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India’s agriculture sector is experiencing a surge in export activity, particularly for makhana, with shipments reaching ₹19,296 lakh in FY26 and the first-ever sea export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana to Australia facilitated by APEDA. Government initiatives, including a ₹476 crore Central Sector Scheme and a National Makhana Board, are supporting research, processing, and export promotion, while the Coconut Development Board is driving growth in the coconut sector with exports up 62% to ₹7,038 crore. These developments, alongside broader government support for GI-tagged products and agricultural research, signal a positive trajectory for Indian agricultural exports and farmer incomes, though monsoon-related challenges continue to impact some segments like Insecticides India.
India Makhana Exports Hit ₹19,296 Lakh in FY26
India exported 7,264.89 MT of makhana worth ₹19,296.08 lakh in 2025-26, solidifying its position as the world's largest producer with 80,590 MT output.
The government launched a ₹476.03 crore Central
ICAR SLP Hearing Order 18‑Aug‑2026
Supreme Court heard ICAR's Special Leave Petition against Yugal Kishore Sah and others on 18‑Aug‑2026.
The bench, Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran, directed respondent counsel to appear p
ICAR vs Kiran Bala: SC Orders Notice Issue, Returnable in 8 Weeks
Supreme Court heard ICAR's SLP petitions (Nos.27920, 28067, 28479/2026) on 18‑08‑2026.
Petitions arise from High Court judgment dated 01‑04‑2026 in CWP No.9625/2026.
The Court ordered issuance of noti
Supreme Court Dismisses SLP Against Dalgreen Agro
Supreme Court heard SLP No.26965/2026 filed by Shaikh Asadur Rahman & ors against Dalgreen Agro Private Ltd on 17 Aug 2026.
The petition challenged the High Court’s May 5, 2026 judgment in GA‑COM No.1
APEDA Facilitates First Mithila Makhana Sea Export
APEDA facilitated first-ever 18 MT sea shipment of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia.
Farmers received 18% higher returns through direct export market access versus local prices.
Bihar
Silverline Technologies Q1 FY27 Zero Revenue, Minimal Loss
Silverline Technologies reported zero revenue and a minimal standalone loss of ₹0.24 lakh for Q1 FY27, approved by the board on August 18, 2026.
The company's auditor issued an unqualified limited rev
Silverline Technologies Submits Revised FY26 Results
Silverline Technologies submitted revised standalone and consolidated financial results for FY26 ended March 31, 2026 to BSE.
The company reported a standalone net loss of ₹2642.93 lakh in Q4 FY26 but
Pajson Agro Reappoints SS Kothari Mehta as Auditor
Pajson Agro India shareholders approved reappointment of S.S. Kothari Mehta & Co. LLP as statutory auditors for five years.
The reappointment was approved via resolution at the 5th Annual General Meet
ICAR 97th AGM Charts Demand-Driven Agricultural Research Roadmap
ICAR's 97th AGM emphasized demand-driven research focused on farmer incomes, market needs, and export viability under Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Foodgrain production increased b
India Coconut Sector Growth and Policy Support 2025-26
India's coconut sector supports 30 million people including 10 million farmers, ranking first globally in production with 20.3 billion nuts from 2.19 million hectares.
Coconut exports surged 62% to ₹7
India's GI Tags Boost Artisan Incomes and Exports
GI tags increase rural artisan incomes by 20-30% and have expanded from 365 to 29,000 authorized users since 2014.
India has registered 607 GI products since 2014 across handicrafts, agriculture, food
India Coconut Sector Exports Hit ₹7,038 Crore in FY26
India's coconut exports surged 62% to ₹7,038.35 crore (USD 794.70M) in 2025-26, expanding from traditional products to value-added items like virgin coconut oil.
The Coconut Development Board implemen
Indian Agriculture Sector Transformation 2014-2026
Indian agriculture GVA grew from ₹20.94 lakh crore to ₹52.08 lakh crore between 2014-15 and 2025-26 with budget allocation increasing fivefold.
