Govt to increase onion supplies to prevent prices from skyrocketing during festive season

New Delhi: The government is set to increase the supply of onions in retail markets to stabilize prices during the upcoming festive season, Moneycontrol reported, citing a senior official from the Consumer Affairs Department.

Govt imposes stock limits on pulses to contain spiralling prices

New Delhi: In a bid to crack down on hoarders and keep prices of pulses in check, the government on Friday imposed stock limits on tur and urad dals applicable to wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers, millers and importers.

Centre lowers Wheat Reserve Price to reduce price of atta

New Delhi/IBNS: In order to reduce the price of wheat and atta, the Centre has decided to reduce the reserve price for the sale of wheat under the open market sales scheme from Rs 2300/Qtl (Pan India) from Rs 2350/Qtl (Pan India).

Govt to start sale of 25 LMT wheat from Feb 1 under Open Market Sale Scheme

New Delhi/IBNS: Twenty-five lakh MT of wheat will be offered for sale starting from the first week of February (1st February, 2023) under Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) or OMSS (D), the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday.