http://www.indiainfoline.com India Infoline News Service: Latest Financial, Stock Market News en-gb Copyright:(C) 2013 India Infoline Ltd. All rights Reserved. http://www.indiainfoline.com/images/IIFL_Footer_Logo.png http://www.indiainfoline.com http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/IDBI-Bank-ties-up-with Jain-Irrigation/5709321233 The tie-up provides assistance to farmers across all the branches of the Bank wherever JISL has a dealer network Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:28:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/IIFLs-agri-picks-for June-17-22 week/5709251240 entha and Turmeric however ended in green. Disruption in fresh supplies of mentha due to rains has lifted the prices. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:36:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/RBI-leaves-policy-rates-unchanged/5709017930 The Reserve Bank has adopted a cautionary stance, leaving rates unchanged. The RBI Governor said only a durable fall in inflation will open space for policy easing. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:34:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/ASSOCHAM-reaction-wholesale-price-index-for-May-2013/5708660188 Rawat also said that both government amp; monetary authority need to focus on boosting economic growth, Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:39:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Food-Corporation-of-India-collaborates-with-IFC/5708559087 The Stakeholder Consultation Workshop was aimed at bringing together the stakeholders on key design, structure and financing of the project. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Strong-wheat-output-could-be-hampered-by-wheat-rusts-FAO/5707299213 These spores, similar in appearance to rust, infect the plant tissues, hindering photosynthesis and decreasing the crop’s ability to produce grain. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:30:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Sugar-turning-sour-for-mills-CRISIL-Research/5707221443 This issue can be resolved only by linking sugarcane prices to the prices of end-products. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:59:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Agriculture-Newsletter-June-07-to-June-13-2013/5706941471 Turmeric ended in red as sufficient stocks of the spice amidst sluggish demand weighed on the prices. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:40:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Raveena-Tandon-endorse-Riso-Rice-Bran-Oil-in-Mumbai/5706016008 Riso is perfectly suited for our lifestyle as well as our palate,” said RaveenaTandon Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:25:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Cabinet-to-discuss-Ordinance-on-the-National-Food-Security-Bill/5705697151 According to reports, Cabinet note on Ordinance has been circulated to all ministers and the item has been listed for discussion on Thursday. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:32:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/IIFLs-agri-calls-for-June-10-15-week/5704989444 Chana prices may bounce back on account of improved buying by the stockists at lower levels. Prices may also take cues from sowing of Kharif pulses with the monsoon advancing ahead to the key growing areas. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:28:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Vibgyor-manages-on-ground-promotion-for-Daawat-Brown-Rice/5704398392 The aim of the activity was not only to educate people about the healthy goodness of brown rice, but also tell them about its taste, appearance and quick cooking time. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:23:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/IIFL-Inst-Eq-picks-PI-Ind-Bayer-CropScience-from-agro-space/5703068525 4Q FY13 results reported by leading Indian agrochemical companies were a mixed bag Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:50:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Agriculture-Newsletter-May-31-to-June-06-2013/5701769766 Maize output in the rabi season is estimated to be 8% higher as compared to previous year. In the short term (till mid of June) Maize/ corn prices are expected to initially witness selling pressure as the arrivals from the rabi crop have gained momentum. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:22:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/NFSM-leads-to-42-mt-additional-foodgrain-production-Sharad-Pawar/5701458686 The Minister said that various interventions under NFSM have resulted in distribution of almost 75 lakh of farm equipment, nearly 175 lakh quintals of high yielding variety seed of rice, wheat and pulses, and knowledge transfer through more than 49,000 Farmers Field Schools and 8 lakh field demonstrations. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 02:21:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Cabinet-to-discuss-on-new-urea-pricing-policy/5701279815 Reports stated that New Pricing Scheme stage III or NPS III under which subsidies are given to the urea producing units expired three years ago in March 2010 and is currently running on a temporary basis. