Posts By Business Standard
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141Wheat News in EnglishIndia set for record wheat harvest after favourable weather boosts yield
India’s wheat output is expected to reach a record 117 million tons due to favorable weather and climate-resilient seeds. Flour millers urge...
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132Rice News in EnglishIndia needs 5% agri growth yearly to become developed by 2047: Chouhan
India must achieve 5% annual growth in agriculture and allied sectors to become a developed nation by 2047, said Agriculture Minister Shivraj...
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144Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishUP govt upscaling ethanol supplies with projects worth Rs 6,700 crore
Uttar Pradesh, India’s top ethanol producer with over 1.50 billion litres in 2023–24, has attracted fresh private investment of ₹6,772 crore. This...
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132Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia reviews US push to lift ethanol curbs amid trade deal talks
India is considering the U.S. request to lift restrictions on ethanol imports amid ongoing trade negotiations aimed at avoiding punitive tariffs. Currently,...
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159Maize News in EnglishUP targets 12% rise in kharif output such as oilseeds and maize to boost farm income, food security
Uttar Pradesh aims to boost kharif crop production by 12% to over 29 million tonnes in 2025, expanding acreage to 10.6 million...
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143Sugar News in EnglishSugar stock seen sufficient for late-2025 despite output fall: NFCSF
India’s sugar closing stock for the 2024–25 season is projected at 4.8–5 million tonnes, sufficient for domestic demand in October–November 2025, despite...
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134Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia’s edible oil stocks fall to five-year low on weak palm oil imports
India's edible oil stocks hit five-year low at 1.35 mt on May 1, 2025 amid a sharp fall in April palm oil...
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157Rice News in EnglishIndia slaps 20% export duty on parboiled, milled rice for food safety
The Finance Ministry has imposed a 20% export duty on parboiled and specific milled rice varieties, effective May 1, to safeguard domestic...
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153Wheat News in EnglishIndian farmers complete wheat harvest near Pak border amid tensions
Farmers in Punjab and Rajasthan have completed wheat harvesting near the India-Pakistan border, officials confirmed Thursday. The early harvest was prompted by...