Foodgrain production increased from 265.05 to 376.56 mil
India's GI Tag Ecosystem Drives Economic Growth
Government backgrounder details India's Geographical Indication (GI) tag system protecting 607 registered products since 2014, with Uttar Pradesh leading with 81 GI tags.
GI registration fees reduced
Indogulf Cropsciences Q1 FY27 Revenue Down 11% YoY
• Submitted revised Q1 FY27 earnings call presentation to BSE/NSE to rectify clerical errors in August 14 submission.
• Reported Q1 FY27 operating revenue of ₹1,685.45 million, down 11% YoY, with PAT
James Warren Tea FY26 PAT at ₹12.42 Crores
Company reported FY26 revenue of ₹111.39 crores and profit after tax of ₹12.42 crores, down from previous year's exceptional performance.
Proposing re-appointment of Sandip Das as Whole-time Director
Shivraj Chouhan Leads Sapt Dhara Pledge for Agriculture
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will administer a 'Sapt Dhara of Shakti' pledge to ministry officials on August 18 at Pusa campus.
The meeting aims to create a roadmap for agriculture and rural d
Shivraj Chouhan Leads Sapt Dhara Pledge for Rural Development
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to administer 'Sapt Dhara of Shakti' pledge on August 18 focusing on agriculture and rural development roadmap.
Government aims to expand Lakhpati Didi program fro
Insecticides India Q1 FY27 Revenue Declines 12%
Insecticides India reported a 12% YoY revenue decline to ₹612 crore in Q1 FY27, impacted by delayed and uneven monsoon patterns.
Gross margin improved to 31.6% from 29% YoY, driven by a premium produc
Ganapati Agro Owner Granted Pre-Arrest Bail
The Odisha High Court granted pre‑arrest bail to Dukhisyam Mahapatra, proprietor of Ganapati Agro, in a loan fraud case.
The bail is conditioned on surrender within three weeks, cooperation with inves
UPL's Advanta Acquires Hytech Egypt for $110M
UPL's step-down subsidiary Advanta BV acquires 99.98% of Egyptian seed company Misr Hytech for ~$110M cash.
The acquisition provides Advanta immediate leadership in Middle East and Africa corn seed ma
Supreme Court Rejects Counter‑Affidavit in Ajit Appeal
Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 22644/2025 filed by Ajit Singh & Ors. against Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board.
Registrar declined respondents' chance to file counter‑affidavit a
Nova Agritech 19th AGM on September 26, 2026
Nova Agritech schedules its 19th Annual General Meeting for September 26, 2026, to be held virtually.
Key cut-off dates set for notice dispatch (August 29) and e-voting entitlement (September 19).
App
Uma Exports Q1 Net Profit Falls 60% YoY
Uma Exports reported unaudited standalone Q1 FY27 net profit of ₹62.78 lakh, a 60% decline from ₹25.08 lakh in Q1 FY26.
Consolidated results showed a net loss of ₹32.23 lakh for the quarter, compared
Bridge Securities Q1 FY27 Net Loss ₹12.83 Lakh
• Bridge Securities reported a standalone net loss of ₹12.83 lakh for Q1 FY27, a sharp decline from a profit of ₹44.52 lakh in Q1 FY26.
• Total income was nil for the quarter, compared to ₹50.52 lakh
Hindustan Agrigenetics Q1 PAT at ₹30.06 Lakhs
• Hindustan Agrigenetics reported Q1 FY2027 standalone unaudited financial results approved by the board on 14 August 2026.
• Company posted profit after tax of ₹30.06 lakhs versus loss of ₹41.22 lakh
Kaveri Seed Q1 Revenue Down 39% on Monsoon Deficit
Kaveri Seed Q1 FY27 investor presentation details a 39% revenue decline to ₹5.79 crore, driven by a 40% monsoon deficit impacting sowing.
Cotton volumes held flat year-on-year despite illegal cotton a
Kaveri Seed Q1 Revenue Declines 14% YoY
Kaveri Seed reported Q1FY27 standalone revenue of ₹815 crore, down from ₹945.31 crore in Q1FY26.
