Despite restrictions, Indian rice remains competitive in the global market

Despite the Center’s restrictions on exports of non-basmati white rice and the imposition of a 20% export levy, Indian rice remains competitive on the international market. Although prices have increased by over $30 a tonne over the last two months, Indian cereal remains competitive.”The worldwide market for rice continues to be quite competitive for Indian…

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The central Govt may use Nafed to stockpile imported tur and urad

Even as excessive rains continue to harm the Kharif crops in important growing regions, the government is attempting to accumulate inventories of imported pulses, primarily tur and urad, to supplement supply and prepare for potential future market interventions. For the delivery of imported tur at designated warehouses in Chennai, Nhava Sheva, Kandla, and Mundra, Nafed…

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