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Finance Ministry Pushes Back on ₹2.25 Lakh Cr Food Subsidy Hike

Non-NFSA rice costs may be excluded from food subsidy

The Finance Ministry is challenging the Food Ministry’s proposal to increase the FY26 food subsidy budget from ₹2.03 lakh crore…

November 5, 2025 19:41 IST

India's Central Rice Stock Crosses 47 MT Mark Despite Record Offloading; Subsidy Bill Set to Climb.

Govt offloads a record 5.6 MT of rice to bulk buyers

India’s central rice stock continues to surge past 47 million tonnes (MT), significantly above the buffer norm, despite record open…

October 12, 2025 17:24 IST

FCI Rice Stocks Hit 10-Year High, Exceeding Buffer by 2.5 Times. (Image Source: Reuters)

Rice stocks with FCI surge to 10-year high

Rice stocks held by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) have surged to a 10-year high of 36.3 million tonnes…

October 3, 2025 23:13 IST

The government on Wednesday announced a 6.59 per cent increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat

Boost to farmers- Cabinet hikes MSP for 6 Rabi crops; minimum support price for wheat increased by 6.5%

The government has set a record wheat production target of 119 million tonne for the 2025-26 crop year (July-June), as…

October 1, 2025 16:34 IST

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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