Increasing Returns for Smallholder Farmers — Introduction Agriculture is undoubtedly the largest livelihood provider in India, being more prevalent in rural areas. In the year 2020–21, the percentage share of agriculture and allied sectors to the total economy is 20.2%. Out of the total cultivable land in India, 85% is held by small (less than 2 hectares)…

Read this case study to understand how hedging is beneficial to manage price risk for buyers/sellers — What does it mean when we say price risk? Why hedge in the first place? Should one always hedge? If not, then what is the right time to hedge? These are some of the most common yet important questions when one thinks of hedging. In recent years, we have witnessed…