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Ethanol production to get a boost from rice allocation at lower prices

Grain-based ethanol manufacturers across Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu currently using maize or rice as main feed stock. Written by Sandip Das The government decision to significantly reduce prices of the rice allocated for ethanol manufacturers from the Food Corporation of India’s (FCI) surplus stocks would bring […]

Decline in rice prices forces farmers to sell off inventory to curb further loss.

Rice prices have experienced a sharp decline, forcing businesses to sell off inventory to curb further loss. Several rice trading companies in the Cai Lay and Cai Be districts of Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta have advertised to reduce rice price to clear their warehouses. Tien Giang Province is home to approximately 500 […]

Govt cuts reserve price of rice for OMSS to ₹2,250/quintal

The revision comes as paddy production is estimated to reach record levels, prompting the government to ease the price to ensure surplus rice is effectively distributed. Dhirendra Kumar In a move to enhance food security and boost ethanol production, Union food and consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi announced a revision to the Open Market Sale […]

Asia rice: Weak rupee, plentiful stocks pin India rates to 18-month low.

Reuters. HANOI, MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND BANGLADESH: Indian rice export prices fell to their lowest level in 18 months this week, pressured by a depreciation in rupee to a record low and ample supplies. Top exporter India’s 5% broken parboiled rice was quoted at $431-$440 per ton, the lowest since July 20, 2023, down from $436-$442 […]

Lower retail prices of imported rice seen

By: Lisbet K. Esmael – @inquirerdotnet MANILA, Philippines — The government may cut the maximum suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice if the “sharp decline” in global prices continues, an agriculture official said on Monday. Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said that the global market had seen a drop in […]

Why rice prices on the rise.

Erratic weather patterns, including five phases of flooding, Cyclone Remal, and prolonged rainfall, have severely impacted Aush and Aman paddy cultivation. ANM Mohibub Uz Zaman The rice market in the country continues to face volatility, raising concerns over food security and price stability for millions. Despite government efforts to stabilise the market, low import volumes […]