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:18:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/24-Mantra-Organic-Flakes-and-Juices-launched-by-Sresta-Natural-Bio-Natural/5700642101 24 Mantra Organic products are available at all leading modern retail outlets across metros Wed, 05 Jun 2013 06:47:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Escorts-signs-MOU-with-SBI/5699545544 Escort shall assist the State Bank of India (SBI) in identifying the eligible dealers and based on criteria SBI will provide financial assistance to the identified dealers Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:37:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/World-Bank-supports-Food-Security-in-Tajikistan/5699133363 The project aims to benefit over 770,000 people residing in twelve districts of the southern Khatlon region of Tajikistan through temporary public employment opportunities and rehabilitation of important irrigation and drainage infrastructure Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Good-monsoon-raises-hope-for-bigger-harvest-this-year/5698931161 The foodgrain production reached record 259.32 million tonne in 2011-12 and the country was able to achieve foodgrain production of 255.36 million tonne despite deficient and erratic rains in 2012-13. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:02:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/IIFLs-agri-picks-for-May-3-8-week/5697889043 Chana prices are likely to bounce back on account of improved buying by the stockists at lower levels. Prices may also take cues from sowing of Kharif pulses with the onset of monsoon in Kerala. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:32:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/MandM-May-tractors-sale-up-25-percent-at-22471/5698316778 Mahindra Group, on Monday announced its tractor sales numbers for May 2013 which stood at 23,626 units as against 19,016 units in May 2012, a growth of 24%. The company’s domestic sales have also grown by 25% standing at 22,471 units during the month Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:25:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/India-Infoline-Weekly-Newsletter-May-31-2013/5697336876 With inflation falling below the 5% mark in April, rate cut expectations appears to have risen. But the RBI governor was quick to dismiss it citing high CPI inflation and upside risks to it. He went on to add that some growth sacrifice is inevitable to rein in inflation. Fri, 31 May 2013 13:11:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Kharif-sowing-crosses-64-lakh-hectare/5697227998 As per the latest data available from different States, the following is the status of the sowing of kharif crops Fri, 31 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Add-Jain-Irrigation-target-Rs.-75share-IIFL-Inst-Eq/5696901364 The brokerage has a 12-month price target of Rs. 75, which is a 7% upside from its current market price of Rs. 70 per share Fri, 31 May 2013 11:40:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Wheat-procurement-crosses-250-lakh-tonnes/5697173559 Punjab has led the procurement with 108,69,520 tonnes followed by Madhya Pradesh with 63,46,120 tonnes and Haryana 58,72,945 tonnes. Fri, 31 May 2013 11:14:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Food-Security-for-poor-cannot-be-compromised-Anand-Sharma/5696349197 During the meeting, Shri Sharma told them that India will play a constructive role in ensuring successful outcome in the Bali Ministerial. Fri, 31 May 2013 05:16:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Ruchi-Soya-Q4-profit-jumps-177.42-percent-net-sales-up-7.38-percent-YoY/5695742591 Turnover witnessed a marginal rise of 0.63% at Rs. 26,160 crore. Export rose by 34.00% from Rs. 3,265 crore to Rs. 4,375 crore. Thu, 30 May 2013 12:03:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Agriculture-Newsletter-May-24-to-May-30-2013/5695058215 The next phase of sugar sector reforms on sugarcane pricing—to be decided by states individually—is unlikely to see any initiative until after the general election in 1H, 2014. Thu, 30 May 2013 04:54:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Maize-Prices-to-gain-momentum/5694591595 Apart from this, prices are also likely to take cues from the kharif sowing once the south west monsoon hits Kerala coast in the first week of June Wed, 29 May 2013 11:34:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Jain-Irrigation-Systems-Q4-PAT-at-Rs419mn/5693635024 Total Income has increased from Rs 12418.00 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 to Rs 12924.30 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Wed, 29 May 2013 05:15:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Commodity-benefits-to-remain-limited-for-Indian-Corporates-India-Ratings/5693152850 Indian corporates who are the buyers of such metals would receive much limited benefit from price correction. Owing to depreciating Indian rupee and physical premium, metal buyers generally receive at best half of the price correction benefits. Tue, 28 May 2013 09:37:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Rabobank-optimistic-on-sugar-in-medium-term/5692662899 The removal of the levy sugar obligation and the abolition of the quarterly release mechanism, effective as of Sugar year 2012/13, are two policy changes expected to provide immediate relief to the Indian sugar sector, which is currently burdened with US$1.95bn in sugarcane arrears. Tue, 28 May 2013 04:53:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/IIFLs-agri-picks-for-May-27-June-1-week/5691698551 Since the re-launch of the Guar seed, prices remained under pressure due to weak demand and as farmers are anticipating monsoon to be normal Mon, 27 May 2013 12:18:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Buy-Kaveri-Seed-target-Rs.