Business

Government Pledges to Buy Entire Tur Production at Minimum Support Price

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11 months ago

April 24, 2025

To encourage farmers in boosting domestic pulse production and reduce reliance on imports, the government has sanctioned the procurement of Tur, Urad, and Masur under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the 2024-25 procurement year, aiming for 100% of the state’s production. This initiative was announced in the General Budget 2025, which stated that the procurement of Tur (Arhar), Urad, and Masur will continue to cover 100% of state production for an additional four years, extending until 2028-29. Central nodal agencies, specifically NAFED and NCCF, will facilitate this transition towards self-sufficiency in pulses across the nation.

In line with this initiative, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has approved the procurement of Tur (Arhar) from the states of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh under the Price Support Scheme for the Kharif 2024-25 season, with a total procurement target of 13.22 lakh metric tons (LMT). Additionally, in a move that supports farmers, the minister has authorized a 30-day extension of the procurement period in Andhra Pradesh, allowing it to continue until May 22, 2024.

Currently, procurement at the minimum support price (MSP) is ongoing through NAFED and NCCF in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana. As of April 22, a total of 3.92 LMT of Tur (Arhar) has been procured in these states, benefiting 256,517 farmers. The procurement process also includes pre-registered farmers through the e-Samridhi portal of NAFED and the eSamyukti portal of NCCF.

Business

Good News for Milk Producers in Chikkaballapur – 50 Paise Increase per Litre

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1 week ago

March 8, 2026

Namma Kudla

Chikkaballapur: The Chikkaballapur Milk Union (Chimul) has announced good news for milk producers in Chikkaballapur district. The union has decided to increase the milk procurement price by 50 paise per litre, which will benefit dairy farmers in the district.

Earlier, on January 1, Chimul had increased the price by Rs.1 per litre as a New Year benefit to farmers. Now, the union has announced an additional 50 paise increase.

With this latest revision, dairy farmers will receive Rs.36.40 per litre for milk. The 50 paise increase will remain in effect until the end of May.

Chimul President Manjunath Reddy told Public TV that the union will review its profits and may continue the price increase in the future based on financial performance.

The decision is expected to provide some relief and encouragement to dairy farmers in Chikkaballapur district.

Business

Key Rules for Transferring Inherited Property

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4 weeks ago

February 15, 2026

Namma Kudla

Business : After the death of parents, legal heirs are eligible to inherit their property. However, certain procedures must be followed before the transfer is completed in India.

Heirs must file the deceased person’s income tax return for the year of death and pay any pending taxes. There is no estate tax on inherited property in India, but any income earned from it, such as rent or interest, is taxable.

If the property is sold, capital gains tax will apply based on the difference between the original purchase price and the selling price. Clearing any outstanding loans linked to the property is also mandatory.

Important documents such as the will, succession certificate, death certificate, and property valuation report should be kept ready to ensure a smooth transfer process.

Business

Does Bank Open Or close on February 14 in India?

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1 month ago

February 13, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Banks across India will remain closed on February 14 as it falls on the second Saturday of the month. The holiday is part of the official schedule released by the Reserve Bank of India, which requires banks to shut on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays.

Customers are advised to finish important financial tasks early to avoid last-minute trouble. Every year, the RBI publishes a holiday calendar that lists national holidays, regional festivals, and other scheduled closures.

In February, banks in some states will also close for regional occasions such as the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Statehood Day in Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.

Even though bank branches will remain closed, digital services like ATMs, internet banking, and UPI will continue to work normally.