Govt denies media reports on wheat import; says country has sufficient stock and there is no such plan
Department of food and public distribution has said that the country has sufficient wheat stock for its population and there is no such plan to import wheat.
Aug 21, 2022, 15:22 PM IST
India drops plan to raise wheat import tax, indicating output deficit
The grain is grown only once in a year in India, with plantings in October and harvests from March.
Mar 22, 2018, 07:24 AM IST
Govt may hike import duty on wheat to 20-25%
The trade data showed that private traders imported about 8.5 lakh tonnes of wheat since April at 10 per cent import duty. Another 1.5 lakh tonnes of shipments are expected to arrive.
Oct 04, 2017, 19:01 PM IST
Govt imposed 10% custom duty on wheat
Govt imposed 10% custom duty on wheat. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.
Mar 28, 2017, 20:25 PM IST
Govt imposes 10% import duty on wheat, tur dal to protect farmers' interest
The government has imposed 10 percent import duty on wheat and tur dal with immediate effect in a bid to protect farmers' interest, amid projection of a record crop this year.
Mar 28, 2017, 12:44 PM IST
Govt mulling duty on wheat import to protect farmers' interest
Government is considering imposing import duty on wheat to protect farmers' interest, Agriculture Secretary said on Wednesday.
Mar 22, 2017, 13:03 PM IST
India likely to import 2 MT wheat to boost supplies
India is likely to import up to 2 million tonne (MT) wheat in the current fiscal after the customs duty cut on the grain to boost domestic supply and check prices, according to flour millers.
Sep 26, 2016, 15:42 PM IST
Govt hikes import duty on wheat to 25% to check imports
The government Monday raised import duty on wheat to 25 percent till March next year to restrict overseas purchases in the wake of falling global prices.
Oct 19, 2015, 23:00 PM IST
