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Tomatoes Price Up 35%, Cauliflower 26%, Cooking Oil, Potatoes And Packaged Goods Face Fresh Hikes
Tomato prices may rise further during July-August due to lower summer sowing and heatwave concerns in key growing regions.
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Home-Cooked Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian Thali Costs Drop In June: Report
The cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined 8 per cent and 6 per cent (year-on-year), respectively, in June, a report showed on Tuesday.
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Food Inflation Likely To Ease In Coming Months, Says Centre's Report
India's food inflation is likely to ease, while the growth outlook for the economy is "cautiously optimistic" for the coming months as the agricultural sector is likely to benefit from favourable monsoon conditions.
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Government Report Suggests Food Inflation May Ease In Months Ahead
"A bumper kharif (summer crop) harvest is expected to lower food inflation in the coming months," the report said.
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High Food Inflation And Empty Lunch Boxes: Mid-day Meal Scheme Fails To Provide Nutrition To Children
Nearly two years of elevated food inflation in India is leaving less in the lunch boxes of impoverished children, as the mid-day meal scheme suffer cutbacks because of rising prices of vegetables, fruits and pulses.
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Why Are Food Prices Rising? Centre Answers In Key Document Before Budget
The central government's timely interventions and stability measures by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) helped maintain retail inflation at 5.4% despite the pandemic and geopolitical tensions, according to the Economic Survey 2024.
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Food Inflation Likely To Remain A Cause For Concern Due To Heat Wave: Rating Agency ICRA
The wholesale food inflation, which is at a four-month high, will continue to be a cause for concern in May and June as heatwave is likely to jack up prices of perishable commodities, ICRA Chief Economist Aditi Nayar said on Tuesday.
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IMF Says Russia Exit From Grain Deal Risks Adding To Global Food Inflation
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday said Russia's exit from a deal allowing Ukrainian exports via the Black Sea threatens to increase global food insecurity and could drive food prices higher, especially in low-income countries.
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Cost Of Living Crisis In UK: 10% Young Adults Admit Shoplifting, Says Survey
In the UK, prices for basic necessities started rising more quickly than household earnings, which is encouraging young individuals to shoplift.
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Onions In India, Pork In China Push Up Food Costs, Worry Economists
Food prices are climbing fast in the world's biggest emerging markets, posing a possible inflation threat after months of dormant pressures.
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To Tackle Dal Shortage, Centre Looks At Growing Pulses in African Nations
Government is exploring the feasibility of contract farming of pulses in African countries -- Mozambique, Tanzania and Malawi -- as it looks for a long-term solution to domestic shortage and high prices.
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Government Looks To Rein In Prices Of Pulses Through Imports, Buffer Stock
Alarmed by the rising prices of essentials like pulses and tomatoes, the government today decided to boost supply through its newly-created buffer stock and imports.
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Exports Fall by 45 Per Cent Despite PM Modi's 30 Foreign Trips, Alleges Congress
Congress today sought to take the sheen out of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's frequent foreign tours, alleging India's exports have dropped by a whooping 45 per cent despite him completing 30 foreign visits during his 18-month tenure.
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At Rs 60 a Kilo, Tomatoes Now Bring Tears
Tomato prices, rising sharply in the last few days, have disrupted middle class household budgets across the country. Prices have gone up from Rs 30 to Rs 60 in most cities, in a span of two weeks.
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Nearly 75,000 Tonnes of Pulses Seized After 6,000 Raids in 13 States
Nearly 75,000 metric tonnes of pulses have been seized from hoarders in raids across 13 states, as the government tries to stave off intense political pressure with prices surging over Rs 200 a kg.
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Tomatoes Price Up 35%, Cauliflower 26%, Cooking Oil, Potatoes And Packaged Goods Face Fresh Hikes
Tomato prices may rise further during July-August due to lower summer sowing and heatwave concerns in key growing regions.
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Home-Cooked Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian Thali Costs Drop In June: Report
The cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined 8 per cent and 6 per cent (year-on-year), respectively, in June, a report showed on Tuesday.
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Food Inflation Likely To Ease In Coming Months, Says Centre's Report
India's food inflation is likely to ease, while the growth outlook for the economy is "cautiously optimistic" for the coming months as the agricultural sector is likely to benefit from favourable monsoon conditions.
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Government Report Suggests Food Inflation May Ease In Months Ahead
"A bumper kharif (summer crop) harvest is expected to lower food inflation in the coming months," the report said.
-
High Food Inflation And Empty Lunch Boxes: Mid-day Meal Scheme Fails To Provide Nutrition To Children
Nearly two years of elevated food inflation in India is leaving less in the lunch boxes of impoverished children, as the mid-day meal scheme suffer cutbacks because of rising prices of vegetables, fruits and pulses.
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Why Are Food Prices Rising? Centre Answers In Key Document Before Budget
The central government's timely interventions and stability measures by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) helped maintain retail inflation at 5.4% despite the pandemic and geopolitical tensions, according to the Economic Survey 2024.
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Food Inflation Likely To Remain A Cause For Concern Due To Heat Wave: Rating Agency ICRA
The wholesale food inflation, which is at a four-month high, will continue to be a cause for concern in May and June as heatwave is likely to jack up prices of perishable commodities, ICRA Chief Economist Aditi Nayar said on Tuesday.
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IMF Says Russia Exit From Grain Deal Risks Adding To Global Food Inflation
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday said Russia's exit from a deal allowing Ukrainian exports via the Black Sea threatens to increase global food insecurity and could drive food prices higher, especially in low-income countries.
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Cost Of Living Crisis In UK: 10% Young Adults Admit Shoplifting, Says Survey
In the UK, prices for basic necessities started rising more quickly than household earnings, which is encouraging young individuals to shoplift.
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Onions In India, Pork In China Push Up Food Costs, Worry Economists
Food prices are climbing fast in the world's biggest emerging markets, posing a possible inflation threat after months of dormant pressures.
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To Tackle Dal Shortage, Centre Looks At Growing Pulses in African Nations
Government is exploring the feasibility of contract farming of pulses in African countries -- Mozambique, Tanzania and Malawi -- as it looks for a long-term solution to domestic shortage and high prices.
-
Government Looks To Rein In Prices Of Pulses Through Imports, Buffer Stock
Alarmed by the rising prices of essentials like pulses and tomatoes, the government today decided to boost supply through its newly-created buffer stock and imports.
-
Exports Fall by 45 Per Cent Despite PM Modi's 30 Foreign Trips, Alleges Congress
Congress today sought to take the sheen out of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's frequent foreign tours, alleging India's exports have dropped by a whooping 45 per cent despite him completing 30 foreign visits during his 18-month tenure.
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At Rs 60 a Kilo, Tomatoes Now Bring Tears
Tomato prices, rising sharply in the last few days, have disrupted middle class household budgets across the country. Prices have gone up from Rs 30 to Rs 60 in most cities, in a span of two weeks.
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Nearly 75,000 Tonnes of Pulses Seized After 6,000 Raids in 13 States
Nearly 75,000 metric tonnes of pulses have been seized from hoarders in raids across 13 states, as the government tries to stave off intense political pressure with prices surging over Rs 200 a kg.
