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 from problems with weather hurting harvests, India’s own vast stocks of wheat — a buffer against famine — have been strained by distribution of free grain during the pandemic to some 800 million people. To balance supply and demand, the government needs about 25 million tons of wheat each year for an extensive food welfare program that usually feeds more than 80 million people.

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India's winter expected to be warmer, threatening wheat yields
3 weeks ago

India's winter expected to be warmer, threatening wheat yields

Deccan Chronicle  

India is likely to see above-average temperatures during the winter season, the state-run weather office said on Monday, raising concerns about the yields of crops such as wheat and rapeseed.India is expected to experience above-normal minimum and maximum temperatures from December to February, with fewer "cold wave days expected", the India Meteorological Department said in a statement.Winter-sown crops such as …

Rice, a Political Tool | India’s Ban on Non-Basmati White Rice Leaves Global Rice Market in Perilous State
4 months ago

Rice, a Political Tool | India’s Ban on Non-Basmati White Rice Leaves Global Rice Market in Perilous State

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 23, 2024 15:38 IST - 4 MINS READ The lack of progress towards the goal of “Zero Hunger” highlighted in the report on “The state of food security and nutrition in the world 2024” by the Food and Agriculture Organization on July 24 reminds us of the ban that the Indian government imposed on the export of …

India may relax rice export restrictions to prevent domestic oversupply
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India may relax rice export restrictions to prevent domestic oversupply

Hindustan Times  

India, the world’s top rice shipper, may relax restrictions on exports of some varieties to avoid a glut in the country before the new crop arrives in the market in October, according to people familiar with the matter. The authorities may also scrap a 20% tax on parboiled rice exports and impose a fixed levy instead to discourage under-invoicing of …

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 …

India set for wheat imports after six years, to shore up reserves
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India set for wheat imports after six years, to shore up reserves

Hindustan Times  

* India set for wheat imports after six years, to shore up reserves India expected to scrap wheat import duty after June * Traders, flour millers likely to import wheat from Russia * New Delhi expected to restore wheat import tax after Sept * India aims for wheat reserves of 10 mln tons By Mayank Bhardwaj and Rajendra Jadhav NEW …

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 …

Rice output expected to drop this year, govt may extend curbs on exports
1 year, 1 month ago

Rice output expected to drop this year, govt may extend curbs on exports

Firstpost  

The weaker output along with persistently high domestic rice prices ahead of five state elections this month and a general election next year have left farmers and traders worried that the government will prolong restrictions on exporting the grain. India’s rice production is expected to drop in 2023, raising the prospect that the central government will extend curbs on exports …

Food security: Effects of the climate crisis on agriculture
1 year, 2 months ago

Food security: Effects of the climate crisis on agriculture

Hindustan Times  

India's food security is at a crossroads, with the looming threat of climate change echoing across its agricultural economy. The road to food security is paved with several obstacles, ranging from food's nutritional value to its cost and safety, all under the ominous shadow of the climate crisis. India's food security is under increasing threat from the climate crisis, and …

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 …

India permits 75,000 tonne non-basmati white rice exports to UAE
1 year, 2 months ago

India permits 75,000 tonne non-basmati white rice exports to UAE

Firstpost  

Notably, the export of non-basmati white rice was prohibited from 20 July to check the domestic prices and ensure domestic food security India has allowed the export of non-basmati white rice to the tune of 75,000 tonnes to the UAE. Notably, the export of non-basmati white rice was prohibited from July 20 to check the domestic prices and ensure domestic …

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 …

Global rice prices surge 15-year high after India bans overseas rice exports: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Global rice prices surge 15-year high after India bans overseas rice exports: Report

Hindustan Times  

Global rice prices reached a 15-year high in August after top exporter India banned some overseas sales of the grain, the Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. Representational image While global food prices eased in August, those of rice rose 9.8 percent compared to the previous month, "reflecting trade disruptions in the aftermath of a ban on Indica white …

Inflation fears throw up policy dilemmas
1 year, 3 months ago

Inflation fears throw up policy dilemmas

Hindustan Times  

Supply-side inflation shocks are making a habit of coming back. It started with the supply chain disturbances during Covid, got accentuated by the Ukraine war, and is now adversely affected by weather shocks destabilising food prices. Inflation control, ensuring adequate availability of foodgrains, supporting rural income growth, and maintaining fiscal stability are all laudable goals but different supply side measures …

India set to ban sugar exports for first time in 7 years
1 year, 4 months ago

India set to ban sugar exports for first time in 7 years

Live Mint  

India is expected to ban mills from exporting sugar in the next season beginning October, halting shipments for the first time in seven years, as a lack of rain has cut cane yields, three government sources said. “For the upcoming season, we will not have enough sugar to allocate for export quotas.” India allowed mills to export only 6.1 million …

