Digital lenders put small business on watch listDigital lenders are becoming cautious about loans to small businesses like restaurants and petrol pumps. This move follows disruptions in W...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Bardhaman’s potato economy in focus as farmers weigh choices amid Bengal pollsIn Purba Bardhaman, potato farmers face price caps, weak markets and migration woes. As elections near, discontent simmers, but TMC still a...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Fuel shortages from Iran war threaten Asia’s biggest food stapleIran War: Farmers across Southeast Asia face a crisis as missiles flew in th Middle East. Soaring fuel and fertilizer prices, driven by the...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Rice export rules relaxed for select European countriesIndia has eased rice export rules for many European nations. An inspection certificate from EIC/EIAs is now only required for exports to th...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
West Asia conflict: Govt to setup weekly monitoring mechanism to track exim trendsThe government is establishing a weekly system to monitor export-import trends and industry stress. This move addresses concerns over suppl...
10 Apr, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
India eases rules for rice exports to some European countriesIndia has eased export rules for rice. Basmati and non-basmati rice can now be shipped to certain European nations. This is without the usu...
10 Apr, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
US-India trade deal: Rice output to prop up export dreamsIndia's record rice harvest is set to boost exports to the United States. A US duty cut will make Indian rice more competitive against riva...
04 Feb, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
As FCI buffer swells, exporters demand lifting of curbs on riceThe retail and wholesale inflation in rice has been in double digits since last year. India, the largest exporter of rice, banned export of...
26 Jun, 2024, 12.29 PM IST
India's rice export ban could hit planting, farm income: Farmers' bodyIndia's decision to ban non-basmati white rice exports may result in a 5% decrease in rice planting as farmers may switch to growing other ...
08 Aug, 2023, 04.48 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
Centre lifts ban on exports of organic non-basmati riceThe government had, in early September, banned the export of broken rice with an aim to increase domestic availability.
29 Nov, 2022, 07.31 PM IST
Govt asks customs to allow export of rice consignments with limited quantity of broken riceIn a trade notice on Wednesday, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said that representations have been received from trade and...
28 Sep, 2022, 08.09 PM IST
Prices of rice may continue to go up, says govtThe ministry had earlier informed that domestic rice production is estimated to declined by 6 per cent to 104.99 million tonnes in the 2002...
22 Sep, 2022, 10.05 PM IST
Rice exporters get 4-month breather from Saudi normsSaudi Food and Drug Authority has sought test reports on minimum residue levels.
02 Sep, 2019, 08.39 AM IST
- Government lifts ban on wheat exports, upto 2 million tonnes allowed
The government has lifted a four-year-old ban on wheat exports but prohibited overseas sales of onions to curb rising prices.
09 Sep, 2011, 03.48 AM IST
- India exported 51.02 lakh tons of non-basmati rice till January
India, the second largest rice producer in the world, exported 51.02 lakh tons of non-basmati rice as on January 26.
19 Mar, 2008, 04.46 PM IST
- Govt rules out plan to ban rice export
Putting rumours of a ban on rice export at rest, the Centre today ruled out any such step and said a duty cut on imported edible oil would ...
24 Sep, 2007, 06.54 PM IST