Posts By Financial Express
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112Edible Oil News in EnglishTackling sticky food inflation, reining in PDS costs top food minister’s agenda
As Pralhad Joshi assumes office as the new Food Minister, he faces the challenge of curbing food inflation, which hit 8.7% in...
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103Edible Oil News in EnglishKeep food scraps onshore for future aircraft fuel: industry
Australia faces the risk of losing its stake in the burgeoning biofuels market to nimble competitors like Singapore. To safeguard its position,...
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104Wheat News in EnglishImport duty on wheat may be cut
Government mulls reducing wheat import duty after six years to bolster domestic supply, aiming to avoid depleting stocks for market intervention. Procurement...
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145Rice News in EnglishCall for removal of basmati export floor price grows
Exporters urge removal of $950/tonne MEP for basmati rice, citing falling prices amid ample stocks and predicted bumper harvest. FY24 saw record...
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82Edible Oil News in EnglishTaming food inflation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has effectively managed consumer price inflation, staying within its 4+/- 2% target range. India's FY24 agri-imports...
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86Rice News in EnglishSticky inflation: Govt to assess rice output, consumption
Despite government efforts to curb rice inflation with surplus stocks and export restrictions, double-digit inflation persists since October 2022. The food ministry...
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93Wheat News in EnglishGovt procures over 26 MT wheat
Government wheat procurement for 2024-25, at 26 MT, surpasses last year's 26.2 MT. FCI aims for 27 MT, aiding Pradhan Mantri Garib...
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94Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible oil imports declined 1st half of oil year
India's edible oil imports witness a 12% dip in the first half of the 2023-24 oil year, totaling 7.14 MT, attributed to...
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101Edible Oil News in EnglishFood inflation rose marginally to 8.7% in April
Retail food inflation surged to 8.7% year-on-year in April 2024, up from 8.52% in March, driven by soaring prices of vegetables, pulses,...
