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289Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia’s 22% of sugar will be diverted to ethanol by 2034, says OECD-FAO report
Global sugar prices are projected to decline slightly through 2025–34, according to OECD-FAO, citing uncertainties like extreme weather and Brazil’s market role....
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506Maize News in EnglishIndia was a net importer of maize in 2024-25 despite record output
India imported a record 9.7 lakh tonnes of maize in 2024–25, a six-fold rise from the previous year, driven by strong demand...
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224Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible oil imports decline by 8.78% in the first 8 months of current oil year
India's edible oil imports fell 8.78% to 92.08 lakh tonnes in Nov–June 2024–25 due to lower palm and sunflower oil imports. Soybean...
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408Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishCentre allocates 5.2 mt of rice for ethanol production in 2025-26
The Centre has announced new prices under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS), raising wheat’s reserve price to ₹2,550/quintal. For ethanol distilleries,...
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442Rice News in EnglishBear grip tightens in global rice market as FAO all rice index falls to near 5-year low
The global rice market remains bearish, with FAO’s rice price index near a five-year low as Thai 5% broken white rice dips...
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774Edible Oil News in EnglishKRBL targets ₹200-300 cr revenue from new blended edible oil business
KRBL Ltd, known for its India Gate basmati rice, has entered the edible oil market with its “India Gate Uplife” range, launching...
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220Maize News in EnglishEarly monsoon to boost crop production, acreage surge 11%: Report
The early monsoon arrival, 10–15 days ahead of schedule, has boosted crop sowing, with acreages up 11%. The shift in cropping patterns...
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434Maize News in English
Kharif 2025 update: Maize, cotton continues to gain area in Karnataka, pulses trails
In Karnataka’s kharif 2025 season, sowing has covered 50.57 lakh hectares (61% of the target), aided by 4% surplus rainfall. Farmers are...
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225Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible oil, sugar consumption fall as fitness campaigns catch on
Edible oil and sugar consumption in India has declined over the past 2–3 months due to factors like high prices, weather changes,...
