Ashish Pandey

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SynopsisOilseed farmers in India are feeling pressure from both sides—crashing domestic prices and increasing dumping. Experts say crushing margins determine oilseed demand; if oil meal exports are not profitable, mills will not process locally produced oilseeds—which is leaving farmers in the lurch. iStockFor many years, Anand Kumar Baghel, a 54-year-old farmer from Hatod Tehsil in Indore,has been growing maize and pulses on his 1.5 acres of land.

1 month ago | shorturl.at | Ashish Pandey

As India and the US negotiate a trade deal, concerns arise about potential US demands for access to India's agriculture and dairy sectors. However, Suresh Prabhu, Chairman of Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA), believes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will protect the interests of the Indian farmers.

1 month ago | t.ly | Ashish Pandey

ProcMart, a B2B marketplace specialising in indirect procurement solutions, has recently acquired a corrugated box manufacturing facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. This strategic move aims to strengthen the packaging capabilities of the Noida-based start-up and increase its in-house production capacity. ProcMart says that the acquisition, its first manufacturing investment, enhances its capabilities in the packaging segment, reducing dependence on third-party vendors.

1 month ago | t.ly | Ashish Pandey

The new government’s vision for Odisha’s industrial development prioritises job creation, focussing on sectors that can generate maximum employment opportunities, says Hemant Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries & MSME, Odisha, and Chairman, Industrial Promotion & Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited (IPICOL).

1 month ago | t.ly | Ashish Pandey

Trump’s tariffs: If the 90-day tariff pause continues, experts and industry stakeholders believe that India could capitalise on the opportunity to boost its FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) and retail exports to the US, especially given a higher tax on China (145%). However, the current US tariff policy is creating pressure on the retail sector, both in India and globally, they said.