FCI finds discrepancies in rice stocks offered by Telangana for buffer stock procurement

Firm ties up with 20 franchises to expand its network for this
Decision in view of delay in sowing, textile industry’s demand
Indian prices are still competitive over Pakistan, Thailand by over $40/tonne
South Peninsula posts a surplus; deficit significantly down over North-West and Central India
Andhra also caught in the dispute; millers left holding 9 million tonnes of paddy stocks