Posts By Financial Express
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76Wheat News in EnglishOpen market sale of wheat from next month
The government is likely to begin offloading around 3 million tonnes of wheat under OMSS from next month to curb potential price...
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102Rice News in EnglishRice exports hit by West Asia crisis, rise just 1.7% in April-July
India’s rice exports rose 1.7% to $3.82 billion during April-July 2026-27, despite West Asia-related shipping disruptions and higher freight costs. July shipments...
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107Edible Oil News in EnglishCorporate oil palm plantation makes headway, import reliance to reduce
India’s domestic palm oil production is rising as oil palm cultivation expands under the National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm. With private...
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130Rice News in English
Rice exports may be hit by Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Security risks in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz have disrupted India’s rice exports, leaving 0.5 million tonnes stranded at Kandla...
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156Wheat News in EnglishDry monsoon may not spike food inflation
Forecasts of below-normal rainfall and emerging El Niño conditions could slow India’s agricultural growth in FY2027. However, strong buffer stocks, improved irrigation,...
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217Rice News in EnglishE-auction of grains frozen amid kharif uncertanties
Despite record food grain stocks, the Indian government has not earmarked rice and wheat for open market e-auctions in FY2026–27, citing uncertainty...
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166Rice News in EnglishGovt’s grains stocks at a record 91 MT; Stockpile to offer cushion against shortfall in output
India’s foodgrain stocks have reached a record 91.6 million tonnes, including 51 million tonnes of wheat and 40 million tonnes of rice,...
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255Wheat News in English
Wheat procurement reaches 4-year high
India procured a four-year-high 35.41 million tonnes of wheat during the 2026-27 rabi marketing season, exceeding the 34.6 million tonne target and...
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208Rice News in EnglishRecord rice stocks may help offset likely dip in output
India’s record rice and wheat stocks are expected to cushion any production shortfall from below-normal monsoon rains. Rice stocks exceed 40 million...
