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Commodities Monsoon delay in Gujarat deepens farm risk; crop-loss compensation crosses ₹22,733 crore in a decade
Gujarat has recorded an 83% rainfall deficit as of June 16, 2026, with nine districts in Saurashtra reporting a 100% deficit. The state has paid out ₹22,733 crore in crop-loss compensation between FY16 and FY26, with nearly half paid in FY26 alone. Farmers have sown 4.27 lakh hectares so far, led by cotton and groundnut, but moisture stress threatens early crops.
Logistics Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A: Cabinet Approves Rs 2,169-Crore Airport Corridor
The Union Cabinet has approved Phase 2A of the Ahmedabad Metro, a 6.032-km corridor connecting Koteshwar Road to Ahmedabad Airport at a cost of Rs 2,169.04 crore. The project includes five stations and is expected to improve connectivity between the airport and the city. The expanded network will span 77.63 km across Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
Commodities IMD Update: Heavy Rain to Revive Goa, Karnataka, Mumbai & Gujarat on June 22-23
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a revival of heavy rainfall along the west coast around June 22-23, based on guidance from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). The fresh spell is expected to start over Coastal Karnataka and Goa before spreading north to Konkan, Mumbai, and south Gujarat. Meanwhile, widespread rainfall continues over eastern India due to a trough extending from Punjab to West Bengal.
Commodities Gujarat Kharif Sowing Boosted by Early Narmada Water Release
Gujarat's Kharif sowing season begins as the state government releases Narmada irrigation water early to aid farmers. With over 1.73 lakh hectares already sown, the move supports critical early crop growth.
Commodities Gujarat's Role in India's Copper Self-Reliance
Gujarat is emerging as a crucial player in India's quest for copper self-reliance. With Hindalco's massive smelter at Dahej and strategic infrastructure, the state is poised to reduce India's import dependency.
Hindustan Copper and Lohum Revive Gujarat Plant
Hindustan Copper Ltd has approved a deal with Lohum Materials Pvt Ltd to restart its Gujarat Copper Plant under a revenue-sharing model. This move aligns with India's strategy to enhance domestic metal production and secure critical mineral supply chains.