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India allows 25 lakh tonnes additional wheat exports, total reaches 50 lakh tonnes

New Delhi: The Commerce Ministry‘s arm DGFT has notified the government’s decision to permit 25 lakh tonnes of wheat exports. On April 20, the Centre…

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Textiles Min Moots Duty Easing to Shield Industry from Impact
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Textiles Ministry plans duty cuts to shield industry amid West Asia crisis

New Delhi: The textiles ministry has proposed duty cuts and regulatory easing to secure raw material supplies amid the West Asia crisis, including lowering import…

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India’s wheat output pegged at record 120.21 million tonnes in 2025-26, up 2%: Ministry

New Delhi, India’s wheat production is estimated at a record 120.21 million tonnes in the 2025-26 crop year, up 2 per cent from 117.94 million…

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Rabi crop area rises marginally; wheat sowing flat: Govt data

New Delhi: Wheat sowing remained flat at 32.26 million hectares in the ongoing 2024-25 rabi season, while area under pulses and oilseeds rose marginally from…

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Horticulture production up 4% to 369.05 mn tonne in 2024-25

The country’s horticulture production rose marginally by 4 percent to 369.05 million tonne in the crop year ended June 2025 on higher production of fruits…

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