The Hindu Business Line., Author at AgriInsite

September palm oil imports hit 4-month low, soyoil jumps to 3-year high

India’s palm oil imports fell 15.9% in September to 833,000 tonnes, the lowest in four months, as refiners preferred cheaper soyoil, which...

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Rice News in English

India’s basmati growers object to hike in export registration fees

Basmati exporters in Haryana and Punjab have opposed Apeda’s hike in export contract registration fees from ₹30/tonne to ₹70/tonne. While the increase...

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Rice News in English

India unlikely to agree delinking GI for basmati rice from FTA with EU

India is unlikely to accept any EU proposal to separate the basmati rice GI tag issue from the Indo-EU FTA, amid concerns...

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Rice News in English

India to impose ₹8 a tonne fee to register non-basmati rice exports

The Indian government has introduced mandatory contract registration for non-basmati rice exports, with a nominal fee of ₹8 per tonne to promote...

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Rice News in English

APEDA registration for non-basmati rice exports aimed at more control on shipments: Stakeholders

India now requires prior APEDA registration for non-basmati rice exports, adding minimal cost (₹8/MT) but allowing better government monitoring. The move mirrors...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Sugar sector hit as ethanol prices from cane feedstocks remain unchanged

The government raised FCI rice-based ethanol prices to ₹60.32/litre for ESY 2025-26, benefiting grain-based producers, while sugar-based ethanol rates remain unchanged. Oil...

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Edible Oil News in English

GST will enhance competitiveness of Indian edible oils in domestic, international markets: SEA

The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) said the recent GST rate revision will boost the competitiveness of Indian edible oils and...

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Rice News in English

How Punjab floods could impact basmati rice consumers worldwide

India’s basmati rice, a fragrant heritage crop and major export, faces challenges after Punjab floods submerged 150,000 acres of farmland. Supplying over...