By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh During the meeting with the association, the CM said that the state government has already flagged the issue of shortage of space with the centre and the Union government has already agreed to free 40 lakh tonnes of space in the state by December 2024 and an additional 90 lakh tonnes […]
The ration shops which have remained closed for some months now would be reopened to distribute rice and sugar. Press Trust of India Puducherry Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy announced here on Sunday that his government has decided to distribute 10 kg rice and 2 kg sugar, free of cost, through fair price shops to […]
Johannesburg, South African importers have welcomed India’s decision to ease restrictions on rice exports. Last month, the Indian government withdrew a blanket ban on overseas shipments of non-basmati white rice. It imposed a floor price of USD 490 per tonne and exempted the commodity from export duty. Exports of non-basmati white rice were banned from […]
Synopsis South African importers and consumers have expressed relief as India withdraws its ban on non-basmati white rice exports, imposing a floor price of USD 490 per tonne. The eased restrictions are expected to stabilize global rice prices and meet South Africa’s annual demand of 10 million tonnes. South African importers have welcomed India’s decision […]
Hyderabad: As part of exploring possibilities of exporting fine varieties of paddy to South East Asian countries, theTelangana governmenthas begun negotiations with Philipines for the same. Philippines has shown interest in importing Telangana’s paddy to the tune of 3 lakh MT, after holding first round of talks with the Ministers and officials of the State. […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani rice traders said on Thursday that exports of the commodity could face a setback this year as neighboring India, one of the major competitors in the global market, had lifted restrictions on rice exports. Pakistan exported rice worth $3.9 billion this year as compared to $2.15 billion last year, benefitting from India’s more-than-a-year-long […]
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh Punjab food and civil supplies minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said that by December 31, nearly 40 lakh tonnes of rice will be moved out of the state’s godowns in 20 special goods trains, containers and trucks, thus creating sufficient storage for the upcoming paddy crop. To free up space in Punjab’s […]
FP Explainers The price of rice has dropped globally after India lifted its 2023 curbs on the export of non-basmati white rice and cut the export tax on white rice to zero and Pakistan removed its Minimum Export Price for all varieties. Let’s take a closer look The price of rice is going down, down, […]
In a partial relief for Punjab, commission agents, or arhtiyas, will continue to buy Basmati rice and cotton, though they are still boycotting paddy procurement by state agencies. This decision followed a meeting with state officials. Mandi laborers remain on strike but will reassess their position on Friday, demanding better pay and conditions. CHANDIGARH: In […]
Express News Service BHUBANESWAR: Accusing the state government of neglecting its demands, the All Odisha Rice Millers’ Association (AORMA) on Thursday threatened to stay away from the paddy procurement process for 2024-25 kharif marketing season (KMF). AORMA members also said a protest will be held at Mahatma Gandhi Marg here on Friday where nearly 1,000 […]
