Government puts in place new approval framework for wheat flour exports

Government puts in place new approval framework for wheat flour exports

The new approval framework will be applicable for wheat flour (atta), maida, samolina (rava/ sirgi), wholemeal atta and resultant atta The new approval framework will be applicable for wheat flour (atta), maida, samolina (rava/ sirgi), wholemeal atta and resultant atta After banning wheat exports in May, the government has decided to put in place a […]

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

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

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. About 33,000 tonnes of wheat as humanitarian assistance has already been supplied to Afghanistan against the commitment of 50,000 tonne, he said. […]

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

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

The move follows India banning the export of wheat last month to check the surge in local prices. The move follows India banning the export of wheat last month to check the surge in local prices. The UAE has ordered a suspension of exports and re-exports of wheat and wheat flour originating from India for […]

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IMF welcomes India’s decision to relax ban on wheat exports

IMF welcomes India’s decision to relax ban on wheat exports

However, it is concerned over curtaiing exports of commodity goods, including food and fuel by 30 other nations. However, it is concerned over curtaiing exports of commodity goods, including food and fuel by 30 other nations. The International Monetary Fund has said that it is concerned by the use of food and fertilizer export restrictions […]

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India exported wheat worth 7 mn in March, 3 mn in April

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

With the retail prices of wheat and wheat flour rising by 14-20% in the last one year, the government, on May 13, banned wheat exports to control rising domestic prices With the retail prices of wheat and wheat flour rising by 14-20% in the last one year, the government, on May 13, banned wheat exports […]

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Congress slams wheat export ban, says move ‘anti-farmer’

Congress slams wheat export ban, says move ‘anti-farmer’

According to an official notification, India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of measures to control rising domestic prices According to an official notification, India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of measures to control rising domestic prices The Congress on May 14 hit out at the government over […]

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