- Applicants to seek approval of layouts for construction of shops and godowns in agricultural market areas. Submitted plans are scrutinized for compliance with prescribed norms. The approval process ensures planned infrastructure development, safety standards, and orderly expansion of market facilities.
- Online facility to apply for allotment of sites, shops, and godowns on lease in agricultural market areas. Eligible applicants can submit requests digitally. The process ensures transparent allotment, optimal utilization of market infrastructure, and support for regulated agricultural trade activities.
- This service enables applicants to apply for a licence to establish a spot market for agricultural products. Spot markets facilitate immediate buying and selling at prevailing prices. The licensing process ensures compliance with agricultural marketing regulations, transparency in transactions, and efficient price discovery mechanisms.
- Applicants to seek approval for establishing Farmer–Consumer Markets in Karnataka. Such markets enable direct sale of produce from farmers to consumers. The application process ensures regulatory compliance, promotes fair pricing, reduces intermediaries, and strengthens farmer incomes through transparent and consumer-friendly market platforms.
- Facilitates applications for warehouse licences for State or Central warehousing agencies handling agricultural products in Karnataka. The licensing process ensures adherence to prescribed storage standards, safety norms, and regulatory oversight, supporting structured warehousing infrastructure and efficient management of agricultural stocks.
- Private warehouse owners and cooperative societies to apply for a warehouse licence for agricultural products. Licensed warehouses ensure safe storage, quality preservation, and regulatory compliance. The system supports transparent warehousing operations, improved supply chain efficiency, and protection of stored agricultural produce.
- Applicants to seek prior permission for establishing a private market for agricultural products in Karnataka. The application ensures scrutiny of proposed facilities, compliance with statutory norms, and alignment with agricultural marketing policies, facilitating regulated expansion of private market infrastructure.
- Online facility to apply for a licence to establish a private agricultural market in Karnataka. Applicants can submit infrastructure and operational details digitally. The licence ensures adherence to market regulations, promotes private sector participation, and supports development of competitive and efficient agricultural marketing systems.
- Applicants to seek a licence for establishing a Direct Purchase Centre for agricultural products in Karnataka. The centre allows direct procurement from farmers, reducing intermediaries. The application process ensures regulatory compliance, transparent procurement practices, and improved price realization for farmers.
- Facilitates applications for a Retail Trader Licence for agricultural products in Karnataka. Eligible retailers can apply online to legally engage in retail trading of regulated commodities. The licence ensures compliance with market regulations, consumer protection norms, and transparent retail operations in agricultural markets.
- Licensed entities to apply for approval of changes in partnership related to agricultural product businesses. Applicants can submit revised partnership details online. The process ensures accurate record updates, legal compliance, and continuity of licensed operations under revised business arrangements within the regulated agricultural framework.
- Eligible applicants to apply for a Trader Licence for agricultural products in Karnataka. Licensed traders are authorized to buy and sell commodities in regulated markets. The application process ensures compliance with statutory requirements, promotes orderly trade practices, and supports transparent and regulated agricultural marketing operations.
- Enables individuals to apply for a Hamali Licence for agricultural products in Karnataka. Licensed hamalis are authorized to handle loading, unloading, and movement of agricultural produce in market yards. The process ensures proper registration, welfare oversight, and regulated engagement of labor, promoting safe and organized market operations.
- Facilitates the grant of a Broker Licence for agricultural products in Karnataka. Brokers act as intermediaries in regulated market transactions. The online application ensures eligibility verification, regulatory compliance, and transparency in market operations, contributing to fair trading practices and orderly functioning of agricultural markets across the state.
- Applicants to apply for a Crusher Licence for agricultural products in Karnataka. Licensed crushers are permitted to process agricultural commodities such as oilseeds under regulated conditions. The application process ensures compliance with statutory requirements, quality standards, and operational norms, supporting transparent processing activities and safeguarding stakeholder interests.
- Online facility to apply for a Ginner Licence for agricultural products, particularly cotton, in Karnataka. Applicants can submit required documents digitally to obtain authorization for ginning operations. The licence ensures adherence to prescribed standards, quality control, and lawful functioning of ginning units within the regulated agricultural marketing framework.
- This online service facilitates applications for a Processor Licence for agricultural products in Karnataka. Applicants engaged in processing agricultural produce can apply by submitting necessary details digitally. The licence ensures lawful operation, compliance with processing standards, and proper oversight by authorities, thereby supporting value addition, quality assurance, and structured development of agro-processing activities.
