Today evening, the rupee strengthened by 25 paise to close at Rs 76.30 against the dollar.Today the stock market closed sharply.Today, where the Sensex closed at the level of 55464.39 points with a gain of about 817.06 points. On the other hand, Nifty closed at 16594.90 with a gain of 249.50 points.
Organic cotton production on the rise, led by M.P. and OdishaBut production confined to few States due to high cost, slack demand and farmers turning to illegal GM seeds India’s cotton production of over 360 lakh bales (about 6.12 million tonnes) accounts for around 25 per cent of the global output of the fibre .The production of organic cotton in India is 1.23 million tonnes (mt), which is 51 per cent of global organic cotton production of 2.40 mt. The other organic cotton-producing countries are China, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Tajikistan, Tanzania, USA, Uganda, Greece, Benin, Peru, Burkina Faso, Pakistan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Brazil, Mali, and Argentina.However, organic cotton production is limited to few States owing to the high production cost, lower demand and farmers turning to illegal GM seeds.Production upIn the last five years, the organic cotton production has seen a rise even with the proliferation of illegal herbicide-tolerant Bt (HTBt) cotton seeds in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and other States. But organic cotton production is concentrated in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, and Rajasthan. Together, these States have produced 18,61,926 tonnes of organic cotton, which is 99 per cent of the total cotton production in India in the last five years.According to the Ministry of Textiles data, presented to Rajya Sabha last month, the production of organic cotton during 2020-21 has been 8,10,934 tonnes against 3,35,712 tonnes during 2019-20 and 3,12,876 tonnes during 2018-19.Madhya Pradesh tops the organic cotton producers chart with 38 per cent of the total production during the last five years followed by Odisha (20 per cent) and Maharashtra (19 per cent). Gujarat ( 15 per cent) and Rajasthan ( eight per cent) are the other two major organic cotton producers.Interestingly, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is implementing a cotton development programme under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) in 15 major cotton-growing States to enhance production and productivity. But as per the government data, only eight States have produced organic cotton in the last five years.Organic cotton farmingThe Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) and All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on cotton have released 64 non-Bt (non-GM) cotton varieties/hybrids during 2017-21 that can be adopted by organic cotton growers. More than 6.5 million cotton farmers are directly engaged in cultivation and around 10.5 million workers in the allied sectors. India is also the No 2 consumer globally with an estimated consumption of 303 lakh bales (of 170 kg each).“ It will take time to shift a major portion of cotton cultivation to organic cotton . But farmers are definitely considering organic as the option. The government must ensure that the demand for organic cotton in India and abroad increases,” says Beed-based farmer Vilak Nakhate who is into organic cotton cultivation.Farmers who are into organic cotton production say that organic textiles is a low-volume business and there is not much demand because of high prices.According to the Organic Trade Association, organic cotton is grown by causing low damage to the environment as the production methods replenish and maintain soil fertility, expand biologically diverse agriculture, and prohibit the use of synthetic toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilisers.
Rupee opens 31 paise stronger against dollarRupee opened with strength today against the dollar in the foreign exchange market. Today the rupee opened with a gain of 31 paise at Rs 76.25 against the dollar. At the same time, the rupee on Wednesday closed at Rs 76.56 with a strength of 34 paise against the dollar.
Sensex up 1129 points due to vote counting trendsToday the stock market opened with great momentum. Today the BSE Sensex rose by about 1128.97 points to open at the level of 55776.30 points. On the other hand, the Nifty of NSE opened with a gain of 304.60 points at the level of 16650.00 points.
All India Weather Forecast for March 10, 2022Weather systems made across the countryA Western Disturbance is persisting over Jammu and Kashmir and adjoining areas of Ladakh.A Cyclonic Circulation is persisting over Central parts of South Rajasthan.A trough is extending from Southeast Arabian Sea across Kerala and Coastal Karnataka up to Konkan and Goa.A Cyclonic Circulation can be seen over Bangladesh.Weather movement across the country during the last 24 hoursDuring the last 24 hours, Kerala received light to moderate rain with isolated heavy rains.Light to moderate rains occurred over North Madhya Maharashtra, parts of Vidarbha and South-East Rajasthan. Hailstorm activities also occurred in the southern parts of Rajasthan.Light rain occurred over central parts of Rajasthan, western parts of Madhya Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka and Uttarakhand.Threat weather activity during 24 hoursDuring the next 24 hours, light to moderate rain and thundershowers are very likely to occur over Andaman and Nicobar Islands. There is also a possibility of rain at one or two places.Light to moderate rain and thundershowers are very likely at isolated places over North Madhya Maharashtra, parts of Vidarbha and East Rajasthan, western parts of Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Coastal Karnataka.
