Govt puts curb on wheat flour to contain rising price
2 years, 5 months ago

Govt puts curb on wheat flour to contain rising price

India TV News  

Wheat flour export ban: The government has decided to restrict export of wheat flour, maida and semolina to contain the rising price. "Export policy of wheat flour remains free but export shall be subject to recommendation of inter-ministerial committee on export of wheat," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in a notification. In a statement said a moratorium has been imposed "on the export and re-export of wheat and wheat flour originating from the Republic of India, including free zones, for a period of four months starting from May 13, 2022." This "decision comes in view of the international developments that have affected trade flows, and in appreciation of the solid and strategic relations that bind the UAE and India, especially after the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries and the Indian government's approval to export wheat to the UAE for domestic consumption."

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Govt may relax export ban on non-basmati white rice amid surplus, says Pralhad Joshi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt may relax export ban on non-basmati white rice amid surplus, says Pralhad Joshi

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Indian government is looking at relaxing its year-old export ban on non-basmati white rice amid surplus stock and a significant surge in paddy sowing, said union minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution Pralhad Joshi. Rice exports during April-June fell by nearly 34% to 3.2 million tonnes after the export of non-basmati white rice was restricted …

India plans to reduce wheat import duty from July in a bid to cool prices
6 months ago

India plans to reduce wheat import duty from July in a bid to cool prices

Live Mint  

India is set to resume wheat imports by lowering the duty on inbound shipments while also imposing stock limits on the grain, three officials said, in a new attempt to tame prices and boost supplies. Also this | Govt misses wheat procurement target for second consecutive year, procures 26.6 mt—28.7% lower than target “As per my understanding and discussions at …

On Maldives’ request, India clears export of food items including rice, wheat
8 months, 2 weeks ago

On Maldives’ request, India clears export of food items including rice, wheat

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Indian government has cleared the supply of several essential commodities to the Maldives, including items such as rice, wheat and onions whose exports are currently banned, amid a downturn in relations between the two sides. President Muizzu has repeatedly said in recent weeks that he intends to reduce the Maldives’ dependence on any one country for food …

Export ban on rice is regulation rather than restriction for food security: India to WTO's agriculture committee meet
1 year, 2 months ago

Export ban on rice is regulation rather than restriction for food security: India to WTO's agriculture committee meet

The Hindu  

India has said that the export ban on rice is a regulation rather than a restriction and is crucial for securing the food security of 1.4 billion people, according to an official. The Geneva-based official said that in the meeting, India reiterated its commitment to ensure food security in importing countries by granting exemptions to those in need upon their …

Export bans and stocking limits: are they working? | Data
1 year, 3 months ago

Export bans and stocking limits: are they working? | Data

The Hindu  

September 20, 2023 02:32 pm | Updated 04:00 pm IST A policy brief issued by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations said that the recent steps taken by the government to curb inflation, such as wheat and rice export bans and increasing export duties, were “knee-jerk approaches rather than a well-thought-out strategy”. Chart 2 | The chart …

India likely to continue curbs on wheat, rice exports
1 year, 10 months ago

India likely to continue curbs on wheat, rice exports

Hindustan Times  

India may extend its ban on wheat exports beyond March and continue curbs on overseas shipments of non-premium varieties of rice to cool local prices and expand the government’s purchases of cereal stocks, which are at their lowest level in five years, two people familiar with the development said. The government banned wheat exports in May last year as overseas …

Centre may continue curbs on wheat export
1 year, 10 months ago

Centre may continue curbs on wheat export

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India may extend its ban on wheat exports beyond March and continue to curb shipments of non-premium rice to tamp down local prices while expanding purchases of cereal stocks that are at their lowest in five years, two people familiar with the development said. The government banned wheat export in May 2022 as shipments quickened due to the …

India set to offer wheat to flour millers, biscuit makers to tame prices
2 years ago

India set to offer wheat to flour millers, biscuit makers to tame prices

Live Mint  

India is set to offer 2 to 3 million tonnes of wheat to bulk consumers such as flour millers and biscuit makers as part of efforts to cool record high prices, two government sources said, even as state reserves have dropped to the lowest in six years. As open market prices rose above the rate at which the government buys …

DGFT Allows Export Of Flour Made From Imported Wheat
2 years, 2 months ago

DGFT Allows Export Of Flour Made From Imported Wheat

Live Law  

The Director General of Foreign Trade has allowed the export of flour made from imported wheat.The export policy of wheat or Meslin flour, maida, saolina rava, wholemeal atta, and resultant atta is prohibited.However, export of wheat flour will be allowed against Advance Authorisation and by Export Oriented Units and units in Special Economic Zones. The Director General of Foreign Trade …

