepper growers in India. The export subsidy policy of India has helped the country -- after a gap of five years -- outweigh Vietnam to emerge as the largest exporter of black pepper to the US in January.
Wheat futures may be banned in domestic market. But the government is all set to take up trading in wheat futures in the global market.
A fresh estimate from the ministry of food processing says a whopping Rs 58,000 crore (Rs 580 billion) worth of agriculture food items get wasted in the country every year.
A derivative is a product whose value is derived from the value of one or more underlying variables or assets in a contractual manner. The underlying asset can be equity, forex, commodity or any other asset.
In an effort to give a fillip to the ever-growing wine sector, the Central government has proposed to form a National Grape and Wine Board (NGWB) on the lines of other commodity boards like the Tea Board.
After El Nino and droughts hit pepper in Vietnam, causing a production drop of around 20%, Indian market is hoping that the global supply position will remain tight this year.
The Left parties have stepped up the demand for total ban on futures trading in agricultural commodities in India.
Soon, there will be sweet returns from the sugar fields if the Central government's plans bear fruits. The Centre is in the process of breaking away the Rs 20,000-crore (Rs 200 billion) sugar sector from the shackles of government control.
Diamonds are spreading its sparkle all over India. Proof for it is visible in Kolkata, which has already outshined the traditional markets of Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai in terms of growth in sale of diamond jewellery.
Do the non-banking finance companies have a role in hoarding and the resulting inflation?
If things go according to the plans of the Indian government, Belgium's Antwerp, the diamond destination of the world, may be robbed of its priced position by Mumbai soon.
In a landmark judgment, a federal jury in the US has indicted three Indians - two from Chennai and one settled in Malaysia - for hacking online accounts of brokerage firms and siphoning off millions of dollars.
In a landmark move, India may allow its expatriates to trade in commodities. The decision is aimed at expanding the country's $750-billion futures market.
With the bidding for the generics business of Merck set to begin from Monday, domestic pharmaceutical companies in the fray, Ranbaxy Laboratories and Dr Reddy's Laboratories, are unlikely to go for an all-out bidding war.
Who will benefit from India's decision to impose a tax of Rs 300 a tonne on iron ore exports? If indications from markets in China are any hint, Australia is likely to cash in on India's decision to impose the fresh tax.
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), the country's largest tractor company, has acquired the controlling stake in Punjab Tractors Ltd (PTL), the fourth largest tractor firm, outbidding Hinduja group firm Ashok Leyland.
The visit to Pakistan will be mainly to position the India brand in that country.
The demand for ban on futures trading in more commodities is increasing day by day.
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