Punjab Agro Dealers started a strike over unfair policies.
Punjab Agro Dealers Go on Strike Over Central Government’s Unfair Policies. In a major development that could impact the farming supply chain, seed, fertiliser, and pesticide dealers across Punjab have joined a nationwide strike, raising strong concerns about what they call the central government’s unfair policies.
Thousands of agri-input shops remained shut as dealers protested issues that have been building up for months. At the heart of their frustration is the extremely low profit margin, which reportedly stands at just 1.5% to 2% on certain products, making it increasingly difficult for businesses to survive.
Dealers are also opposing what they describe as forced bundling practices, in which they are required to purchase additional products alongside the ones in demand. According to them, this not only increases financial pressure but also leads to unsold inventory.
Another major concern is the growing stringency of regulations and compliance burdens, which dealers feel are being imposed without regard for ground realities. Many say these policies are hurting small and medium traders the most.
With shops across multiple districts closed, the strike is expected to disrupt the availability of essential farming inputs, potentially affecting farmers during critical agricultural periods.
Dealer associations have warned that if their demands are not addressed soon, the protest could intensify further in the coming days.
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