Net profit declined to ₹271.30 crore from ₹316.50 crore YoY, impacted by El Nino-induced rainfall defic
Union Minister Approves ₹605.71 Crore Agricultural Funding
Union Agriculture Minister approved ₹340.59 crore for Rajasthan and ₹265.12 crore for Telangana under PMRKVY and Krishonnati Yojana schemes.
Rajasthan achieved 76.06% expenditure of initial ₹216.13 cr
BBSSL Produces 75,535 MT Seeds Under Bharat Beej Brand
Ministry of Cooperation established BBSSL as apex seed organization under MSCS Act 2002 for production and distribution.
BBSSL introduced 124 seed varieties across 18 crops under Bharat Beej brand dur
NCOL Markets Bharat Organics Under NPOP Standards
National Cooperative Organics Limited markets certified organic products under Bharat Organics brand through multi-channel strategy including e-commerce and retail chains.
NCOL complies with National
Shivraj Chouhan Leads 50,000 Sapling Plantation Drive
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan led a nationwide plantation drive with over 50,000 saplings planted across 31 states on Hariyali Amavasya.
The campaign was part of PM Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'
Ministry Plants 50,000 Saplings Across 31 States
Ministry of Agriculture led nationwide plantation of over 50,000 saplings across 31 states on Hariyali Amavasya.
Campaign driven by Vriksh Mitra Parivar under PM Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative
DAE Develops 72 Radiation-Induced Crop Varieties
BARC developed 72 radiation-induced crop varieties including 17 in groundnut and 10 in rice with traits like higher yield and climate resilience.
DAE promotes adoption through seed production, distrib
IMD Reports 12% Monsoon Deficit Amid El Niño
IMD forecasts 2026 Southwest Monsoon at 90% of LPA, with cumulative rainfall 12% below normal as of August 2nd.
Moderate El Niño conditions suppressed monsoon circulation, causing 47% of districts to
Government Outlines Farm Mechanization Subsidy Schemes
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization provides 40-50% subsidies for farmers purchasing machinery and supports Custom Hiring Centers.
Crop Residue Management Scheme offers subsidized machinery in f
Ministry Details Technology-Driven Crop Monitoring Systems
Government uses satellites, drones, AI, and GIS for comprehensive crop monitoring across 11 major crops in 20 states.
FASAL system provides pre-harvest production forecasts while NPSS uses AI to detec
Government Reports Sustainable Agriculture Scheme Progress
Government reports 26.18 crore Soil Health Cards generated and 114.60 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation benefiting 100 lakh farmers.
Organic farming schemes PKVY and MOVCDNER have covered 21.29 lak
Kharif Crop Area Down 18 Lakh Hectares YoY
Ministry of Agriculture reports total Kharif crop area at 967.92 lakh hectares as of August 7, 2026, a decrease of 17.96 lakh hectares compared to the same period last year.
Rice cultivation shows the
Ministry Promotes Agri-Tech with 10.33 Crore Farmer IDs
Ministry of Agriculture details technology adoption through Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) and Digital Agriculture Mission.
Farmer Registry under AgriStack has generated over 10.33 c
Agriculture Ministry Releases Rs 21.35 Crore Student Scholarships
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched DBT-based scholarship disbursement of Rs 21.35 crore to 6,000+ agriculture students.
The National Scholarship Portal initiative aims to elimin
Government Approves ₹1,144 Crore Oil Palm Mission Extension
Government approved National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm with ₹11,040 crore outlay to reduce edible oil imports through domestic production boost.
Mission covered 15 states achieving 2.73 lakh hec
Digital Crop Estimation Survey Expanded to 23 States
Ministry of Agriculture implemented Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES) in phased manner starting Kharif 2023-24.
DGCES enables fully digital workflow with real-time data capture, geo-taggi
Government MSP Procurement Reaches ₹14.58 Lakh Crore
Government announces MSP policy for 22 mandated crops with procurement reaching 5781 LMT worth ₹14.58 lakh crore from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
New Price Differential Payment component introduced under MIS
National Beekeeping Honey Mission Production Growth
Ministry of Agriculture implements National Beekeeping and Honey Mission to promote scientific beekeeping and increase honey production.