-1800sh-IIFL-Inst-Eq/5691970746 "Kaveri is well positioned to benefit from growth in the Indian seeds industry, led by low penetration of hybrid seeds and increasing farmer demand." Mon, 27 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Kharif-Sowing-Crosses-60-Lakh-Hectare/5690998621 As per the latest data available from different States, the following is the status of the sowing of kharif crops Fri, 24 May 2013 11:39:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/India-Infoline-Weekly-Newsletter-May-24-2013/5691115276 On the domestic front, economic activity has been moderating as factory output continues to lose momentum and services growth decelerates. Domestic consumption, which was a bright spot, is fast fading. But on a positive note, with inflation trending lower, the Reserve Bank may be able to cut policy rates at its June 17 meet. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Local-sugar-production-to-dip-6-8-percent-in-SY14-ICRA/5689318789 Region wise Maharashtra has witnessed the largest decline followed by Northern Karnataka although Uttar Pradesh (UP) is likely to witness growth in production because of higher sowing in previous seasons and more favorable weather conditions. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:36:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Agriculture-Newsletter-17-May-to-23-May-2013/5689645423 ICRA expect domestic broiler meat demand to continue to grow at 8-10% and table egg demand to grow at 4-5% in long term on back of favourable socio economic factors like rising purchasing power, changing food habits, and increasing urbanization. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:09:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Expect-monsoon-to-touch-Kerala-coast-by-June-3-Met-Dept/5688237786 Met Department announced monsoons are expected on time giving much needed hope to the agri-dependent nation. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:35:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Growth-prospects-continue-to-remain-favorable-for-Indian-Poultry-Sector-ICRA/5687514525 Indian poultry sector has been growing at around 8-10% annually over the last decade with broiler meat volumes growing at more than 10% while table egg at 5-6% driven by increased domestic consumption. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:30:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Ace-Commodity-Exchange-re-launches-futures-trading-in-Guar-seed-and-Guar-gum/5686519069 The price quotation for Guar seed and Guar gum is in Rs. per 100 kgs and the trading unit for both the contracts is 1 Metric Tonne (MT). The tick size is Rs 10. Both the contracts are compulsory delivery contracts with staggered delivery mechanism. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:40:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/India-Infoline-Weekly-Newsletter-May-17-2013/5685274749 Earlier in the week, markets declined sharply following higher-than expected trade deficit numbers. Trade deficit in April widened to $17.8bn. Exports increased 1.68% at $24.2bn while imports expanded 10.96% at $41.9bn. However, sentiments turned around after April WPI inflation fell to a 41-month low of 4.89%, it means that RBI has plenty of room to slash interest rates in its upcoming policy meet. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:46:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Uncertain-weather-to-hit-fertiliser-demand-Rabobank/5685344742 The fast-approaching Northern Hemisphere planting season will be pivotal in driving short-term agri-commodity prices. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Bharat-Agri-Fert-sales-up-90-percent/5684100422 Sales have grown by around 90% to Rs. 580mn from Rs. 302.1mn clocked by the company during the same time period, last year. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:45:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Kharif-Food-Production-to-increase-by-8-percent-in-2013-14/5683882666 Indian agriculture is always under increased pressure on account of consistent population growth (Annual 1.53%) and its extensive reliability on monsoon rains. In recent times the impact of global warming has increased the uncertainty in both time and amount of rains in the monsoon season. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:33:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Agriculture-Newsletter-10-May-to-16-May-2013/5683664910 Guar, an annual kharif crop dependent on the monsoon rains witnessed an exceptional rise in prices in the year 2011 on account of robust export demand. The uptrend in prices continued in the first quarter of 2012 too but was restricted on the back of delisting of the commodity from the exchange in the month of March. Thu, 16 May 2013 07:25:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Guar-complex-re-launched/5682902764 A rise of more 200% from the beginning of 2012 till March 2012 was observed in complex. This caused the FMC, the market regulator to initiate steps to curtail the exorbitant price rise. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:41:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/IFAD-to-improve-agricultural-productivity-in-rainfed-Asia/5683128297 The IFAD grant program focuses on pro-poor research addressing emerging challenges that increase risks and vulnerability of smallholder farmers, particularly in the semi-arid tropics (SAT). Wed, 15 May 2013 13:57:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Micro-insurance-plans-to-offer-reasonable-returns-IRDA/5682801663 The regulator is likely to allow business correspondents of banks to sell policies in India’s rural regions to boost sales Wed, 15 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/CRISIL-sign-MoU-with-FLIP/5682599461 The two companies will host a joint seminar to assess the skilling challenges faced by the industry and work towards solutions. