Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

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Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
23 Mar, 2026

India’s dual dependence on West Asia for urea production, Pg7

West Asia conflict threatens India's urea production due to LNG supply disruptions via Strait of Hormuz, impacting agriculture and fertilizer sector.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
23 Mar, 2026

Why India is opposing China-led WTO deal, despite isolation risk, Pg15

India risks isolation by opposing China-led Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement at WTO's upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference in Cameroon.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
21 Mar, 2026

Our water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution, Pg11

India faces stark water challenges; innovative solutions needed for sustainable management, agricultural reforms, and circular economy to ensure water security.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
20 Mar, 2026

Govt secures additional gas for urea plants, Pg14

Government secures 7.31 mmscmd of additional natural gas via spot bid to boost urea production amid West Asia crisis.

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
17 Mar, 2026

Centre hikes Arthiyas commission on wheat, paddy procurement, Pg12

Centre increases commission rates for Arthiyas involved in wheat and paddy procurement from Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27, benefiting Punjab and Haryana.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
16 Mar, 2026

Diversify agriculture, encourage farmers to grow pulses: SC to govt., Pg12

Supreme Court directs Centre to incentivize pulse cultivation through MSP and diversification, addressing import impacts and farmer challenges.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food Security
16 Mar, 2026

Disruption carries a reminder: Policy reforms in fertiliser sector are overdue, Pg11

Geopolitical tensions expose India's fertiliser supply vulnerabilities; reforms needed for import diversification, subsidy rationalization, and balanced nutrient use.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
12 Mar, 2026

How the war in West Asia exposes India’s LPG dependence, Pg9

West Asia conflict threatens India's LPG supply, exposing import dependence and triggering government intervention to stabilize domestic prices and supplies.

Government BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
11 Mar, 2026

Finance Ministry seeks Parliamentary nod to spend Rs 2.81 lakh cr more in FY26, Pg19

Finance Ministry seeks parliamentary approval for Rs 2.81 lakh crore additional spending in FY26, including Rs 1 lakh crore for Economic Stabilization Fund.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
9 Mar, 2026

Why Iran war threatens India's fertilisers supply, Pg14

Geopolitical Tensions Threaten India's Fertilizer Supply: Import Dependence Exposes Vulnerability Amidst Iran War, potentially impacting food security.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
9 Mar, 2026

Farm loan waivers return: How it could impact credit culture, Pg12

Maharashtra's Rs 35,000 crore farm loan waiver raises concerns about credit culture and fiscal burden, impacting long-term farmer interests.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
6 Mar, 2026

Why India's rice production and export strategy requires a rethink, Pg9

India's rice export strategy needs a shift towards high-value basmati and GI-protected varieties for environmental and financial sustainability.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
5 Mar, 2026

Urea, DAP prices rise amid Iranwar tensions, supply concerns, pg12

The escalating conflict between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran has sent global fertilizer prices soaring, with experts warning that Urea and DAP could breach the $1,000 per tonne mark. The disruption coincides with India’s upcoming sowing season, threatening to inflate input costs for farmers and increase the government's subsidy burden.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsE Technology in Aid of FarmersFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food Security
4 Mar, 2026

On fertiliser prices, strategy, not firefighting, Pg10

Geopolitical tensions threaten India's fertilizer supply; strategic policy shifts needed to curb over-consumption and import dependence for food security.

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.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm 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.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityEffects 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.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects 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.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects 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.

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer 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.

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