CCEA nod likely on 50% diesel subsidy to farmers Wednesday
The government will consider a proposal Wednesday to provide 50 percent subsidy on diesel to farmers in places that are facing acute rainfall deficit.
Aug 11, 2015, 22:33 PM IST
Diesel prices will soon be market linked: Mayaram
The Finance Ministry on Thursday expressed hope that domestic diesel prices will soon become market linked in the backdrop of softening global crude oil rates.
Aug 21, 2014, 15:45 PM IST
50% diesel & seed subsidy to farmers in rain deficit areas
With an aim to save standing kharif crops from weak monsoon, the Centre on Thursday announced 50 percent diesel subsidy to farmers in places where rainfall deficiency was more than 50 percent as on July 15.
Aug 07, 2014, 17:16 PM IST
Diesel subsidy to fall 25% this fiscal to Rs 1 trillion: Fitch
Global ratings agency Fitch on Tuesday said the regular increase in diesel price to align it with market will lead to a 25 percent fall in fuel under- recoveries this fiscal at about Rs 1 trillion (Rs 1 lakh crore).
Jul 08, 2014, 19:25 PM IST
Govt mulls diesel subsidy for irrigation if monsoon is poor
During the drought years in 2009 and 2012, the previous United Progressive Alliance government had announced a 50 percent diesel subsidy for farmers in rainfall deficit areas.
Jun 09, 2014, 20:55 PM IST
