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Centre Approves Major Sunflower Procurement Drive in Karnataka

Centre Approves Major Sunflower Procurement Drive in Karnataka

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Federal Approval for Sunflower Procurement Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has officially approved the procurement of 9,023 metric tonnes of sunflower seeds in Karnataka. This initiative, sanctioned under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the Rabi 2026 season, aims to stabilize market prices for farmers across the state. Understanding the Price Support Scheme The…

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The Economic Calculus of Karnataka's Alcohol Tax Reforms

The Economic Calculus of Karnataka’s Alcohol Tax Reforms

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The Karnataka state government has initiated a significant restructuring of its excise tax regime this fiscal year, aiming to bolster state revenue by adjusting levies on alcoholic beverages based on varying alcohol content. This policy shift, which took effect in the current quarter, seeks to address the state’s growing fiscal requirements while standardizing the taxation…

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