Low acreage, output make traders place a bullish bet on wheatWhile this may impact farmers adversely, for traders wheat will offer a more attractive valuation than other commodities such as coriander,...
13 Jan, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
Iran nuclear deal: Basmati rice export to remain unaffected unlike sugar, corn and soymealIndia’s basmati rice exports are unlikely to be affected following the Iran nuclear deal agreement, although there could be other setbacks.
15 Jul, 2015, 05.43 AM IST
Paddy farmers' woes escalate as Bangladesh hikes dutyThe 10% rise on import duty affects eastern Indian states as well as Andhra Pradesh the most
14 May, 2015, 11.29 AM IST
Drop in wheat output unlikely to affect retail prices as FCI has huge stockThe drop in output is however unlikely to make an impact on retail price feel traders, with huge stocks lying with Food Corporation of Indi...
14 May, 2015, 11.13 AM IST
Government cuts wheat output in third advance estimateIn its third advance estimate, the government has cut the estimate on wheat output to 90.78 million tonnes from the February estimate of 95...
14 May, 2015, 02.31 AM IST
Centre eases wheat procurement rules for HaryanaThe relaxation, with immediate effect, is aimed at reducing the hardship of farmers and avoiding distress sale of wheat, the food ministry ...
14 Apr, 2015, 07.15 PM IST
Wheat productions drop by 4-5% due to untimely rainsWheat production in India, the world’s second-largest producer, is expected to fall 4-5% short of the earlier estimate of 95.76 million ton...
08 Apr, 2015, 05.56 AM IST
Wheat output to fall 4-5 per cent short of estimate due to rains: Radha Mohan SinghThis estimate is based on initial reports, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Tuesday while addressing a conference on kharif crops.
07 Apr, 2015, 07.48 PM IST
Grains, Pulses may cost more as Rail Budget 2015 hikes freight ratesVeena Sharma, secretary of Roller Flour Mills Federation of India, said, “Any increase in railway freight is bound to increase the flour pr...
27 Feb, 2015, 04.15 AM IST
Rail Budget: Freight rate for grains and pulses up 10%Narang said that roller flour mills that buy wheat under the open market sale scheme of FCI will pass on the freight increase to consumer b...
26 Feb, 2015, 08.28 PM IST
India expected to emerge biggest rice exporter in 2015Surplus rice stockpiles in the country and improved methods of production have helped position India competitively in the global rice marke...
08 Oct, 2014, 06.14 AM IST
The why of lifeThe advice to man is to forgive those who hurt him, seek forgiveness for egotism/arrogance and be grateful to God for his creation.
30 Aug, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Destiny and change
Destiny cannot be changed, nor known. None would be unhappy if destiny could be managed by free will or advance intimation.
28 Dec, 2013, 04.56 AM IST
Charity at home“Charity begins at home” implies enabling the “soul or self” for merger with its Origin or Supreme Self.
26 Oct, 2013, 03.34 AM IST
What is not love?The passionate feelings that rise like a tornado and then ebb are attributes of change and, so, are an elusive reality.
29 Jun, 2013, 03.08 AM IST
Magnetism of baptism“Be positive” is the mantra for equanimity in life. Negativity saps the energy of the body, mind and soul.
30 Mar, 2013, 02.32 AM IST
Thought: The thread of universalityA thought stirs a tremendous amount of activity in this world. For example, when we think of buying a car, we immediately start using telep...
30 Apr, 2011, 07.03 AM IST