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Drought-hit crops, rising costs may drive up India’s farm commodity imports

India may increase agricultural imports in 2026–27 as drought-hit soybean, groundnut and other crops tighten domestic supplies. Edible oil imports could rise...

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Edible Oil News in English

India eyes new palm oil sources as Indonesia, Malaysia raise biofuel blends

India is exploring Colombia as an alternative palm oil source as Indonesia and Malaysia raise biodiesel blending, potentially diverting supplies from food....

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Uttar Pradesh’s ethanol supply chain attracts investments in distilleries

Uttar Pradesh is attracting over ₹1,000 crore in private investments across its ethanol and distillery supply chain. Ethanol output rose 23% to...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Yogi Cabinet clears ethanol plant in Mathura, new toy manufacturing policy

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved a ₹200-crore ethanol plant at the closed Chhata sugar mill in Mathura. The plant will use sugarcane and...

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Sugar News in English

After a gap of almost 10 years, India may have to resort to sugar imports

India is set to import around 1 million tonnes of raw sugar at zero duty after nearly a decade to cool record...

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Rice News in English

Odisha Cabinet approves ₹12,458 cr to expand irrigation coverage by FY31

Odisha Cabinet approved the ₹12,458-crore Parbati Giri Mega Lift Irrigation Project, covering 161 schemes across all districts to create 262,275 hectares of...

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Edible Oil News in English

India’s vegetable oil imports dip 7% on year in Jul-26

India’s vegetable oil imports fell 7% year-on-year to 15.25 lakh tonnes in July 2026, despite edible oil imports rising sharply month-on-month. Palm...

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Edible Oil News in English

Oil palm mission meets 42% of 650,000 hectare target; no higher aid planned

India brought 273,302 hectares under oil palm cultivation through NMEO-OP by 2025-26, achieving only 42% of the 650,000-hectare target. Telangana and Andhra...