Wheat Prices

Govt tightens wheat stock limit for traders, retailers to keep prices under control

As per the revised stock limit to be applicable till March 31, the government said traders/ wholesalers can keep only 250 tonnes of wheat as against the earlier norm of 1,000 tonnes.

As Trump, Putin agree to talks on ending Ukraine war, global oil and food markets eye supply relief

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s agreement to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war has sparked market optimism. Oil prices fell, stock futures rallied, and analysts anticipate energy and food trade flows to improve, though key uncertainties remain.

India lowers wheat stock limits to tame prices

Traders can now hold only 2,000 metric tons of wheat against 3,000 metric tons earlier, the statement said.

Govt weighs interventions to stabilise rising wheat prices

After a meeting of the committee of ministers chaired by Home Affairs and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, the government said it has directed officials to keep a close watch on wheat prices.

Moneycontrol Live: FCI sells 2.37 MT of wheat in open market | Commodities Corner

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has sold more than 2.37 million tonne (MT) of wheat from its stock in the open market through weekly e-auctions this fiscal so far thus curbing increase in retail prices.. But, what is behind the soaring wheat prices .. Catch Manisha Gupta in conversation with Ajay Goyal, Owner, Shivaji Roller Flour Mills as they discuss key reasons for the price rise globally

India plans to import 9MT of Russian wheat to rein in price hike: Report

The All-India Consumer Wholesale Price of wheat was up 6.2 percent to ₹2,633 per quintal on August 2, from ₹2,480 a year ago.

Wheat prices surge further as Russia destroys Ukraine’s last remaining export route

The drone attack that left seven people wounded is a continuation of the air raid Russia launched last week after pulling out of the Black Sea grain deal. It comes amid a sharp rise in global wheat and corn futures.

Will unrelenting food inflation sour the festive season ahead?

As the festive season approaches, households are reeling from spiraling prices in many commodities and vegetables. Government efforts to check price rise by augmenting supplies must be complemented by private trade.