Posts By The Hindu Business Line.
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157Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible oils duty cut: Indian govt has to balance consumers’ and farmers’ interest, says Agriculture Minister
India’s government has defended edible oil duty cuts to ensure consumer availability while balancing farmers’ interests. With rising food inflation and heavy...
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183Rice News in EnglishEfforts on in EU to render basmati rice as a generic variety
EU efforts to delay PGI status for Indian basmati rice are raising concerns that prolonged uncontrolled use could make “Basmati” a generic...
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139Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol sector not competing for maize with any sector, says distillers’ association
AIDA said India’s ethanol industry is building a diversified feedstock base rather than competing directly with maize users. By August-end, maize, surplus...
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154Edible Oil News in EnglishGlobal edible oil market likely to be volatile, says Solvent Extractors Association
The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India warned of potential global edible oil volatility, citing El Niño risks, uncertainty over sunflower oil supplies...
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401Sugar News in EnglishTop 11 districts in UP report 1.6% drop in sugarcane acreage; sugar output may be hit
Uttar Pradesh’s 11 key sugar-producing districts face potential production pressure as cane acreage falls 1.6% to 17.14 lakh hectares. Early crushing, lower...
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141Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible oil imports up 4.5% in November-August 2025-26
India’s edible oil imports increased 4.56% year-on-year to 136.19 lakh tonnes during November-August 2025-26. Palm oil imports rose to 65.34 lakh tonnes,...
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170Rice News in EnglishMitti Labs in 5 year deal with Google to scale climate smart rice farming in India
Mitti Labs has partnered with Google under a five-year carbon credit agreement to scale climate-smart practices across 1 lakh hectares of Indian...
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226Rice News in EnglishIndian rice export prices hit one-year high amid supply concerns
Indian rice export prices rose to a one-year high amid tightening supplies and concerns over lower summer-crop production due to below-normal rainfall....
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142Sugar News in EnglishGovt to track sugar production every month starting October
The government has urged sugar mills to ensure adequate festival-season supplies and sell at reasonable prices. From October, monthly production and sales...
