The issue, among the largest Rights Offerings in India, was closely watched given the group's 74% promoter holding, which made broad public participation essential. Promoters subscribed fully to their entitlement, while the public portion was oversubscribed by 30%, drawing 4.7 crore share bi
Experts in artificial intelligence (AI) have raised concerns over the risks of unregulated growth in the sector, emphasising the need for careful oversight to harness its potential while addressing challenges such as trust, security, and ethical use.
According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), during the meeting, approval was granted for the construction of 184 rural roads in the state, with a total sanctioned amount of Rs 1,700 crore, covering a combined length of 1,228 kilometres.
Industry players noted that while demand has risen due to a favourable monsoon and expanded acreage, both government measures and long-term supply arrangements have helped stabilise the situation.
"Whenever innovation happens, it is subject to severe criticism. Nano urea is no exception," he said. "But forward-looking research and field results will establish it as a powerful alternative for Indian agriculture."
New Delhi [India], December 9: In a historic feat that has put Maharashtra on the global clean-energy map, Mahavitaran (MSEDCL) has officially entered the Guinness World Records by installing an astonishing 45,911 solar agricultural pumps in just 30 days under the state's flagship "Magel Tya
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 9: AvironiX Drones, a Chennai-based deep-tech drone company focused on precision farming and defence technologies, today announced the launch of its latest agricultural innovation, the AviSpray-10c, a compact, backpack-sized spraying drone 53% smaller t
US President Donald Trump said he may impose new tariffs on Indian rice and Canadian fertiliser to support American farmers. He criticised alleged dumping and suggested "very severe tariffs" if needed, as trade talks with both countries remain unresolved.
US President Donald Trump announced a 12 billion aid package for farmers hurt by the trade dispute with China. The plan funds one-time payments, with officials saying tariffs will cover costs. Farmers have faced major losses, especially in soybean sales, but prices have recently improved.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that under the Modi government, agriculture had seen strong progress; sugarcane production has grown by 44 per cent since 2014, and 3,300 climate-resilient seed varieties have been developed.
India must sharply improve crop quality and raise agricultural productivity to secure better prices in both domestic and should also aim to achieve global competitiveness to ramp up exports, Sudhanshu, Secretary of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (AP
As the government sharpens its focus on making agriculture a profitable enterprise and boosting India's presence in global markets, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday urged scientists and institutions to concentrate research efforts on the sector's most pressing challenges.