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India considers reinstating 25% wheat import tax

India lowered import tax on wheat to 10% from 25% in Sept 2016; scrapped duty on Dec 8, 2016

India considers reinstating 25% wheat import tax
Updated On : 02 Mar 2017 | 1:07 AM IST

Non-fumigated wheat threat looms large

Consignments with false certificates could make their way to Indian shores, posing health risks

Non-fumigated wheat threat looms large
Updated On : 26 Feb 2017 | 12:20 AM IST

India likely to import more as output set to fall

India scrapped its import duty in December and has been purchasing high-protein grain

India likely to import more as output set to fall
Updated On : 23 Feb 2017 | 12:59 AM IST

Warm weather worries wheat farmers

Mustard, another rabi crop, will benefit from warmer days

Warm weather worries wheat farmers
Updated On : 23 Feb 2017 | 12:52 AM IST

Wheat imports to lessen after March on fumigation rule change

The farm ministry last week forecast wheat output at 96.64 million tonnes in 2017

Wheat imports to lessen after March on fumigation rule change
Updated On : 21 Feb 2017 | 2:00 AM IST

100 million tonnes: Amount of wheat Indians are likely to eat in 2016-17

Closing stocks of wheat with Central agencies as on March 2017 is projected to be 10 mn tn higher

100 million tonnes: Amount of wheat Indians are likely to eat in 2016-17
Updated On : 16 Feb 2017 | 12:45 PM IST

Wheat acreage up 7.87%; rains boosting crop prospects

Besides wheat, acreage under pulses too are up by 11.55% to 159.28 lakh hectare this rabi season

Wheat acreage up 7.87%; rains boosting crop prospects
Updated On : 28 Jan 2017 | 1:58 AM IST

Relief for farmers: Cold wave this week to help wheat crop

Wheat and mustard crops have been facing moisture stress due to a warmer than usual winter

Relief for farmers: Cold wave this week to help wheat crop
Updated On : 10 Jan 2017 | 11:27 AM IST

Low procurement of wheat doesn't mean output is less: Govt

Singh said while addressing reporters on the achievements of his ministry over the past 30 months

Low procurement of wheat doesn't mean output is less: Govt
Updated On : 30 Dec 2016 | 1:59 AM IST

Price fall partly nullifies benefit of wheat import duty waiver

Since India scrapped 10% import duty on December 9, prices fell by 6% in CBoT and 5-7% locally

Price fall partly nullifies benefit of wheat import duty waiver
Updated On : 22 Dec 2016 | 12:24 AM IST

Wheat import duty might return with new crop

Production in the 2015-16 crop year, marketed in 2016-17, has been estimated at a little over 93 million tonnes

Wheat import duty might return with new crop
Updated On : 15 Dec 2016 | 2:27 AM IST

Did Centre scrap wheat import duties to safeguard PDS next year?

In 2016-17, wheat procurement dropped to 23 MT against a targeted 28 MT because actual harvest failed govt estimates

Did Centre scrap wheat import duties to safeguard PDS next year?
Updated On : 12 Dec 2016 | 4:48 AM IST

Oppn protests zero import duty on wheat, terms govt's move anti-farmer

Angry Opposition protests over government's move to slash import duty on wheat to zero allegedly to benefit multinational firms forced adjournment of the proceedings of Rajya Sabha till afternoon today. Congress, BSP, SP, JD-U and Left members alleged that the move to slash import duty on wheat from 10 per cent to zero at a time when the country has enough buffer stock will hit the farmer hard. The move ahead of the winter wheat crop will help MNCs to dump cheap wheat from US, France and Ukraine in the country, they said. Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said there was no shortage of wheat in the country and the decision was taken to cool down domestic prices which has shown an upward trend in recent weeks. "Last few days, wheat prices are on the rise," he said, adding "this is not a permanent decision", indicating it can be reviewed if need arises. Minister of State for Agriculture Parsottambhai Rupala said the decision was necessitated as domestic prices were ...

Oppn protests zero import duty on wheat, terms govt's move anti-farmer
Updated On : 09 Dec 2016 | 1:32 PM IST

Wheat import duty waived

The duty has been waived for an indefinite period, according to an official notification placed in Parliament

Wheat import duty waived
Updated On : 09 Dec 2016 | 12:38 AM IST

Centre mulls scrapping wheat import duty to boost supplies

There is a shortage because of fall in domestic output in 2015-16 crop year to 86 MT

Centre mulls scrapping wheat import duty to boost supplies
Updated On : 08 Dec 2016 | 12:30 AM IST

Wheat futures extend losses, down 0.39% on higher supply

Wheat for delivery in January shed 0.10% to Rs 2,070 per quintal in 2,690 lots

Wheat futures extend losses, down 0.39% on higher supply
Updated On : 30 Nov 2016 | 11:47 AM IST

India imports 17.2 lakh tonnes of wheat this year

Wheat imports are being undertaken to meet domestic shortages

India imports 17.2 lakh tonnes of wheat this year
Updated On : 28 Nov 2016 | 6:15 PM IST

With polls in mind NDA announces biggest increase in wheat MSP

MSP of chana raised by Rs 500/ quintal and masur by 550 per quintal

With polls in mind NDA announces biggest increase in wheat MSP
Updated On : 16 Nov 2016 | 2:03 AM IST

Centre to offload 1 mt wheat in open market

Additional grain to be made available by tweaking strategic reserve norms

Centre to offload 1 mt wheat in open market
Updated On : 04 Nov 2016 | 12:18 AM IST

Govt to release 1 million tonnes of wheat to ease price pressure

The government will change the norms to have three million tonnes of rice and two million tonnes of whea

Govt to release 1 million tonnes of wheat to ease price pressure
Updated On : 03 Nov 2016 | 3:38 PM IST