Govt Permits Exports of Wheat Flour Under Advance Authorisation Scheme
2 years, 2 months ago

Govt Permits Exports of Wheat Flour Under Advance Authorisation Scheme

News 18  

The government has allowed exports of wheat flour under the advance authorisation scheme and by export-oriented units and firms in special economic zones. Wheat processors had earlier approached the government seeking permission for wheat import under the advance authorisation scheme, so that they can export value-added products. A notification dated August 27 was amended “to the extent that export of …

India allows exports of wheat flour processed from imported grain
2 years, 2 months ago

India allows exports of wheat flour processed from imported grain

Live Mint  

India has allowed export-oriented units and the firms set up in Special Economic Zones to export flour made from imported wheat, a government order said on Friday, conceding to the demands of food processors to allow shipments of value-added products. Wheat exports from India, also the world's second biggest consumer of the staple, surged after Russia's invasion of Ukraine hit …

Govt Bans Export of Wheat Flour, Maida, Semolina
2 years, 3 months ago

Govt Bans Export of Wheat Flour, Maida, Semolina

News 18  

After banning wheat exports in May, the government on Saturday prohibited exports of wheat flour, maida, semolina and wholemeal aata with a view to curb rising prices. “The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs…has approved the proposal for amendment of policy of exemption for wheat or meslin flour from export restrictions/ban,” an official statement has said. Wheat flour exports from India …

Wheat flour exports to be restricted
2 years, 3 months ago

Wheat flour exports to be restricted

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai/New Delhi: After wheat, export of wheat flour too could be banned or restricted soon. The Cabinet has given its approval to either restrict or ban wheat flour exports. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has on Thursday approved the proposal for amendment of policy of exemption for wheat or meslin flour from export restrictions or ban. India had banned …

Wheat Flour Exports: CCEA Okays Amending Policy To Put Curbs On Outbound Shipment
2 years, 3 months ago

Wheat Flour Exports: CCEA Okays Amending Policy To Put Curbs On Outbound Shipment

News 18  

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the proposal to amend the policy of exemption for wheat or meslin flour. The move will now allow putting restrictions on the export of wheat flour, which will ensure a curb on rising prices of wheat flour in the country. “The Cabinet Committee on Economic …

DGFT Notifies Procedure For Submission Of Requests For Seeking IMC's Approval For Export Of Wheat Flour
2 years, 5 months ago

DGFT Notifies Procedure For Submission Of Requests For Seeking IMC's Approval For Export Of Wheat Flour

Live Law  

The Director General of Foreign Trade has notified the procedure for submission of requests for seeking the approval of Inter-Ministerial Committees for the export of wheat flour. To get the necessary NOC from IMC for the export of wheat flour, all exporters must submit their request in the ANF 2N application format. Online submitted full applications in the necessary format …

India exported 1.8 million tonnes wheat to several countries since ban: Food Secretary
2 years, 5 months ago

India exported 1.8 million tonnes wheat to several countries since ban: Food Secretary

The Hindu  

India has exported 1.8 million tonnes of wheat to a dozen-odd countries, including Bangladesh and Afghanistan, since the country banned exports of the grain on May 13, according to Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey. The Secretary said, “It is important here to explain that the recent decision by the Government of India to bring about regulation on wheat exports was essentially …

India exported nearly 30 lakh tonnes of wheat in 2022: Govt
2 years, 6 months ago

India exported nearly 30 lakh tonnes of wheat in 2022: Govt

Live Mint  

The Union government has exported nearly 30 lakh tonnes of wheat in 2022 so far and is mulling requests from some countries for the supply of the grain, the government said on 22 June. Responding on the issue of plans to ban wheat flour export, Food Secretary Sudhansu Pandey said the government is monitoring the situation and would take steps …

Islamists rejoice after assuming that UAE has banned Indian wheat import
2 years, 6 months ago

Islamists rejoice after assuming that UAE has banned Indian wheat import

Op India  

Amid the global wheat shortage due to Russia-Ukraine war, countries have taken various steps to protect food security for their populations. NDTV India posted a tweet that said “Bharat se Ghenhu nehi mangayega UAE”, which means ‘UAE will not import wheat from India’. Source: Twitter A Twitter user Japneet Singh said, “Hamare foreign relations kaa satyanaas krke maanenge lagta h.” …

UAE suspends exports and re-exports of Indian wheat for four months
2 years, 6 months ago

UAE suspends exports and re-exports of Indian wheat for four months

Live Mint  

UAE's economy ministry has ordered the suspension of exports and re-exports of wheat and wheat flour originating from India for a period of four months, state news agency WAM said on Wednesday. UAE's Ministry of Economy explained that this decision comes in view of the international developments that have affected trade flows and in appreciation of the solid and strategic …

