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Commodities Gujarat Records 33% Rainfall Deficit Yet Kharif Sowing Crosses 50 Lakh Hectares
Gujarat has recorded a 33% rainfall deficit, yet kharif sowing has reached 50.83 lakh hectares, about 60% of the three-year average. The deficit has caused lower acreage for water-intensive crops like cotton (-4.3%), groundnut (-15%), and paddy (-34%), while soybean and pulses have seen increases. Eight districts face large deficient rainfall, and 14 others report deficits.
Business NITI Index: Gujarat, Maharashtra Lead First Investment Friendliness Rankings
NITI Aayog released its first-ever Investment Friendliness Index, with Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Odisha scoring above 50. The index, based on 90 indicators and investor feedback, aims to guide state-level investment policies. NITI vice chairperson Ashok Lahiri called it a performance indicator, not a race, urging states to act amid geopolitical volatility.
Business Gujarat Tops NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index; Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu Follow
NITI Aayog released its Investment Friendliness Index, ranking Gujarat first (score 56.6), Maharashtra second (53.7), and Tamil Nadu third (53.3) among large states. The index assesses 28 states and eight Union Territories across eight pillars. The report aims to strengthen competitive federalism and promote an investment-friendly ecosystem.
Commodities Indian Potash Ltd partners with UPL arm to boost sugarcane yield in Gujarat mill area
Indian Potash Ltd (IPL) has signed a three-year agreement with UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Ltd to boost sugarcane productivity in the catchment area of IPL's Kodinar Sugar Mill in Gujarat. The partnership will implement regenerative practices, advanced agronomy, and digital monitoring across 2,000 acres.
Commodities Gujarat’s Kharif Sowing Slows Sharply as 82% Rain Deficit Keeps Farmers Off Fields
Gujarat has experienced an 82% rainfall deficit, bringing kharif sowing to a crawl. By end-June, only 12.71 lakh hectares were sown, 62% lower than last year and just 15% of normal acreage. Major crops like groundnut, cotton, and soybean have seen sharp declines, though cereal sowing increased slightly.
Commodities Gujarat Farmers Adopt Cow-Based Natural Farming to Cut Costs and Improve Soil Health
Farmers in Gujarat, particularly in Dahod district, are increasingly adopting cow-based natural farming to reduce cultivation costs and restore soil fertility. Supported by the ATMA Project, they use natural formulations from indigenous cow dung and urine, receiving training, model farms, and financial assistance. The practice is emerging as a sustainable model for enhancing farmer incomes.
Commodities Gujarat’s Rajkot to Host 2-Day Cottonseed and Groundnut Conclave Starting Aug 22
The Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) and the All India Cottonseed Crushers’ Association (AICOSCA) will host the seventh Cottonseed and Groundnut Conclave in Rajkot, Gujarat on August 22-23, 2026. The event aims to provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss innovations, market opportunities, policy developments, and global demand trends in cottonseed and groundnut value chains.
Commodities Gujarat Expands Narmada Water Coverage and Prepares Crop Contingency Plans Amid El Nino Concerns
Gujarat is expanding its Narmada water supply network to fill over 300 lakes and has prepared crop contingency plans amid El Nino concerns. The state government extended the lake-filling radius from 3 km to 7 km, prioritised SAUNI Yojana reservoirs, and developed alternative cropping strategies. Officials assure adequate seed, fertiliser, and fodder reserves.
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.