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Centre rolls out measures to curb cereal prices
The food secretary said the government expected a bumper rice crop despite a patchy monsoon because of robust acreage.
Updated on Sep 15, 2023 01:41 AM IST
Zia Haq, New Delhi
Kharif planting normal for most crops, barring pulses
The area under kharif crops in India remains nearly the same as last year, with rice acreage expanding despite a patchy monsoon. However, the sowing of pulses is trailing last year's levels, which could impact food supply and contribute to high inflation. The monsoon is vital for India's economy as it waters nearly half of the country's net-sown area.
Updated on Sep 12, 2023 12:34 AM IST
Global rice prices surge 15-year high after India bans exports: Report
Rice prices have increased exponentially and hit a 15-year high in August after India banned overseas grain sales of Indica white rice.
Published on Sep 08, 2023 02:59 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Neha Yadav
Centre had rice stocks available, but did not give, says Karnataka Minister
Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao accuses Centre of stopping rice distribution to scuttle the state's Anna Bhagya scheme.
Published on Sep 08, 2023 07:33 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S
India basmati rice exporters face surge in early shipments requests
"We are assuring buyers that there is no possibility of a ban on basmati rice exports but some buyers are afraid due to the recent decisions," an exporter said.
Published on Jul 31, 2023 04:07 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
