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India exempts higher ethanol blends from excise duty, pushing beyond E20, but sparking concerns among consumers and automakers over engine damage and costs.
Deadly weed killer Paraquat causes widespread fatalities; states implement bans amid regulatory failures and online availability challenges, demanding national action.
India's urea import prices plummet over 50% to $444/tonne as China partially lifts export curbs, providing significant relief for kharif farmers.
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.
El Niño-induced monsoon and fertilizer shortfalls threaten Indian agriculture; government must seize opportunity to boost millets, pulses, oilseeds with MSP.
India rolls out E85 ethanol-blended petrol on World Environment Day, promising 61% GHG reduction and increased farmer income.
Government temporarily waives 11% import duty on cotton until October 30, aiming to boost textile industry and lower input costs.
Centre withdraws draft Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026, following opposition from states and stakeholders regarding ethanol and khandsari regulation.
India's fertiliser challenge is no longer merely about availability; it is about achieving balanced nutrient use, healthy soils and sustainable agricultural growth.
Government combats fuel diversion amidst rising global prices, ensuring adequate domestic supply and urging states to enforce regulations against hoarding.
India-Australia FTA negotiations face hurdles over agricultural market access; both nations seek balanced trade and investment opportunities.
India's fertiliser import bill surges to $27.2 billion amid West Asia conflict, impacting prices and rupee value.
Centre considers removing 11% cotton duty until October amidst rising prices and West Asia crisis to aid textile manufacturers.
Modi urges import reduction amidst widening trade deficit of $333 billion, driven by gold, oil, and electronics imports.
India grapples with fertilizer overuse, pollution, and import dependence, necessitating efficiency improvements and policy coordination for sustainable agriculture and food security.
Centre initiates onion procurement drive with 2 lakh tonne target to stabilize prices and support farmers income.
Anticipating El Niño's impact and potential fertilizer shortages due to geopolitical tensions, the government prohibits sugar exports until September 2026.
West Asia crisis exposes India's fertiliser import dependence, pushing for subsidy reforms and balanced nutrient use for sustainable agriculture.
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