News for 'Cotton'

Skymet advises farmers to delay crop sowing

Skymet advises farmers to delay crop sowing

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Sowing of crops at this point of time, when the onset of monsoon is delayed and chances of good rains are less, will only push up the cost for farmers and also hamper the yield of the crop: Skymet.

Why this could be the most INSPIRING collection

Why this could be the most INSPIRING collection

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Mother-daugher duo Bhumika and Minakshi Ahluwalia will present their collection at LFW's GenNext.

Ukraine war fallout: Most crops trade above MSP

Ukraine war fallout: Most crops trade above MSP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The Russia-Ukraine crisis, along with general bullishness in agricultural commodities, has ensured that after a fairly long time, most of the 24 commodities for which the Centre declares the minimum support price (MSP) are trading above it. The exceptions here are chana or gram and a few varieties of pulses. This might gladden the farmers, especially those who are still holding on to their stocks from the previous kharif harvest or are harvesting the latest rabi crop. But this could stoke retail and wholesale inflation.

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.

Farmers shifting out of pulses, oilseeds

Farmers shifting out of pulses, oilseeds

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Acreage of these crops is likely to fall as prices drop below MSP in mandis; area under cotton, maize may increase on better realisation

5 Summer Special Chanderi Dress Materials Under Rs 999 You Can't Miss

5 Summer Special Chanderi Dress Materials Under Rs 999 You Can't Miss

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Here we have listed five unique products of Chanderi cotton dress materials which women can carry off with great panache as a quintessential Indian traditional wear which look heavy but are light on your pocket.

China-Plus-One to push Indian textile exports to $65 bn by 2026: Study

China-Plus-One to push Indian textile exports to $65 bn by 2026: Study

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Backed by the 'China Plus One' sentiment globally, India's textile exports is expected to grow by 81 per cent to $65 billion by 2026 from the pre-Covid level of around $36 billion in 2019, said a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and global consulting firm Kearney. This jump is likely to generate 7.5-10 million new jobs. A large chunk of this targeted increase, or around $16 billion may come from the China Plus One sentiment due to India's relatively large strategic depth compared with Vietnam or Bangladesh, the report said.

India Inc's Q3 operating margin may drop by 100-120 bps

India Inc's Q3 operating margin may drop by 100-120 bps

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The operating margin of India Inc is likely to drop in the December quarter with a 100-120 bps year-on-year decline, as 27/40 sectors are set to see crimped margins despite higher revenue, according to a report. Surging commodity prices and price hikes may help companies report a healthy 16-17 per cent revenue growth to Rs 9.1 lakh crore during the quarter ending December, the Crisil report said on Tuesday. Software major TCS will open the earnings season Wednesday.

Anderson has unfinished business against Australia

Anderson has unfinished business against Australia

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Anderson's classic side-on style and control of a Dukes cricket ball -- his weapon of choice -- has made him deadly on seamer-friendly English grounds on which he has taken 402 wickets at an average of 24.

GST hike on textiles put on hold

GST hike on textiles put on hold

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Heeding to demands made by several states, the GST Council on Friday put on hold a decision to hike the tax rate on textiles to 12 per cent and referred to a panel of state ministers to recommend rate by February, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. The panel, the highest decision-making body for indirect taxes, met under emergency provisions after states made a request for deferring the tax rate hike on textiles, from the current 5 per cent, to be effective from January 1, 2022. Currently, the tax rate on manmade fibre (MMF) is 18 per cent, MMF yarn 12 per cent, while fabrics are taxed at 5 per cent.

Farmers' protest: Over Rs 70,000 cr economic loss in Q3

Farmers' protest: Over Rs 70,000 cr economic loss in Q3

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The farmers' agitation against new agri laws will lead to economic loss of over Rs 70,000 crore in the December quarter owing to supply chain disruptions, particularly in Punjab, Haryana and border areas of Delhi, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday. The chamber's president Sanjay Aggarwal said "the 36 days farm agitation so far will have more than Rs 70,000 crore economic loss in the Q3 FY 2020-21 due to...disruption in supply chains and day-to-day economic activities particularly in the progressive states of Punjab and Haryana and border areas of national capital Delhi."

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'I have never seen such a large parade being commanded with such precision just by a vocal word of command.' 'I would like to import this technology to England.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), then a final year cadet at the National Defence Academy remembers Queen Elizabeth II's visit to NDA in November 1983.

Cabinet nod for trade pact with Mauritius covering 310 items

Cabinet nod for trade pact with Mauritius covering 310 items

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement, a kind of a free trade pact, between India and Mauritius which is aimed at liberalising norms to boost two-way commerce

Scorching! Mrunal's hot new desi look

Scorching! Mrunal's hot new desi look

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The actor walked the ramp for Lakme Absolute Grand Finale designers Saaksha and Kinni.

Is there a mom as sexy as Lisa?

Is there a mom as sexy as Lisa?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

A roundup of the week's best fashion moments.

Curfew in Amravati to continue until next week with relaxations

Curfew in Amravati to continue until next week with relaxations

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

The Amravati Police had clamped the curfew on Saturday for four days after stones were hurled at shops during the bandh called by Bharatiya Janata Party, a day after incidents of stone-pelting took place during a rally called by a Muslim organisation in protest against the purported communal violence in Tripura.

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The inclination for sex also increases because the messiness of periods, the need for contraception and the fear of pregnancy are over, the nest is empty and her partner retired, with all the time in the world at their disposal to indulge in such activities, which makes them enjoy it all the more!

