Farmer to food processor: Unlocking value addition for economic resilience in Indian agriculture

Across India, farmers face mounting challenges—from erratic weather and soil degradation to pest infestations and volatile input costs.  | Photo Credit: RAO GN As global food systems evolve, India’s agricultural future depends not just on growing more, but on growing smarter. The path from farmer to food processor represents a powerful shift: one that can…

Are low volatility funds a safe harbour?

Market volatility and economic uncertainty have dominated the last six months, triggering a sharp correction across equity markets. Amid these challenges, low volatility, factor-based mutual funds have demonstrated resilience, containing losses more effectively than both their parent index and other factor-based funds. The Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 declined 15.1 per cent from its September 2024…