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Decoding govt’s wheat strategy: Can higher procurement push and export quota hike lift the sector?Experts say wheat procurement may be constrained by limited storage, while exports remain largely uncompetitive globally.04 May, 2026, 09.47 AM IST- Phase-I of bilateral trade agreement with US almost ready: Piyush GoyalTrade conversations are heating up in Washington as India and the US engage in crucial discussions aimed at enhancing economic ties. At the...21 Apr, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
- Sugar prices to stay firm amid tight inventories; ethanol earnings under strain, says ratings agency Ind-RaSugar prices in India are set to stay strong with limited stock. However, ethanol producers face challenges due to too much supply and no p...25 Mar, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
- India's Godavari Biorefineries to start grain-based distillery in June quarterGodavari Biorefineries is set to launch a new grain-based distillery in the June quarter. This facility will allow the company to use both ...02 Mar, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
- Finance ministry rejects hike in food subsidy bill, pushes for open market grain salesThe finance ministry has rejected a proposal to increase the food subsidy outlay, citing a need for prudent spending. Instead, the Departme...04 Nov, 2025, 11.45 PM IST
- Grains may be given for ethanol blendingRaina said the association has asked the government to release damaged and broken grain of 2017-18 season.17 Dec, 2019, 08.42 AM IST
- Cabinet okays use of surplus foodgrain for producing ethanolThe new policy has expanded the scope of raw materials used for producing ethanol. Currently, ethanol is mainly produced from molasses.16 May, 2018, 11.52 PM IST
- Make ethanol from surplus food grains: Draft policyA faster adoption of biofuels can help cut oil import bill, boost job generation, spur indigenous technological development and cut environ...23 Nov, 2017, 10.22 AM IST
- Learn with ETMarkets: How does food credit workBanks led by SBI were rudely shocked when the Reserve Bank of India asked them to provide for some food credit traditionally treated as a r...19 Apr, 2016, 09.10 AM IST
- Food Security Bill would make government the largest hoarderThe government has in its stocks 77 MT of grain. If prices are still soaring above the birds of the sky, there can only be one explanation:...13 Jun, 2013, 08.59 AM IST
- Free up exports, fix public distribution system to manage grain surplusesIndia is now saddled with a huge surplus of grain stocks – rendering it highly susceptible to damage in rains apart from raising the cost o...15 Jul, 2012, 02.41 PM IST
- North-east to be self-sufficient in food grain by 2015: ICARMany north-eastern states will be self-sufficient in food grain production by 2015, a top official of the Indian Council of Agricultural Re...28 Feb, 2012, 06.55 PM IST
- Differences persist in govt over Food Bill impact on open market pricesSharp differences persist in the government over whether and how much of an impact the impending food law is likely to have on open market ...10 Aug, 2011, 07.33 AM IST
- Skewed policies: Wheat replacing corn in poultry feedAs the government twiddles its thumbs on allowing export of surplus grains, wheat prices have plunged below not just the government's promi...30 May, 2011, 04.43 AM IST
- Check govt grain buys, use cash transfers or food coupons: StudyIf the FCI's efficiency were to reach the level of private traders then the optimal stock for rice would be 6.5 mt but for wheat it would r...11 May, 2011, 01.35 AM IST
- Reforming food subsidy: Food coupons could workWe welcome the government’s reported move to start pilot projects to use food coupons for providing the poor with food security.19 Feb, 2010, 04.39 AM IST
- 'India needs long-term food grain export policy'India should frame a long-term food grain export policy and spell out norms on wheat exports, an expert said.17 Jan, 2005, 02.07 AM IST
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