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India Sugar Output Plunges 44% in 2024-25 Season

India's sugar production dropped 44% to 7.10 lakh tonnes in the first six weeks of the 2024-25 season, down from 12.70 lakh...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Union Minister Puri Calls Out Punjab CM on CBG Plants

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri criticized Punjab’s lack of progress in establishing compressed biogas (CBG) and ethanol plants, despite multiple appeals to...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Potential: 8-10 Million Tonnes by 2040

India has the potential to produce 8-10 million tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2040, surpassing its domestic demand and positioning...

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Sugar News in English

UP Bioplastic Policy: BCML’s Rs 2000cr PLA Project

Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd (BCML) will finalize its ₹2,000 crore investment in India’s first industrial PLA bioplastic plant once policy details are...

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Rice News in English

India May Lift Ban on Non-Basmati Rice Exports

India may lift ban on non-basmati white rice exports, says Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra. The ban, in place since July 20, 2023,...

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Edible Oil News in English

New Delhi : Duty Hike on Edible Oils Benefits Farmers: Official

The Indian government's decision to raise customs duties on crude palm and refined sunflower oil will significantly benefit farmers by increasing their...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India’s Bioeconomy Hits USD 151 Billion, Contributes 4.25% to GDP

India's bioeconomy reached a valuation of USD 151 billion by the end of 2023, contributing 4.25% to the GDP and placing the...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar Production Norms to be Revamped: Govt Plans Review

The Indian government plans to modernize the nearly six-decade-old Sugar (Control) Order of 1966 to align with technological advancements. The draft of...