Today's Business Blitz- "Rural Development Fund Release, Veg Thali Prices Soar 11%, FPIs Maintain Selling Streak, Lakshadweep & J&K Top the Charts, India's Non-Basmati White Rice Exports Soar"
6th August, 2024
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1. “Breaking News: Supreme Court Considers Punjab's Request for Rural Development Fund Release”
Supreme Court to consider Punjab's plea for release of Rural Development Fund.
Punjab government alleges Centre owes it over Rs 4,200 crore.
RDF and market fee crucial for procurement process.
Plea highlights Punjab's prerogative in determining rates for RDF and market fee.
Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud agrees to list plea for early hearing.
#Nation#PTI#crore#bqfree#Supreme Court
2. “Veg Thali Prices Soar 11% in July Due to Rising Tomato Costs: What You Need to Know”
Veg thali prices surged 11% in July vs. June due to higher tomato costs.
Non-veg thali also saw a 6% increase.
Tomato prices rose 7% in July, driving up veg thali costs.
On a year-over-year basis, veg thali prices eased 4% due to a high base impact from previous July's tomato prices.
Onion and potato prices increased, limiting the overall decrease in thali costs.
Non-veg thali costs declined 9% year-over-year, primarily due to a fall in broiler rates.
High temperatures may affect summer tomato crops, leading to further price increases.
#Tomato Prices#Nation#PTI#bqfree#oil
3. “FPIs Maintain Selling Streak for Third Consecutive Day - Key Market Insight”
FPIs sold shares worth Rs 3,531.2 crore on Tuesday, marking their third day as net sellers.
Domestic investors bought shares worth Rs 3,357.5 crore for the third day in a row.
FPIs have bought Rs 27,479 crore of Indian equities in 2024 as of Monday.
The Nifty 50 ended at 23,992.55, down 0.26%, and the Sensex closed at 78,593.07, down 0.21%.
#Market#Markets#Business#Nifty#crore#FPI#Sensex#bqfree
4. “Lakshadweep & J&K Top the Charts: National Immunisation Coverage Reaches a Record 93.50% in 2023-24”
India's 2023-24 immunization coverage reached 93.50%.
Lakshadweep (108.79%) and Jammu and Kashmir (108.66%) lead the list.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu have the lowest coverage (48.03%).
Health Minister Prataprao Jadhav credits Mission Indradhanush for improved coverage.
The government promotes model immunization centers and camps to boost access.
#bqfree#Nation#PTI
5. “India's Non-Basmati White Rice Exports Soar to $123 Million in Apr-May”
India exported $122.7 million in non-basmati white rice from April-May.
Exports in 2023-24 stood at $852.53 million, $2.2 billion in 2022-23, and $2 billion in 2021-22.
Minister of State Jitin Prasada acknowledged the government's monitoring of rice production, availability, and export.
Exports are allowed based on government permission to meet food security needs.
Notable export destinations include Maldives, Mauritius, Malawi, and Namibia this fiscal.
#fiscal#PTI#Exports#billion#bqfree
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