Survey pitches for price deficiency payment system instead of MSP .
The price of wheat under OMSS for the bulk buyers like millers, is fixed at Rs 2550/quintal for 2025-26, excluding…
Following this clean-up, FCI’s cash position remained relatively comfortable, aided by timely subsidy releases from the government. That situation, however,…
Over 4.19 MT of rice from the FCI stocks have been offloaded in 2025-26 so far at subsidised rates through…
The government has set a rice procurement target of 46.35 MT for the 2025-26 kharif season, slightly lower than last…
India eases wheat stock limits for traders, retailers, and processors to ensure stable prices ahead of the festive season. The…
Rice stocks with FCI have surged to over 53 MT—four times the buffer—despite record open market sales, ethanol supply, and…
Despite receiving 40% of its FY26 food subsidy allocation, the Food Corporation of India has borrowed Rs 23,060 crore in…
Central rice stocks have reached 37.48 MT, the highest in 20 years—over three times the buffer. Rising procurement under free…
FCI may avoid new loans in Q2 FY26 as the finance ministry releases Rs 38,400 crore upfront. With lean procurement…
Farmers’ collectives are partnering with corporates like Olam, Big Basket, and Britannia for direct agri-produce procurement, eliminating intermediaries and boosting…
FCI takes Rs 19,190 crore short-term loan despite early release of Rs 27,590 crore food subsidy, due to rising economic…
Wheat traders and processors oppose early stock limits imposed by the government, citing record output of 117.5 MT and strong…
Only 17.3% of paddy farmers benefited from MSP procurement between 2021–24, says CACP. States like Punjab and Telangana lead, while…
India’s central pool rice stocks exceed 59 MT—four times the buffer norm—despite record offloading in FY25 via PDS, ethanol, Bharat…
No spike in food inflation likely as bumper wheat and rice production ensures stable supply, says Food Secretary. April 2025…
India’s wheat procurement for 2025–26 crosses 29 MT, highest in four years, driven by strong arrivals and bumper production. Key…
Cash incentives, higher MSP, better procurement infra and awareness, along with policy support and incentives like carbon credit, can help…