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procurement
Commodities Telangana directs CCI to ensure smooth cotton procurement as acreage rises 3 lakh acres
Telangana has asked the Cotton Corporation of India to ensure smooth cotton procurement at designated centres, with cotton area up nearly 3 lakh acres despite El Nino fears. Farmers face issues with the Kisan Kapas app for slot booking, prompting the minister to seek central intervention. The state has assured CCI of support and asked millers to open mills within 2-3 weeks.
Commodities HPCL, MRPL seek up to six million barrels of crude, documents show
State-run Indian refiners HPCL and MRPL are seeking up to a combined 6 million barrels of crude through spot tenders, with HPCL targeting up to 4 million barrels for September–October and MRPL up to 2 million barrels for October 10–20. MRPL's tender asks suppliers to avoid the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, while shipping traffic through the strait remains low amid West Asia hostilities.
Supply Chain California Heat Pump Group-Buy Slashes Equipment Costs by 15 to 30 Percent
A California group-buy program for heat pumps, launched by Vayu and VoltHub, uses demand aggregation to secure 15-30% equipment discounts. The model, which has roots in British Columbia's Energy Gabriola, shows procurement teams how bulk buying can cut unit costs and create installer pipelines.
Commodities Tamil Nadu hikes paddy and sugarcane procurement incentives to record highs
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced steep increases in state procurement incentives for paddy and sugarcane, with fine-grade paddy incentive at ₹289 per quintal and sugarcane total procurement price at ₹4,000 per tonne, according to The Hindu Business Line. The decision, made under Rule 110 in the Assembly, comes despite the state's financial position not being good.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces GeM becomes cornerstone of India’s digital governance: CEO Mihir Kumar
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved cumulative Gross Merchandise Value of over 20 lakh crore rupees in ten years, growing from 422 crore rupees in 2016-17, according to CEO Mihir Kumar. An IIT Delhi study found GeM prices lower on 74% of items than Amazon, Flipkart and India Mart, while seller and MSME registrations grew dramatically.
Commodities India's rice procurement up 5% in 2025-26 as rabi season purchases jump 18%
India's 2025-26 rice procurement reached 571.14 lakh tonnes, 99% of target and 5% higher year-on-year. Rabi-season buying jumped 18% to 86.71 lt, led by Telangana. Punjab purchases fell 9.7%, while Haryana's were revised upward. The Agriculture Ministry expects another bumper crop unless August-September monsoon deficiencies emerge.
Supply Chain UK Overhauls £90bn Public Procurement to Prioritise Job Creation in Contract Awards
The UK government will double the weighting for community benefits in public contract awards from 10% to 20% and shift the scoring basis from social-value measures to job creation. Bidders on contracts worth £5m or more will earn extra credit for regional jobs, skills training, and 45-day work experience placements for young people, according to the BBC.
Supply Chain MACS launches plastic procurement toolkit to cut unnecessary plastic use in shipping
Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS) launched its first plastic procurement toolkit, developed by its Sustainable Plastic Procurement Working Group to reduce unnecessary plastic use before it enters vessel operations. The guides include a plastics taxonomy, phase-out pathways and a decision-support framework, with a public consultation open until August 16.
Logistics Carriers Gain Leverage: Become a Shipper of Choice to Win Capacity, Says Covenant SVP
Carriers have entered their strongest negotiating position in years, giving them leverage to prioritize shippers offering predictable, steady freight volumes. Covenant Transport SVP Tyson Wimberly shared strategies at the Univar Carrier Kickoff, highlighting regulatory constraints, insurance cost inflation, and driver pay variability as key challenges. Shippers must become a 'shipper of choice' to win capacity.
Commodities Madhya Pradesh raises moong procurement to 60%, farmers withdraw protest in Bhopal
The Madhya Pradesh government agreed to procure 60% of moong crop from eligible farmers, up from 25%, extended the procurement deadline to August 20, and suspended the e-token fertiliser system. Farmers under Samyukta Kisan Morcha and 18 other organisations called off their protest in Bhopal. The Centre had already approved procurement of 454,580 metric tonnes of summer moong for the state under PM-AASHA.
Supply Chain Six-Year Tender Lead Time Climb Signals Structural Shift in Supply Chain Planning
The SONAR Tender Lead Time index has drifted higher for six straight years, reaching 3.74 days. The trend reflects improved planning, trade policy volatility, and increased inventory buffers, with implications for carrier operations and intermodal usage.
PPE Failures Left NHS Staff Poorly Protected and Wasted Billions, Covid Inquiry Finds
The UK Covid-19 inquiry found that NHS staff and patients were put at risk due to inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE), with a 'vast amount' of taxpayers' money wasted — nearly £10bn of the £14.9bn spent by the UK and devolved governments. The inquiry also criticised the 'VIP lane' for prioritising politically-connected suppliers, though it found no evidence of cronyism or corruption.
