Wheat
Wheat arrivals in Punjab cross 100 lakh metric tonne
Fri, Apr 28, 2023
The total wheat arrivals has crossed 100 LMT already and has surpassed the entire procurement of last year, which stood at 96 LMT. Comparing the arrivals with the previous year, the Minister said that "it is a matter of pride that once again Punjab is on top in feeding the nation, with almost 50 per cent of the nationwide government purchase of wheat happening in the State".
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The Prices Have Come Down After Selling Wheat In The Open Market: Sanjeev Chopra, Food Secretary
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
The prices have come down after selling wheat in the open market.. The government is constantly monitoring the prices: Sanjeev Chopra, Food Secretary. Watch Ambarish Pandey's exclusive conversation with Sanjeev Chopra.
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Kendriya Bhandars begin selling flour or 'Bharat Atta' at Rs 29.50 per kg; NAFED, NFCC to start from 6 February
Thu, Feb 02, 2023
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution said that arrangements will be made to ensure "Bharat Atta" reaches the people through mobile vans as well.
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Breaking News: FCI Will Release 30 LMT Wheat Across The Country
Fri, Jan 27, 2023
The government has taken a big decision to control the prices of wheat or flour in the country. FCI will auction wheat in the open market. FCI will release 30 lakh metric tonnes of wheat from its stock. Tenders will be issued for the auction of wheat.
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Wheat prices may come down by Rs 5-6/kg: Flour millers on govt move to sell wheat in open market
Thu, Jan 26, 2023
As per the government data, the average price of wheat across major cities stood at Rs 33.43 per kilogram on Wednesday, up from Rs 28.24 per kg a year ago. Average prices of atta (wheat flour) stood at Rs 37.95 per kg against Rs 31.41/kg a year ago
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Govt to sell 30 lakh tonnes of wheat in open market till March to control prices of wheat, atta
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
As per the government data, the average prices of wheat across major cities stood at Rs 33.43 per kilogram on Wednesday, up from Rs 28.24 per kg a year-ago. Average prices of atta (wheat flour) stood at Rs 37.95 per kg as against Rs 31.41 per kg a year ago.
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Wheat's average wholesale prices records nearly 23% rise over last year
Sun, Dec 11, 2022
As per the data from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the all India average wholesale price of wheat in December 2021 was Rs 2,212 per quintal and increased to Rs 2,721 per quintal during November 2022.
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RBI Monetary Policy: Anil Singhvi In Talk With Atul Joshi, Oyster Capital On RBI Policy
Fri, Sep 30, 2022
What is special about RBI Governor's commentary? How much interest rates will increase further? What is the outlook on inflation? What is the concern about wheat? Will the Indian rupee fall further? Know the opinion of Atul Joshi, Oyster capital on RBI's monetary policy.
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Finance Ministry report says lower Kharif sowing calls for deft management of foodgrain stock and prices
Sat, Sep 17, 2022
India's rice production could fall by 10-12 million tonnes during the Kharif season this year due to a fall in paddy sowing area, Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey had said earlier this month.
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Export restriction on wheat, sugar to continue, says Food & Public Distribution Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey
Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Restrictions will continue on the export of wheat and sugar, Department of Food & Public Distribution Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey has said. He said that domestic markets are available for selling the wheat stock lying at ports.
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Government announces some relaxation in wheat export notification; allows wheat consignment already registered with customs prior to the order
Tue, May 17, 2022
The government has announced some relaxation to its order dated 13th May issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce on restricting wheat exports.
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