The Government today said it has reduced prices of wheat earmarked for sale to retail consumers by nearly Rs 200 a quintal to rein in runaway food inflation. Food and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar told reporters in New Delhi that the wheat price (under Open Market Sale Scheme) has been reduced by nearly Rs 200 a quintal from the price fixed earlier. Asked if the price cut applies to both States as well as bulk consumers, Mr. Pawar said it has been done only for retail consumers.<br/>
News On AIR | December 23, 2009 1:04 PM
Govt to cut wheat price by around Rs200 a quintal?