Chairperson of PFMA, Asim Raza said that the measure has made flour mills withholding agents for tax collection. He said the tax is expected to increase flour prices by Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 8 per kg
The prices of tomatoes have reached between Rs 100 and Rs 150 per kg in most parts of the state, while onions have reached Rs 90 per kg and potatoes Rs 80 per kg in Delhi-NCR.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says on Thursday that the Exploration and Production in the energy sector of India offers an investment opportunity of at least 100 billion by 2030.
In a reaction to a recent statement by Uttar Pradesh's Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi over pulse prices in the state, Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders of being insensitive to the struggles of the people grappling with rising
According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this positive trend is supported by good rainfall, which has significantly enhanced the sowing area for Urad. As of July 5, the area sown for Urad reached 5.37 lakh hectares, a notable increase from 3.67 lakh hectar
"The prices of essential items have hit the roof. Price rise is not a state subject, it is a Central subject. But the central government has consistently failed to control the prices of essential commodities in the country. All of us are suffering because of this," Banerjee said on Tuesday.
The prices of tomatoes will rise more in north India, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi NCR and Haryana. Farmers say tomato crops have damaged due to heavy rainfall in the Muradabad region.
Poultry dealers have reported an increase of PKR 37 per kilogram in chicken prices. The new rate now stands at PKR 421 per kilogram, with dealers attributing the hike to increased taxes.
The housing prices in both the National Capital Region (NCR) and Mumbai Metropolitan Region have witnessed a jump of 49 per cent in the last 5 years between first half (H1) 2019 and H1 2024, Latest ANAROCK Research data showed.
Residential property prices in Bengaluru have jumped 57 per cent in the last 5 years, as per 'Bengaluru's Real Estate - Your Gateway to Opportunity' report released by ANAROCK.