Govt imposes cess on host of items to fund agri infra development

Govt imposes cess on host of items to fund agri infra development

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

In a bid to boost agriculture infrastructure, the government on Monday announced a cess on certain items, including petrol, diesel, gold and some imported agricultural products. While proposing the Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said that care has been taken not to put additional burden on consumers on most items. There is an immediate need to improve agricultural infrastructure so that we produce more, while also conserving and processing agricultural output efficiently, the minister said in her Budget Speech in Lok Sabha.

Aww! Can you handle Keith-Rochelle's cute PDA?

Aww! Can you handle Keith-Rochelle's cute PDA?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The showstopping couple even matched their outfits on the ramp!

Why rising rupee is a big headache for India's garments industry

Why rising rupee is a big headache for India's garments industry

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

India-made garments have the largest pie in US imports in H1

4 Home Remedies For Healthy Teeth

4 Home Remedies For Healthy Teeth

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Dr Karishma Jaradi explains how garlic, cloves and saltwater can help tackle common dental problems in an emergency.

Want to copy Samantha's shaadi looks?

Want to copy Samantha's shaadi looks?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

See how the actor pulled off different looks at Miheeka-Rana's wedding celebrations.

Mumbai's Arthur Road jail has cell in Barrack 12 ready for Nirav Modi

Mumbai's Arthur Road jail has cell in Barrack 12 ready for Nirav Modi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

With a UK court ruling in favour of the extradition of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering in Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, Mumbai's Arthur Road jail has kept a special cell ready to lodge him, an official said on Friday.

Govt approves Rs 10,683 cr PLI scheme for textiles

Govt approves Rs 10,683 cr PLI scheme for textiles

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme worth Rs 10,683 crore for textiles sector with an aim to boost domestic manufacturing and exports. The decision was taken in a meeting which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Cabinet "has approved the PLI scheme for textiles for MMF (man-made fibre) apparel, MMF fabrics and ten segments/ products of technical textiles with a budgetary outlay of Rs 10,683 crore," Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal told reporters.

Summer Fashion, Bollywood style

Summer Fashion, Bollywood style

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Beat the heat in style!

'Modi's MSP announcement is an election game'

'Modi's MSP announcement is an election game'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'This announcement is big foolishness.' 'The government has no idea of economics. They are just announcing what comes to their mind.' 'Let them implement what they have announced and just see what will happen in two years.'

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

If you have a fever and symptoms of a UTI, or if your symptoms persist despite treatment, you should see a doctor.

Stopped for not wearing helmet, woman beats up cop

Stopped for not wearing helmet, woman beats up cop

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

A video of the incident, which went viral on social media, garnered a sharp reaction from Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, who tweeted saying immediate action must be taken against the woman, as it was the matter of Mumbai police's honour and tagged state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh in the post.

Being Vicky Kaushal

Being Vicky Kaushal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The actor dives into the New Year in style with his latest cover.

The BEST Celeb WFHs Looks!

The BEST Celeb WFHs Looks!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

All the fashion inspiration you need to work from home.

After SC rebuke, Kerala expedites steps to compensate endosulfan victims

After SC rebuke, Kerala expedites steps to compensate endosulfan victims

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Verification of 733 persons under the four categories of bedridden, mentally challenged, physically handicapped and those suffering from cancer has been completed, Kasaragod collector said.

Women power@LFW: Has India found its next best thing?

Women power@LFW: Has India found its next best thing?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

For the first time, the GenNext show had an all women batch.

PIX: Katrina rocks Monsoon Fashion!

PIX: Katrina rocks Monsoon Fashion!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

From going desi to keeping it classy and casual, stars know how to bring out the best of monsoon fashion.

Like Sonakshi's traditional look?

Like Sonakshi's traditional look?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Presenting the best styles from the celebrity circuit.

Too hot! Mouni Roy's stay-at-home look

Too hot! Mouni Roy's stay-at-home look

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

A weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit.

'2021 can't be worse than 2020, but there's Trump'

'2021 can't be worse than 2020, but there's Trump'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'There doesn't seem to be much to look forward to in the new year.'

Bollywood's WOMEN IN WHITE

Bollywood's WOMEN IN WHITE

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

White is pure. White is powerful. And our movies just love to channelise its immaculate energy and enhance a visual's impact.

Paddy MSP hiked by Rs 72 to Rs 1,940/qtl for 2021-22

Paddy MSP hiked by Rs 72 to Rs 1,940/qtl for 2021-22

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The government on Wednesday raised the minimum support price (MSP) of paddy marginally by Rs 72 per quintal to Rs 1,940 per quintal for the 2021-22 crop year, while the rates of pulses, oilseeds and cereals were hiked substantially. Among the commercial crops, the MSP of cotton was increased by Rs 211 per quintal to Rs 5,726 for medium staple variety, and by Rs 200 per quintal to Rs 6,025 for long-staple variety of cotton for the 2021-22 crop year (July-June). The decision taken by the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will help farmers take a call on which kharif (summer) crop to grow as sowing picks with the spread of the Southwest monsoon in the coming weeks.

Why does a gym look need to be boring?

Why does a gym look need to be boring?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The week's best fashion moments featuring Tamannah Bhatia, Disha Patani, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Neha Dhupia, Mouni, Roy, Vidya Balan, Nia Sharma, Karishma Tanna.

'Centre takes decisions without consulting states'

'Centre takes decisions without consulting states'

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'The spirit of cooperation between the Centre and states has been diluted in many ways.' 'The level of consultation which used to be there earlier has reduced significantly.'