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Cooking oil prices have surged by up to 15% in the last month, potentially causing worry for the Modi government to rein in food inflation as it starts its third term.Adani Wilmar, Emami Agrotech, and Sunvin...
On Saturday, the Government announced the lifting of the ban on onion exports, as per a notification from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), ending a restriction that had been in place for approximately six...
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Govt directs NCCF and NAFED to purchase 5 Lakh tonnes of onions directly from farmers to meet buffer requirement
The Food Ministry announced on Tuesday that the government has instructed the NCCF and the NAFED to commence purchasing 500,000 tonnes of onions directly...
Govt extends 20% export duty on parboiled rice to curb price inflation
To further stabilize prices of rice, atta, and dal, the government has decided to extend the 20% export duty on parboiled rice indefinitely. Additionally,...
India slashes wheat stock limits to bolster availability and stabilize prices
India has lowered the stock limit of wheat that traders, processors, and retailers can hold to increase the grain's availability and moderate prices, as...
Govt rolls out ‘Bharat’ rice at INR 29/kg to tackle rising food prices
The Union government on February 6 rolled out 'Bharat rice' at a subsidised rate of INR 29 per kilogram (kg) to provide relief to...
Govt mulls sale of FCI rice under ‘Bharat’ brand, price yet to be finalized
In an effort to tackle rice inflation, the Government is exploring the option of selling FCI (Food Corporation of India) rice under the 'Bharat'...
Relief for consumers as subsidized pulses, lower onion prices hit the market
Following the government's ban on onion exports and the permission for free import of yellow peas, there has been a slight decline in the...
Govt to increase tur dal procurement in bid to stabilize market prices
The government plans to enhance its tur dal procurement substantially, aiming to raise the acquisition from a few metric tonnes to approximately 8-10 lakh...
Onion prices dip after hike in minimum export price: Govt
On Monday, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs reported a 4.5% decrease in the weighted average price of onions in Maharashtra's various markets. This decline...
Government Sets $800/Tonne Minimum Onion Export Price!
On Saturday, the government announced a minimum export price (MEP) of $800 per metric tonne for onion exports, effective from October 29 through December...
Govt increases buffer onion sales as retail onions prices surge 57%
With the all-India average retail onions price surging by 57 percent to INR 47 per kilogram, the government has made the decision to increase...
Prices of tomatoes take a dip with fresh arrival; retail range now at INR 50-70 per kg, says govt
The government announced on Monday that tomato prices have dropped to a range of INR 50-70 per kilogram due to the influx of new...
Govt boosts onion buffer to 5 Lakh MT and sets retail price at INR 25/kg
On Sunday, the government declared an increase in this year's onion buffer to five lakh metric tonnes, following the successful attainment of the initial...