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  Edible Oil News in English

  Geopolitical issues, port congestion impacting edible oil supply chain, says India’s solvent extractors body 

  The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) reports that geopolitical tensions, especially the Iran-Israel conflict, are disrupting global supply chains and causing...

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  91

  Maize News in English

  Magical maize: Poor starch extractability, post-harvest woes threaten biofuel efficiency 

  India’s maize production rose to 425 lakh tonnes in 2024–25, driven by government support and rising ethanol demand. Madhya Pradesh led overall...

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  Wheat News in English

  Rajasthan’s procurement push propels India’s wheat purchase to four-year high 

  India's wheat procurement for the 2025–26 season has crossed 30 million tonnes by June 18, marking the highest in four years. Rajasthan...

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  Edible Oil News in English

  Coconut oil prices on the boil as retail price soars to ₹410/litre 

  Coconut oil prices have surged to ₹410 per litre, rising ₹80 in a week, driven by declining copra production. Copra now costs...

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  Maize News in English

  Maize area up in early sowing in Karnataka 

  In Karnataka’s kharif 2025 season, farmers are increasingly opting for maize and soyabean. As of June 13, sowing has covered 20.42 lakh...

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  Wheat News in English

  A rebalancing of wheat procurement 

  India’s wheat procurement is becoming more equitable, with non-traditional states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh showing significant increases. This marks...

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  Edible Oil News in English

  Andhra Pradesh : Rescind reduction of duty on crude edible oil: Naidu tells Goyal

  Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu urged Union Minister Piyush Goyal to revoke the 10% cut in import duty on crude palm...

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  Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

  India’s ethanol industry under threat from US trade pressure  

  India is reviewing a U.S. request to ease ethanol import restrictions, sparking concern among domestic stakeholders. The U.S. seeks access for fuel...

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  Edible Oil News in English

  Edible oil self-sufficiency: A distant reality for India? 

  India launched the National Mission on Edible Oil (Oilseeds) in October 2024 with ₹10,103 crore to boost oilseed output to 69.7 mt...