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:03:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Adequate-quantity-of-superior-seed-available-for-kharif-season/5681518458 Availability of certified and quality seed of major cereal, pulses and oilseed crops exceeded requirement Tue, 14 May 2013 08:47:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/CPI-inflation-stands-9.39-percent-in-April/5679994166 The food and beverages inflation stood at 10.94% in urban areas and 10.53% in rural areas in April Mon, 13 May 2013 12:36:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/India-Infoline-Weekly-Newsletter-May-10-2013/5679511992 The Sensex surged past the 20,000 mark while the Nifty came close to its 2013 peak this week, overcoming last month's trade deficit concerns. On the political front, the Congress staged a comeback in the Karnataka assembly polls. India’s growth in industrial productivity accelerated to 2.5% YoY in March on better performance by the manufacturing and power sectors. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Preliminary-reports-of-crop-coverage-in-kharif-season-started-coming-in/5679434222 Sugarcane has been planted in 40.3 lakh hectare as compared to 45.54 lakh hectare at this time last year Fri, 10 May 2013 11:22:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/King-of-fruits-is-back-with-delicious-mango-special-menu/5679558654 Mangoes are back in town and Sun n Sand presents some of the delicious preparations to satiate your taste buds Fri, 10 May 2013 09:58:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/RBI-releases-paper-on-informal-credit-in-rural-India/5678928717 about two-fifth of the rural households’ dependence on informal credit indicates further scope for financial inclusion in rural areas Fri, 10 May 2013 05:11:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Govt-notifies-cabinet-decision-on-partial-sugar-decontrol/5677645512 Earlier On April 4, CCEA decided to decontrol the sugar sector by giving freedom to mills to sell sugar in the open market and removing their obligation to supply the sweetener at subsidised rates for ration shops. Thu, 09 May 2013 13:12:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Agriculture-Newsletter-06-May-to-09-May-2013/5678633191 To augment the number of covered godowns with Food Corporation of India (FCI) and Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) and also the State Warehousing Corporations (SWCs), the Government is implementing the Private Entrepreneurs Guarantee (PEG) Scheme. Under the scheme the private entrepreneurs can also construct godowns. Thu, 09 May 2013 12:43:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Govt-implements-steps-to-encourage-farmers-in-crop-diversification/5676688941 An amount of Rs. 5bn has been provided in the budget 2013-14 for crop diversification in original Green Revolution States of Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh Wed, 08 May 2013 06:22:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/NMMI-scheme-enhances-annual-budget/5676618948 Under NMMI scheme, farmers are educated on the use the micro irrigation system through demonstration, training and awareness programmes. Wed, 08 May 2013 05:30:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Govt-may-raise-agricultural-production-on-Dry-Lands/5676455631 Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) is implementing the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) for development of rainfed and degraded areas of the country. Wed, 08 May 2013 03:29:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Agricultural-and-Allied-products-export-increases-to-33.54bn-Dollar/5676447854 Commodities prices are a function of production and demand and do not follow a linear path Wed, 08 May 2013 03:26:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/India-is-the-second-largest-producer-of-Fruits/5676440077 Food Agriculture Organisation (FAO) data shows that India produces 76424.2 thousand tonne of fruits; 156325.5 thousand tonne of vegetables and 388269.2 thousand tonne of foodgrains during 2011. Wed, 08 May 2013 03:25:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Agricultural-and-Allied-products-export-increases-to-33.54bn-dollar-/5676222321 Currently, International prices of wheat, rice and maize are higher compared to last year while prices of commodities such as cotton, edible oils and sugar are lower. Tue, 07 May 2013 11:45:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Add-Rallis-target-price-Rs.-155sh-IIFL-Inst-Eq/5674978001 It has upgrade its FY14 and FY15 EPS forecast by 7% and 3% to Rs. 8.3 and Rs. 10.5 respectively Mon, 06 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Ministry-estmiates-procurement-of-441.21-lakh-tons-K.V.-Thomas/5675024663 The wheat procured is utilised to meet the requirements under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) and other welfare schemes, open market sale and to maintain buffer stocks Mon, 06 May 2013 11:21:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Steps-taken-to-increase-the-number-of-foodgrain-godowns-Prof.-K.V.Thomas/5674698029 Further, for ensuring long-term scientific storage, the Government has also approved construction of 20 lakh MTs of storage capacity in silos within the overall sanctioned capacity of the PEG Scheme through the PPP mode. Mon, 06 May 2013 07:41:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/More-emphasis-on-the-price-support-for-pulses-and-oilseeds-Prof.-K.V.