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( Image: DhruvStar Industry Insights | Original Artwork) The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 January 1950. The Constituent Assembly took almost 3 years to prepare the Indian Constitution. However, since its coming into force, the Constitution has undergone 106 amendments. When the Constitution was adopted, the social, economic, and political needs of the nation were different. Over time, societal needs have changed. And accordingly, the Indian Constitution evolved. Article 13 vs Article 368 Article 13 states that, “the State shall not make any law which takes away or abridges the rights conferred by this Part and any law made in contravention of this clause shall, to the extent of the contravention, be void”. In simple language, it means that the State (read Parliament for ease of understanding) cannot make any law that violates or reduces the Fundamental Rights provided in the Constitution. Article 368 states that, “notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, Parliament ...

( Image: DhruvStar Industry Insights | Original Artwork) Indusfood 2026 Positions India as a Global Food Trade Hub Indusfood 2026, the 9th edition of India’s flagship global food and beverage sourcing exhibition, will be held from 8-10 January 2026 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. Organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India, the event aims to strengthen India’s role as a reliable and competitive partner in global food supply chains. Branded as Asia’s leading F&B trade show, Indusfood 2026 will bring together Indian food producers, international buyers, policymakers, and global institutions to facilitate trade partnerships, sourcing opportunities, and long-term commercial engagement. The event will be inaugurated by the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, signalling strong policy backing for India’s food processing and export ecosystem. Read More: Indian Agricultural Output in 2025 India-UAE Food Corridor and Global Trade Platforms A major highlig...

( Image: DhruvStar Industry Insights | Original Artwork) BRIC Secretariat Inaugurated in New Delhi The new Secretariat complex of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) has been inaugurated in New Delhi, marking a milestone for India’s biotechnology ecosystem . The Secretariat will function as a lean coordinating mechanism for BRIC’s 14 autonomous institutions. It is intended to facilitate collaboration while preserving institutional autonomy and strengthening linkages with the Department of Biotechnology, other R&D institutions, and industry. Read More: MTBVAC Tuberculosis Vaccine Review of BRIC Programmes and BioE3 Policy Progress A review meeting was held to assess BRIC’s initiatives and ongoing programmes: BRIC’s role in advancing the biomanufacturing agenda under the BioE3 Policy was outlined. Plans were shared to develop BioE3 Parks as integrated ecosystems. The parks aim to co-locate research institutions, start-ups, MSMEs, and industry. The objective is ...

( Image: DhruvStar Industry Insights | Original Artwork) Strong Output, But Income Pressures Remain India is expected to record its highest-ever foodgrain production in 2025-26, supported by good monsoon conditions and higher sowing across both kharif and rabi seasons. Rice , wheat, pulses, and maize performed well overall. However, uneven rainfall has damaged crops in some regions, and farm income growth has not kept pace with production growth. This gap between output and earnings remains a key concern for the sector. Read More: India-Argentina Work Plan for Agricultural Cooperation GST Relief and Continued Government Support A significant positive in 2025 was the reduction in GST on key farm inputs, including tractors, harvesters, irrigation equipment, and select bio-pesticides. This lowered machinery and input costs and supported demand for farm equipment. Budgetary support continued through crop insurance, fertiliser subsidies, MSP increases, interest subvention, and direct incom...