On the one hand, farmers hesitate to grow oilseeds, millets and pulses as they are not assured of procurement. On the other, India imports huge amounts of pulses and vegetable oils. To break this cycle, the government needs to look beyond rice and wheat for procurement.
G. Chandrashekhar
September 16, 2026 at 8:10 AM IST
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The southwest monsoon may be deficient, but significant procurement in the past has ensured that India has adequate supply of foodgrain for her population.so
June 4, 2026 at 9:27 AM IST
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The public investment surge this year appears impressive, but much of its strength comes from accounting adjustments and base effects rather than new capital creation
Madhavi Arora
October 9, 2025 at 6:48 AM IST
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