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Fine variety rice for Rs 30 at Amutham outlets: Minister Venkatraman
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News18•15-10-2026, 15:33
Fine variety rice for Rs 30 at Amutham outlets: Minister Venkatraman
- •Retail rice prices in Tamil Nadu increased by up to 10 rupees per kilo due to declined crop yields from rains in Karnataka.
- •Karnataka Ponni rice price rose from 50 rupees to 60 rupees per kilo, with traders stating the trend may continue until December.
- •Minister Venkatraman stated that groceries and essential items are being provided at subsidized rates through Amutham outlets.
- •Fine variety rice will be made available to the public at Rs 30 through Amutham outlets across Tamil Nadu.
- •The Minister alleged that certain politically affiliated parties are hoarding rice through rice mills.
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Crop yields declined due to rains in Karnataka during the last cultivation season, leading to a drop in inbound supply from neighboring states and causing retail rice prices to surge in Tamil Nadu districts like Thanjavur and Tiruvarur.
Minister Venkatraman announced that fine variety rice, which usually costs 85 rupees, will be sold for 30 rupees at Amutham outlets across Tamil Nadu, while other groceries are also being provided at subsidized prices to help the public.
The low supply of Karnataka Ponni and Andhra Ponni rice is attributed to a seasonal reduction in inbound supply and lower crop yields caused by weather conditions during the cultivation season.
