Consumer companies feel summer wedding glow as jewellery, appliances, staples sales outpace winter gainsSummer weddings are driving a significant spending surge across India. Strong rural incomes from a good harvest are boosting sales of every...
01 May, 2026, 04.00 AM IST
Bardhaman’s potato economy in focus as farmers weigh choices amid Bengal pollsIn Purba Bardhaman, potato farmers face price caps, weak markets and migration woes. As elections near, discontent simmers, but TMC still a...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Basmati rice exporters urge govt action on shipping charges amid West Asia crisisBasmati rice exporters face crippling shipping charges. War-risk surcharges are soaring, sometimes reaching 70 percent of cargo value. Ship...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
West Asia war: Punjab industry hit by labour shortage, rising costsThe ongoing turmoil in West Asia is sending ripples through Punjab's industrial landscape. Manufacturers of textiles, bicycles, and automot...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Wholesale rice prices up 7% as West Asia ceasefire fuels export rushIndian rice prices have seen a significant jump at the wholesale level. This surge follows a recent ceasefire between the US and Iran, lead...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Crisil warns of potential hit to India remittances amid West Asia conflictIndia's remittance flow faces potential impact from the West Asia conflict. A third of diaspora inflows originate from Gulf Cooperation Cou...
10 Apr, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Exporters' body FIEO sees 2-3 pc fall in goods exports during 2025-26Indian merchandise exports are projected to decline by 2-3% in 2025-26. Global economic uncertainties, amplified by the West Asia crisis, a...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar shares list at 8% discount to IPO priceAmir Chand Jagdish Kumar Exports shares debuted on Dalal Street with an 8% discount to their IPO price. The company, a basmati rice process...
02 Apr, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar IPO Day 3: Subscribed 1.63x, GMP trends - Should you apply?Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar Exports' Rs 440 crore IPO concludes today. The offering is seeing robust demand, particularly from Non-Institution...
27 Mar, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Basmati rice exporter Amir Chand mobilises Rs 60 crore from anchor investorsAmir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) Ltd has secured Rs 60 crore from anchor investors. This precedes their Rs 440 crore initial public offer...
23 Mar, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
West Asia war hits rice exports from MP's Raisen and Balaghat districtsThe ongoing crisis in West Asia is casting a shadow over rice exports from Madhya Pradesh, particularly affecting the prized Basmati from R...
21 Mar, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Basmati rice prices fall in local market as Iran war disrupts exportsBasmati rice prices have dropped locally due to disruptions in exports to the Middle East. This key market accounts for half of India's bas...
05 Mar, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Exporters see international basmati prices rise 12%Basmati exporters expect prices of this popular rice variety to increase 10%-12% in the international market this year as the demand starts...
06 Jul, 2016, 09.44 PM IST
- Rice basmati prices rise in thin trade
Rice basmati prices rose by Rs 100 per quintal in an otherwise steady wholesale grains market today on scattered buying.
07 Mar, 2013, 04.43 PM IST
Rice basmati strengthens on pick up in demandRice basmati prices strengthened by Rs 100 per quintal on the wholesale grains market today on pick up in demand.
20 Dec, 2012, 03.45 PM IST
- Steady export demand may keep basmati prices firm
Steady export demand and increased buying by domestic traders are expected to keep basmati prices bullish. Production of both traditional a...
29 Oct, 2012, 07.19 AM IST
Basmati prices shoot up, govt may hike MEPPrices for basmati rice varieties have shot up from earlier lows, indicating exporters are willing to buy from farmers at higher prices.
17 Nov, 2009, 08.45 PM IST