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  Sugar News in English

  India’s sugar production in 2025-26 season may be around 28 million tonnes, experts say

  India’s sugar output is set to touch ~28 MT in 2025–26, up 8% YoY, as the crushing season nears closure with most...

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  183

  Rice News in English

  ITC becomes first in India to get FSA 3.0 certification for wheat and paddy

  ITC Limited becomes the first Indian firm to earn FSA 3.0 certification for wheat and paddy, strengthening sustainable, traceable sourcing. The initiative...

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  167

  Rice News in English

  Madhya Pradesh CM says basmati rice from the State is exported to 47 nations

  At a recent gather of thousands of farmers at Raisen in Madhya Pradesh, State Chief Minister Mohan Yadav proudly said that the...

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  155

  Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

  West Asia Conflict: Govt hints at 21% ethanol blending

  India is set to push ethanol blending beyond 20% to ~21%, backed by surplus domestic supply and flexible BIS norms. The move...

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  170

  Edible Oil News in English

  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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  191

  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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  143

  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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  182

  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...