Agriculture Budget 2024: Budget Impact on Agriculture, Budget Sectoral Impact on Agriculture

The Budget policy measures for agriculture are too late, too little!

The much-needed initiatives that could boost farm income found no mention in the Union Budget

Renewed focus on agriculture sector in the Budget to support rural economy

The Union Budget 2024-25 has stepped up allocations for agriculture and rural development but could have done more in certain areas

Rural demand gets a Rs 2.66 Lakh Crore boost in Union Budget

An additional 3 crore houses under the PM Awas Yojana will be constructed in rural and urban areas across the country, with necessary allocations being made, announced the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam.

Budget boost for temple tourism as Sitharaman announces world-class corridors; these temples will see revamp

According to Sitharaman, Vishnu Path Temple at Gaya and Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya in Bihar are of 'immense spiritual significance'.

Fertiliser stocks see profit booking after Union budget raises allocation for rural development

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not tinker with the fertiliser subsidy for FY25 that was estimated in the interim budget, a move that was along industry expectations.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman proposes to withdraw 2% equalisation levy in Budget 2024

India first introduced the equalisation levy in 2016 as a measure to check tax avoidance by non-resident digital companies providing services to Indian firms.

Budget rolls out farm priorities - natural farming, push for digital land records

Govt will develop a digital public infrastructure for agriculture in partnership with States, to integrate 6 crore farmers and their land into a digital registry.

Nirmala Sitharaman announces implementation of DPI for agriculture over next 3 years in Budget 2024

As part of the project--namely Agri Stack--the government plans to conduct digital crop survey in 400 districts this year, bringing over 6 crore farmers into the formal Farmer Registry System.

Industry expects govt to focus on rural economy, agri-infra in Union Budget

The government has a capital expenditure target of Rs 11.1 lakh crore in the Interim Budget Estimate (IBE), said Ashish Modani, Icra's senior vice president and co-group head - corporate ratings.

Boosting Agricultural Exports: Budgeting for infrastructure, high-value crops, and ag-tech

India has to address its domestic needs and also intensify its efforts on boosting agricultural exports. As India prepares for its upcoming budget, a prime opportunity emerges to elevate its agricultural exports to new heights

Will Union Budget 2024 up the stakes in the global value chain gamble?

Lowering import tariffs and a host of other measures can help enhance India’s GVC participation

Chart of the Day: India’s growing LAP market underscores need for easy capital to small businesses

Loan against property is a popular source of funding for small businesses.

What can the Union Budget do to address the woes of Indian agriculture?

Budget 2024-25: It is time for policymakers to realise that incentives will never be enough and will only increase the fiscal burden year on year. The sector will need viable solutions for a sustained growth

Union Budget: Who benefits from a likely push for semiconductors?

The local chip-making industry is likely to grow at a brisk pace over the next 10 years benefiting several companies in this space

Union Budget: Road map for the agrarian sector likely to go beyond it

Budget 2024-25: The government has taken several steps to boost agriculture and the budget would take the agenda forward

Exclusive: Union Budget may increase agri-credit target up to Rs 25 lakh crore for 2024-25

Farm loan target depends on the Potential Credit Linked Plan carried out by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development at the block level, which is assessed depending on the potential to absorb the credit.