Scheme has established 7 world-class honey testing labs, 66 min
Government Reports 10,000 FPOs Formed Under Scheme
Government formed 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations since 2020-21 under central sector scheme with detailed turnover distribution.
Scheme provides ₹18 lakh management assistance, ₹15 lakh equity gr
India Oilseed Production Rises to 43.06 Million Tonnes
National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds targets 69.7 million tonnes production by 2030-31 from 39 million tonnes in 2022-23.
Oilseed production increased to 43.06 million tonnes in 2025-26 from 39.67
PMFBY Expands Crop Insurance to Cover Wild Animal Damage
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) remains voluntary for states and farmers, providing comprehensive crop damage insurance from pre-sowing to post-harvest.
States can now notify losses caused by
Government Targets Oilseeds 69.7M Tonnes, Pulses 350L Tonnes by 2030-31
National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds aims to boost production from 39M to 69.7M tonnes by 2030-31 through 600+ value chain clusters.
Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses targets increase from 242L
Kalanamak Rice Production Surges Fivefold in Uttar Pradesh
Kalanamak rice production in Siddharthnagar district increased over five times from 2018 to 2025, with farmer numbers growing from 2,915 to 23,000.
Sale price surged from ₹40/kg to ₹150/kg, yielding t
Ministry of Agriculture AgriStack Reaches 10.31 Crore Farmer IDs
AgriStack is a farmer-centric Digital Public Infrastructure with three foundational registries for efficient service delivery.
Over 10.31 crore Farmer IDs created nationwide by synchronizing farmer de
India 97.85M Hectares Land Degradation ISRO Data
Government discloses ISRO data showing 97.85 million hectares of land degradation across India as of 2018-19, with Maharashtra worst affected at 14.31 million hectares.
Ministry outlines multiple init
ICAR Study Reveals Cropping-Water Mismatch in 7 States
ICAR study identifies mismatch between water-intensive cropping patterns and water availability in Punjab, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
About 2.89 millio
ICAR Precision Agriculture Program Boosts Farm Productivity
ICAR's Network Program on Precision Agriculture develops AI, IoT, and drone technologies across 16 research institutes to enhance farming efficiency.
Precision technologies demonstrated significant re
Ministry Reports 26 Crore Soil Health Cards Issued
Government issued 26.09 crore Soil Health Cards to promote balanced fertilizer use and enhance crop productivity.
National Mission on Natural Farming covers 11.44 lakh hectares and has registered 23.1
Ministry Launches Agro-Climatic Agricultural Roadmaps for States
Agricultural Action Plans initiated for Assam, Goa, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands based on agro-climatic conditions.
Roadmaps prepared collaborati
AIKCC Farmers Advocate Ethanol in Agriculture Ministry Meeting
Farmer delegation AIKCC met Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, expressing strong support for ethanol as income opportunity.
Farmers requested farmer-centric ethanol policy ensuring direct cro
HMA Agro Promoter Acquires 8.5% Stake via Gift
HMA Agro Industries Ltd files a disclosure for an inter-se promoter transfer of 4.25 crore shares, representing an 8.5% stake.
Mohammad Kamil Qureshi acquired the shares from Wajid Ahmed by way of a g
NBFC Credit Grows 14.4% YoY in June
NBFCs' total credit expanded 14.4% YoY in June 2026, up from 11.1% growth a year earlier.
Agriculture and allied credit surged 17.9% YoY, while industry credit grew 6.7% amid weaker infrastructure dem
RBI June 2026 Credit Grows 18.3% YoY
RBI report shows non‑food bank credit rose 18.3% YoY in June 2026, up from 9.3% a year earlier.
Agriculture credit up 16.8% YoY; industry credit surged 19.2% YoY with broad growth across micro‑small,
Indogulf Cropsciences MD Receives Visionary Leadership Award
• Indogulf Cropsciences MD Sanjay Aggarwal received the 17th Visionary Leadership Award 2026 for agricultural contributions.
• The award was presented by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh at the Agricult