Unseasonal rain may dent wheat output, qualityWhile prices may stay stable for now, better-quality wheat is likely to command a premium, widening price gaps, according to industry execu...
07 Apr, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
India’s 2026 wheat output seen higher, but misses estimates after weather hitIndias wheat harvest in 2026 is projected to increase from the previous year. However, unseasonal rains and hailstorms have impacted the ma...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Wheat product export ban likely to be eased after good harvestThe Ministry of Consumer Affairs is proposing to lift export restrictions on wheat products like aata, maida, and suji, with a proposed lim...
15 Nov, 2025, 12.36 AM IST
Flour millers call on govt to study DDGS impact on cattle health, milk qualityDDGS has lately curtailed demand for bran in the animal feed sector, offering a more affordable and nutrient-dense alternative.
25 Sep, 2025, 08.54 AM IST
India wheat crop seen hitting record, allaying import fearsIndia's wheat output is projected to be a bumper one this year, despite earlier concerns about warm weather, due to favorable conditions du...
22 May, 2025, 09.57 AM IST
Wheat stock limits tightened as prices stay firmThe Indian government has tightened stock limits on wheat for traders and processors to stabilize prices and ensure food security. With amp...
12 Dec, 2024, 12.04 AM IST
Wheat processors calls for removal of import duty to ease supply shortageThe wheat processing industry is urging the removal of the 40% import duty on wheat to address the shortage in the local market. With gover...
21 May, 2024, 11.26 PM IST
Flour mills under FCI scanner as wheat prices continue to riseThe FCI sells wheat to flour mills and other bulk consumers under the open market sales scheme (OMSS) to keep domestic prices down. In June...
14 Sep, 2023, 12.56 AM IST
Wheat prices rise 4% in two weeks"Prices have increased sharply during the past two weeks," said Ajay Goyal, a veteran wheat processor and director, at Shivaji Roller Flour...
18 May, 2023, 11.40 PM IST
Flour millers panic as wheat prices cross Rs 30/kg in DelhiThe industry is now afraid that they will be forced to pay high prices to procure wheat for a few more weeks.“Even if the OMSS policy is de...
16 Jan, 2023, 10.31 PM IST
Wheat prices stay firm as stockists hold on to grainThe wholesale price of wheat has for the past one month been firm at around Rs 28.50 a kilogram, 40% above the minimum support price, as st...
07 Jan, 2023, 12.17 AM IST
Delhi wheat prices hit record highWheat prices had declined by close to 1% within a day in the previous week on rumours that the government may sell wheat in the open market.
21 Dec, 2022, 09.23 AM IST
Wheat prices may touch a fresh high in few days“The current wheat prices are the highest ever recorded. During the past four months, prices have gradually increased from `23/kg to Rs 29/...
04 Dec, 2022, 11.38 PM IST
Wheat prices up 4%, more hikes expected on festive demandDenying some reports claiming that India was going to import wheat, the Department of Food and Public Distribution issued a statement on Su...
23 Aug, 2022, 09.06 AM IST
Flour industry executives to meet food secretaryMillers are not able to decide about stocking more to hedge against future price rise because the government can impose stock limits in the...
11 May, 2022, 12.18 AM IST
Indian wheat prices increase by 2-3% after govt says exports will continueTraders said that the wheat prices had declined to Rs 2350/quintal in Mumbai after the rumors about the export ban started making rounds. A...
05 May, 2022, 09.59 PM IST
Millers face supply crunch, FCI extends open saleThe FCI also opened its depots for selling grains to millers though state governments, which has curtailed the week-long e-auction process ...
28 Mar, 2020, 09.06 AM IST