Posts By The Hindu Business Line.
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155Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishDDGS imports from US may weigh on maize, soybean prices
Allowing DDGS imports under the India–US trade deal may pressure prices of maize, soybean, soymeal and rapeseed meal. DDGS, a by-product of...
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177Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia’s rice buy for buffer stocks up 4%, near 43 million tonnes
India’s rice procurement for the Central Pool rose 3.7% to 42.95 mt during Oct 2025–Jan 2026, strengthening buffers amid El Niño concerns....
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120Sugar News in EnglishSugar stockpiles 11% YoY lower in India despite surplus production
India’s domestic sugar sales are expected to fall 3.5% during Oct 2025–Feb 2026, while stocks are down 11% year-on-year despite higher production....
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157Edible Oil News in EnglishSEA’s pre-Budget memorandum seeks policy interventions to protect domestic edible oil sector
The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India has urged Budget 2026–27 policy support for oilseeds and edible oils, seeking measures to boost farmer...
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192Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishRising prices of maize-based ethanol 11.7% per year failed to shift paddy farmers
The Economic Survey flags unintended effects of India’s ethanol policy: higher maize-ethanol prices failed to reduce paddy acreage and instead coincided with...
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214Wheat News in EnglishWheat production hinges on MP, Rajasthan as area dips in UP & Punjab
India’s wheat acreage hit a record 334.17 lakh hectares in 2025–26, up 2% year-on-year. Declines in UP, Punjab and Bihar were offset...
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165Edible Oil News in EnglishIndian Govt is ‘close to approving’ GM mustard hybrid, says Solvent Extractors body chief
The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India said the government is close to approving a GM mustard hybrid, marking a key step in...
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184Rice News in EnglishRecord stock of rice with government leaves doors open for direct sales to consumers
As of January 1, 2026, India’s Central Pool holds record paddy and rice stocks, totaling 679.32 lakh tonnes—far exceeding buffer norms. With...
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228Maize News in EnglishAllow import of soya, maize to promote egg exports: Poultry industry
India’s egg industry faces high feed costs—up to 70% of production—driven by expensive maize priced at ₹23/kg, over 35% above global rates....