A rice shortage is sending prices soaring across the world. And things could get worse
1 year, 4 months ago

A rice shortage is sending prices soaring across the world. And things could get worse

Associated Press  

Francis Ndege isn’t sure if his customers in Africa’s largest slum can afford to keep buying rice from him. Wholesalers are yet to receive new stocks since India, the world’s largest exporter of rice by far, said last month that it would ban some rice shipments. It’s an effort by the world’s most populous nation to control domestic prices ahead …

India considering to import 8-9 million tonnes of wheat from Russia amid inflation: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

India considering to import 8-9 million tonnes of wheat from Russia amid inflation: Report

India TV News  

India is reportedly in talks with Russia to import 8 to 9 million tonnes of wheat to help reduce the prices of the commodity in the domestic market, reported TASS news agency citing The Economic Times. Despite India needing only 3 to 4 million metric tonnes of wheat to plug a shortfall, it is considering a bigger import to have …

How India’s ban on some rice exports is ricocheting around the world
1 year, 4 months ago

How India’s ban on some rice exports is ricocheting around the world

Al Jazeera  

India’s decision to ban exports of some rice was based on domestic reasons, but it’s had a global impact. “Earlier rice was trading for $550 per metric tonne, now prices are hovering above $650,” Nitin Gupta, senior vice president of Olam Agri India Private Limited, one of India’s biggest rice exporters, told Al Jazeera. Here’s an explainer on India’s role …

WFP taps India for 200,000 tonnes of rice as global hunger worsens
1 year, 4 months ago

WFP taps India for 200,000 tonnes of rice as global hunger worsens

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The World Food Programme has sought 200,000 tonnes of rice for its humanitarian operations from India, the largest exporter of the commodity, amid what it called “catastrophic levels” of global food insecurity triggered by the covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war, two people aware of the development said. The request comes after the UN-brokered Black Sea grain deal, …

After rice, is India looking at banning sugar exports?
1 year, 4 months ago

After rice, is India looking at banning sugar exports?

Firstpost  

For sweet lovers across the world, there could be some bitter news. The fears of a sugar export ban come at a time when the country’s food inflation has risen to 4.49 per cent in June, against a revised 2.96 per cent in May. A whopping 4.5 million tonnes is being diverted to make ethanol, a 9.8 per cent rise …

Food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal, India restricts rice exports
1 year, 4 months ago

Food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal, India restricts rice exports

Al Jazeera  

There are new risks to global food prices after Russia exited grain deal and India restricted some rice exports. Global prices for food commodities like rice and vegetable oil have risen for the first time in months after Russia pulled out of a wartime agreement allowing Ukraine to ship grain to the world, and India restricted some of its rice …

India’s rice export curbs could prove too myopic for its good
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s rice export curbs could prove too myopic for its good

Live Mint  

Global food markets have been thrown into some chaos yet again —not only because of Russia’s decision to pull out of the Black Sea grain deal, but also India’s announcement that it would ban the export of many varieties of rice. The partial exit of the rice market’s largest trading nation, with about a 40% share of exports, has led …

Govt bans exports of non-basmati white rice. What will be impact in US
1 year, 4 months ago

Govt bans exports of non-basmati white rice. What will be impact in US

India TV News  

The Government of India has recently announced a ban on the export of non-basmati white rice with immediate effect to stabilise the volatile retail prices in the country. In a statement on July 20, the Ministry of Food and Public Distribution said that in order to ensure adequate availability of non-basmati white rice in the Indian market and to reduce …

India’s rice export ban triggers panic buying in US
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s rice export ban triggers panic buying in US

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 22, 2023 14:14 IST - 2 MINS READ India’s ban on the export of non-basmati white rice has led to long lines at stores all over the US, with panic-stricken people eager to stock up on their staple. The Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry on July 20 banned the export of non-basmati white rice, with immediate effect, …

Will India’s rice export ban cause surge in prices globally?
1 year, 5 months ago

Will India’s rice export ban cause surge in prices globally?

Firstpost  

India has halted the export of non-basmati white rice, raising fears of a further increase in the grain’s prices globally. The move comes as key rice-growing states across the country have been affected by uneven rainfall this year India has banned the export of non-basmati white rice in a bid to control domestic prices. Reuters says India’s ban could nearly …

India considers a rice export ban – what would that mean for the world?
1 year, 5 months ago

India considers a rice export ban – what would that mean for the world?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Global prices for rice could soar again as the world’s largest supplier, India, considers banning …

Ban on wheat exports may hit farm incomes
1 year, 10 months ago

Ban on wheat exports may hit farm incomes

Hindustan Times  

On Monday, HT reported that the ban on export of wheat and non-premium rice is likely to continue beyond March. They include elevated domestic inflation for cereals, low grain stocks with the government and uncertainty over weather outlook for the two most important cereal crops in the rabi and kharif season. The former suffered heavily because of a premature heat …

