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Excessive rice stocks have accumulated in the central pool, nearly 4.4 times higher than stocking norms, due to states offering bonuses over MSP and an open-ended procurement policy. CACP recommends limiting procurement, especially in surplus states, and reviewing the open-ended policy to curb rising subsidy burdens.

Maharashtra's onion farmers face devastating losses as prices plummet far below production costs. A combination of bumper harvests, weak demand, export disruptions, and unseasonal rains has led to crops rotting and farmers selling at a significant deficit. Many are demanding government intervention and compensation for their distress.

The JMM has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead by example on austerity before advising the public, suggesting he postpone foreign trips and suspend roadshows. The party also called for an end to corporate loan waivers and a ban on ministerial convoys, advocating for support to domestic industries and farmers.

BJP asks at what price crop was acquired in Digvijaya Singh regime

Farmers in Buxar can now sell their wheat through cooperative societies as the state government has significantly increased the procurement target to 6,040 metric tonnes. This revised goal, though still short of the total output, aims to alleviate farmers' struggles with low open market prices.

Former MLA Bachchu Kadu has officially joined Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, securing a nomination for the MLC polls. Kadu stated Shinde accepted his conditions, including farmer welfare and strengthening the Divyang ministry. His Prahar Janshakti Party will continue its social work, while political members will now support Sena.

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has implemented price hikes of 2-5% due to 8-10% cost inflation, primarily driven by soaring oil prices from the West Asia war. Despite these challenges, the company maintained its outlook, anticipating FY27 to outperform FY26, supported by rural income growth and stable demand.