Posts By Financial Express
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310UncategorizedCentral pool rice stocks four times the buffer
Despite record offloading of 4.63 million tonnes of rice through various schemes in FY25, India’s central-pool rice stock has surged past 59...
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227Edible Oil News in EnglishNo spike in food inflation likely: Food Secretary
India's food inflation hit a 42-month low at 1.78% in April 2025, driven by bumper wheat and rice production. Wheat procurement reached...
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263Sugar News in EnglishSugar production this season seen at 5-year low
India has raised the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane by 4% to ₹355/quintal for the 2025–26 season. Sugar production in...
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235Rice News in EnglishIndustry, farmers relieved as FTA excludes dairy items, rice
The India-UK FTA is set to enhance Indian exports of tea, spices, marine, and food products through tariff concessions, while shielding sensitive...
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256Sugar News in EnglishLarge khandsari units brought under Sugar Control Order
The government has brought large khandsari sugar units under the Sugar Control Order 2025 to ensure FRP payments to farmers, improve production...
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299Edible Oil News in EnglishHow GM crops can help India reduce its edible oil imports
NITI Aayog’s Ramesh Chand has pushed for genetically modified (GM) soybean to triple India’s yields and reduce edible oil imports, currently at...
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289Edible Oil News in EnglishPlan afoot to revive sunflower cultivation
The Indian government plans to revive sunflower cultivation across multiple states to reduce edible oil import dependence. Under the national mission on...
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271Sugar News in EnglishSugar at Rs 180/kg, Ghee Near Rs 2900: Price rise in Pakistan amidst economic turmoil and diplomatic tensions
Pakistan faces soaring prices of essentials like sugar, ghee, lemons, and honey amid rising India tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack. Sugar...
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151Sugar News in EnglishSugar output marginally lower on year at 25.59 MT
India’s 2024‑25 sugar output has reached 25.59 MT; ISMA expects the season to finish near 26.4 MT after diverting 3.5 MT to ethanol. Production is...
