Posts By Business Standard
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68Edible Oil News in EnglishSOPA seeks 10% increase in edible oil import duty to support farmers
The Soybean Processors’ Association of India (SOPA) has urged the government to raise import duty on edible oils by at least 10...
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102Rice News in EnglishCentre sets rice procurement target at 46.34 mt for 2025-26 season
India set a 46.34 million tonne rice procurement target for 2025-26, 4.45 percent lower than last year’s goal, though 2024-25 procurement reached...
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155Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishJapan to fund $400 million bamboo biofuel refinery project in India
Japan will provide \$408 million to fund a bamboo-to-bioethanol refinery in Assam, India. Led by PFC, the facility will produce 49,000 tons...
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300Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia resumes canola oil imports after 5 years as domestic prices surge
India imported 6,000 tons of canola oil from the UAE for August delivery, its first purchase in nearly five years, as domestic...
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125Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishCentre slashes FCI share of broken rice to boost ethanol production
From October’s kharif marketing season, millers in five states must supply rice with a maximum of 10% broken grains, down from the...
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164Rice News in EnglishGoa to roll out new salt-tolerant paddy variety for 2026 kharif season
Goa’s new paddy variety, *Goa Dhan-5*, is set for large-scale release in Kharif 2026. Currently in its second year of trials, it...
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158Edible Oil News in EnglishIndian vegetable oil body demands review of Nepal imports, packaging rules
The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers Association (IVPA) urged the government to review duty-free refined oil imports from Nepal, citing harm to domestic...
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117Wheat News in EnglishNo need for wheat open market sale as supplies comfortable: Food Secretary
Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra stated there is no need to sell wheat under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS), citing stable prices...
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149Rice News in EnglishIndian exporters optimistic as Bangladesh plans to import 9 lakh tonne rice
Indian rice exporters are optimistic as Bangladesh plans to import 9 lakh tonnes of rice. With India’s proximity, competitive prices, and large...