Today evening, the rupee strengthened by 34 paise to close at Rs 76.56 against the dollar.Today the stock market closed sharply.Today, where the Sensex rose by about 1223.24 points, closed at the level of 54647.33 points. On the other hand, Nifty closed at 16345.40 with a gain of 331.90 points.
Rupee opens 9 paise stronger against dollarRupee opened strongly against the dollar in the foreign exchange market today. Today the rupee opened with a strength of 9 paise at Rs 76.81 against the dollar. At the same time, on Tuesday, the rupee closed at Rs 76.90 with a strength of 6 paise against the dollar.
Sensex rises further, opens up 243 pointsToday the stock market opened with great momentum. Today the BSE Sensex rose by about 243.10 points to open at the level of 53667.19 points. On the other hand, the Nifty of NSE opened with a gain of 76.40 points at the level of 16089.90 points.
All India Weather Forecast for March 09, 2022Weather systems made across the countryA Western Disturbance is over North Pakistan and adjoining areas. It will reach Jammu and Kashmir by tonight.The Induced Cyclonic Circulation is persisting over South Rajasthan and adjoining region.A trough is extending from South Madhya Maharashtra to a cyclonic circulation over South Rajasthan across Gujarat.Circulation can be seen over South Bangladesh.Weather movement across the country during the last 24 hoursDuring the last 24 hours, light to moderate rain and snow has occurred over Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad and over Jammu and Kashmir.Heavy rains occurred at two places in South Tamil Nadu. And rest of Tamil Nadu and Kerala witnessed light to moderate rain.Light rain occurred over South-West Madhya Pradesh, North Konkan and adjoining Goa and North Madhya Maharashtra and South Interior Karnataka.There was a slight increase in day temperatures over Central and North India.Threat weather activity during 24 hoursDuring the next 24 hours, light to moderate rain and thundershowers are very likely to occur over southern parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places cannot be ruled out.Light rain and thundershowers are very likely over Southeast Rajasthan, Western parts of Madhya Pradesh, parts of Konkan and Goa, North Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada.Light rain or snow may occur over Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad and upper parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Today evening the rupee strengthened by 5 paise to close at Rs 76.90 against the dollar.Despite the dispute between Russia and Ukraine, the stock market closed sharply today.Today, where the Sensex rose by about 581.34 points, it closed at the level of 53424.09. On the other hand, the Nifty closed at the level of 16013.50 with a gain of 150.30 points.
Rupee opens 3 paise stronger against dollarRupee opened strongly against the dollar in the foreign exchange market today. Today the rupee opened with a strength of 3 paise at Rs 76.93 against the dollar. At the same time, on Monday, the rupee closed at Rs 76.96 with a weakness of 80 paise against the dollar.
Impact of Russia-Ukraine dispute, Sensex breaks down 124 pointsToday the stock market opened with a fall. Today the BSE Sensex fell by about 124.16 points and opened at the level of 52718.59 points. On the other hand, the Nifty of NSE opened with a decline of 42.50 points at the level of 15820.70 points.
All India Weather Forecast for March 08, 2022Weather systems made across the countryThe low pressure area weakened to a cyclonic circulation over the Gulf of Mannar.A Western Disturbance is over Ladakh, another Western Disturbance can be seen over eastern parts of Afghanistan, it can reach over Jammu and Kashmir on the night of 8 March.The Induced Cyclonic Circulation is persisting over Western parts of Rajasthan.Weather movement across the country during the last 24 hoursDuring the last 24 hours, isolated light to moderate rain with isolated heavy falls occurred over the coastal parts of Tamil Nadu.Light to moderate rain occurred in South Kerala.Light rain occurred over interior Tamil Nadu and south coast of Andhra Pradesh.Light rain and snowfall occurred in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.Threat weather activity during 24 hoursDuring the next 24 hours, isolated light rain and snow may occur over upper parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.Isolated light rain is possible over Southwest Madhya Pradesh, adjoining parts of North Madhya Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and southern parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.After 24 hours, scattered rain activities are possible over eastern parts of Rajasthan and isolated parts of East Gujarat.
Rupee down by 80 paise to close at Rs 76.96 against dollar today evening.Sensex breaks 1491 points due to Russia-Ukraine disputeDue to the Russia and Ukraine dispute, the stock market closed today with a fall. Today, where the Sensex closed at the level of 52842.75 points with a fall of 1491.06 points. On the other hand, Nifty closed at 15863.20, down by 382.20 points.
