Posts By Business Standard
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364Edible Oil News in EnglishEvery Indian now consumes 24 kg edible oil a year, triple the 2001 level
India’s edible oil consumption has tripled in two decades, far exceeding health guidelines and driving up import dependence. With 60% of its...
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317Edible Oil News in EnglishSEA urges govt to lift ban on de-oiled rice bran exports to clear stock
The Solvent Extractors' Association (SEA) has urged the government to lift the export ban on de-oiled rice bran, citing surplus stock and...
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348Wheat News in EnglishGovernment wheat procurement reaches 6 mn tonnes so far in 2025-26 season
The government has procured 6 million tonnes of wheat in the 2025–26 marketing season so far, aiming for a total of 31...
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333Edible Oil News in EnglishCountry’s crude soyabean oil imports double to 1.91 mn tonnes: SEA
India's crude soyabean oil imports more than doubled to 19.11 lakh tonnes in the first five months of the 2024–25 oil marketing...
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421Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol blending programme: Grains to make up for lower sugar production
India’s sharp decline in sugar production has raised concerns about meeting ethanol blending targets for the 2024-25 season ending October 31, 2025....
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461Sugar News in EnglishSugar output slips, but is India really staring at a festival season crunch?
India’s sugar mills are set to wrap up sugarcane crushing for the 2024–25 season, drawing attention to final production figures. Though crushing...
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222Edible Oil News in EnglishAWL Agri Business sees 7% volume growth in January-March quarter
AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar) reported 7% volume growth in Q4, with rural markets driving strong gains in foods. FY25 saw...
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211Sugar News in EnglishWorries over festival season supplies mount as crushing season nears end
India's 2024-25 sugar production is projected to decline by 19% to approximately 25.8 million tonnes, primarily due to disease infestations in Uttar...
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270Sugar News in EnglishGovt to impose strict penalties on sugar mills violating stock limits
The Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry has announced stringent penalties for sugar mills violating monthly stockholding limits, aiming to prevent hoarding and...
