The final countdown to the Budget 2018 has begun. Ahead of key elections, the big expectation is that it could largely be farm focussed. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Anil Jain, Vice Chairman and MD of Jain Irrigation shared his expectations from the upcoming Budget for the sector.

Growth to continue in Q4; have strong order book in hand: Jain Irrigation

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Anil Jain, VC & MD of Jain Irrigation Systems spoke about the results and his outlook for the company.

Targeting FY18 revenue at Rs 8,400 crore, says Jain Irrigation

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Anil Jain, MD of Jain Irrigation Systems spoke about the results and his outlook for the company.

Expect micro irrigation biz to grow by 20% in FY18: Jain Irrigation

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Anil Jain, MD of Jain Irrigation Systems spoke about the results and his outlook for the company.

See large opportunities going ahead, more debt reduction in FY18: Jain Irrigation

Close on the heels of the acquisition of 80 percent stake in two US entities, Jain Irrigation has also announced a Rs 570 crore order win from the Karnataka government. "In the next few quarters, we should be also getting more orders like these from other states", Anil Jain, MD of Jain Irrigation Systems told CNBC-TV18.

Increased sugarcane plantation to boost biz: Jain Irrigation

Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Anil Jain, Managing Director of Jain Irrigation Systems, said the note ban enforced by the government had “frozen everything” in rural areas for two months.

Plastic business growing due to new order wins: Jain Irrigation

"Plastic business is growing because of the infrastructure growth. We have got Rs 300 crore order under AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) cities water programme", Anil Jain, MD of Jain Irrigation told CNBC-TV18.

Won't be impacted by Maha's irrigation tender cancellation: Jain

Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Anil Jain, MD of Jain Irrigation Systems said that the company is not affected by the developments in Maharashtra irrigation projects.

Expect FY17 growth to be around 18%: Jain Irrigation

"The rains are very good now, so post October, we expect lot more demand. Also, some of the government action like making sugarcane mandatory with drip should result into a very strong domestic business," Anil Jain, MD of Jain Irrigation said.

Good monsoon will trigger double-digit growth: Jain Irrigation

Jain Irrigation's Managing Director Anil Jain says its de-growth in FY16 was on account of lack of orders and now that the company has bagged a few orders, FY17 will be a better year.

To pare debt to Rs 3500 cr from sale proceeds: Jain Irrigation

The company aims to cut its interest payments to 3-5% of the total revenue in FY17, said Anil Jain, Managing Director, Jain Irrigation System.

To part sell stake in impending food arm: Jain Irrigation

CNBC-TV18 learns from sources that Jain Irrigation may sell a 25 percent stake in its food division for around Rs 500 crore. Shareholders have already approved the proposal to create a food processing arm, MD Anil Jain says, adding that the lenders‘ approval for the subsidiary should come in by December

See better second half on higher demand: Jain Irrigation

Anil Jain, MD of Jain Irrigation says a good monsoon would come with a positive sentiment but for farmers in Marathwada and Telangana, severe drought might affect the company's performance.

See pipes business growing 20% this year: Jain Irrigation

The company reduced its overall debt by Rs 360 crore during the March quarter, and aims to reduce it by another Rs 300 crore this year.

Infra creation through irrigation to rise: Jain Irrigation

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Jain said his company has a 50 percent share in drip irrigation and he sees huge potential in this segment in the coming days.

See 13-14% consolidated growth for FY15: Jain Irrigation

Anil Jain, MD, Jain Irrigation is confident of the fourth quarter performance being better than third quarter and hopes to clock 13-14 percent consolidated growth in FY15.

See definite improvement in margins by Q4: Jain Irrigation

The total foreign exchange loan for the company stands at USD 220 million, which is due over next 10 years. Out of this around USD 100-110 million is unhedged. However, to the company does have a net Fx earnings from high exports and less imports said Anil Jain, MD, Jain Irrigation.

See 30% FY14 growth in micro biz: Jain Irrigation

Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Anil Jain, managing director, Jain Irrigation says the company‘s exports are likely to do well in the days to come too.

Costly polymer hit margins; H2 to better: Jain Irrigation

Jain Irrigation's management is hopeful of a better performance in the second half of the fiscal. It feels that high prices of polymer hit the margins. The company intends to bring down its forex debt going forward.

Q1 loss up 24%, will catch up with margins: Jain Irrigation

Admitting that impact of weak rupee on polymer business resulted in lower margins during the quarter gone by, Anil Jain, managing director, Jain Irrigation told CNBC-TV18, “ Margins will improve in second half of FY14 as company will pass on polymer price increase.”

Jain Irrigation aims to reduce debt by Rs 500cr in FY14

Jain Irrigation aims to reduce its debt by Rs 500 crore for FY14. The company is likely to increase its revenues by more than 20 percent going ahead.

Jain Irrigation confident of turnaround by FY14

Jain Irrigation is confident of a turnaround in business by fiscal year 2014, says managing director Anil Jain. Mumbai-based company reported a net loss of Rs 31.17 crore for the third quarter ended December, 2012, due to sluggish sales.

Expect H2 FY13 to be better than H1: Jain irrigation

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Anil Jain, MD, Jain Irrigation spoke about the performance of the company in the second quarter. The company reported disappointing sales of Rs 615 crore.

Expect fund raising to complete by October: Jain Irrigation

Anil Jain, managing director, Jain Irrigation told CNBC-TV18 that fund raising will be completed by October. The preferential allotment will be made to IFC and PE inventors. It expect 15-20% growth next year onwards.

Micro irrigation biz to pick up in Q3, Q4: Jain Irrigation

Anil Jain, managing director, Jain Irrigation told CNBC-TV18, its micro irrigation business will start seeing a positive growth momentum from third and fourth quarter onwards.