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India holds meeting with Nepal govt; wheat supply of 200,000 MT confirmed

The India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) meeting in Kathmandu on January 10-11, 2025, covered key trade and economic issues. India agreed to supply...

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Rice News in English

Climate change puts India’s rice and wheat output at risk of 6-10% decline

India’s rice and wheat production is expected to decline by 6-10% due to climate change, threatening food security. Data predicts wheat yields...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol 2.0 policies key for India to match Brazil as a biofuel superpower

Ethanol (C₂H₆O) is versatile — it lifts spirits in beverages and fuels vehicles when blended with petrol. Fermented from grains like grapes...

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Wheat News in English

Wheat sowing at 32 million hectares until January 3, shows data

Wheat sowing for the 2025 rabi season has reached 32 million hectares, marking a 1.74% rise from 2024 and 2.4% above the...

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Sugar News in English

Govt to soon take decision on increasing MSP for sugar: Pralhad Joshi

India’s government may soon revise the minimum support price (MSP) of sugar, currently set at ₹31/kg since February 2019. Industry bodies, including...

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Sugar News in English

India’s sugar consumption likely at 28 million tonnes in 2024-25: Isma

India’s sugar consumption in 2024-25 is projected at 28 million tonnes, down 1.5 million tonnes due to lower demand post-elections. Production fell...

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Wheat News in English

Wheat acreage matches normal area, raising hopes of regular harvest

Wheat acreage in India has reached normal levels, raising hopes for a steady harvest. Favorable weather, including cooler temperatures and light showers,...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar production to hit by weather, export prospects dwindle: Isma

India's sugarcane yields are declining due to last year's drought and this year's excessive rains, potentially reducing sugar production to 27 million...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English