High cholesterol? Ayurveda’s isabgol could slash your LDL, but only if you follow the right dosage; Full guide insideIsabgol, a natural fibre, aids digestion and reduces cholesterol. Studies show regular intake lowers LDL cholesterol. The FDA recognizes it...
23 Sep, 2025, 11.49 AM IST
How commodity derivatives help health industry manage price risks in Isabgol FuturesIsabgol, a global commodity produced in India and exported mainly to the US, China, and Europe, has debuted on the NCDEX platform. The comm...
05 May, 2023, 03.16 PM IST
NCDEX launches isabgol seed futuresAlthough the Indian Isabgol industry is yet to get organized, market sources assume India is the largest exporter of the Isabgol husk with ...
19 Apr, 2023, 04.02 PM IST
Unseasonal rain expected to increase prices of commodities in short supplyUnseasonal rainfall is expected to increase prices of commodities in short supply and reduce the returns for farmers in commodities that ar...
22 Mar, 2023, 12.37 AM IST
Tasteless yet revolting: Isabgol for the digestively challenged Indian gutMost of India’s production of Isabgol, the soluble fibre made of psyllium seeds, is based in Sidhpur, a town in north Gujarat where Plantag...
27 Jul, 2020, 10.14 AM IST
Isabgol based products to cost moreAccording to traders, buyers are waiting for farmers and stockists to offload stock, which would reduce its price.
25 Sep, 2019, 08.29 AM IST
ICEX set to add basmati rice and cardamom to its menuCardamom prices have skyrocketed this year, breaching the Rs 5,000 per kg mark, a new high.
27 Jun, 2019, 09.13 AM IST
No GST on traditional Rakhi; 5% tax on gold, silver rakhisThe finance ministry has said puja samagri, including holy red thread ‘kalava’, would attract nil GST. Thus, rakhi, which is in the form of...
04 Aug, 2017, 12.46 AM IST
Congress president Sonia Gandhi meets rain-hit farmers in Madhya Pradesh, promises supportThe Congress president surveyed damaged crops in Madavada by walking nearly half-a-kilometre in the fields.
02 Apr, 2015, 02.30 PM IST
- Isabgol prices increase sharply on fall in acreage
A fall in acreage has led to an increase in prices by 26% in the past one year.
24 Mar, 2011, 02.20 AM IST
- Weather-based crop insurance cover from ICICI Lombard
The insurance company will cover 69 districts - 30 loanee districts (farmers who have taken loans) and 39 non-loanee districts.
03 Dec, 2010, 12.50 AM IST
- NMCE to launch new futures series in guar seed, turmeric
National Multi-Commodity Exchange today announced the launch of new futures contracts in guar seed and turmeric from tomorrow.
09 Jul, 2008, 05.02 PM IST
- NMCE to launch new series for futures contract
National Multi Commodity Exchange on Friday said it will launch new series of contract for futures trading in 15 commodities from June 16.
13 Jun, 2008, 09.02 PM IST
- Depreciation of dollar puts isabgol traders at a loss
The recent depreciation of dollar against the rupee has impacted major exporters. One of them is Unjha-based psyllium husk (isabgol) small-...
03 May, 2007, 12.00 AM IST
- Isabgol price war set to generate heat
Unjha, the biggest market for trading in psyllium husk or isabgol, in India is likely to witness a price war in the coming rabi.
14 Dec, 2006, 02.26 AM IST
- FMCG cos can't digest Isabgol's price hike
Global consumers who depend on the psyllium husk (Isabgol) for a perfect morning bliss, may have to shell out a tad more.
23 Sep, 2006, 02.36 AM IST
- Isabgol-based products to cost 20% more
Prominent isabgol-based laxative brands like BG, Telephone, Nature Care, Fybogel, Softovac, Isogel, Naturolax and Sanjeevani Isabgol may se...
14 Jul, 2006, 12.57 AM IST