Bayer sets $66 billion deal for Monsanto after lengthy pursuit
German chemicals giant Bayer announced Wednesday a $66 billion deal to buy controversial US seeds and pesticides firm Monsanto, triggering immediate criticism from farmers and environmentalists.
Sep 15, 2016, 02:58 AM IST
Bayer buys Monsanto for $66 billion after months-long pursuit
German chemicals giant Bayer said Wednesday it had agreed to buy the controversial US seeds and pesticides firm Monsanto for $66 billion, in a deal that triggered immediate criticism from environmentalists.
Sep 14, 2016, 21:51 PM IST
Monsanto case: CCI rejects pleas seeking review of probe order
In a setback to Monsanto, CCI has rejected pleas by the US biotechnology major and its group entities challenging a probe into the role of their top officials in a case relating to alleged unfair business practices in the Indian seeds market.
Jul 27, 2016, 22:02 PM IST
Govt won't allow Monsanto exploit farmers; will continue to regulate cotton prices: Agriculture Minister
India will not allow seed companies such as Monsanto to exploit farmers and will keep regulating seed prices, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh told reporters on Monday.
Apr 11, 2016, 13:03 PM IST
HC seeks Monsanto's reply on Nuziveedu seeds' plea on CCI
Monsanto Holdings Pvt Ltd was on Monday asked by Delhi High Court to respond to a plea of Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd seeking vacation of its interim order asking the Competition Commission of India not to pass a final order in a matter relating to alleged abuse of dominance by Monsanto's Indian arm
Apr 04, 2016, 18:32 PM IST
India 'not scared' if Monsanto leaves, as GM cotton row escalates
US seed company Monsanto is welcome to leave India if it does not want to lower prices of genetically modified cotton seeds as directed by the government, a minister said on Wednesday, in a sign the rift between New Delhi and the firm is widening.
Mar 16, 2016, 21:16 PM IST
Govt trims royalties on Monsanto Cotton seeds
Ignoring threat posed by Monsanto, world’s largest seed company, central government trimmed the royalities paid by local firms for company’s genetically modified cotton seeds by about 70 percent on Wednesday
Mar 10, 2016, 02:58 AM IST
Swiss Syngenta rejects takeover bid by US Monsanto
Syngenta was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals.
May 08, 2015, 19:08 PM IST
We invite MPs from all parties for farm show: Monsanto
Global seed giant Monsanto today said that it has invited a delegation comprising media, farmers, industry representatives and Parliamentarians across political parties to attend a farm show in the US.
Aug 22, 2014, 22:47 PM IST
