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Food inflation spectre will haunt us in 2022, says Nestle India chief

Says 2022 going to be difficult year on higher commodity prices

Food inflation spectre will haunt us in 2022, says Nestle India chief
Updated On : 20 Sep 2021 | 11:38 PM IST

India can be top producer of all agri commodities: Narendra Singh Tomar

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday said India has the potential to become number one in production of all commodities with the strength of its farmers and farm scientists. The minister was speaking after launching the National Food and Nutrition Campaign for farmers. The event was organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), an official statement said. Tomar said the country has made great achievements in the field of foodgrains. "Our country is number one or two in the world in agriculture and allied products. Our farmers and scientists have so much power that if we compete in the world, we can be number one in almost all commodities," he said. The minister noted that the country has made tremendous progress in terms of production productivity. However, he said in the 75th year of independence, "we are standing at such a stage, where we have to introspect as well as consider the challenges and their solutions." Tomar said the ICAR has been

India can be top producer of all agri commodities: Narendra Singh Tomar
Updated On : 26 Aug 2021 | 11:52 PM IST

UPL jumps 5%, hits new high on healthy March quarter results

The strong margins and cost synergies have augured well for EBITDA margin expansion of 270 basis points (bps) at 22 per cent during the quarter

UPL jumps 5%, hits new high on healthy March quarter results
Updated On : 14 May 2021 | 9:48 AM IST

Dhampur, Dwarikesh: Breakout in sugar stocks has room for more upside

Most brokerages have a positive stance on India's sugar industry as it appears well poised to benefit from global and domestic factors

Dhampur, Dwarikesh: Breakout in sugar stocks has room for more upside
Updated On : 11 May 2021 | 2:02 PM IST

Normal monsoon to boost stocks of agri-related companies, cool inflation

Agriculture activity, according to recent channel checks by Prabhudas Lilladher, is expected to continue at a strong pace in FY22

Normal monsoon to boost stocks of agri-related companies, cool inflation
Updated On : 19 Apr 2021 | 10:11 PM IST

European Union, China to promote, protect specific agri-food products

With the bilateral agreement on geographical indications (GIs) entering into force, the EU and China will work on promoting the registered agri-food products as well as protecting the iconic names

European Union, China to promote, protect specific agri-food products
Updated On : 02 Mar 2021 | 6:59 AM IST

NSE launches its first agricultural commodity futures contract CDSO

The contract will facilitate the soybean oils processing and allied industries in India and overseas, a perfect hedging tool for managing their price

NSE launches its first agricultural commodity futures contract CDSO
Updated On : 03 Dec 2020 | 1:03 AM IST

Origo does first securitised agr-commodity transaction in capital markets

This transaction creates an alternative asset class through Agri-commodities

Origo does first securitised agr-commodity transaction in capital markets
Updated On : 08 Oct 2020 | 9:24 PM IST

NCDEX launches agriculture index futures, trading to start on Tuesday

Agridex represents produce grown in India and is not linked to any external benchmark; it will be available initially for trading of contracts expiring in June, July, September and December

NCDEX launches agriculture index futures, trading to start on Tuesday
Updated On : 26 May 2020 | 1:00 AM IST

India-focused agri-input players with strong balance sheet better placed

The lockdown-led supply disruption may weigh more on earnings of export-oriented players, say analysts

India-focused agri-input players with strong balance sheet better placed
Updated On : 10 Apr 2020 | 11:19 PM IST

Hurdles remain despite coronavirus lockdown exemption for farming

Challenges remain on the ground. Curfew passes are also difficult to obtain from DMs, collectors

Hurdles remain despite coronavirus lockdown exemption for farming
Updated On : 08 Apr 2020 | 1:34 AM IST

Agri commodities recover from June dip on reports of rain deficiency

Farmers switch to sowing high-yielding, short-duration seeds to minimise impact of rainfall deviation

Agri commodities recover from June dip on reports of rain deficiency
Updated On : 23 Jul 2019 | 1:11 AM IST

Agri commodity derivatives space set to hot up as NSE forays, BSE expands

Stock exchanges BSE and NSE entered the commodity derivatives space last October and the initial expectation was that NSE would look at agri space after non-agri business stabilised

Agri commodity derivatives space set to hot up as NSE forays, BSE expands
Updated On : 26 Mar 2019 | 10:25 AM IST

Agri logistics companies yet to see sizable investor interest, shows data

Bulk agri commodities do not come under the goods and services tax

Agri logistics companies yet to see sizable investor interest, shows data
Updated On : 20 Dec 2018 | 12:34 AM IST

Sebi to levy Rs 100,000 per exchange on agri-commodity derivatives turnover

Instead of levying a regulatory fee at the prescribed turnover-based slab rates, a nominal regulatory fee at a flat rate of Rs 100,000 per exchange will be levied

Sebi to levy Rs 100,000 per exchange on agri-commodity derivatives turnover
Updated On : 20 Sep 2018 | 3:49 PM IST

Scrap commodities transaction tax on agri produce to spur futures mkt: CII

According to Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII: There is an urgent need to safeguard the interests of the various stakeholders including farmers

Scrap commodities transaction tax on agri produce to spur futures mkt: CII
Updated On : 01 Jan 2018 | 11:26 AM IST

Prices of agricultural commodities nosedive on robust supply

Experts say the downward trend in prices may continue as demand is unlikely to recover in May

Prices of agricultural commodities nosedive on robust supply
Updated On : 04 May 2017 | 1:29 AM IST

Diwali mood drags volumes of agri-commodity futures

Experts say lack of interest in futures market has led to the decreased volumes in agri-commodities during Diwali season

Diwali mood drags volumes of agri-commodity futures
Updated On : 29 Oct 2016 | 4:03 PM IST

Getting markets to the farmer

That's both stock and financial ones, and goes well beyond what Modi mentioned from Red Fort. Read on for how ongoing projects and regulation changes will transform the way produce is stored, financed and traded

Getting markets to the farmer
Updated On : 17 Aug 2016 | 1:39 AM IST

Most agri commodities up on rupee depreciation

Non-agri commodities witnessed a sharp volatility in the last two days since the result of the United Kingdom referendum was announced

Most agri commodities up on rupee depreciation
Updated On : 28 Jun 2016 | 2:13 PM IST