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Land prices, regulatory changes and trends shaping the farmland market.
Karnataka Sugarcane Farmers Demand Fair Prices as Centre Reviews Pricing Policy
Sugarcane Prices Become a Key Issue for Karnataka Farmers Sugarcane pricing has become a major issue in Karnataka's agricultural markets, with farmers demanding better returns for their produce. On 15 October 2026, sugarcane growers in Belagavi continued their protest, asking the Central Government to announce a Minimum Selling Price (MSP) for sugar before further discussions on their demands.
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Google’s Rice Carbon Credit Deal Signals a New Market for Climate-Smart Farming
Google Signs Major Carbon Credit Deal Linked to Indian Rice Farms India’s agricultural market is seeing a new connection between farming and climate finance. Google has signed a four-year agreement with Indian climate-tech company Mitti Labs to purchase 1 million carbon credits by 2030. The credits will come from projects that help rice farmers reduce methane emissions while using less irrigation water. The agreement is one of the largest publicly announced carbon-credit purchases linked to rice methane reduction.
RBI Announces ₹7 Lakh Crore Liquidity Operation as Banking Surplus Hits Record High
India’s banking system is holding a record amount of surplus cash. To manage the excess liquidity, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a ₹7 lakh crore variable rate reverse repo auction for September 7. The 30-day operation will also give banks an option to withdraw their funds early. The RBI introduced this flexibility to encourage greater participation from banks. The move comes as surplus liquidity in the banking system reached ₹10.3 lakh crore on September 3. A large part of the surplus came from foreign-currency deposits raised under a special RBI scheme. The latest move puts liquidity management in focus across the Indian financial markets.
Indian Stock Market Rebounds as Bank Funding Boosts Investor Sentiment
The Indian stock market bounced back on Thursday after three straight sessions of losses. The recovery was led by financial stocks. Investors also responded to a large liquidity boost for Indian banks. Indian banks raised $136.4 billion through foreign-currency deposit and borrowing schemes. More than $60 billion came from non-resident Indian deposits during the final 10 days of the swap programme. The fresh funds could support banks' liquidity and net interest margins. It may also help improve sentiment towards Indian financial stocks. However, the market continues to face global risks. Oil prices remain elevated, while geopolitical tensions and higher bond yields are keeping investors cautious.
India’s Equity Market Sees Record Fundraising as August Deals Near $10 Billion
India’s equity market saw a major surge in fundraising activity in August 2026. Almost $10 billion worth of equity deals were priced during the month. This puts August on track to become the strongest month on record for India’s equity capital market. The strong activity came even as the broader stock market remained under pressure.
MCX Hits Record Turnover as India’s Commodity Market Sees Surge in Trading Activity
India's commodity market has reached a new milestone. The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) recorded its highest-ever daily turnover on August 28, 2026. The exchange reported a total turnover of ₹62.93 lakh crore across futures and options contracts. The record reflects the growing level of activity in India's commodity derivatives market. More than 3.13 crore contracts were traded during the session. Options trading contributed the majority of the reported turnover.
India’s Sugar Market Shifts as Falling Prices Reduce Import Demand
India's sugar market is taking an unexpected turn. Just weeks after the government opened the door to duty-free raw sugar imports, domestic prices have fallen sharply. As a result, sugar mills and refiners are now expected to import far less than the quantity originally permitted. The development highlights how quickly commodity markets can change when supply, prices and seasonal demand move together.
India’s Agriculture Market Is Changing as Farmers Embrace New Opportunities
India’s agriculture sector is going through a major change. Farmers are getting better access to markets, technology and digital services. At the same time, agricultural production and exports continue to support the country’s economy. The changes are creating new opportunities across the farming sector. They are also changing how people look at farmland, farm management and agricultural assets.
Dodla Dairy Acquires Equity Stake in Premium Organic Enterprise Sid’s Farm
Regional dairy major Dodla Dairy has announced a strategic expansion into the direct-to-consumer (D2C) organic market. The company’s board of directors approved an investment of ₹11.64 crore to acquire a 2% equity stake in premium organic dairy enterprise Sid’s Farm.
