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Commodity Futures Market

Commodity Futures Market: A Comprehensive Overview

Introduction A commodity futures market is a financial marketplace where participants trade standardized contracts for the future delivery of commodities such as agricultural products, metals, and energy resources. Unlike spot markets, where commodities are traded for immediate delivery, futures markets allow producers, consumers, and investors to lock in prices for delivery at a later date….

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Role of NABARD in Promoting Agricultural Innovations

Introduction Agriculture plays a pivotal role in India’s economy, sustaining nearly 60% of its population. However, challenges like low productivity, fragmented landholdings, climate change impacts, and outdated farming practices continue to threaten the sector’s sustainability. In this context, agricultural innovations—ranging from modern farming techniques to agri-tech solutions—have become crucial for transforming Indian agriculture. The National…

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Challenges of Rural Credit Delivery in India and Reforms for Strengthening Institutional Credit for Farmers

Introduction Agriculture remains the cornerstone of the Indian economy, employing nearly 42% of the workforce and contributing to food security for 1.4 billion people. However, the growth and sustainability of agriculture depend critically on the availability, accessibility, and affordability of credit. Credit is the lifeblood that enables farmers to purchase seeds, fertilizers, equipment, and access…

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