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Prices of wheat, sugar, rice declining after govt measures: Food Secy
Retail prices of wheat, rice, sugar and edible oils are showing a declining trend after the measures taken by the govt, including curbs on exports of wheat and sugar, says Food Secy Sudhanshu Pandey
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Why is India's basmati rice export seeing a decline?
India's basmati rice export has been witnessing a decline. It plunged to its lowest in the last four years in 2021. Is Indian basmati losing its shine, or is it a temporary phase?
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Centre likely to distribute more rice than wheat to manage stock
The official statement released on Saturday said the government plans to allocate 24.4 million tonnes (mt) of wheat and rice for PMGKAY for the next six months starting April 1.
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India keeps global rice prices in check with record exports
The world's biggest rice exporter is heading for record shipments this year that will help to keep rising food prices in check, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization.
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Deepwater port lined up for rice, exports to surge amid global shortage
India mainly exports non-basmati rice to Bangladesh, Nepal, Benin and Senegal, and basmati rice to Iran, Saudi Arabia and Iraq
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Vietnam buys Indian rice for first time in decades: industry officials
The purchases underscore tightening supplies in Asia
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Bangladesh to cut duty on rice imports to cool record local prices
The import duty on rice will be lowered to 25% from 62.5%
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Basmati prices up 5% during 21-day lockdown even as exports take a huge hit
Exporters, however, are a worried lot as Iran, the top market for Indian basmati, is among the most-affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
Strong rupee pushes rice prices to seven-month high, dampening exports
India's 5 per cent broken parboiled variety was quoted around $392-$395 per tonne this week, up from $386-$389 last week
Rice prices climb on improved overseas demand, fresh crop supply caps gains
The recent harvest mainly served domestic demand and didn't affect export price
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