FCI

rice, basmati rice, economy, agriculture, agri-economy, food subsidy

FY26 food subsidy may exceed budget estimate by Rs 22,000 crore

Over 4.19 MT of rice from the FCI stocks have been offloaded in 2025-26 so far at subsidised rates through…

September 18, 2025 20:09 IST

Food Corporation of India, FCI, economy, MSP, minimum support price

Govt sets 46.35 MT rice procurement target for 2025-26

The government has set a rice procurement target of 46.35 MT for the 2025-26 kharif season, slightly lower than last…

September 1, 2025 23:20 IST

public distribution system, PDS, inflation, wheat, economy

Stock limits for wheat eased to curb prices

India eases wheat stock limits for traders, retailers, and processors to ensure stable prices ahead of the festive season. The…

August 26, 2025 22:38 IST

minimum support price, MSP, Food Corporation of India, FCI, PMGKAY

Rice stocks surge despite brisk open market sales

Rice stocks with FCI have surged to over 53 MT—four times the buffer—despite record open market sales, ethanol supply, and…

August 25, 2025 22:56 IST

Food Corporation of India, FCI, economy, food subsidy, PMGKAY

FCI resorts to short-term loan of Rs 23,060 crore

Despite receiving 40% of its FY26 food subsidy allocation, the Food Corporation of India has borrowed Rs 23,060 crore in…

August 14, 2025 00:05 IST

minimum support price, MSP, Food Corporation of India, FCI, economy, food grains

Central-pool rice stocks hit highest level in two decades

Central rice stocks have reached 37.48 MT, the highest in 20 years—over three times the buffer. Rising procurement under free…

July 2, 2025 20:15 IST

FCI, Food Corporation of India, finance ministry, economy,

FCI may not need to take loans in Q2

FCI may avoid new loans in Q2 FY26 as the finance ministry releases Rs 38,400 crore upfront. With lean procurement…

June 26, 2025 21:28 IST

farmer producer organisations, FPO, economy, farmers, fertilisers

Farmers’ collectives team up with corporate sector

Farmers’ collectives are partnering with corporates like Olam, Big Basket, and Britannia for direct agri-produce procurement, eliminating intermediaries and boosting…

June 9, 2025 21:42 IST

Food Corporation of India, FCI, finance ministry, economy, minimum support price, MSP

FCI resorts to short-term loans of Rs 19,190-crore

FCI takes Rs 19,190 crore short-term loan despite early release of Rs 27,590 crore food subsidy, due to rising economic…

June 6, 2025 20:53 IST

stock, wheat, economy, foodgrain, FCI, FCI Wheat, inflation

Traders oppose ‘early’ stock limits on wheat

Wheat traders and processors oppose early stock limits imposed by the government, citing record output of 117.5 MT and strong…

May 30, 2025 21:47 IST

paddy, MSP, farmers, Agriculture, economy, agri-economy,

Only 17% paddy farmers benefit from MSP purchase: CACP

Only 17.3% of paddy farmers benefited from MSP procurement between 2021–24, says CACP. States like Punjab and Telangana lead, while…

May 29, 2025 20:11 IST

Central pool rice stocks four times the buffer

India’s central pool rice stocks exceed 59 MT—four times the buffer norm—despite record offloading in FY25 via PDS, ethanol, Bharat…

May 21, 2025 22:17 IST

inflation, economy, food inflation, FCI, PDS, rice, Food Corporation of India

No spike in food inflation likely: Food Secretary

No spike in food inflation likely as bumper wheat and rice production ensures stable supply, says Food Secretary. April 2025…

May 20, 2025 20:05 IST

wheat, economy, PDS, welfare scheme, wheat FCI, Food Corporation of India

Wheat procurement crosses 29 MT, highest in four years

India’s wheat procurement for 2025–26 crosses 29 MT, highest in four years, driven by strong arrivals and bumper production. Key…

May 11, 2025 22:43 IST

millets, agriculture, msp, Food Corporation of India, FCI, agriculture sector

Magic of millets: Transforming agriculture

Cash incentives, higher MSP, better procurement infra and awareness, along with policy support and incentives like carbon credit, can help…

May 6, 2025 01:00 IST

Food Corporation of India, FCI, wheat, MSP, minimum support price

Govt’s wheat purchase crosses 1 MT

The government’s wheat procurement for the 2025-26 season surpasses 1 MT, thanks to early purchases and robust arrivals in key…

Updated: April 3, 2025 07:08 IST

Wheat output, economy, wheat, agriculture, MSP, FCI, Food Corporation of India

Wheat output may exceed record official estimate

Wheat production in India is expected to exceed the record 115 MT estimate, with strong crop conditions, increased sowing area,…

March 31, 2025 19:36 IST

PMFBY, FCI, Wheat, economy, rice, PDS, minimum support price, MSP, foodgrains,

PDS costs seen to rise sharply next fiscal

FCI’s economic cost of handling rice and wheat is set to rise, pushing up food subsidy costs due to higher…

March 21, 2025 21:27 IST

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