Food Security – SRK Analytics

Global Diesel Crisis Paralyzes Agriculture as Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Food Security

Following the sudden maritime closure of the Strait of Hormuz late last week, an escalating global diesel supply shortage has left millions of vulnerable smallholder farmers across South Asia, Sub-Saharan…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Business Insights

Strait of Hormuz Blockade Triggers Global Diesel Shortage, Endangering Farmers and Food Supplies

A blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a global diesel shortage, leaving farmers without fuel for irrigation and threatening food supplies.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Government Tightens Quality Standards for Ration Rice Supplies

The Indian government has officially mandated stricter quality standards for rice distributed through the Public Distribution System (PDS), aiming to significantly reduce the percentage of broken grains in ration supplies…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 7, 2026

Economy

Rice Prices Stable Amid Monsoon Concerns; Edible Oil Inflation Risks Loom

Monsoon Volatility and Food SecurityDespite concerns over a weak monsoon and the strengthening of the El Niño weather pattern, India's rice supply remains secure, according to Professor Ramesh Chand, a…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 5, 2026

Business Insights

Indian Government Increases Onion Procurement Price to ₹2,125 per Quintal

India boosts onion procurement price to ₹2,125 per quintal, aiming to support farmers, stabilize markets, and secure national supply.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 4, 2026

Economy

Centre Overhauls Ration Rice Quality Standards to Benefit Millions

Government Tightens Quality Standards for Public DistributionThe Indian government has officially mandated a significant improvement in the quality of rice distributed through the Public Distribution System (PDS) to over 80…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Economy

Urad Dal Prices Poised to Climb Amid Persistent Monsoon Uncertainty

Monsoon uncertainty threatens urad dal supply, signaling potential price hikes for this essential Indian pulse.

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 29, 2026