The Hindu Business Line., Author at AgriInsite

Ethanol surplus looms over India’s sugar mills as E20 milestone meets capacity glut

India achieved E20 ethanol blending ahead of schedule, but sugar mills face a looming ethanol surplus as production capacity nears 1,990 crore...

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Sugar News in English

India’s sugar production up 22%, recovery in UP higher but down in Karnataka

India’s sugar output in 2025-26 rose 22% year-on-year to 158.85 lakh tonnes by January 15, led by a sharp surge in Maharashtra....

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Edible Oil News in English

Edible oil imports fall 11.6% as palm oil inflows decrease

India’s edible oil imports fell 11.6% in November–December 2025 due to lower palm oil shipments, according to SEA. Palm oil imports declined...

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Rice News in English

India’s 2025 rice exports surge 19.4% to 21.55 ‍mt as curbs are lifted

India’s rice exports surged 19.4% last year to 21.55 million tonnes after export curbs were lifted, nearing record levels. Increased supplies made...

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Maize News in English

India’s maize exports rebound on price parity

India’s maize exports are rebounding in 2025-26, with shipments up 20% in volume and 28% in value during April–October, supported by record...

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Sugar News in English

Tamil Nadu : Bumper sugarcane harvest brings cheer to farmers in Trichy ahead of Pongal

Sugarcane farmers in Trichy are celebrating a bumper harvest ahead of Pongal, thanks to favorable weather and improved practices. About 200 acres...

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Rice News in English

Rice procurement up 7% in Oct-Dec as 72% of kharif target is completed

India’s rice procurement rose 7% in October–December 2025, reaching 333.72 lakh tonnes—72% of the annual target. Despite lower purchases in Punjab, Chhattisgarh...

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Wheat News in English

Wheat sowing nears completion, crop outlook positive: Agri Commissioner

India has nearly completed wheat sowing for the 2025–26 rabi season, covering 32.26 million hectares so far. Agriculture Commissioner P.K. Singh said...