Friday, 4 October 2024
Trending
Wheat-support-price-in-pakistan
MARKETS

Govt increases wheat support price by over 14%

Top-Tax-Consultants-Lahore-Pakistan-Global-Tax-Consultants
A d v e r t i s e m e n t

The federal government increased the minimum wheat procurement price by 14.3% to Rs1,600 per 40 Kg. To give subsidy on fertilisers aimed at increasing farmers’ income.

The decision taken during a subcommittee meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC). The subcommittee comprised 10 members.

Decided to increase the minimum wheat support price from Rs1,400 to Rs1,600 per kg. An increase of Rs200 or 14.3%. The rates are for next wheat crop but it will set the trend in the market.

Decided in the meeting that Rs1,000 subsidy would be given on a di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser bag. Asad Umar moved the subsidy proposal to reduce the input cost of the farmers.

Online-Tax-Course
Ads:

The government decided to increase the support prices to give incentive to farmers to produce more crop. Currently, country is facing shortage of wheat, first time in past 12 years.

The food ministry estimated current wheat consumption, at nearly 28 million tons. Wheat Needs of population of 240 million by 2025 would be over 30 million tons. An increase of 8% in five years.

https://www.globaltaxconsultants.pk/how-to-become-active-taxpayer-filer-in-fbr/
Top-Tax-Consultants-Lahore-Pakistan-Global-Tax-Consultants-Tax-News-FBR
A d v e r t i s e m e n t
See also  Massive increase in profitability of listed companies
Newsletter
Subscribe Now

Sign up for  Daily Digest and get the best of News for you.

[contact-form-7 id="11414" title="Contact form 1"]

Tax.net.pk - Your Tax Experts and Consultants

Welcome to Tax.net.pk

Providing Expert Tax Services for Individuals and Businesses

About Us

At Tax.net.pk, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive tax solutions tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses. With years of experience in the industry, our team of tax experts is equipped to handle various tax matters, including tax planning, preparation of tax returns, and compliance.

We strive to stay up-to-date with the latest tax laws and regulations, ensuring that our clients receive accurate and reliable advice. Our commitment to client satisfaction and our in-depth knowledge of the tax landscape make us the trusted choice for all your tax-related needs.

Contact Us

For inquiries or to schedule a consultation, please reach out to us: