India has food grain stock three times the existing buffer norms: Govt

Apr 06, 2026

"We have adequate buffer stock of both wheat and rice, three times the buffer stock norms, which is there. For wheat, we have around...

Indore: Onions, Chana Dal offered at discounts as prices spike

Nov 03, 2023

Buffer stock is maintained to meet any exigencies and for price stabilisation, if rates go up significantly during the lean supply season.

Centre starts releasing onions from buffer stock to rein in prices

Aug 11, 2023

The buffer stock is maintained to meet any exigencies and for price stabilisation, if rates go up significantly during the lean supply season.

Buffer stock of onions in 2022-23 breaks past records

Jul 15, 2022

New Delhi [India], July 15 : Beating past records, the Central government has procured 2.50 lakh tonnes of onion as a buffer for the...

Himachal has 15-day petrol diesel stock, situation may tighten amid global crisis, says CM Sukhu at state budget session

Mar 28, 2026

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced that the state maintains a sufficient 15-day buffer stock of petrol and diesel.

Govt raises onion buffer stock target for 2023-24 to 3 lakh tonne

Apr 05, 2023

The central government will maintain 3 lakh tonne onion in the 2023-24 season as buffer stock, Union food minister Piyush Goyal informed Parliament On...