Posts By The Economic Times
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298Rice News in EnglishHigher tariff on Indian rice will burden US consumers, India looking for new markets: Experts
The Indian Rice Exporters Federation says US tariffs on Indian rice are largely passed on to American consumers and will not significantly...
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278Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia’s November palm oil imports rise as soyoil, sunflower oil buying drops
india’s palm oil imports rose 4.6 percent in november to 630,000 tons as lower prices pushed refiners toward cheaper palm oil and...
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398Sugar News in EnglishSugar MSP to be raised after seven-year pause
The government plans to raise the minimum selling price of sugar to ₹38 per kg, the first increase in nearly seven years....
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267Wheat News in EnglishWheat sowing till Nov 11 of current rabi season up 17 pc to 66.23 lakh hectare
Wheat sowing reached 66.23 lakh hectares by November 11, up 17% year-on-year, supported by good monsoon and a higher MSP. Pulses, paddy,...
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243Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia’s palm oil imports hit 5-year low as soyoil purchases surge to record
India’s palm oil imports fell 15.9% in 2024/25 to 7.58 million tons, the lowest in five years, as higher prices drove refiners...
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305Rice News in EnglishAsia Rice: Thai prices hit 18-year low on surplus supplies; Indian rates slump
Thai and Indian rice export prices hit multi-year lows this week due to abundant supply, weak demand, and currency volatility. Thailand’s 5%...
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249Wheat News in EnglishRussia raises emergency level in major agriculture region
Russia declared a federal agricultural emergency in southern Rostov after drought and frost damaged around 1 million hectares. Measures include extending repayment...
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520Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishBitter reality: Sugar industry faces Rs 40,000 crore meltdown despite govt’s big ethanol push
India’s ethanol blending rose from 1.5% in 2014 to 20% in 2025, five years early. Grain-based ethanol now leads with 72%, reducing...
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533Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia’s August palm oil imports hit 1-year high on festive demand, price advantage
India’s palm oil imports surged 15.76% in August to 990,528 tons, the highest since July 2024, driven by competitive prices and festive...
