No threat to paddy crop despite deficient rain forecast: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 17:15

The government today tried to allay concerns on paddy crop, saying there's no threat to it despite IMD's projection of deficient rains in July and August.

Modi seeks quick boost to irrigation as drought looms

Last Updated: Monday, June 8, 2015, 15:29

This year, the rains are forecast to be 88 percent of the long-term average, which could drastically crimp farm output.

Govt to give farmers power, seeds subsidy in case rains fail

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 15:02

The government on Friday announced it will offer subsidy on diesel, power and seeds to farmers in case of deficient monsoon affecting crops.

Govt to give subsidy on power, diesel, seeds in case of deficient monsoon

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 13:03

Due to poor monsoon, agriculture growth stood at 0.2 percent in fiscal year 2014-15.

Govt ready with steps to tackle deficient monsoon: Agriculture Minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 15:41

Due to poor monsoon, agriculture growth stood at 0.2 percent in the 2014-15 fiscal.

Future rate cuts depend on monsoon, crude prices: Rajan

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 20:32

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan Tuesday said the future trajectory of the monetary policy will depend on monsoon, the way the government manages shocks, if any, emanating from it and crude prices.

India confident on inflation even with sub-par monsoon: Sinha

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 15:48

India will be able to manage potential inflationary pressures if forecasts of sub-par monsoon rains this summer are borne out, junior finance minister Jayant Sinha told Reuters in an interview.

Wheat procurement may miss 30-mn tonnes target this year: Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 15:42

Government's wheat procurement this year may fall short of the initial target of 30 million tonnes (MT) due to crop damage following a recent spell of unseasonal rains and hailstorms.