The Hindu Business Line.

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  Sugar News in English

  India’s sugar supply tightens ahead of festival demand, all hopes on early supply next season 

  India may have only 9 million tonnes of sugar for domestic use from August to November 2025, a tight supply period due...

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  Wheat News in English

  Government may begin wheat sales in open market from August; 6–7 mt by March 2026

  India may begin wheat sales under the Open Market Sales Scheme (OMSS) from August, offering 6–7 million tonnes via e-auction by March...

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  Rice News in English

  India’s rice procurement exceeds 53 million tonnes, up by 1% year-on-year 

  India procured 531.13 lakh tonnes of rice until June 2025, slightly above last year’s 525.48 lt. With annual PDS needs at 410...

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  Maize News in English

  Feed makers see maize output rising 5-10% on higher area 

  Maize production in India is projected to rise 5–10% this year, driven by growing demand from livestock feed and ethanol sectors. In...

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  Edible Oil News in English

  Status of oil palm development in India and actions required to improve the pace of area expansion

  Despite NMEO-OP’s goal of 6.8 lakh hectares by 2026, India reached only 5.56 lh by FY25. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, contributing 63%,...

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  Edible Oil News in English

  Malaysia mulls raising palm oil share in biodiesel 

  Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil producer, is considering raising its palm oil blend in biodiesel, aligning with Indonesia’s 40% mandate. Currently,...

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  Rice News in English

  Farmers increase sowing of rice and pulses as of June 20

  India’s monsoon-sown rice acreage has jumped 58% year-on-year to 1.32 million hectares as of Friday, per the agriculture ministry. Pulses have been...

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  Maize News in English

  Kharif maize, cotton acreage increases in Karnataka 

  In Karnataka's kharif 2025 season, maize and cotton cultivation have surged, with maize acreage rising by 10% to 9.92 lakh hectares as...

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  Edible Oil News in English

  Govt says pulses, oilseeds production rising as MPs express concern over imports

  The government informed a parliamentary panel that domestic production of pulses and edible oils has grown faster in the last decade. Despite...