All Indian exports to the UK will now enjoy zero-duty benefits, opening access to one of the world’s most affluent and consumption-driven markets. Sonal Khetarpal In Short After three years of negotiations, India and the United Kingdom have concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that is likely to boost bilateral trade by $60 billion (Rs […]
HANOI (Reuters): Indian rice export prices dropped to a near two-year low this week, weighed down by weaker demand and depreciation in the rupee, while Thai rates rose to a more than two-month peak. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $384-$391 per metric ton, down from the last week’s $390-$397. Indian 5% broken […]
The release of genome-edited rice marks a policy and scientific shift, positioning India to lead biotech-driven farming amid climate, resource, and food security challenges. CD Mayee / Bhagirath Choudhary In a landmark scientific breakthrough in agriculture, the Government of India has officially released the world’s first two genome-edited rice varieties developed using the CRISPR-Cas9 technique, […]
TBS Report Vendors attribute the fall in rice prices to the arrival of Boro season paddy in the market. On the other hand, the price of vegetables remains high due to low seasonal supply. Retail prices of rice have started to decline, with a drop of Tk8-10 per kg for fine rice over the past […]
Nyein Nyein The Consumer Affairs Department under the Ministry of Commerce stated that reasonable market prices of rice for May 2025 were issued, and non-compliance with the set prices is subject to legal action.The Ministry of Commerce issued reasonable prices for all varieties; K60,000-K72,000 per 108-pound bag of non-premium rice varieties (Aemahta, Ngasein, Sinthukha, Ngasein […]
