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
Dietary balance remains missing as India continues to gorge on cerealsMany Indians consume too many grains and not enough proteins, vegetables and fruits. This imbalance affects health, contributing to malnutr...
26 May, 2026, 12.15 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
India’s kitchens turn into mini gyms as protein orders soar 150%India's embrace of high-protein diets is transforming grocery habits, with quick commerce platforms seeing a 150% surge in protein-related ...
25 May, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
El Nino spells trouble for kharif harvests across IndiaA study by scientists at an ICAR institute has found that El Niño events have consistently reduced yields of major kharif crops in India, w...
22 May, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Millet mania: ITC, PepsiCo and startups spice up India's snacking gameMillets are now widely available in snacks. FMCG companies are launching millet-based products. Kurkure is also introducing millet snacks. ...
22 Sep, 2025, 11.41 AM IST
Stabilising prices, securing steady supply should be a priority to sustain the millet revolution: Founder of Millet BankA focused effort over the next decade is essential to meet the desired goals in production of millets in India, says Vishala Reddy Vuyyala,...
30 Aug, 2024, 11.31 AM IST
Consumer majors soup up millet strategies to seed salesCompanies had ventured into the market following the government's nudge on increasing millet consumption. Sales, however, have been sluggis...
31 Dec, 2023, 07.04 AM IST
Govt says 30 companies taking advantage of PLI scheme for making millet-based productsAround 30 companies, including 22 MSMEs, are benefiting from the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing millet-based pr...
28 Dec, 2023, 02.39 PM IST
Startups find meat in millets, gear up to meet global demandA 37.68% increase in exports to $57.14 million in five years to 2022-23, buckwheat, ragi, jawar, bajra, amaranth and canary seeds have foun...
12 Dec, 2023, 02.01 AM IST
Millet prices hit a record as demand outgrows supplyLaunch of new products like millet-based pasta, noodles and snacks, inclusion of millets in breakfast cereals, and increased consumption of...
06 Dec, 2023, 06.50 PM IST
Local firms plan to take millets-based foods overseasIndian companies are taking millets-based products to international markets to gain a first-mover advantage. This comes after the spotlight...
18 Sep, 2023, 12.47 PM IST
Govt making efforts to boost production, consumption of millet: Narendra Singh TomarUnion Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday said the government is making efforts to boost the production and consumption of ...
28 Apr, 2023, 10.56 PM IST
Food of the future: The business and economy of super grainsOnce known as inferior coarse grains, millets are now known as super grains for the huge health, economic and environmental benefits they o...
09 Apr, 2023, 12.41 PM IST
Millets to be part of mid-day meal in schools of 12 districts in ChhattisgarhChief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in a tweet on Saturday night said he had written a letter to the central government proposing inclusion of mi...
19 Feb, 2023, 02.21 PM IST
Ragi to riches: India’s new millet campaign is about how the grain is good for people and planetMillet is no longer promoted as mota anaj; instead, it will be called shree anna or nutri cereal, a superfood high in iron and calcium. The...
19 Feb, 2023, 12.17 PM IST
Corporates to push more millets as budget expects India becoming global hub for MilletsIndia is already the largest producer and second largest exporter of millets and the continued focus on domestic production, consumption an...
01 Feb, 2023, 06.00 PM IST