Image Source: IRRI In the cyclone-prone, low-lying plains of Odisha’s Jajpur district, where formal credit rarely reaches and climate shocks often wipe out entire harvests, an innovative financial experiment is…
Image Source: Orissa Diary India’s agricultural credit architecture has long been biased toward the short-term and the superficial—structured around seasonal cycles, risk-averse banks, and often underpinned by political compulsions. But…
PNB will conduct its outreach through Krishi Chaupals, Digital Zones, and PNB Booths to effectively connect with farmers and rural communities Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s leading public…
India’s Economic Survey 2024-25 revealed that only around 20 per cent of MSMEs in India are owned by women – underscoring the need to create a strong enabling and conducive…
Scheduled for April 3–5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, this second edition is poised to be India’s largest startup event, showcasing 3,000 startups, over 1,000 investors, 10,000+ international delegates,…
The panel discussion on Agri-Fintech, Carbon Financing & Blockchain: The future of Sustainable Farming Investment was moderated by Vidya Soundarajan, CEO, IORA Ecological Trust and Founder and CEO Eyekyam Risk…
The maximum loan amount under MISS will rise from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh According to the finance minister, the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) will now allow…
Innovation, Inclusion & Investment are the three engines driving the roadmap for Indian Economy in coming times The Economic Survey expects India to not only increase the competitiveness at the…
The latest round of FICCI’s Economic Outlook Survey projects an annual median GDP growth forecast of 6.4 per cent for 2024-25. The forecast in the current survey marks a moderation…
In order to promote rice milling, food processing, and supply chains, leaders in agriculture sector recommend subsidies, tax incentives, and infrastructure upgrades, highlighting congruence with India’s sustainable energy and agricultural…
The second phase of the NabVentures Fund will fund businesses that address climate change concerns and foster innovation in the agriculture and rural sectors Following the successful launch of its…
As AIC embarks on its 23rd year, the organisation remains steadfast in its mission to empower farmers through affordable and effective insurance solutions. The occasion was graced by the presence…
In partnership with Gram Panchayat, UPL is developing a 11-acre pond in Talodra and a 2.5-acre pond in Dadheda village UPL, as part its “Inclusive Development and Growth” thematic focus…
As of March 31, more than 18.74 crore Indian farmers have agricultural debt commitments across the states of Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka Around 18.74 crore farmers had farm…