#procurement
A floor under honey exports, not under beekeeper incomes
The government should track procurement prices, producer margins, processing and compliance costs, inventory accumulation and the share of export value reaching beekeepers
'Class 9 pass, no English': Hyderabad founder hired a taxi driver as his first employee, a decade later he heads procurement
A Hyderabad founder hired a taxi driver with limited education as his first employee. He invested in the individual, believing in his potential for growth. This employee, after a decade, now leads the company's procurement department. His responsibilities now…
Karnataka high court asks oil marketing companies to to reconsider ethanol firm’s allocation plea
Karnataka HC directs state-run OMCs to consider Vinp Distilleries’ request to enhance ethanol procurement for 2025-26 tender within four weeks.
India's R&D punches above its weight, but grant delays and red tape hold back researchers
India is an innovation 'overperformer' but its research systems lag behind. Improving 'ease of doing R&D' is crucial. This requires faster grants, simplified procurement, and greater institutional autonomy. Strengthening academia-industry links and access to …
Govt's foodgrain stocks hit 604 lakh tonnes, nearly three times buffer requirement
Procurement of wheat and rice from the 2026 rabi season is currently underway. About 97 per cent of the wheat sown area of 334.17 lakh hectare has been harvested, along with the completion of pulse harvesting
Government's foodgrain stocks hit 604 lakh tonnes, nearly three times buffer requirement
India's food reserves are robust. Wheat and rice stocks in FCI godowns are nearly three times the mandatory buffer. This ensures ample supply for welfare schemes. Procurement for the next season is underway. Harvests are progressing well, with most rabi commo…