-Thomas/5674690252 The increase in the case of oilseeds commodities in the same period is also substantial as in the case of Groundnut from Rs.2100 per quintal to Rs.3700 per quintal, Sunflower Seed from Rs.2215 per quintal to Rs.3700 per quintal, Sesamum from Rs.2700 per quintal to Rs.4200 per quintal, Rapeseed/ Mustard from Rs.1830 per quintal to Rs.3000 per quintal and Sunflower from Rs.1650 per quintal to Rs.2800 per quintal and Milling Copra from Rs.3660 per quintal to Rs.5100 per quintal. Mon, 06 May 2013 07:31:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/RBI-widens-scope-for-priority-sector-lending-enhances-MSME-credit-limit/5674371395 The limit of bank loans to micro and small service enterprises engaged in providing or rendering of services has been increased to Rs. 50 million per borrower / unit Mon, 06 May 2013 04:04:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Agriculture-Newsletter-29-April-to-03-May-2013/5673539256 The year 2013 will most like have a normal Southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall for the country as a whole i.e. 96 to 104% of Long Average during June to September. This was announced by the Union Minister of Earth Sciences amp; Science and Technology S. Jaipal Raddy at a Press conference in new Delhi Fri, 03 May 2013 07:29:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/EID-Parry-sales-at-Rs25.99bn/5671509459 The Consolidated Sugar operations reported a Profit of Rs. 163.34 crore (PY: Profit of Rs. 158.35 crore) at the PBIT level for the quarter. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:38:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/FINO-PayTech-forays-into-SHG-formation-with-NABARD-mandate-in-Bihar/5671493905 The vast network of over 350 bandhus in these two districts of Bihar will ensure that fast and accurate services reach the doorstep of these SHGs. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:01:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/V-Shankar-Managing-Director-and-Chief-Executive-Rallis-India/5671517236 The company has crossed a new milestone of Rs. 15bn revenues growing 16% over previous year. We are planning to invest Rs500-600mn for FY14 on Dahej plant and customer relationship building activities. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:30:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Sugar-Decontrol-to-facilitate-timely-payment-of-cane-Prices-to-farmers/5670311801 Considering that the States /UTs quota is about 27 lac tons, the total subsidy burden on Central Government would be approximately Rs. 4995 crores. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:50:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Proper-implementation-to-extend-benefits-of-food-bill-CRISIL/5670109599 Potential cash benefit to raise rural BPL households’ health and education spends Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:56:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Ruchi-Soya-enters-into-JV-with-Kagome-and-Mitsui/5669681864 Ruchi Soya will have 40% stake in this JV and rest 60% will be held by a special purpose company (SPC) created by Kagome and Mitsui who own 66.7% and 33.3% share each in the SPC. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:29:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/IMD-predicts-normal-southwest-monsoon-seasonal-rainfall-during-2013/5669471885 This was announced by the Union Minister of Earth Sciences amp; Science and Technology S.Jaipal Raddy at a Press conference Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:47:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/India-Infoline-Weekly-Newsletter-April-26-2013/5669401892 The Indian indices have been scaling on expectations of a rate cut at the RBI upcoming annual monetary policy review next week. Globally, major central banks are expected to ease monetary policy further. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Agriculture-Newsletter-22-April-to-26-April-2013/5669121920 Two flagship schemes of Ministry namely (i) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and (ii) National Food Security Mission introduced/implemented during 11th Plan period for the development of agriculture in the country, have been reviewed and are continuing for implementation during 12th Plan. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:15:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Rallis-India-Q4-net-profit-at-Rs2.79bn/5668857502 EBITDA also grew to Rs. 29 crs (Rs. 12 crs) an increase of 134% largely driven by branded volumes. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:59:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Dena-Bank-launches-health-insurance-scheme-for-farmers/5667084346 Under this scheme, farmer customers of Dena bank having Kisan Credit Cards and their spouses along with two children will be eligible for free cashless health insurance cover Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:20:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/ICAR-World-Bank-implements-joint-National-Agricultural-Innovation-Project/5667053238 The specific objective of the National Agricultural Innovation Project is to accelerate the collaborative development and application of agricultural innovations between public and research organizations Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:09:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Govt-emphasis-on-diversification-of-agriculture/5667045461 The Government under the programme “Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India” is promoting SRI in rice to save water and other inputs. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:05:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Agricultural-schemes-get-encouraging-response-from-Farmers-Tariq-Anwar/5667006576 During the year 2011-12, the foodgrain production has reached a record level of 259.32 million tonnes as against a production of 218.10 million tonnes in the year 2009-10 and 244.49 million tonnes in 2010-11. