Exporters seek relief on maize export ban

The commerce ministry, in consultation with agriculture ministry, is devising ways to help "genuine exporters" but on a selective basis, sources said.

Earlier this month, the Centre had banned export of maize till October 15, to increase its availability in the domestic market and check prices of corn, poultry and other products.

 

While some exporters have approached the commerce ministry for allowing them to ship their consignments for which they have already entered into contracts with documents like shipping bill, others have moved different courts, sources said.

The commerce ministry is going slow on the exporters' demand for relaxation of the export ban on goods in transit because of the bitter experience of