Indian millers, exporters optimistic as Bangladesh plans to import 9 lakh tonne rice: StakeholdersIndian rice millers and exporters are optimistic as Bangladesh plans to import 9 lakh tonnes of rice due to potential crop losses. India, h...
20 Jul, 2025, 05.37 PM IST
India-Pakistan tensions drive up basmati rice pricesBasmati rice prices in India have surged by up to 10% recently, reversing a previous decline, as West Asian countries increase imports amid...
07 May, 2025, 12.41 PM IST
Rice prices plummet 16% in eastern India amid Bangladesh's land port closureRice prices in eastern Bangladesh have decreased by 16% in ten days. This is due to Bangladesh sealing land ports with India and increased ...
22 Apr, 2025, 09.45 AM IST
A slice of relief for Indians this year - tomato, onion & pulses' prices are fallingPrices of common vegetables and staples such as tomatoes, potatoes, onions, rice, and pulses dropped up to 40% in early 2025 due to fresh p...
15 Jan, 2025, 11.34 AM IST
Potato, rice prices drop amid supply glut, market shiftsPrices of two major food items, potato and rice, have decreased. Potato prices fell by 8% in 20 days due to an oversupply caused by West Be...
23 Aug, 2024, 06.28 PM IST
Vegetable, beverages get costlier, West Bengal CM calls for a meeting to review situationPrices for daily staples like potato and tea in West Bengal have risen sharply, with the cost of potatoes increasing by 17 percent and tea ...
16 Jul, 2024, 04.36 PM IST
Non-basmati rice prices down 10% in a monthBharat rice is being sold in 5 kg and 10 kg packs, at a price of Rs 29 per kg, through the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Fede...
20 Mar, 2024, 12.42 AM IST
Many large buyers from Turkey land in India to buy basmati rice; prices surge“The old contracts that were kept in abeyance because of sub-$1200 price per tonne are being shipped now. New orders are pouring in with la...
02 Nov, 2023, 03.52 PM IST
Govt retains basmati rice MEP at $1,200/tonneExporters warned that the decision - announced in a circular issued on Saturday - will help Pakistan to eat into India's share in global ma...
14 Oct, 2023, 11.33 PM IST
Basmati export floor price may be lowered to counter Pakistan moveIndia will lower the basmati floor price to $850 a metric ton, down from $1,200 a ton, to help millers and traders ship out the rice grade,...
25 Sep, 2023, 11.55 PM IST
Prices of parboiled rice surge 12 per cent as global demand picks upOverseas demand for parboiled rice has shot up following the Centre's decision to ban the export of raw, white rice on July 20, given appre...
10 Aug, 2023, 11.37 PM IST
Consumer staple companies stocking up as El Nino loomsConsumer staple companies in India, including LT Foods, GRM Overseas and Tirupati Agritrade, are increasing stock levels as a precautionary...
22 Jun, 2023, 10.11 AM IST
Rice, wheat prices show diverging trend amid steady festive demandTarun Satsangi, commodity analyst at Origo Commodities, said though steady demand ahead of the festive season has kept the prices stable ne...
06 Oct, 2022, 12.34 AM IST
Consumers turning to open packs of essential items to avoid 5% GSTBimal Kothari, chairman, India Pulses & Grains Association (IPGA), said that though it is difficult to ascertain what percentage of consume...
19 Aug, 2022, 12.40 AM IST
Companies keeping close watch on global rainfall trendsCompanies, in India and abroad, are also monitoring the Indian monsoon. This year till July 29, the area covered under paddy, the primary c...
06 Aug, 2022, 12.02 AM IST