From queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woes
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From queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woesFrom queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woes

While the Madhya Pradesh government projects it as a major reform to streamline fertiliser distribution, industry stakeholders say it’s still too early to assess.

'Nao' is the time: Why Diageo India is backing this Indian craft gin producer

Beyond automation: Why logistics firms are betting on agentic AI

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India’s big cotton bet: Can Rs 5,659 cr revive the sector's global leadership?India’s big cotton bet: Can Rs 5,659 cr revive the sector's global leadership?

India’s Rs 5,659-crore Mission for Cotton Productivity aims to tackle falling yields, poor seed quality, and rising import dependence through better technology, research, and traceability.

Even a mere 5% rise in logistics costs could hit seafood value chain by $400 million: Licious’ Chiranjiv Mohanty

Forged in microfinance, Bandhan Bank now bets big on AI and digital banking

ICAR Pune grape institute Director served notice as Shivraj Singh Chouhan cracks down on lapses

Soybeans fall as China summit leaves US farmers seeking detailsSoybeans fall as China summit leaves US farmers seeking details

Soybean futures dropped, reflecting market skepticism about the vague assurances. While China pledged "double-digit billion" annual purchases, farmers await specifics on volumes and timing, hoping for relief from economic pressures.

Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmers

Global rice production set to fall for first time in decade

Sugar week optimism hinges on El Niño impacts, petrobras policy

Charting the global economy: Inflation mounts as war drags onCharting the global economy: Inflation mounts as war drags on

The Iran war is causing global economic disruption. Inflation is rising, impacting consumers and markets worldwide. The US sees its worst inflation in years, while Europe braces for interest rate hikes.

India's rice export rates stagnant as market faces slow demand

“AI Is not a fortune teller”: Rahul Ghose on the limits of algorithmic investing

Relief now, risk later? ECLGS 5.0 aims to ease MSME stress, industry flags risks in moratorium terms

Rs 10 sugarcane FRP hike: Small raise, big questions for farmers and millsRs 10 sugarcane FRP hike: Small raise, big questions for farmers and mills

Farmers call the hike inadequate while industry warns of rising cane arrears

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