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 …

'Completely understand India's position': Egypt envoy on wheat export ban
1 year, 11 months ago

'Completely understand India's position': Egypt envoy on wheat export ban

Firstpost  

‘We do understand the reasons why this ban was put in the first place because of the weather conditions that we have seen in the year 2022. But we do hope that this is going to be lifted sometime soon,’ he said New Delhi: The visit of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to India will be a golden opportunity to …

India will stock up the world's biggest grain storage
2 years ago

India will stock up the world's biggest grain storage

Live Mint  

India is working on developing the “world’s largest grain storage" programme by merging various schemes of the Union ministries of agriculture and farmers welfare; consumer affairs, food and public distribution; and food processing, two people aware of the development said. India’s centrally held cereal stocks, which supply subsidized grains to nearly 800 million people, slipped to a five-year low this …

Indian export growth is on a stable momentum; what it means for retail investors
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian export growth is on a stable momentum; what it means for retail investors

Live Mint  

Despite global headwinds, Indian exports are rising due to a variety of factors such as the production-linked incentives scheme, multi-year high commodity and food prices and various other factors. According to the recent data released by the ministry of commerce, India's merchandise exports in September stood at $35.45 billion, up 4.82% as compared to USD 33.81 billion in September 2021. …

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 …

India’s rice export ban to further strain global good supplies
2 years, 3 months ago

India’s rice export ban to further strain global good supplies

Live Mint  

India banned exports of broken rice and levied a tax on other key varieties in a move that would add to global inflationary pressure and exacerbate food supply pains caused by the war in Ukraine. Global buyers are depending on India—the world’s top rice exporter—to shore up food supplies since Russia invaded Ukraine, a major wheat grower, which roiled global …

India Bans Export Of Broken Rice, Imposes 20 Per Cent Duty On Non-Basmati Rice
2 years, 3 months ago

India Bans Export Of Broken Rice, Imposes 20 Per Cent Duty On Non-Basmati Rice

ABP News  

The Centre in a late night order on Thursday banned exports of broken rice and imposed a 20 per cent duty on exports of various grades of rice with immediate effect as India tries to augment supplies in an attempt to cool prices, Reuters said. The government banned exports of 100 per cent broken rice, which a few poor African …

India could soon approve sugar exports in two tranches: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

India could soon approve sugar exports in two tranches: Report

Live Mint  

India is set to allow sugar exports in two tranches for the next season beginning in October, as the world's biggest producer of the sweetener tries to balance the interests of its farmers and consumers, government and industry officials told Reuters. New Delhi could allow exports of 7 million to 8 million tonnes in the next season, said a senior …

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 …

Govt refutes reports, says no plan to import wheat as sufficient stocks available
2 years, 4 months ago

Govt refutes reports, says no plan to import wheat as sufficient stocks available

Firstpost  

Earlier this year, multiple rounds of heat waves in several wheat-growing regions in India ahead of the rabi harvest affected some wheat crops New Delhi: India has no plan to import wheat as it has ample stocks to meet the domestic requirements, Department of Food & Public Distribution on Sunday clarified after a media report said India was likely to …

India has no shortage of foodgrain, assures Agricultural minister
2 years, 4 months ago

India has no shortage of foodgrain, assures Agricultural minister

Live Mint  

Foodgrain supplies in the nation are adequate to satisfy demand, according to Agricultural Minister Narendra Singh Tomar's written response to Parliament on August 2. “As on 01.07.2022, the actual stock of wheat is 285.10 lakh metric tonnes against the buffer norm of 275.80 lakh metric tonnes,” the minister told the Lok Sabha. To prevent a shortage of wheat for domestic …

Ukraine war | Commercial wheat imports from India key supply line for Yemen: U.N. official
2 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine war | Commercial wheat imports from India key supply line for Yemen: U.N. official

The Hindu  

Commercial wheat imports from India have emerged as a key supply line for strife-torn Yemen in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war, the U.N. deputy relief chief has said, as New Delhi informed the U.N. Security Council that it has exported more than 2,50,000 tonnes of wheat to the West Asian country in the last three months. Assistant Secretary-General for …

Why rice exports may be next on list after wheat amid global supply risk
2 years, 5 months ago

Why rice exports may be next on list after wheat amid global supply risk

Live Mint  

Rice production is under threat in parts of Asia from higher fertilizer costs at a time when demand is increasing, posing a potential risk to food security and efforts to contain inflation. Crop yields may decline in Thailand, the world’s second-largest exporter, because of elevated prices for crop nutrients, according to a research unit of Kasikornbank Pcl, while in the …

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 …

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, …

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