US-China talks in Beijing expose fragile balance of global powerA pivotal summit between the US and China kicks off in Beijing today. President Donald Trump's impulsive style is set to clash with Preside...
14 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
India has adequate seed stock available amid the Israel-Iran war, says govt officialIndia assures ample seed availability for the upcoming sowing season. This comes as global supply chains face disruptions. The nation boast...
01 Apr, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Niti Aayog recommends strategies to double India's pulses production by 2047 and self-sufficient by 2030Niti Aayog suggests ways for India to become self-reliant in pulses. The goal is to double pulse production by 2047. Production may reach 3...
05 Sep, 2025, 03.38 PM IST
Govt to monitor prices of 16 more commodities; to include besan, ghee, butter egg under price monitoringThe Ministry of Consumer Affairs has added 16 more commodities to its daily price monitoring, bringing the total to 38 items. This includes...
01 Aug, 2024, 05.24 PM IST
Wheat procurement kicks off, government gears up for kharifOfficial agencies started buying wheat in parts of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh amid strict Covid-19 protocol. Procurement will...
15 Apr, 2020, 10.02 PM IST
Gold demand slips as crops fail to earnLower demand has also resulted in gold being sold at a $4-5 discount in the wholesale market with bullion dealers offloading their stocks.
23 Nov, 2017, 10.12 AM IST
Eight important triggers that changed your market while you were sleepingSebi’s regulatory lens over Yes Bank’s QIP issue is also likely to do some damage to market sentiment.
15 Sep, 2016, 07.12 AM IST
Rallis India stock jumps over 5% on IKEA dealRallis India signed an agreement for assignment of its leasehold rights in respect of the leasehold land at MIDC Industrial area, Turbhe, N...
30 Mar, 2016, 02.19 PM IST
Centre asks states not to announce bonus on rice, wheat this yearIt also said the continuous mono-cropping is affecting soil health. Farmers are growing those crops on which states fix bonus.
18 Jul, 2014, 01.53 PM IST
DSCL net profit down by 95% owning to loss in sugar businessDSCL profit plunged by almost 95%, as its core sugar production business continued to take hits due to the lack of government clarity in ca...
28 Oct, 2013, 08.01 PM IST
Prices of Castor seed to be firm; stocks from last year to cap sharp gainsA low output in the coming season will not reduce prices, but stocks from last year will cap sharp gains.
17 Dec, 2012, 08.04 AM IST
- SEA seeks import duty hike on crude palm oil, RBD Palmolein
SEA has sought the government to hike import duty to 20% on refined vegetable oil and 10% on crude, to protect the interest of soyabean and...
03 Dec, 2012, 05.14 PM IST
- India can export up to 3 million tonne wheat to Iran: K V Thomas
India can export up to 3 mn tonnes of wheat from the govt stock to sanction-hit Iran if West Asian nation is satisfied with the quality of ...
20 Jun, 2012, 03.08 PM IST
- Check govt grain buys, use cash transfers or food coupons: Study
If the FCI's efficiency were to reach the level of private traders then the optimal stock for rice would be 6.5 mt but for wheat it would r...
11 May, 2011, 01.35 AM IST
- Exports boost castor oil prices
Higher demand from the US, China and Europe has resulted in the higher prices for castor. The commodity and its derived oil is increasingly...
21 May, 2008, 02.32 AM IST
- Wheat procurement hits a record 200 lakh tonne
Wheat procurement by the government has reached a record high in recent times, making it easier for the state to fight inflation in food pr...
19 May, 2008, 12.49 AM IST
- Indian cotton preferred in Int'l mkt
Acceptability and preference of Indian cotton in the international market due to its low contamination and trash levels, would help its exp...
05 Aug, 2007, 06.20 PM IST