Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne has directed officials to prepare a proposal to include grape cultivation under the Bhausaheb Fundkar Fruit Orchard Plantation Scheme. The move aims to support grape farmers, reduce production costs and boost exports through targeted financial assistance

ICRA has lowered India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.2 per cent from 6.5 per cent, citing elevated crude oil prices, slowing exports and disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis. The agency also expects Q4 FY26 growth to moderate