Indian households experienced a welcome drop in home-cooked meal expenses in July 2025, with the prices of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis registering a notable year-on-year decline, as per the latest Roti Rice Rate report released by credit rating agency Crisil. According to the report, the average cost of a...
A recent study published in Nature Communications highlights that shifting from rice cultivation to alternative cereals like millets, maize, and sorghum can enhance farmers’ incomes while reducing climate-induced production losses by up to 11%. Conducted by experts from the US, India, and Italy, the research emphasizes that farmers’ crop choices...
Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved continuation of supply of free Fortified Rice under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes from July 2024 to December 2028. In accordance with the Prime Minister’s 75th Independence Day speech, the extension of the Rice Fortification initiative is expected...
India’s agricultural sector faces a formidable challenge with a projected US$ 4 billion cut in exports. Recent trade restrictions on staples like wheat, rice, and sugar have rippled through the industry, causing a 9% decline in exports. From a 98% drop in wheat exports to extended bans on sugar, the...
Hiten Bhimani, CEO, Shree Gajanan Industries spoke with IBT, ahead of the much awaited the 6th Edition of IndusFood event. Sharing his experience as an entrepreneur, Mr. Bhimani says that while COVID-19 period was challenging, but the pandemic made it essential to learn how to manage business and manufacturing disruption....
Globally, India ranks 5th in total export of cereals. However, looking at the top exported products, India’s share is negligible in all categories barring rice. This article emphasises the need for ensuring a larger presence for India in the global market through product diversification and value addition. The Indian economy...
‘Rice-wise’ brothers, Vikas Garg and Anshul Garg trace the journey of Anvi Exim from a retail store in the small town of Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, to being a government recognized star-rated rice export house. The brothers have grand plans to steer the company to greater heights, envisaging rice trading canopies in...
While developed countries have traditionally been stringent on maximum residue limit or MRL norms, the same are now being adopted in bits and pieces by some developing countries. This is leading to stoppage in shipments and general panic among the exporting community. In the long term, it can cause serious...
Nathi Ram Gupta, President, AIREA, is confident of a new record in rice exports in the current financial year due to bans imposed by Thailand and Vietnam, higher production and higher buying by importing countries. But he also highlights that shipment costs, shortage of containers and NTBs are acting as...
As India endeavours to stem the decline in exports of key sectors like engineering goods, gems & jewellery, readymade garments of textiles and leather, it has an opportunity to capitalise on the positive trend in agricultural and pharma exports. India’s merchandise exports in September witnessed a 5.99% increase on a YoY...
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