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:30:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Marico-launches-Saffola-Masala-Oats/5666718827 Loaded with nutrition Marico’s Saffola Masala Oats is thus, not only a healthy breakfast option, but also makes for a healthy snack which can be consumed at any part of the day Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:01:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Rice-Bran-Oil-The-heart-oil-for-healthy-living/5666687719 Rice Bran oil with its ideal SFA/ MUFA/ PUFA ratio and EFA ratios most ideally matches the prescribed levels suggested by World Health Organization (WHO) Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:56:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/The-FruitGuys-Launch-Community-Fund/5665801141 The FruitGuys Community Fund aims to support farms, farmers, non-profits and policies that allow for greater environmental and economic health, community engagement and advocacy that embrace sustainable agriculture Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:22:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/PDS-Computerisation-to-be-completed-in-Time-Bound-Manner-Prof.-K.V.-Thomas/5665217866 The Minister said that all States/UTs have been requested by the Government to undertake end-to-end computerisation of TPDS in a time-bound manner. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:02:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Food-Security-Bill-to-ensure-heavily-subsidised-foodgrains/5665194535 The Food Minister said as per the provisions of the Bill, estimated annual requirement of foodgrains, at 2011 population, is 60.74 million tons and the corresponding estimated food subsidy, at 2013-14 costs, is about Rs. 1,23,084 crore. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:58:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Demand-for-drought-tolerant-paddy-seeds-from-Krishidhan-rises/5663903553 The seed has also gained immense reputation for its high tolerance against blast disease that is responsible in eradicating 1/3rd of all paddy productions in India. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:15:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/India-Infoline-Weekly-Newsletter-April-18-2013/5663716905 The price tumble of gold and more so the pace and quantum of the fall has not only jolted but also made even the most ardent proponents of the "gold bull market" to reconsider their stance on gold prices, at least for the near term. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:13:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/NABARD-disbursements-cross-one-lakh-crore-during-2012-13/5663009198 NABARD continued to extend support to a wide range of institutions, comprising Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Commercial Banks, State Governments, central government, NGOs, voluntary organisations and other formal and informal organisations at the National, State and village levels through its financial and developmental interventions. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:30:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Horticulture-gets-high-priority-in-Xii-Plan/5662472585 Production and supply of quality planting material will continue to be a high priority area for horticulture development during the XII Plan. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:39:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Farmers-engaged-as-latent-entrepreneurs-with-a-platform-provided-by-Natures-Feast/5661881533 This emerging portal has associated themselves with over 300 farmers of Maharashtra, hence acting as the mediator to provide fresh organic fruits and vegetables to the people at their doorstep Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:13:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Chill-in-demand-cools-inflation-CRISIL-says/5661617115 While core inflation may pick up momentum in the second half of the fiscal year as demand recovers slowly, average core inflation for 2013-14 is expected to be lower than in 2012-13, CRISIL said Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:15:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Dhanuka-Agritech-appoints-Amitabh-Bachchan-as-its-Brand-Ambassador/5660466119 The Company has also taken initiatives in promoting a number of farmer friendly concepts like - water conservation, seed treatment and soil testing. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:38:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Greaves-launches-Ustad-mini-tractor-11-12-HP-range/5660263917 This smart working mini - tractor comes with a variety of unique features. Designed primarily for farming operations, Ustad lends itself to multiple operations such as haulage, cultivator, seed drill, pesticide sprayer, rotavator etc. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:45:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Agriculture-Newsletter-08-April-to-12-April-2013/5659424001 The National Food Security Mission (NFSM), a mega scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture, has been able to encourage farmers to adopt scientific knowhow and modern practices, leading to perceptible rise in production of food grains. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:53:00 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/India-Infoline-Weekly-Newsletter-April-12-2013/5659330677 In the coming week, corporate earnings and management commentary will be keenly analysed for clues on meaningful improvement in business sentiment. In terms of data points, watch out for the latest Indian inflation numbers, Import-Export data and jobless claim report in US besides of course corporate numbers. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:53:00 GMT