Wheat

Food ministry recommends lifting over 3 years ban on wheat products export

The Food Ministry has proposed lifting the May 2022 export ban on wheat-based products (like flour, maida, sooji) by initially…

Updated: November 15, 2025 01:36 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

public distribution system, PDS, inflation, wheat, economy

Govt may ease ban on wheat product exports: Pralhad Joshi

India may ease ban on wheat product exports, says Food Minister Pralhad Joshi, as record wheat output of 117.5 MT…

September 24, 2025 23:14 IST

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

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

Food ministry approves reserve price of wheat for open market sale

Flour millers say reserve price of Rs 2550/quintal higher than the current market price

July 12, 2025 05:31 IST

FCI's current stocks of 36 MT comfortably above buffer. (Image Source: PTI)

At 30 MT, wheat procurement highest since 2021-22

ndia’s government has completed its 2025-26 rabi marketing season wheat procurement, purchasing over 29.92 million tonnes – the highest since…

June 5, 2025 22:13 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

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

tur, economy, wheat, minimum support price, MSP, agriculture

Govt to purchase over 0.5 MT of tur, highest since FY20

India to procure over 0.5 million tonnes of tur in 2024-25, the highest since FY20, amid robust crop output. Wheat…

May 5, 2025 21:51 IST

wheat, rabi crops, agriculture, economy, wheat FCI, FCI, agri-economy

Govt hopeful of meeting wheat procurement target after 3 years

India nears wheat procurement target of 31.2 MT for 2025-26 Rabi season, with 25.63 MT already procured. Strong production, prompt…

May 1, 2025 22:02 IST

.With strong wheat procurement this season, exceeding 24 million tonnes as of Monday (Image Source: Reuters)

Govt likely to provide additional wheat under free ration scheme

With strong wheat procurement this season, exceeding 24 million tonnes as of Monday and on track to meet the 31…

May 1, 2025 13:49 IST

wheat production, wheat, agriculture, MSP, agri-economy, economy

Wheat procurement up 34% on year, to meet target

India’s wheat procurement rises 34% YoY, reaching 22.36 MT so far in 2025-26 season, with target of 31 MT in…

April 27, 2025 21:02 IST

minimum support price, MSP, wheat, economy, agriculture, agri-sector

Wheat arrivals, procurement gather pace

Wheat procurement surges in 2025-26 season with 11.85 MT purchased so far—up 85% YoY. With strong arrivals in key states…

April 20, 2025 19:31 IST

Wheat prices, economy, wheat, FCI, minimum support price, MSP

Wheat prices soften as new crop arrives

Wheat prices drop to Rs 2450–2600/quintal as new crop floods mandis; arrivals hit 13.48 MT. With MSP procurement topping 8.35…

April 17, 2025 22:01 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

Above normal monsoon likely to spur rural demand: Companies

Companies and experts have said with a significant portion of India’s net cultivated area relying on monsoon rains for irrigation,…

April 16, 2025 21:19 IST

economy, wheat, rice, Oilseeds, pulses, Punjab, survey, agriculture

State’s cropping system, economically & ecologically unviable: Punjab eco survey

Punjab Economic Survey 2024–25 warns that the rice–wheat cropping system is ecologically and economically unsustainable due to groundwater depletion and…

April 13, 2025 21:38 IST

Related News

Radhakishan Damani's high-yield 'cash cows' trading near 52-week lows. (Image source: Canva)

Zero debt, high ROCE, solid dividends: 2 gems in Radhakishan Damani’s portfolio

8th Pay Commission ToR concerns: Parliament to seek key answers on December 1; employee unions step up pressure with protest threats

8th Pay Commission: Govt to merge DA with basic pay as interim relief? Parliament to seek clarity on ToR concerns flagged

Aadhaar Card update November 2025: Here's how to change name, address, date of birth and phone number online in simple steps

Aadhaar Card update November 2025: Here’s how to change name, address, date of birth and phone number in simple steps

Aadhaar Card Update: Simple step-by-step guide to change your address online without hassle

Aadhaar Card Update: How to change address in Aadhaar Card online in simple steps

SIR form submission status: How to check your online status on ECI portal

DC shooting suspect: Shocking details emerge about Afghan national’s US-CIA link

World News28 min ago

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan man under the Operation Allies Welcome program, has been identified as the sole suspect in the Washington DC shooting. The victims, Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, were named as National Guard members. Beckstrom, a US Army Specialist, died and Trump announced this during a Thanksgiving call with US troops. Lakanwal will face multiple charges.

View all shorts