UAE suspends exports and re-exports of Indian wheat for four months
2 years, 6 months ago

UAE suspends exports and re-exports of Indian wheat for four months

India TV News  

Highlights Gulf nation's move follows India banning export of wheat last month With this, Indian wheat cannot be rooted to third countries via the UAE India and UAE had in Feb signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Trade Agreement The United Arab Emirates Wednesday ordered a suspension of exports and re-exports of wheat and wheat flour originating from India for four months. …

Is the ban on wheat exports good policy?
2 years, 6 months ago

Is the ban on wheat exports good policy?

The Hindu  

Over the last month, the government has banned the export of wheat and imposed quantitative restrictions on outbound sugar shipments. The government may have acted for these reasons, but it has hurt farmers’ incomes and the impact on inflation may not be very high because global food prices are still high. Explained | Why India, world’s largest producer of sugar, …

Is the ban on wheat exports good policy? | The Hindu Parley podcast
2 years, 6 months ago

Is the ban on wheat exports good policy? | The Hindu Parley podcast

The Hindu  

Over the last month, the government has banned the export of wheat and imposed quantitative restrictions on outbound sugar shipments. The wheat export ban came within days of a push to enhance India’s wheat supplies to the rest of the world after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The move came in the midst of persistently high inflation, spurred by rising food …

Global wheat prices jump after India export ban and Ukraine war, says UN food agency
2 years, 6 months ago

Global wheat prices jump after India export ban and Ukraine war, says UN food agency

India TV News  

Highlights Price of wheat has jumped in the international markets Last month, India banned wheat exports amid concerns of wheat output Russia-Ukraine war is another major reason behind surge in prices The price of wheat has jumped in the international markets after India announced a ban on the export of the staple cereal and due to the reduced production prospects …

After wheat and sugar, curb on rice exports next?
2 years, 6 months ago

After wheat and sugar, curb on rice exports next?

Firstpost  

Some have warned that a curb on rice exports could further upset the global community that is already irked over the wheat and sugar export ban After the Indian government curbed exports of wheat and sugar, now rice could be next to ensure enough domestic supply and stave off a price hike. Some have warned that a curb on rice …

In Davos, Piyush Goyal defends India’s wheat export ban
2 years, 6 months ago

In Davos, Piyush Goyal defends India’s wheat export ban

The Hindu  

A large number of European countries have imposed regulatory measures for ensuring food security, said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mr. Goyal defended the May 13 decision to prohibit wheat export and said the move was aimed at ensuring price stability and to help vulnerable countries and communities. Different …

Wheat confusion: The Hindu Editorial on India’s restriction on wheat export
2 years, 7 months ago

Wheat confusion: The Hindu Editorial on India’s restriction on wheat export

The Hindu  

India, which surprised the world with its decision to bar wheat export with immediate effect, appears to be on the defensive now after its May 13 announcement. Addressing a UN “Global Food Security Call to Action” ministerial meeting a few days ago in New York, Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan emphasised that the restrictions made allowance for …

India exported wheat worth $177 mn in March, $473 mn in April
2 years, 7 months ago

India exported wheat worth $177 mn in March, $473 mn in April

The Hindu  

India has exported wheat worth $177 million in March and $473 million in April even after the Russia-Ukraine conflict started in late February to help other countries overcome food crisis, sources said. According to them, India exported wheat even at a time when about eight nations, including Ukraine, Belarus, Turkey, Egypt, Kazakhstan and Kuwait, had imposed wheat export restrictions. "Still, …

India bans wheat export: From Argentina to Turkey, countries that have stopped overseas food trade
2 years, 7 months ago

India bans wheat export: From Argentina to Turkey, countries that have stopped overseas food trade

Firstpost  

The West criticised India’s decision to impose a ban on wheat exports after costs rose and a record-breaking heatwave damaged crops. However, India isn’t the only country doing so after the Russia-Ukraine war broke out, which drove up food prices across the world In April, when the world began reeling from a wheat shortage owing to the Russia-Ukraine war, India …

Wheat caught in crossfire: How an export ban is affecting wheat prices
2 years, 7 months ago

Wheat caught in crossfire: How an export ban is affecting wheat prices

India Today  

From war to heatwaves and floods to drought, wheat, a crucial global food, is under attack and is getting more expensive day by day. After India suspended global sales, wheat prices jumped internationally even as they started plunging in the domestic market. IN NUMBERS: The latest government estimate shows that wheat production will be five per cent lower than last …

