Crop prices

Cabinet approves FY26 minimum support price for Kharif crop;rice MSP increased by 3 percent

The government has approved the MSP for 15 crops, which include rice, jowar, bajra, pulses, soybean, and cotton. While the…

May 29, 2025 18:25 IST

good monsoon, inflation, CPI inflation, rural income, rural consumption, interest rate, repo rate, RBI, agriculture output, agricultural activity, IMD, rainfall distribution, food price stability

Inflation, income and interest rates: The ripple effects of ‘above-normal’ monsoon

A favorable monsoon in 2025 is expected to ease food inflation and support rural demand. However, the impact will hinge…

Updated: May 26, 2025 18:10 IST

Over 6.4 mn farmers registered on digital platform. (Image Source: Freepik)

Assured MSP purchase of pulses to aid crop diversification

The Indian government has registered over 6.4 million farmers on digital platforms via Nafed and NCCF to ensure MSP procurement…

May 26, 2025 05:10 IST

The move is welcomed by the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) . (Image Source: Reuters)

Govt allocates 2.8 MT of rice at subsidised rate for ethanol from surplus stock

The food ministry has allocated an additional 2.8 million tonnes of rice from central reserves at a subsidized rate of…

May 8, 2025 14:26 IST

How genome-edited crops will boost yields

India has developed the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties, DRR Rice 100 (Kamala) for increased grain yield and early maturity,…

Updated: May 7, 2025 22:54 IST

Donald Trump, tariff, tariff war, chemical industry, crops, India, exports, price hike, chemical production, competitiveness, export revenue, agricultural imports, heatwave

Crop and chemical industry under scanner on Trump tariff threat: Here are 3 main worries

The US tariffs, particularly those aimed at curbing China’s trade practices, could disrupt the chemical industry, potentially raising prices and…

March 19, 2025 11:23 IST

fruits, vegetables, vegetable output, fruits output, horticulture, horticulture crop, economy

Fruits and vegetables output below last year’s record; horticulture crop seen at 355.2 MT in 2023-24

According to an official note, the horticulture sector contributes about 33% to the agriculture gross value added (GVA) making a…

March 8, 2024 02:45 IST

rice, prices, export restrictions, festival demand, household budgets, commodities market, general election, rice inflation, importer

Govt to intervene in retail rice market to curb prices

To review rice supply situation in the country, food minister Piyush Goyal will hold a meeting of stakeholders – processors,…

January 8, 2024 01:00 IST

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Rice exports to certain European nations exempted from inspection certificate for another 6 months

Earlier on May 29, 2023, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced the move for six months.

December 12, 2023 20:10 IST

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Govt staring at huge surplus of rice stocks

Robust procurement for free grain scheme, higher MSP, tepid response to open market sales jack up stocks.

November 20, 2023 00:50 IST

Govt starts consultations on tech for crop estimates

Sources told FE discussions will be held with stakeholders, including private sector, for extensive use of technologies in crop estimate…

September 25, 2023 06:05 IST

rice, exports, grain shipments, food protectionism, welfare programs, food inflation, duty, sugar sales, price

India considers lifting rice export curbs as supply improves

India accounts for about 40 per cent of the global rice trade. Any relaxation of the export curbs will likely…

January 10, 2023 11:47 IST

India’s retail inflation on steady rise on the back of high food prices, may inch up to 7.3%

The numbers projected in Barclays report are the result of an uptick in prices of staples such as cereals, pulses,…

October 6, 2022 18:18 IST

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FCI’s wheat stocks plunge to 14-year low

Rice stocks still comfortable, could dip sharply if free ration scheme is extended beyond September.

September 6, 2022 06:05 IST

Onion price, Delhi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, NAFED, Export

Modi govt to boost onion supply as prices soar ahead of crucial state polls next month

Two union ministers assured consumers about the adequate stock of onions available with agencies like Nafed that will be released…

September 24, 2019 16:10 IST

Niti Aayog, MSP, pulse prices, pulse output, Ramesh Chand

MSP alone will not boost pulses output much: Niti Aayog

With the government soon expected to announce increase in MSP of pulses, Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand today said hiking…

May 31, 2016 14:22 IST

Why once fast growing cottonseed industry is suffering

Falling crop prices isn’t good news for seed firms, given implications on demand for their product.

July 4, 2015 12:43 IST

Farm distress looms as global crop prices crash after 10-year bull run

Prices fall: From cotton to rubber, cane to corn; Govt scrimps on MSP, states cut procurement, commodity trading

November 5, 2014 07:45 IST

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