Govt says India has ample petrol, diesel supply, calls for crackdown on diversionThe govt has confirmed that petrol and diesel supplies are ample for every home and community in the country. Instances of regional shortag...
27 May, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Assam to move ahead with UCC as Himanta defends reform push, targets Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2028Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is pushing for a Uniform Civil Code, stating it will empower minority women and promote equality...
26 May, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
What should you do with your gold investments as gold import duty increases to 15%?Gold prices surged after the government raised gold import duty from 6% to 15%, impacting MCX, IBJA rates, ETFs, and jewellery retailer pri...
14 May, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
No shortage of LPG, petrol, and diesel in the state: Manipur governmentManipur authorities have confirmed ample stock of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, petrol, and diesel. The government is addressing misinformation ...
12 May, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Stock, mutual fund investing from Tier-2, 3 cities grows fast, but limited awareness, advisory gaps remain key concernsEven as individuals from Tier-2/3 cities and beyond are rapidly embracing the world of stocks and mutual funds, gaps in advisory and awaren...
04 May, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Govt reduces jute stock limits to zeroThe government has set raw jute stock limits to zero for traders and balers. This move aims to ensure fair distribution and prevent hoardin...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
No unusual price volatility despite West Asia tensions, Government says; ample food stocks in placeThe government states essential commodity prices are stable despite the West Asia crisis. Sufficient wheat and rice stocks are available fo...
06 Apr, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Govt imposes stock limits on soyameal till June 2022 to check price riseSoyameal processors, millers and plant owners can hold a maximum stock of 90 days production and they are required to declare the storage l...
24 Dec, 2021, 08.44 PM IST
Keep strict watch on prices of essential commodities in states: Piyush GoyalFood and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday directed his officials to keep a "strict watch" on prices of essential commodi...
19 May, 2021, 08.42 PM IST
Home Minister asks authorities to prevent hoarding and black marketing of goodsThe directives were issued after a detailed review of essential commodities and implementation of the lockdown by Shah, Joint Secretary in ...
07 Apr, 2020, 05.38 PM IST
Centre gets tough on jute hoarders, issues control orderThe Centre issued control order in the wake of jute hoarding, which created artificial shortage in supply of raw material to mills.
27 Nov, 2015, 04.43 AM IST
Arvind Kejriwal blames hoarding, commodity stock market for price riseKejriwal today blamed "hoarding" and commodity stock market behind skyrocketing retail prices of pulses and questioned the Maharashtra gove...
24 Oct, 2015, 10.26 PM IST
Pulses worth Rs 125 crore seized in ThanePulses worth around Rs 125 crore, which were hoarded in various godowns here, have been seized by the Thane Police and Supplies department.
22 Oct, 2015, 03.52 PM IST
Over 35,000 tonnes pulses seized from hoarders in 10 states: CentreFollowing action against hoarding in some states, tur prices declined marginally to Rs 205 per kg from Rs 210 yesterday in retail markets.
21 Oct, 2015, 07.14 PM IST
Will Modi government succeed in bringing down high inflation?The NDA government has brought potatoes and onions in the essential commodities list, as well as moved to make hoarding a non-bailable offe...
07 Jul, 2014, 11.04 AM IST
- States get extension to act against wheat hoarding
The Centre has decided to extend the validity of power it granted to state governments, under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, for anot...
21 Feb, 2008, 04.41 PM IST