- Eligible individuals, firms, and organisations in Karnataka to apply online for the grant of a Processor Licence for agricultural products through the Seva Sindhu portal. The licence is mandatory for undertaking processing activities in compliance with applicable agricultural and marketing regulations. Applicants can submit required details, upload prescribed documents, track application status, and receive approvals transparently, ensuring regulatory compliance and streamlined service delivery.
- Obtain a Presser Licence for agricultural products in Karnataka. Licensed pressers are permitted to compress and process agricultural commodities as per prescribed standards. The application process ensures adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory norms, supporting efficient post-harvest handling while maintaining transparency and accountability in regulated agricultural market activities.
- Applicants can seek an Exporter Licence for agricultural products in Karnataka. The licence authorizes participation in export activities involving regulated commodities. The system ensures compliance with agricultural marketing laws, documentation requirements, and quality norms, promoting structured export operations and enhancing market access for agricultural produce at national and international levels.
TIMES UPDATE
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- by TOI Business DeskNew 10% US import duties took effect Tuesday, following the Supreme Court's rejection of President Trump's previous tariff framework. While the administration cites a balance of payments deficit, economists largely disagree, pointing to factors like increased foreign investment. Legal challenges are anticipated due to the statute's questionable application.
- by TOI Business DeskAny extension of Chandrasekaran’s tenure would need approval through a special resolution and would require a waiver from Tata Sons’ retirement norms, which set an age limit of 65 for non-executive positions. Chandrasekaran will turn 63 in June.
- by TOI Business DeskGold prices saw a dip on Tuesday. April futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange fell. This decline is linked to global uncertainty surrounding US tariffs. The Trump administration is reportedly restarting its global tariff agenda. This follows a Supreme Court decision. International Comex gold futures also experienced a fall.
- by TOI Business DeskEarlier on Sunday, IDFC First Bank had reported a fraud of Rs 590 crore carried out by certain employees along with other individuals in accounts associated with the Haryana government.
- by TOI Business DeskFedEx is suing for a refund of Trump-era tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. This landmark ruling could trigger billions in claims, as the court found the president exceeded his authority. Importers like FedEx, who paid these duties, are now seeking full reimbursement, potentially impacting numerous businesses and consumers.
- by TOI Business DeskA revised GDP series with 2022–23 as the base year will be released on February 27, along with updated historical data covering the previous four years.
- by Dhirendra KumarWhen you hear "AI" attached to a business function, ask: what happens when it's wrong? If the answer involves customers, regulators, or reputations, progress will be slower than vendor PPTs claim.
- by TOI Business DeskFollowing a Supreme Court setback, the US is launching new national security probes into sectors like batteries and telecom equipment, potentially leading to fresh tariffs. President Trump also threatened higher duties on countries exploiting the ruling, aiming to replace invalidated levies with legally sustainable measures under Section 232 and Section 301.
- by Vatsal ChandraThe Court reviewed the list of merit and especially the comments column, and discovered that the more qualified candidates were dismissed based on some flimsy and unreasonable reasons. One of the most striking reasons recorded was that an unmarried village woman might get married in future and relocate.
- by TOI Business DeskGold price prediction today: Gold prices may continue to rise if the US dollar weakness persists, says Praveen Singh, Senior Fundamental Research Analyst- Currencies and Commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan:
- by TOI Business DeskIT stocks experienced a sharp decline as Anthropic's Claude Code tool showed potential to modernize legacy COBOL systems. This development triggered concerns about AI's impact on traditional IT services, with major players seeing significant drops in their share prices. The news highlights a growing unease about AI fundamentally reshaping the industry's competitive landscape and business […]
- by TOI Business DeskSince the majority of mainframe computers running COBOL are produced by IBM, the development triggered heavy selling in the company’s stock. The stock dropped as much as 13% during intraday trading, marking its steepest single-day fall since March 2020.
- by TOI Business DeskIDFC First Bank on Monday said it expects to stay profitable despite a Rs 590-crore impact from fraudulent transactions involving Haryana government-linked accounts, even as its shares fell 16% during the day.
- by TOI Business DeskStock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex tanked in trade on Tuesday on weak global cues and IT stocks rout along with fresh tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. While Nifty50 dropped over 300 points, BSE Sensex went below the 82,000 intraday.
- by TOI Business DeskStock market recommendations: Somil Mehta, Head – Alternate Research, Capital Market Strategy, Mirae Asset Sharekhan recommends GMR Airports, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and L&T Finance as the top stock picks you can consider for February 24, 2026. He provides detailed target and stop loss levels: