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May 28, 2025 4:45 PM

MSP for paddy, pulses, oilseeds raised ahead of Kharif season

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2025–26 marketing season.   Among the crops that saw the highest MSP hike, nigerseed received the biggest...

May 28, 2025 3:24 PM

Above-normal monsoon to boost farm output, ease inflation: report

The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of an above-normal monsoon is expected to drive higher agricultural production and rural demand, while helping to keep inflation under control, according to a Crisil report released on Wednesday....

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