Agriculture

Summer crop sowing gains pace as monsoon rains revive across India

India is the ‌world's largest rice exporter, accounting for about 40% of global shipments and the biggest importer of vegetable oils such as palm oil, soyoil and sunflower oil

Wheat procurement picks up but may face headwinds in some states

"Wheat procurement is progressing smoothly," a senior food ministry official told PTI

Jeera prices up 73% since January 2023 amid rising demand, supply shortage

The rally has been primarily driven by a demand and supply shortage while some traders said speculation is also playing a part

Everstone in talks to sell 41% stake in India's Burger King franchisee

Everstone Capital, through its investment vehicle QSR Asia Pte Ltd, held a 40.9 per cent stake in Restaurant Brands as of March 31, according to Refinitiv data

Wheat procurement picks up but may face headwinds in some states

"Wheat procurement is progressing smoothly," a senior food ministry official told PTI

Cotton industry seeks govt-regulated process to end certification imbroglio

Move follows IOAS suspension of Control Union India from testing Indian organic textile products; entire value chain likely to be impacted as CU India handles 75% of certification of organic textiles