The Hindu Business Line., Author at AgriInsite

GEMA urges Govt to increase ethanol blending beyond 20%

India’s grain ethanol industry urges the government to push blending beyond E20, citing lower crude import dependence, better price stability, and higher...

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Wheat News in English

India’s wheat output may drop by over 1% from initial 120 million tonnes estimate, says private survey

Unseasonal rainfall has impacted wheat crops across parts of India, with 10–15% losses reported in some districts of Punjab, Bihar and Uttar...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Next phase of demand-led growth of ethanol to focus on higher blending target, flex-fuel vehicles and E-100

India is planning the next phase of its ethanol programme after achieving 20% blending, focusing on higher targets, flex-fuel vehicles, and E-100...

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Maize News in English

India’s summer crops coverage drops 2% as paddy, maize acreage trails

India’s summer (Zaid) crop sowing has reached 42.68 lakh hectares as of March 20, about 2% lower than last year. While pulses...

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Rice News in English

China rejects 3 Indian rice shipments, alleging presence of GMOs

China has rejected three shipments of Indian non-basmati rice citing alleged GMO presence, despite prior clearance by Chinese authorities. Exporters have raised...

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Rice News in English

Facing a ‘crisis’, EU millers seek safeguard duties on rice

The European Union may impose safeguard duties on rice imports, including from India, as local producers face rising pressure from cheaper imports....

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol industry ready to supply more than 20% blending, can cut crude import bill: AIDA

The All India Distillers' Association has proposed increasing ethanol blending beyond 20% in India to reduce crude oil imports amid rising prices...

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Edible Oil News in English

SEA says edible oil sector at crucial juncture, urges balanced approach to navigate it

The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India says the vegetable oil sector faces rising uncertainty due to global conflicts, freight volatility, and weather...