Posts By Business Standard
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101Wheat News in EnglishFlour mills urge govt to release wheat stocks as prices hit 9 months peak
Indian wheat prices have hit a nine-month high, reaching 28,000 rupees ($334) per metric ton, up from 24,000 rupees in April. The...
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94Rice News in EnglishGovt bans export of de-oiled rice bran till next year’s January 31
The Indian government has extended its ban on exporting de-oiled rice bran, crucial for cattle feed, until January 31, 2025. Initially imposed...
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109Sugar News in EnglishArhar, maize, groundnut, soybean, sugarcane acreage top their normal levels
The acreage under arhar, maize, groundnut, soybean, and sugarcane exceeded the average of the last five years, or the normal area, till...
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107Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishFood, fuel, and timber: How bamboo is becoming ‘green gold’ for farmers
Bamboo, often called the “poor man’s timber,” has now earned the title “green gold” due to its profitability for farmers. Modern cultivation...
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147Rice News in EnglishIndian rice export rates fall on muted demand, prospects of higher supply
Indian rice export prices fell this week due to weak demand and expected higher production, with the 5% broken parboiled variety quoted...
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86Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia leading G20 in green growth, climate action: PM Narendra Modi
In his Independence Day speech, PM Modi praised India's early achievement of its Paris Accord targets, emphasizing success in emissions reduction, renewable...
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105Sugar News in EnglishBalrampur Chini Q1 results: Net profit dips 4.6% on lower sugar output
Balrampur Chini Mills reported a 4.6% drop in Q1 net profit to ₹70.15 crore due to lower sugarcane availability. Revenue increased 2.3%...
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122Edible Oil News in EnglishUsed cooking oil over ethanol: Govt’s new route to 5% biodiesel blending
India's government had aimed to achieve 5% biodiesel blending in diesel by 2030 using ethanol. However, due to inconsistent ethanol production, the...
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130Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishUsed cooking oil over ethanol: Govt’s new route to 5% biodiesel blending
India's government has postponed its plan to blend 5% ethanol in diesel by 2030 due to volatile ethanol production volumes. Instead, it...
