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FMC allows MCX to discontinue potato futures

Earlier this month, MCX had sought the regulator's permission to discontinue potato futures on its platform.

Aug 13, 2014, 23:30 PM IST

Hoarding to be non-bailable offence; fund to stabilise prices

Seeking to check rising prices, the government on Friday decided to amend the law to make hoarding a non-bailable offence and set up a price stabilisation fund to enable states to undertake market intervention.

Jul 04, 2014, 13:03 PM IST

State govts should take stern action against hoarders: Jaitley

FM further added that during July-December every year, prices of some food items increase because of hoarding.

Jul 04, 2014, 11:34 AM IST

Centre to discuss on food inflation with state food ministers today

In order to control food inflation, the Centre has called a meeting of state food ministers on Friday to discuss other possible ways to rein in prices effectively in the backdrop of poor monsoon this year.

Jul 04, 2014, 08:50 AM IST

Need to set up godowns to store onion, potato: Paswan

To check volatility in prices of onion and potato, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan Thursday said there is a need to set up warehouses for storing these two commodities to ensure supply during the lean season.

Jul 03, 2014, 22:35 PM IST

Govt puts stock limits on onion and potato to check prices

Cracking down further on hoarding, the Centre on Wednesday put onion and potato under purview of the Essential Commodities Act and imposed stock holding limits in a bid to improve availability and rein in prices.

Jul 02, 2014, 20:45 PM IST

CCEA agrees to bring onion, potato under Essential Commodity Act

The Cabinet on Wednesday agreed to bring onion and potato under the Essential Commodity Act in a move to impose stock holding limits and curb hoarding of these two commodities and control their prices.

Jul 02, 2014, 19:04 PM IST

CCEA may consider today stock limits on onion, potato

Currently, stock limits are imposed for pulses, edible oils and oilseeds till September 2014, while for rice and paddy upto November this year.

Jul 02, 2014, 09:37 AM IST

CCEA may consider Wednesday stock limits on onion, potato

In order to check prices of onion and potato, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is likely to consider on Wednesday a proposal to impose stock holding limits on these two commodities and curb hoarding.

Jul 01, 2014, 22:21 PM IST