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Google is building a digital agri-stack for India using satellite imagery to identify farm boundaries, enabling better subsidy payments, farm insurance, and loans.

Godrej Capital, the financial services arm of Godrej Industries, aims to double its assets under management to Rs 30,000 crore by March 2026. The company has seen strong growth in Tamil Nadu and...

A Reserve Bank report cautions states against excessive freebies, warning they could crowd out critical resources for infrastructure development. The report also highlights concerns about rising...

The Reserve Bank of India has increased the collateral-free agricultural loan limit to Rs 2 lakh, aimed at aiding small and marginal farmers amid rising input costs.

India has 18.74 crore farmers with outstanding agricultural loans, with Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka leading the list. Learn about farm loan obligations and state-level waivers.

The Reserve Bank of India has increased the limit for collateral-free agriculture loans to Rs 2 lakh per borrower, citing rising input costs and inflation. The move aims to enhance coverage of...

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to request an increase in the short-term agricultural loan limit for 2024-25. The state aims to disburse Rs 25,000 crore to...

SBI economists predict Q2 GDP growth to slow to 6.5%, but see FY25 growth closer to 7%. The report highlights concerns about India's economic growth and analyzes leading indicators.

Farmers in Punjab express disappointment over the Union Budget, claiming it 'ignored' the farming sector and lacked legal guarantee for MSP. The budget allocated Rs 1.52 lakh crore for agriculture,...

Jharkhand CM Champai Soren directs officials to expedite construction of 2 lakh houses under the 'Abua Awas' scheme, ensuring timely completion and transparency in beneficiary selection.

Congress accuses BJP of seeking constitutional change with its '400 paar' slogan, raising concerns about PM Modi's commitment to Mahatma Gandhi's legacy.

Niti Aayog panel recommends restricting wheat and rice procurement at MSP to meet food security needs, urging diversification towards high-value crops.

Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda says the government is open for talks with protesting farmers but no meeting is scheduled yet. The government is seeking a solution to the ongoing protests...

Haryana announces interest waiver on crop loans in its budget, drawing attention amid ongoing farmer protests. The budget also includes increased compensation for families of soldiers and a drone...

PM Modi emphasizes schemes for small farmers amidst protests, inaugurates projects in Gujarat, and criticizes Congress for negativity and caste-based attacks.

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank's net profit remained flat at Rs 284 crore in the December quarter despite a massive growth in lending. The bank's total income improved to Rs 1,387 crore from Rs 1,173...

India's government is set to increase the agricultural credit target to Rs 22-25 lakh crore in the upcoming interim budget, aiming to provide every eligible farmer with access to institutional credit.