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  Edible Oil News in English

  Edible oil imports down by 9.87% in the first 9 months of oil year 2024-25

  India’s edible oil imports fell 9.87% to 107.56 lt in Nov–Jul 2024-25, mainly due to lower palm oil shipments. Refined oil imports...

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  305

  Rice News in English

  Global rice output likely to be record high next season, trade may rise 

  The USDA projects global rice production at a record 541 mt for 2025-26, with consumption at 542 mt. Trade is forecast at...

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  151

  Maize News in English

  Maize and millets may gain this kharif, but soyabean could lose ground 

  Industry experts expect higher maize and millet acreage this kharif season, supported by good rainfall and attractive MSP, while soybean coverage may...

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  130

  Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

  Centre asks Haryana, HP, Punjab & Jharkhand to rationalise excise duties on ethanol

  India’s Oil Ministry has asked Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Jharkhand to cut ethanol-related levies and ease regulations to boost production, storage,...

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  149

  Maize News in English

  Maize and millets may gain this kharif, but soyabean could lose ground 

  Industry experts expect higher maize and millet acreage this kharif season, while soybean coverage may decline. With 90–95% sowing completed, rice planting...

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  140

  Rice News in English

  India’s brown rice exports to UK set to rise after free trade pact 

  India’s brown rice exports to the UK may rise beyond 45% market share after the India-UK FTA, provided exporters meet stricter MRL...

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  158

  Sugar News in English

  Will souring sugar stocks turn the tide?

  Despite a sector-wide slump, select sugar stocks like EID Parry and Balrampur Chini outperformed, backed by strong ethanol prospects and sound financials....

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  228

  Rice News in English

  Hybrid rice acreage likely to increase this kharif cropping season 

  Hybrid rice cultivation in India is expected to grow this kharif season, with a 6–8% increase in acreage driven by better yields...

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  195

  Edible Oil News in English

  Cottonseed oil gains momentum as industry targets southern markets

  India’s cottonseed oil trade seeks to replicate Gujarat’s success across the South, emphasizing branding, storytelling, and policy support. At the 2025 Cottonseed...