Boon to ban: How the wheat export story changed in two months
2 years, 7 months ago

Boon to ban: How the wheat export story changed in two months

The Hindu  

The story so far: On May 13, the government effectively banned the export of wheat. On March 25, to a supplementary question raised by Congress leader Anand Sharma in the Rajya Sabha regarding improving wheat exports, given that Russia and Ukraine the two large exporters of the commodity were in the middle of a war, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush …

G-7 likely to increase pressure on India to reverse wheat export ban
2 years, 7 months ago

G-7 likely to increase pressure on India to reverse wheat export ban

The Hindu  

Members of the G-7 countries are expected to appeal to India to reverse the ban on wheat exports during the upcoming G-7 summit in Germany which is likely to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The information about the G-7's stance towards the ban of wheat exports came as India sent Minister of State for External Affairs V Muralidharan …

Domestic wheat prices fall up to 8 per cent after India bans exports
2 years, 7 months ago

Domestic wheat prices fall up to 8 per cent after India bans exports

Op India  

Following the restrictions imposed by the Government of India on wheat export, the price of wheat is coming down for the consumers. Anjani Agarwal, president of Roller and Flour Millers Federation of India, said in a statement that the timely ban on wheat export would increase domestic availability. He said, “The decision to ban wheat export was timely, and it …

Govt. amends curbs on wheat export
2 years, 7 months ago

Govt. amends curbs on wheat export

The Hindu  

The Centre has amended its wheat export ban order of May 13 to allow export consignments that were registered in the Customs Department’s systems and handed over for examination on or prior to May 13 to be shipped out, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said on Tuesday. Reiterating the intent behind last week’s ban order, the ministry said the decision …

U.S. hopes India would reconsider wheat export ban
2 years, 7 months ago

U.S. hopes India would reconsider wheat export ban

The Hindu  

The U.S. hopes India will “reconsider” its decision to ban wheat exports, with Washington “encouraging" countries not to restrict exports as that will exacerbate food shortages, amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine. On May 19, Secretary of State Antony Blinken will preside over an open debate on the ‘Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Conflict and Food Security.’ On the eve …

Wheat Export Ban: DGFT Asks Authorities To Issue Registration of Contracts To Exporters; Check Details
2 years, 7 months ago

Wheat Export Ban: DGFT Asks Authorities To Issue Registration of Contracts To Exporters; Check Details

News 18  

Even as the wheat export ban by the government has some exemptions where the outbound shipment can be allowed, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade has asked authorities to issue registration of contracts to the wheat exporters who have irrevocable letters of credit. The government last week banned the export of wheat with immediate effect in order to control food …

UNSC to discus India’s wheat export ban as global food crisis looms. 10 points
2 years, 7 months ago

UNSC to discus India’s wheat export ban as global food crisis looms. 10 points

Live Mint  

In the wake of wheat prices surging to a new record high in European trading on Monday after India's decision to ban exports of the commodity as a heatwave hit production, the US Representative to United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said that India will be one of the countries participating in a meeting at the UN Security Council. Additionally, she …

After India declared 'wheat export ban', global prices hit record high
2 years, 7 months ago

After India declared 'wheat export ban', global prices hit record high

India TV News  

Highlights Wheat prices increased globally after India imposed a ban on exports Wheat prices risen over 60% this year, driven up by disruption from Russia's invasion of Ukraine The two European countries account for almost a third of the world's wheat exports Wheat prices increased after India imposed a ban on exports, stoking pressure on food costs as tight global …

Govt allows exporting wheat consignments registered with customs before ban order
2 years, 7 months ago

Govt allows exporting wheat consignments registered with customs before ban order

India TV News  

Highlights On May 13 this year, the DGFT had notified the ban on export of wheat The govt had earlier restricted wheat exports to manage the overall food security situation in India Now the govt has allowed wheat consignments registered with the customs authority Relaxing norms, the government on Tuesday said it has decided to allow shipments of wheat consignments …

India's surprise wheat export ban traps 1.8 MT at ports: trade
2 years, 7 months ago

India's surprise wheat export ban traps 1.8 MT at ports: trade

The Hindu  

India's wheat export ban has trapped some 1.8 million tonnes of grain at ports, leaving traders facing heavy losses from the prospect of selling onto a weaker domestic market, four dealers told Reuters. But of the about 2.2 million tonnes of wheat currently at ports or in transit there, traders have LCs for only 4,00,000 tonnes, a Mumbai-based dealer with …

India’s surprise wheat export ban traps 1.8 mln T at ports: Report
2 years, 7 months ago