Rupee opens 77 paise weaker against dollar Due to the dispute between Russia and Ukraine, the rupee opened with weakness against the dollar in the foreign exchange market today. Today the rupee opened with a weakness of 77 paise at Rs 76.93 against the dollar. At the same time, on Friday, the rupee closed at Rs 76.16 with a weakness of 25 paise against the dollar.
Effect of Russia-Ukraine dispute, Sensex breaks 1464 points furtherThe stock market opened with a fall today due to the Russia-Ukraine dispute. Today the BSE Sensex fell by about 1463.57 points and opened at the level of 52870.24 points. On the other hand, the Nifty of NSE opened at a level of 15821.00 points down by 424.40 points.
All India Weather Forecast for March 07, 2022Weather systems made across the countryThe Deep Depression over South West Bay of Bengal weakened into a depression on the night of March 5. It is now being seen as a deep low pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal, which is moving in southeast direction towards Tamil Nadu coast.The Western Disturbance is over Jammu and Kashmir and adjoining parts of Ladakh.A fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect Western Himalayas from March 8.Weather movement across the country during the last 24 hoursDuring the last 24 hours, light rain occurred over parts of Kerala and Andaman and Nicobar Islands off South Tamil Nadu coast. The weather remains dry over the rest of the country.The sea condition remains rough over southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Tamil Nadu coast. The wind speed was gusting to 60 kmph gusting to 40 to 50 kmph.Threat weather activity during 24 hoursDuring the next 24 hours, light to moderate rain with isolated heavy falls very likely over Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. Light rain and snow is possible at isolated parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.Light to moderate rain and thundershowers are very likely to occur over Tamil Nadu Coast and parts of Kerala.Light rain is possible over parts of Punjab and southern parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.On March 7, light rain activities are likely over Southwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining parts of North Madhya Maharashtra. Rain activities are expected to start over Haryana, parts of East Rajasthan and isolated parts of East Gujarat on March 8.The Low Pressure Area over Southwest Bay of Bengal will get more weekend and its impact will not be significant over Tamil Nadu Coasts. Light to moderate rain with moderate winds is very likely over Tamil Nadu Coast and Andhra Pradesh South Coast. The wind speed can range from 30 to 40 kmph to 50 kmph.
Today evening, the rupee depreciated by 25 paise to close at Rs 76.16 against the dollar.Sensex falls further by 769 points due to Russia-Ukraine disputeDue to the Russia-Ukraine dispute, the stock market closed today with a fall. Today, where the Sensex closed at the level of 54333.81 points with a fall of 768.87 points. On the other hand, Nifty closed at a level of 16245.40 points down by 252.60 points.
All India Weather Forecast for March 04, 2022Weather systems made across the countryA deep low pressure area has formed over the central part of South Bay of Bengal and adjoining equatorial Indian Ocean. The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 5.8 km above mean sea level. It may further strengthen into a depression by the evening of March 3 and continue to move west-northwestwards towards Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu coast.A Western Disturbance is persisting over J&K and adjoining parts of Ladakh.The Induced Cyclonic Circulation lies over Southwest Rajasthan and adjoining parts of Pakistan.Another Western Disturbance is expected to reach Western Himalayas by March 5.Weather movement across the country during the last 24 hoursDuring the last 24 hours, light to moderate rain and thundershower occurred over southern parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and parts of Northeast Rajasthan.Light rain occurred in North West, West and East Rajasthan.Scattered light rain occurred over Southwest Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.Light to moderate rain and snowfall occurred in Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad.Threat weather activity during 24 hoursDuring the next 48 hours, light to moderate rain and snow is possible at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh and one or two parts of Uttarakhand.Light to moderate rain is possible over southern parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Coastal Tamil Nadu during next 24 hours. Thereafter, rain activities are likely to cover South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, South India Karnataka, Interior Tamil Nadu and parts of Kerala.By March 5, there will be strong winds along and off the south coast of Andhra Pradesh, coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, southwest Bay of Bengal and south Kerala coasts and the waves may also rise in the se
Due to increasing dispute between Russia and Ukraine, the rupee opened with weakness against the dollar in the foreign exchange market today.Today the rupee opened with a weakness of 17 paise at Rs 76.08 against the dollar. At the same time, on Thursday, the rupee closed at Rs 75.91 with a weakness of 21 paise against the dollar.