Food prices rose less in the second wave of COVID-19: RBI StudyA study by RBI economists found that average retail price rose over 6 per cent for several pulses, over 3.5 per cent for most edible oils, ...
17 Aug, 2021, 09.20 PM IST
Consumers expects fall in income, savings due to high fuel, commodity prices: SurveyThe 'Mood of the Consumer' survey was aimed at understanding how many more people paid to purchase vegetables in comparison to December 202...
15 Jul, 2021, 06.55 PM IST
With no let-up in COVID surge, lockdown extended by 7 days in MizoramThe total lockdown imposed in Aizawl and other district headquarters from May 10 has been extended for another 7 days to flatten the COVID-...
14 May, 2021, 07.33 PM IST
Rising prices hit households reeling from shrunk budgetsHouseholds across the country are facing the onslaught of rising prices and are witnessing a sharp dent in their monthly spend capabilities...
03 Apr, 2021, 11.04 AM IST
COVID-19: Around 55 inmates of Guwahati Central jail test positiveLeader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia stated that the Legal Department of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) will provide assistance t...
11 Jul, 2020, 09.12 PM IST
Subsidy on transportation of fruits & veggies on big price fallThe Centre will provide 50% subsidy on the transportation of fruits and vegetables if prices fall below threshold levels, government offici...
11 Jun, 2020, 10.05 AM IST
Wholesale veggie prices crash during lockdownWith state borders sealed, and supply chains hampered, what possibly led to the crashing prices was distress sale of perishable veggies and...
24 May, 2020, 09.26 AM IST
Food prices down up to 75%The prices are likely to remain weak till mid-June, industry insiders said, citing continued transportation issues with many state borders ...
22 May, 2020, 11.44 PM IST
Prices of vegetable, pulses, grains, sugar fall on poor demandThe prices are likely to remain weak till mid-June, industry insiders said, citing continued transportation issues with many state borders ...
22 May, 2020, 08.55 PM IST
Fruit, veggie exports fall 70% during lockdownThe average export was 4 lakh tonne a month in the previous year and now only 30% of that is happening said an APEDA official.
22 May, 2020, 10.20 AM IST
Special Cell is ensuring hassle-free movement of perishables across India: Agriculture MinisterMore than 2,000 major markets are now functional in the country. State governments were requested to relax Mandi Act norms so that farmers ...
16 May, 2020, 11.01 PM IST
Lockdown brings change in buying behaviour, more older people hop onto digital tech: SurveyThe lockdown has changed buying behaviour of Indians - like purchasing vegetables without asking for price.
10 May, 2020, 05.41 PM IST
Experts warn about food inflation as farmers begin reducing area under vegetables"We have to be ready for tremendous inflation for perishable food products in future as farmers would be investing low in such products," s...
29 Apr, 2020, 11.44 AM IST
Palm oil prices edge up on bargain buying, but slump in crude oil weighsPalm oil had climbed 2.4 per cent in early trade on price adjustment but slipped following a drop in crude oil prices, traders said.
22 Apr, 2020, 02.53 PM IST
Retail inflation eases: Experts say this may be a short-term reliefCPI inflation finally nudged below the upper limit of the MPC's 2%-6% band in March.
13 Apr, 2020, 09.21 PM IST
Covid-19 to accentuate growth slowdown, impact on inflation ambiguous: RBI“COVID-19, the accompanying lockdowns and the expected contraction in global output in 2020 weigh heavily on the growth outlook,” the centr...
09 Apr, 2020, 12.01 PM IST
India's vegetable oil demand set to drop for first time in decadesMost trade and industry officials now agree that India's vegetable oil demand - predominantly palm oil and soyoil - will fall below previou...
30 Mar, 2020, 12.46 PM IST