Vegetable prices are expected to remain high till June due to above-normal temperatures, posing challenges for consumers across India. According to a report by CRISIL, this trend, driven by erratic weather patterns and climate change, highlights the vulnerability of vegetable prices to environmental factors. The report also highlights that despite attempts by stakeholders to address […]
Flipkart, one of India’s leading ecommerce platforms, has inaugurated a new grocery fulfilment centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, signalling its commitment to enhancing its grocery delivery services. The facility promises next-day delivery of groceries to consumers in the vicinity, including Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, and Vizianagaram. This marks Flipkart’s second grocery fulfilment centre in […]
The global vegetable seeds market, valued at approximately USD 8 billion in 2022, continues to expand, driven by increasing demand for diverse vegetable varieties worldwide. According to S&P Global Commodity Insights (GCI), India stands prominently among the top players in this sector, alongside countries such as China, Japan, and the United States. The vegetable seeds […]
BigBasket, a grocery e-tailer, has created a new frozen food brand called Precia in conjunction with chef Sanjeev Kapoor, according to a press statement issued on Tuesday. Precia will provide three product categories: frozen veggies, frozen nibbles, and frozen sweets, according to the statement. “We aim to redefine the landscape, meeting the growing demand for […]
The Central government has allowed the export of 50,000-tonne onions to Bangladesh and 14,400-tonne onions to UAE, at a time when the staple vegetable’s outward shipments have been kept under restrictions. For exports to the UAE, a ceiling of 3,600 tonnes is kept every quarter, the official notification from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade […]
Yango Tech, a global tech company that provides proprietary technologies and expertise for retailers and Bombay Gourmet Market, a distinguished neighbourhood gourmet and grocer have partnered to Launch White-Label Grocery App According to the press release, this collaboration marks a significant milestone as Yango Tech introduces its innovative White-Label Store App to empower Bombay Gourmet Market […]
In the wake of persistent inflation, the Indian government has announced an extension of the exemption for tur and urad dal imports until 31 March 2025. This decision, conveyed through an order from the Director General of Foreign Trade, mirrors the recent extension of the import duty exemption for masur dal until the same date, […]
Garlic has become the latest victim of price inflation in basic commodities, witnessing a nearly doubling of prices over the past few days. The escalating rates, now reaching Rs 400 per kg in some areas, are attributed to dwindling supplies. Garlic, a staple spice in Indian households, has experienced a rapid surge in prices, currently […]
The government anticipates onion prices to decline below Rs 40 per kilogram by January from the current average price of Rs 57.02 per kilogram, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said on Monday. Last week, the government banned onion exports till March of next year after the retail sales price of the kitchen staple crossed […]
India has allowed duty-free imports of yellow peas until March 2024, an official gazette notification said. This is part of New Delhi’s intervention to cool the prices of the overall pulse basket. Reportedly, the duty on yellow peas was first implemented in November 2017 at 50 per cent. India largely imports yellow peas from Canada […]
