Govt to re-launch ‘Bharat rice’ as prices rise, asks stakeholders to declare stock
BusinessLine 1 hr ago·6 Nov 2026, 4:14 pm
The government announced it will re-launch the "Bharat Rice" scheme as retail rice prices climb. Under the plan, agencies handling the public-distribution system must declare the quantity of rice they hold and look for new channels—such as private retailers or e‑commerce—to get the grain to consumers more easily.
For investors, the move signals that the Ministry of Food is trying to curb food-price inflation, which has been a drag on consumer sentiment and could affect the CPI outlook. Watch how quickly the declared stocks are mobilised, whether any price subsidies are introduced, and any impact on the earnings of rice-related companies or broader market volatility around inflation data.
Excerpt from BusinessLine
The agencies have also been directed to explore all possible distribution channels to ensure wider reach and easy accessibility of ‘Bharat Rice’ to consumers, the Food Ministry said in a statement The Centre on Friday doubled the target for rice sold through e-auction under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) for…Read the original at BusinessLine
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