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The Centre has proposed to allow the sale of raw sugar in the domestic market. Indian mills produce raw sugar only for overseas refineries, which turn it into refined sugar. Raw sugar commands a higher price than refined sugar, and…
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Indian wheat prices rose to their highest level in nearly nine months. Wheat prices have touched 28,000 rupees ($334) per metric ton, up from 24,000 rupees in April. India initially planned to sell wheat from its state reserves…
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The government is set to launch 'Kisan Ki Baat', a monthly radio programme aimed at bringing scientific knowledge to farmers. Chouhan said, emphasizing the need for rapid transfer of scientific benefits to farmers. 'Kisan Ki Baat'…
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The government is likely to take a decision on increasing the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar within the next few days. MSP of sugar has remained unchanged at Rs 31 per kg since 2019, despite annual hikes in the fair and…
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The Consumer Affairs Secretary also said that the progress of sowing for kharif season pulses is robust. Pulses such as arhar, urad, mung and moth are sown in the kharif season, which typically starts around June and ends in…
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Centre has imposed a stockholding limit on wheat for retailers, wholesalers, processors and big-chain retailers. For big chain retailers it would be 10 tonnes per outlet with an overall limit for 3,000 tonnes and for single retailers it…
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The government on June 21 imposed stock limits on tur and chana dals till September this year to check hoardings and control prices. Stock limits applicable to each of the pulse individually will be 200 tonnes for wholesalers; 5…
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