Category: agribusiness

Advancing Towards a Sustainable Future: Ethanol’s Role in India’s Bio-Economy

India’s ambitious stride towards incorporating 20% ethanol blending by 2025 represents a pivotal shift in its energy and agricultural sectors. This initiative is not merely a policy measure but a strategic move to address the multifarious challenges of climate change, international trade pressures, and the agricultural economy’s sustainability. Ethanol, primarily derived from agricultural feedstocks, stands […]

Optimizing Agricultural Funding: A Strategic Vision by Shiva Consultancy Group

In recent years, the agricultural sector has seen unprecedented financial backing from the Government of India, a testament to its commitment to farmer welfare and sectoral development. Despite these efforts, a consistent pattern of underutilization of allocated budgets has emerged, with a total of Rs. 27,911.22 crore remaining unspent from 2019-20 to 2022-23. This gap […]

Wheat Sowing Surges: Insights for Agribusiness Professionals

Authored by Rakesh Jha, Co-Founder, Shiva Consultancy Group Overview of Rabi Crop Sowing in India (2023-24) The recent data released by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, as of 19th January 2024, reveals significant trends in the area of sowing for various rabi crops in India. This data is pivotal for agribusiness professionals, providing […]