Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
India's edible oil imports rise 3% in FY26 on Nepal duty-free surge, industry body saysIndia's edible oil imports increased by 3 per cent in the last fiscal year owing significant to a boost from duty-free shipments from Nepal...
19 May, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Exports diversification drive adds $202 million to kitty in FY26India's exports expanded significantly last fiscal year. New product and country combinations generated over $200 million in new trade. Shi...
18 May, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockadeIran faces severe economic hardship due to war and US sanctions. Prices for essentials like food and medicine have surged. Job losses and b...
13 May, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Decoding govt’s wheat strategy: Can higher procurement push and export quota hike lift the sector?Experts say wheat procurement may be constrained by limited storage, while exports remain largely uncompetitive globally.
04 May, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Govt exempts non-basmati rice from export duty, cuts levy on parboiled rice to 10%The government has exempted non-basmati white rice from export duty and reduced the levy on parboiled rice to 10 per cent. The export duty ...
28 Sep, 2024, 03.34 PM IST
Export duty on parboiled rice may be fixed at $100/tonneThe government has formed a committee - Rice Federation Consulting Committee - under the commerce ministry to deal with the issue of rice e...
13 Jul, 2024, 07.26 PM IST
Indian rice traders hike prices to mirror higher export dutyIndia's rice export prices increased this week due to higher duty on rice shipments, while Thailand's demand remained low. The government i...
28 Mar, 2024, 05.30 PM IST
Rice traders demand flat export duty on parboiled riceRice exporters in Kolkata have requested the Indian government to impose a flat export duty of USD 80 per tonne for parboiled rice, instead...
15 Oct, 2023, 02.40 PM IST
Export duty on parboiled rice extended upto March 31, 2024The Indian government has extended the export duty on parboiled rice until March 31 next year. This move aims to maintain sufficient local ...
13 Oct, 2023, 10.09 PM IST
Govt imposes 20 per cent export duty on parboiled riceDuty exemption would be available on parboiled rice lying in customs ports which have not been granted LEO (let export order) and are backe...
26 Aug, 2023, 11.37 PM IST
Export duty on husk rice scrappedOfficials said the duty was scrapped after review of rice stocks. The exemption will be effective from April 11. The centre in September, 2...
11 Apr, 2023, 10.50 PM IST
Rice exporters see surge in demand from global buyersThe government had imposed the duty on September 9 last year to contain the domestic price rise. Area under kharif fell 5.62% to 38.39 mill...
22 Feb, 2023, 12.55 AM IST
After lull, India’s rice exporters witness surge in global demandThe government had imposed the duty on September 9 last year to contain the domestic price rise. Area under kharif fell 5.62% to 38.39 mill...
21 Feb, 2023, 10.42 PM IST
India's rice exports may fall by 4-5 million tonnes post ban on broken rice, 20 pc dutyDuring April-August period of the current financial year, the government data showed that the country has already exported 9.35 million ton...
10 Sep, 2022, 04.47 PM IST
Indian rice exporters seek parity in import dutyThe Indian Rice Exporters Association is hoping the commerce ministry will take up the issue at the forthcoming RCEP ministerial meeting to...
02 Aug, 2019, 06.23 PM IST