Wilmar International chief says India must target 60% self-sufficiency in edible oilsIndia needs to produce more edible oils domestically. Kuok Khoon Hong, chairman of Wilmar International, suggests aiming for 50-60% self-su...
26 May, 2026, 09.22 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
Human urine becomes option for farmers in fertilizer supply crunchFrom chicken muck to human urine-based products and microbial solutions, growers are improvising to maintain crop yields. This shift, while...
23 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Honasa Consumer shares zoom 11% on robust Q4. Jefferies, CLSA see more room to runHonasa Consumer, Mamaearth's parent company, saw its shares surge after reporting a 177% year-on-year jump in net profit to Rs 69 crore for...
22 May, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
‘The US-Iran war will hurt both food consumers — and producers’The US-Iran conflict threatens global food supplies. Rising oil prices increase fertilizer and transportation costs. This impacts food prod...
21 May, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Rice University eyes deeper India push, weighs campus presence under NEPRice University is looking at expanding its presence in India. This includes potential research and academic partnerships under the new Nat...
13 May, 2026, 02.50 PM 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
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
US tariffs a temporary hurdle for rice exports, India retains price advantage, says IREFAn Indian rice exporters' body considers the 25% US tariff a temporary obstacle, emphasizing India's continued pricing advantage over compe...
31 Jul, 2025, 04.21 PM IST
Rice prices plummet 16% in eastern India amid Bangladesh's land port closureRice prices in eastern Bangladesh have decreased by 16% in ten days. This is due to Bangladesh sealing land ports with India and increased ...
22 Apr, 2025, 09.45 AM IST
27pc tariff on Indian rice temporary hurdle, say exportersIndian rice exporters are cautiously monitoring the impact of the new 27% US tariff, though it is expected to be a short-term challenge. In...
04 Apr, 2025, 06.58 PM IST
Price of parboiled rice increases by Rs 10 per kgPrice of parboiled rice in India has increased by ₹10 per kg. Bangladesh traders are placing private orders due to import route issues. Thi...
20 Feb, 2025, 12.04 AM IST
Africa struggling to reduce dependency on imported Indian riceMany African countries depend on imports -- and the market has been roiled by restrictions imposed in September by India. In a bid to contr...
16 Dec, 2022, 01.26 PM IST
- New 'Look East' policy to boost rice output in Eastern states
The Centre will come up with a 'Look East' policy to boost kharif staple rice production in eastern states.
06 Apr, 2011, 12.39 AM IST
- Centre ponders Look East strategy on Kharif staple rice
Centre's upcoming two-day national level meet on summer sown crops is gearing up to coin an aggressive Look East strategy on kharif staple ...
05 Apr, 2011, 08.15 PM IST
India won't order rice nowIndia is not divulging its strategy on cmpetitive prices.
20 Nov, 2009, 02.32 AM IST
- India will look to government-to-government deals to get cheap rice
India is keeping its strategy on clinching competitive prices for its rice imports close to its chest, choosing for the present to signal t...
19 Nov, 2009, 08.10 PM IST