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TopicFood prices

Topic: Food prices

Why India’s non-Basmati rice export ban could hit global markets hard

Even as rice prices have risen 11% year-on-year in July, the government has taken several steps in last few months to cool inflation in the key food grain.

McD to Modi, inflation to Opposition — tomato prices have spared none. Is it the next onion?

The rising prices have created a market for alternatives to fresh tomatoes. Google trends data shows Indians are turning to tomato puree and ketchup.

Armed with basket of veggies worth ‘Rs 1,070’, Congress slams ‘Mehngai Man’ Modi over inflation

Congress attack comes as price of commercial LPG cylinders goes up by Rs 7. Party also demands scrapping of GST on essential items like flour & curd.

Vendors blame rains for disruption in tomato supply, leading to retail prices hike in Delhi

Local vendors are selling tomatoes in price range of Rs 80-Rs 120/kg Delhi NCR gets tomato supply from neighbouring states such as Haryana and Punjab and the hill states.

World food prices rise in April for first time in a year, says UN food agency

The FAO price index, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, averaged 127.2 points last month against 126.5 for March. The March reading was originally given as 126.9.

Consumer inflation seen easing in March to 5.80% on softening food price rises

Economists said this would be the only month this year so far inflation is reported below the 6.00% RBI upper tolerance limit.

World food prices fall for 12th month running in March, says UN body FAO

The Food and Agriculture Organization's price index averaged 126.9 points last month against 129.7 for February. It was the lowest reading since July 2021.

India’s wholesale inflation cools to 4.73% in January

Fuel and power inflation in January was 15.15%, down from 18.09% in December, while inflation on manufactured products rose 2.99% from 3.37% last month.

World food prices hit record high in 2022 despite December fall, says UN food agency

For 2022 as a whole, the benchmark index averaged 143.7 points, up 18 points or 14.3% from 2021, and the highest since records started in 1990.

Indian shares surge over 1% to three-week highs, domestic inflation worries ease

'We have to keep an eye on oil prices, but don't expect any big spike in food prices' said CEO of Esquire Capital Investment Advisors."Maybe the worst of inflation is over," he added.

On Camera

Telecom is India’s next Atmanirbhar champion—with 4G rollout as a milestone

Fifteen operators across 9 countries have inquired about India's technology, and nations like Kenya, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, and Egypt have shown concrete interest in Indian 4G and 5G stacks.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.