India is facing a critical juncture where swift economic reforms are essential. The country is known for its slow decision-making process, often relying on committees to examine issues rather than taking immediate action. This approach is no longer viable in a fast-paced global environment. Recent interactions with European nations highlight this disparity. While European leaders…
India has made a significant decision regarding its cotton imports. The government has waived the 11% import duty on cotton until December 31, 2025. This move aims to support the Indian textile industry, which is facing challenges due to lower domestic cotton production. Domestic cotton output has been on a decline. For the 2024-25 marketing…
The Indian agrarian community is facing significant challenges due to trade policies influenced by US President Donald Trump. Recent actions by the US have led to a 50% tariff on many Indian imports, with a 25% penalty specifically for India’s purchase of Russian oil. This comes despite Europe, a larger buyer of Russian energy, facing…
Indonesia, a major buyer of Indian groundnuts, has temporarily stopped imports. This decision, effective from September 3rd, is due to concerns about the quality of groundnuts, specifically high levels of aflatoxin. The Indonesian Quarantine Authority (IQA) issued a notification stating this. Shipments with bills of lading dated up to seven days before the order will…
Following a crackdown on pesticide companies, Indian agricultural experts are raising concerns about the approval of herbicides and herbicide-tolerant (HT) seed varieties. This comes after the Union Agriculture Minister, Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, suspended the license of a pesticide company. Experts believe that the increased use of these herbicides, often promoted alongside HT seeds, could…
The Indian government has updated the rules for its Green Credit Programme (GCP). This programme encourages voluntary actions for environmental protection. The new rules focus more on the survival and health of planted trees. Previously, green credits were awarded based on the number of trees planted per hectare within two years. Now, credits will only…
