Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh has alleged discrimination against farmers in the state over the issue of Geographical Indication (GI) tags for basmati rice and warned of a hunger strike if the state's farmers do not receive the benefits.
The Prime Minister praised the Hadoti region's rich heritage and traditional products, highlighting specialities like Kota Kachori and Kota Doria sarees. He also mentioned globally recognised materials such as Kota Stone and Sandstone.
Crude-linked sectors such as downstream oil refiners, tyres, paints, speciality chemicals, flexible packaging and synthetic textiles may also be affected if energy prices remain elevated.
India imports around 85 per cent of its crude oil and half of its LNG requirement, with about 40-50 per
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday assured that the government has protected all the major crops and dairy products, prioritising the benefits of farmers in the interim framework for the US-India trade agreement.
This is marked as a significant step towards positioning Chhattisgarh as a major hub for agricultural and processed food exports. Chhattisgarh, with its rich and diverse agri-ecosystem, offers significant export potential across a wide range of products. These include premium non-basmati ric
"The rice sector faces ecological stress (notably groundwater depletion in major paddy belts), high fiscal costs of procurement and storage, and market/compliance volatility. Union Budget 2026 can strengthen competitiveness while improving sustainability and farmer outcomes through target
Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], December 17: Sarveshwar Foods Limited's (SARVESHWAR | BSE: 543688 | INE324X01026), one of India's leading Basmati rice processors and exporters, today announced that it has received In-Principle Approval from the Jammu & Kashmir Horticulture Produce Market
New Delhi [India], November 7: When it comes to rice, most people around the world love Indian Basmati. With its wonderful aroma, long grains, and fluffy texture, Basmati is often referred to as the "King of Rice." Although it is popular in many countries, it is especially loved in the Middl
Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], October 27: Sarveshwar Foods Limited is pleased to announce the successful organization of a "Basmati export promotion programme" at the SIDCO Industrial Area, Samba, bringing together Farmer-Producer Organisations (FPOs), basmati producers, and traders to
The upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 will be a major milestone towards Viksit Bharat 2047 and will go a long way in serving the interest of farmers.
In a significant development for India's agri-export sector, Dr. Prem Garg, National President of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) and Chairman of Shri Lal Mahal Group, has been nominated as a member of the Non-Basmati Rice Development Fund, a committee constituted under the Agric
Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], September 26: Sarveshwar Foods Ltd. (SFL), a Jammu & Kashmir-based farm-to-fork food company, plans to increase its Farmer Facilitation Centres (FFCs) from current 14 to 50 in the near-term. Through this expansion, the company aims to support its mill oper