- 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
- by TOI Business DeskFederal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook warned that AI is causing a significant reorganization of work, potentially leading to higher unemployment and complicating the Fed's ability to cut interest rates. She noted that job displacement may precede creation, and traditional monetary policy might struggle to address AI-induced unemployment without fueling inflation.
- by TOI Business DeskGold price prediction today: Gold prices are moving up but the lack of any major positive catalyst may limit the upside this week, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.
- by TOI Business DeskHaryana's State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested four individuals, including two former IDFC First Bank employees and two private partners, in connection with a Rs 590 crore fraud. The bank disclosed the fraud involving its employees and external parties in accounts linked to the Haryana government.
- by TOI Business DeskAsian stocks climbed, mirroring Wall Street's gains driven by AI enthusiasm, with Japan's Nikkei hitting a record high. Investors also monitored President Trump's State of the Union address. Despite China's export curbs on Japanese firms, a softer yen boosted export-oriented companies. US markets saw strong gains, led by Advanced Micro Devices' surge on a chip […]
- by TOI Business DeskPresident Trump asserted that most trading partners wish to maintain existing trade deals despite a Supreme Court ruling invalidating some tariffs. He also suggested tariff revenue could eventually replace income taxes, claiming these duties fueled economic growth and generated billions. However, a New York Fed paper indicated US firms and consumers bore most tariff costs.
- by TOI Business DeskStock market today: After a day of steep fall, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in green on Wednesday on positive to mixed global cues. While Nifty50 went above 25,500, BSE Sensex was up over 400 points
- by TOI Business DeskThe US Supreme Court has ordered the refund of $134 billion in tariffs collected under Trump's administration. However, consumers, who indirectly bore the cost through higher prices, are unlikely to receive any of these refunds. Instead, the reimbursements will go to importers who initially paid the levies.
- by TOI Business DeskPresident Trump touted record-high American natural gas and oil production, attributing it to his "drill, baby, drill" policy. He also highlighted a significant oil import from Venezuela, calling the nation a "friend and partner." Despite claims of falling gas prices, AAA data indicated higher averages than stated.
- by TOI Business DeskStock market recommendations: Tata Chemicals, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, and Colgate-Palmolive are the top stock recommendations by Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. Below are the details of the outlook of each of these stocks with targets and stop loss levels:
- by Surojit GuptaThe government plans to raise approximately Rs 1.8 lakh crore over four years through equity divestment in state-run firms, primarily via IPOs, as part of the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0. This includes Rs 83,700 crore from rail PSUs and Rs 31,000 crore from power sector subsidiaries, with proceeds reinvested in infrastructure development.
- India's economy is experiencing accelerated and more predictable growth, with deputy governor Poonam Gupta highlighting a continuously improving trajectory. Driven by favorable demographics and policy continuity, per capita income growth is also surging. Anticipated trade deals with the US and EU are expected to further bolster the current account, reinforcing the nation's economic expansion.
- by Shilpa PhadnisIndia's tech sector is poised for 6.1% growth to $315 billion by FY26, driven by scale, engineering, and resilience amidst geopolitical shifts and AI disruption. Enterprises are redirecting spending towards AI-led transformation and productivity, with AI revenue projected to reach $10-$12 billion in FY26.
- by Reeba ZachariahTata Sons' board is re-evaluating Chairman Chandrasekaran's reappointment, with Noel Tata outlining performance criteria. Concerns over losses in aviation and digital, capital expenditure in new ventures, and maintaining the unlisted status are key. This comes after significant group setbacks and a market cap decline, prompting a closer look at leadership continuity.
- by Rupali MukherjeePatent of key input to expire on March 20, pharma companies ready with generic versions
- TechM, HCLTech top losers; US-Iran tensions deepen fear
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