The Hindu Business Line., Author at AgriInsite

GEMA refutes allegations of vehicle damage from ethanol-blended fuel

GEMA said ethanol-blended fuel does not damage vehicle engines, citing no complaints from automakers or FADA, though mileage falls 3–5%. It rejected...

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Rice News in English

UPL launches weed management solution for rice

UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions has launched Ricebeaux, a dual-action early post-emergence herbicide for rice. Combining Propanil and Penoxsulam, it controls grasses, sedges...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Sugar industry renews push for dedicated E100 fuel pumps

The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has again urged the government to approve dedicated E100 ethanol fuel stations at sugar...

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Rice News in English

Punjab Basmati exporters seek assurance from Goyal on sticking to current GI area

The Punjab Rice Millers Exporters Association has urged the Centre to maintain the current Geographical Indication (GI) area for Basmati rice, opposing...

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Sugar News in English

El Nino could weigh on India’s sugarcane production

A developing El Niño poses a major risk to India’s sugar sector, with a weak monsoon potentially reducing sugarcane output to 390...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India’s ethanol dream hinges on affordability, not policy push

India’s E100 ethanol adoption will depend on consumer economics rather than policy, with industry experts suggesting fuel prices may need to fall...

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Rice News in English

Facing African hurdles, Indian rice exports value down 10% in FY26

India’s non-basmati rice exports rose 6.5% to over 15 million tonnes in FY 2025-26, but export earnings declined by more than 10%...

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Rice News in English

Telangana’s rice boom turns into surplus challenge as crop diversification gains focus

Telangana’s rice output has nearly tripled since 2014 to 17 million tonnes, creating persistent surpluses and monocropping concerns. A policy paper recommends...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Policy uniformity, public trust vital for India’s ethanol blending success

India’s ethanol blending push needs state tax alignment and stronger consumer awareness to succeed. Industry body AIDA says India has surplus ethanol...