Commodities India urged to shift to need-based grain procurement, allow private sector to buy more, says Ramesh Chand
Former NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand has proposed that India shift to need-based procurement of wheat and rice, limiting government purchases to public distribution system and welfare scheme demand, while allowing the private sector to buy more grains. He suggested ensuring minimum support price (MSP) through a price differential payment via direct benefit transfer. The proposal was made at the Wheat Products Promotion Society conclave, where other speakers discussed value addition and a new agriculture export complex near Jewar airport.
Commodities India Plans 7.24 Lakh MT Green Ammonia Procurement to Boost Green Urea Production
The Indian government has outlined a roadmap to procure 7.24 lakh metric tonnes of green ammonia annually under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The initiative aims to reduce dependence on imported urea and decarbonise domestic fertiliser production, supported by a differential subsidy mechanism and financial incentives from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Commodities Centre Approves Copra and Totapuri Mango Procurement for Tamil Nadu Farmers at MSP
The Indian government approved the procurement of 87,226 tonnes of copra and 96,879 tonnes of Totapuri mangoes in Tamil Nadu under the Price Support Scheme and Market Intervention Scheme respectively. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan sanctioned the measures to protect farmers from distress sales.
Commodities Centre hikes onion procurement price by 13% to ₹2,125/quintal, 5th revision this season
The Indian government has raised the onion procurement price for buffer stock by 13% to ₹2,125 per quintal, effective July 4, 2026. This is the fifth upward revision this season, driven by slow procurement of only about 2,000 tonnes since June 1. Supply remains adequate with robust mandi arrivals, though delayed monsoon and speculative buying are affecting prices.
Logistics Triumph Debuts RFP Manager to Help Freight Brokers Keep Pace with Compressed Bidding Cycles
Triumph (NYSE: TFIN) launched RFP Manager to help brokers manage compressed freight contract cycles. The tool uses transaction and payment data from the Triumph Network, which covers about 70% of North American brokered freight, to provide real-time pricing insights. The launch comes as RFP cycles shrink from 18 months to as short as 30 days.
Commodities Nafed Launches Digital Auction Platform Nafex.in for Oilseeds and Pulses, NCCF to Follow
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Nafed's digital auction platform Nafex.in for transparent auctioning of pulses and oilseeds. Nafed had previously used private platforms. Shah set a two-year deadline for Nafed and NCCF to pass on MSP benefits directly to farmers. India imports 6-7 mt of pulses and 15-16 mt of edible oils annually.
Commodities India’s Wheat Procurement Surpasses 35.5 Mt Target, Up 19% Year-on-Year
The Indian government's wheat procurement has exceeded its revised target of 35.54 million tonnes, reaching 35.76 million tonnes as of June 21, a 19% increase from the same period last year. Nearly 68% of the procured wheat was under relaxed quality specifications. Central Pool stocks stood at 53.41 million tonnes as of June 1, the highest since 2021.
Supply Chain Building Local: How Sourcing Materials from Surroundings Reduces Supply Chain Risk and Embodied Carbon
The construction industry accounts for 34% of global carbon emissions, driven by concrete production and long supply chains. Innovative projects in California and Antarctica demonstrate how local sourcing—from mass timber to modular pods—can reduce embodied carbon, improve resilience, and create affordable housing. For procurement teams, these examples offer a blueprint for nearshoring building materials and mitigating supply chain risks.
Commodities Feed Makers Worry as Soyameal Prices Surge Over 40%
Soybean meal prices in India have surged over 40% in recent weeks to around ₹65-66 per kg, according to CLFMA. The price spike is putting pressure on feed manufacturers and farmers, especially in aquaculture where feed costs account for 50-60% of production. CLFMA urges government action to ensure supply and stabilize prices.
Supply Chain Dairy Pact Boosts Supply Chain Resilience in North-East India
The National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI) and Assam Rifles have signed a supply pact to enhance dairy product distribution to military units in north-east India. This agreement aims to generate ₹44 crore annually for cooperatives and improve supply chain resilience.
Commodities Wheat Procurement Surpasses Target with 17% Surge
Wheat procurement in India surged 17% to over 35 million tonnes for the 2026-27 season, exceeding the target of 34.5 MT. This increase was driven by robust domestic production and favorable mandi rates.
Commodities Telangana Dominates India's Paddy Procurement with 60% Share
Telangana has emerged as a leader in India's paddy procurement, accounting for 60% of the total during the Rabi season. The state's efforts, led by CM Revanth Reddy, include significant government incentives and infrastructure projects to support farmers.
Commodities India's Wheat Procurement Surpasses Revised Target Amid Record Production
India's wheat procurement for buffer stocks has surpassed the revised target of 34.5 million tonnes, reaching 34.99 million tonnes as of May 31. This increase is attributed to record production estimates and relaxed quality norms due to weather impacts.
Supply Chain Market-Linked Pricing: A New Era for Dairy Sustainability
The dairy industry is transitioning from cost-based to market-linked pricing to enhance sustainability and meet evolving consumer demands. This shift addresses structural challenges and aligns procurement with market expectations.