The Hindu Business Line., Author at AgriInsite

India’s March palm oil imports fall 19% to three-month low

India’s palm oil imports fell 19% in March to a three-month low as high global prices discouraged buying. Overall edible oil imports...

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Maize News in English

Corn prices poised to fall on Iran-US ceasefire pact

Corn prices have weakened to a four-week low as the US–Iran ceasefire eased concerns over fertilizer supply disruptions. Strong global output and...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol in diesel generators: India’s next practical step towards energy security

India’s ethanol blending programme has strengthened energy security, reduced crude imports, and boosted farmer incomes. With capacity expanding to 1,800 crore litres,...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India may restrict sugar export as likely to allow higher ethanol blending with petrol

India may need to curb sugar exports if ethanol blending rises beyond E20, as per Fitch Solutions. Tighter exports could support global...

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Sugar News in English

Maharashtra sugar output jumps 22% as 2025–26 crushing season ends

Maharashtra sugar output surged to 988.79 lakh quintals in 2025–26, driven by higher cane crushing despite stable recovery rates. Kolhapur division Maharashtra...

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Sugar News in English

Zuari’s SPE division achieves highest-ever sugarcane crushing in FY26

Zuari Industries Limited achieved record sugarcane crushing of 159.7 lakh quintals in FY26, driven by higher cane availability, early season start, and...

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Rice News in English

India procures 6% more rice from farmers in 2025-26 kharif marketing season

India’s kharif rice procurement rose 6% to 463.06 lakh tonnes in Oct–Mar, with a sharp rebound in March. The government revised its...

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Wheat News in English

Congress, farmer bodies slam M.P. govt over delay in wheat procurement; BJP blames bag shortage due to West Asia war

Madhya Pradesh faces delays in wheat procurement due to packaging shortages, drawing criticism from Congress and farmer groups. Repeated postponements risk forcing...