Punjab procures 4.74 LT paddy so far

Image
Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Oct 10 2014 | 7:04 PM IST
As much as 4.74 lakh tonnes (LT) of paddy has so far been procured in Punjab by government agencies and private millers during the ongoing Kharif marketing season 2014-15.
Out of total purchase, government agencies bought 82 per cent of arrivals at 3.89 lakh tonnes, while rest was bought by private millers and traders, said an official spokesman.
Among government agencies, Pungrain procured 1.06 LT while Markfed, Punsup, PSWC and PAFC bought 1.01 LT, 84,373 tonnes, 32,564 tonne and 41,532 tonnes, respectively.
FCI has procured 23,174 tonne of crop in Punjab.
Punjab is eyeing to procure 140 LT of paddy in current season.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Oct 10 2014 | 7:04 PM IST

Next Story