Financial Express, Author at AgriInsite

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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Wheat News in English

Dry 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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Rice News in English

E-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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Rice News in English

Govt’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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Wheat 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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Rice News in English

Record 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...