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Policy | 02 February 2025

Focus on 100 districts for increasing agricultural productivity is a prudent step: CCFI

It’s too early to state specific proposal have been given on agrochemicals but social welfare schemes would facilitate in uplifting the life of the rural villagers

Policy
Policy | 02 February 2025

Budget 2025: CropLife India welcomes government's emphasis on productive and sustainable farming

Inclusion of productivity and resilience in agriculture as one of the key priorities of the Union Budget 2025

Policy
Policy | 01 February 2025

Industry hails Budget 2025 as progressive, transformational and growth oriented

The Budget reflects a clear intent to create new opportunities for farmers, youth, women, and agri-entrepreneurs, ensuring inclusive growth across the agricultural sector

Policy
Policy | 01 February 2025

Nuclear Energy Mission to be set up with an outlay of Rs. 20,000 crore for R&D of Small Modular Reactors

At least 5 indigenously developed SMRs will be operationalized by 2033

Policy
Policy | 01 February 2025

National Manufacturing Mission to cover small, medium, and large industries

This will provide policy support, execution roadmaps, governance and monitoring framework for central ministries and states

Policy
Policy | 30 January 2025

Cabinet approves Rs. 34,300 crore for National Critical Mineral Mission

This will encompass all stages of the value chain, including mineral exploration, mining, beneficiation, processing, and recovery from end-of-life products

Policy
Policy | 30 January 2025

Cabinet approves Ethanol prices at Rs. 57.97 per litre for procurement by OMCs

The administered ex-mill price of ethanol for the EBP Programme derived from C Heavy Molasses (CHM) for the Ethanol Supply Year 2024-25 has been fixed at Rs. 57.97 per litre from Rs. 56.58 per litre

Policy
Policy | 29 January 2025

Reduction in GST of 18% on agrochemicals would benefit only MNCs & importers: CCFI

Result in major loss of revenue to Govt, besides detrimental to local indigenous manufacturers

Policy
Policy | 29 January 2025

DCPC conducts 4th training programme on industrial safety in Chennai

A total of 48 training programmes are planned to cover all these MAH Units over the period of next five years

Policy
Policy | 29 January 2025

Budget 2025-26: Industry expects tax incentives, GST rationalization, R&D funding and PLI expansion

Industry leaders from chemicals, ports, packaging, mining and steel have outlined their expectations for Union Budget 2025

Policy
Policy | 24 January 2025

Budget 2025-26: Croplife India urges to strengthen extension mechanism and foster private sector partnerships

Newer and greener crop protection products are required to tackle the emerging challenges

Policy
Policy | 23 January 2025

Union Budget 2025: Agrochem sector expects reduction in custom duties, GST and increased access to credit to farmers

The 18 per cent GST on agrochemicals makes quality crop protection expensive for farmers. Moreover, India’s reliance on imports highlights the need for PLI benefits to encourage local manufacturing

Policy
Policy | 13 January 2025

Chemicals coming to an end in UK, says Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman, INEOS

INEOS closes last remaining synthetic ethanol plant in the UK with the loss of several hundred jobs

Policy
Policy | 09 January 2025

AgroChem Summit 2024: Regulatory reforms critical to strengthen India’s crop protection industry

Addressing the communication gaps within regulatory set up and balancing safety with new product requirements required to clear the logjam

Policy
Policy | 07 January 2025

PM to dedicate, inaugurate and lay foundation of projects worth over Rs. 2 lakh crore in AP

Foundation stone of NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub Project at Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam

Policy
Policy | 02 January 2025

Cabinet approves extension of One-time Special Package on DAP beyond NBS subsidy

The Special package on DAP @ Rs 3,500 per MT will be provided for the period 01.01.2025 till further orders

Policy
Policy | 02 January 2025

Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and restructured weather based crop insurance scheme till 2025-26 with a total budget of Rs. 69,515.71 crore: Chouhan

Approved setting up Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIAT), allocating Rs. 824.77 crore for technology improvement in insurance schemes

Policy
Policy | 30 December 2024

AgroChem Summit 2024: Agrochemical industry calls for favorable policies to drive the crop protection industry

Transparent processes, evidence-based regulations, and a commitment to sustainability should form the bedrock of any policy framework

Policy
Policy | 29 December 2024

AgroChem Summit 2024: Pesticides industry must demystify its role in crop protection for sustaining production and productivity, says Agriculture Commissioner Dr Praveen K Singh

Dr. Praveen Kumar Singh, Agriculture Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India exhorted the agrochemical companies to explore newer ways to address the hunger issue and demand for increased and sustainable food production

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