India’s surprise wheat export ban traps 1.8 mln T at ports: Report

Live Mint  

India's wheat export ban has trapped some 1.8 million tonnes of grain at ports, leaving traders facing heavy losses from the prospect of selling onto a weaker domestic market, four dealers told Reuters. But of the around 2.2 million tonnes of wheat currently at ports or in transit there, traders have LCs for only 400,000 tonnes, a Mumbai-based dealer with …

Wheat prices hit record high as India restricts exports
2 years, 7 months ago

Wheat prices hit record high as India restricts exports

Live Mint  

Wheat prices surged to a record high on Monday after India decided to ban exports of the commodity as a heatwave hit production. "Now, the agriculture ministers from G7 urge India not to ban wheat exports, then why won't G7 nations themselves move to stabilize food market supply by hiking their exports?" According to the GT, if some Western countries …

Wheat Crisis: Procurement For States Extended; Know Details On India's Export Ban
2 years, 7 months ago

Wheat Crisis: Procurement For States Extended; Know Details On India's Export Ban

News 18  

Amid requests by state governments and UTs to continue the procurement process, the Centre has asked wheat-producing states and UTs with procurement closing dates expiring early to continue procurement till May 31, 2022. Wheat procurement has been extended till May 31 in six states, including Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, where it was to end early this month, the food …

Wheat Crisis Explained: What Led To India's Export Ban, Will Prices Fall Now?
2 years, 7 months ago

Wheat Crisis Explained: What Led To India's Export Ban, Will Prices Fall Now?

News 18  

The government has banned the export of wheat with immediate effect in order to control food prices in the domestic market. The daily average retail price of wheat has increased 19.34 per cent to Rs 29.49 per kg on May 9, compared with Rs 24.71 per kg a year ago. Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey has said retail prices of wheat …

'No threat to food security', says Central Government after wheat export ban
2 years, 7 months ago

'No threat to food security', says Central Government after wheat export ban

India TV News  

Highlights We have adequate food stocks, there is no threat to food security, said government on wheat export Wheat production last year was 1,095 LMT and wheat procurement was 433 LMT Wholesale, retail price of wheat had been increasing consistently due to exports & demands Hours after it imposed a ban on wheat export, the government on Saturday said it …

Banning wheat exports will worsen crisis: G7 nations criticise India's move
2 years, 7 months ago

Banning wheat exports will worsen crisis: G7 nations criticise India's move

India Today  

After India banned wheat exports, G7 nations condemned India's decision as German agriculture minister Cem Ozdemir said it "would worsen the crisis." Meanwhile, the German agriculture minister, Cem Ozdemir, while commenting on India's decision to ban wheat exports, said: "If everyone starts to impose export restrictions or to close markets, that would worsen the crisis." READ | Why wheat prices …

G7 criticises India’s decision to stop wheat exports
2 years, 7 months ago

G7 criticises India’s decision to stop wheat exports

The Hindu  

Agriculture ministers from the Group of Seven industrialised nations on Saturday condemned India's decision to ban unapproved wheat exports after the country was hit by a punishing heatwave. "If everyone starts to impose export restrictions or to close markets, that would worsen the crisis," German agriculture minister Cem Ozdemir said at a press conference in Stuttgart. India on Saturday banned …

News18 Afternoon Digest: Sunil Jakhar Quits Congress; India Bans Wheat Export With Immediate Effect & Other Stories
2 years, 7 months ago

News18 Afternoon Digest: Sunil Jakhar Quits Congress; India Bans Wheat Export With Immediate Effect & Other Stories

News 18  

Hours After Dropping Congress from Twitter Handle, Party’s Ex-Punjab Chief Sunil Jakhar Quits Former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar on Saturday resigned from the party, hours after removing all references to the Congress from his social media handles. India Bans Wheat Export With Immediate Effect to Manage Rising Inflation; Know More India has put a ban on the export of …

Congress slams wheat export ban, says move \'anti-farmer\'
2 years, 7 months ago

Congress slams wheat export ban, says move \'anti-farmer\'

Deccan Chronicle  

Udaipur: The Congress on Saturday hit out at the government over the ban on the export of wheat, saying it was an "anti-farmer" measure as it deprives farmers of reaping the benefit of higher export prices. According to an official notification, India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of measures to control rising domestic prices. Asked about …

India bans exports of wheat, citing threat to food security
2 years, 7 months ago

India bans exports of wheat, citing threat to food security

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India has banned exports of wheat effective immediately, citing a risk to its food security, partly due to the war in Ukraine. A notice in the government gazette by the Directorate of Foreign Trade, dated Friday, said a spike in global prices for wheat was threatening the food security of India and neighboring and vulnerable countries. Apart …

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