Tag: Ministry of Food

Opinion
Sugar Crisis: Policy Failures, Faulty Estimates and the Cost of Ignoring Research

Sugar Crisis: Policy Failures, Faulty Estimates and the Cost of Ignoring Research

Sugar prices in India are reaching record levels, but the crisis is not solely the...

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Food Ministry Accused Sugar Mills of Encouraging Speculation in Price, Warned of Legal Action

Food Ministry Accused Sugar Mills of Encouraging Speculation in Price, Warned of Legal Action

In a letter sent by the Directorate of Sugar to all sugar mills across the country,...

National
Govt to Sell Wheat and Rice under OMSS; ‘Bharat’ Flour and Rice by Private Mills Not Permitted

Govt to Sell Wheat and Rice under OMSS; ‘Bharat’ Flour and Rice by Private Mills Not Permitted

The central government has decided to sell wheat, rice and coarse grains from government...

National
Indian sugar companies ink export contracts for 5.5 million tonnes

Indian sugar companies ink export contracts for 5.5 million tonnes

Citing market reports, Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) today said 5.5 MT of...

Agribusiness
Amid Covid curbs, Indian sugar mills expect normal supply chains, exports

Amid Covid curbs, Indian sugar mills expect normal supply chains, exports

Even as the second wave of Covid-19 has forced the state governments to impose ‘night...

National
Sugar companies eye exports to Iran, Pakistan; domestic industry still worried about cane arrears of 22,900 crore

Sugar companies eye exports to Iran, Pakistan; domestic industry still worried about cane arrears of 22,900 crore

The Indian sugar companies are eyeing exports, including those to Iran and Pakistan,...