Government raises onion buffer stock purchase price 24% to Rs 15.80/kgThe government has set a higher onion procurement price at Rs 15.80 per kg, a step designed to uplift farmers and regulate market rates eff...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.32 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
Govt procures 3,40,000 tonnes of tur under price support schemeUnder the Price Support Scheme, the government has procured 3,40,000 tonnes of tur as of April 13, with Karnataka leading the procurement. ...
18 Apr, 2025, 02.09 PM IST
Chana prices fall below MSP in MaharashtraChana (gram) prices in Maharashtra have fallen between 4% and 6%, dropping below the minimum support price level (MSP) due to the inclusion...
27 Apr, 2023, 07.55 PM IST
Pulses to remain benign in short-term on expectations of new crop arrivalLooking forward, due to the onset of Kharif crops' arrival, prices are likely to remain steady during October-December 2022 quarter, as we ...
08 Oct, 2022, 04.29 PM IST
5 states ready to procure chana at discount from Centre for their welfare schemesThe measure is a part of the market intervention scheme to prevent farmers from resorting to the distress sales of chana. It will also help...
18 Sep, 2022, 11.36 PM IST
Cabinet approves giving States 15 lakh tonne chana at Rs 8/kg discount for welfare schemes"Under this approved Scheme, the States/UTs Government are offered to lift 15 lakh tonne of chana at the discount of Rs 8 per kg over the i...
31 Aug, 2022, 01.54 PM IST
Centre releases Rs 1250 crore for procurement of pulses“States can purchase 25% of the total production of these commodities at MSP. We have released Rs 1250 crore for the procurement of 1.71 la...
05 Apr, 2020, 03.37 PM IST
Chana prices may fall another 10% after plunging 20% below MSP“Chana should trade lower as arrivals gather pace. Demand is very poor,”
24 Feb, 2020, 10.41 AM IST
Nafed to undertake ‘good procurement’ of chanaNafed had procured 68 lakh tonnes of pulses during past three years as India.
13 Feb, 2020, 12.43 PM IST
Tur and chana prices rule 15% to 20% below MSP, expected to decline furtherTraders said only strong government procurement operations can help tame a further fall in prices.
24 Jan, 2020, 04.14 PM IST
Chana, barley, wheat firm up on rising govt buysChana and barley prices have increased almost 8 per cent.
23 May, 2019, 08.01 AM IST
Pulses fall as government offloads stock in the open marketChana prices were down 6 per cent from the government’s minimum support price at Rs 4,350 per quintal
02 May, 2019, 09.31 AM IST
Government to release chana stocks, regulate pricesChana flour is an important ingredient to prepare sweets and namkeen during the festive season.
09 Aug, 2018, 12.29 PM IST
Chana futures hit fresh season lowChana futures on NCDEX have plunged more than 44% in 7 months.
24 Apr, 2018, 08.03 PM IST
Farmers may shift from Chana as prices fall below 10-15% MSPChana has now become the cheapest among pulses as prices have crashed below the minimum support price (MSP) due to a bumper crop and import...
25 Feb, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Rising chana prices cause concern
The lure of higher support price forces farmers to switch to wheat.
16 Nov, 2007, 03.47 AM IST