rice

Govt allows sale of 23 lakh tonnes of rice from Food Corporation of India's stock to ethanol makers

The food ministry, as per a directive, has allowed ethanol producers to participate in e-auctions and purchase rice between August and October 2024 under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS).

29 August 2024, 17:00 IST

Govt allows sale of 23 lakh tonnes of rice from Food Corporation of India's stock to ethanol makers

29 August 2024, 17:00 IST

Govt bans export of de-oiled rice bran till January 31, 2025

Earlier in March, the government imposed a ban on this product till July 31.

20 August 2024, 12:49 IST

Govt bans export of de-oiled rice bran till January 31, 2025

20 August 2024, 12:49 IST

States can buy rice directly from FCI at Rs 2800 per quintal : Pralhad Joshi

Joshi said, so far no demand came from any state. The decision has been taken to reduce the huge surplus of stocks prior to the commencement of the new procurement season.

01 August 2024, 15:41 IST

States can buy rice directly from FCI at Rs 2800 per quintal : Pralhad Joshi

01 August 2024, 15:41 IST

India permits export of 1,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Namibia

Though exports of non-basmati white rice have been banned since July 20, 2023, to boost domestic supply, exports are allowed on the basis of permission granted by the government to certain countries.

29 July 2024, 14:30 IST

India permits export of 1,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Namibia

29 July 2024, 14:30 IST

India plans to ease rice export curbs as stocks surge to record: Sources

Lowering the MEP would help India retain its market share against Pakistan, which exported a record amount of rice this year due to New Delhi's export curbs.

18 July 2024, 09:17 IST

India plans to ease rice export curbs as stocks surge to record: Sources

18 July 2024, 09:17 IST

Congress demands apology from PM Modi over non sale of rice to Karnataka govt

Congress General Secretary (Communications) Jairam Ramesh also asked whether Modi will apologise to taxpayers for inflating the food subsidy by Rs 16-18,000 crore by stopping the sale of excess rice stock to Karnataka and other states through OMSS-D.

05 July 2024, 13:21 IST

Congress demands apology from PM Modi over non sale of rice to Karnataka govt

05 July 2024, 13:21 IST

80% of marginal farmers in India affected by adverse climatic events: Report

The survey found that two-thirds of the marginal farmers affected by extreme weather events have adopted climate-resilient agricultural practices, including changes in sowing time and methods, crop duration, and water and disease management strategies.

25 June 2024, 16:00 IST

80% of marginal farmers in India affected by adverse climatic events: Report

25 June 2024, 16:00 IST

Rice politics in Kerala: State counters Centre's Bharat rice with K-Rice

The State had recently opposed Centre's directive that photos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and selfie points should be set up at ration shops.

06 March 2024, 12:13 IST

Rice politics in Kerala: State counters Centre's Bharat rice with K-Rice

06 March 2024, 12:13 IST

India is considering to extend parboiled rice tax in risk to world supply

The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will seek a third term in the polls due in the first half of this year, is considering keeping the export levy at 20 per cent, according to people familiar with the matter. There is no immediate proposal to ban exports of parboiled rice. The tax is currently due to expire March 31.

08 February 2024, 04:59 IST

India is considering to extend parboiled rice tax in risk to world supply

08 February 2024, 04:59 IST

Rice traders required to declare stocks weekly, as prices surge

Traders have been ordered to declare their stocks every Friday online on the portal of the Department of Food and Public Distribution.

02 February 2024, 23:25 IST

Rice traders required to declare stocks weekly, as prices surge

02 February 2024, 23:25 IST