The Hindu Business Line.

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  Rice News in English

  India’s 2025 rice exports surge 19.4% to 21.55 ‍mt as curbs are lifted

  India’s rice exports surged 19.4% last year to 21.55 million tonnes after export curbs were lifted, nearing record levels. Increased supplies made...

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  Maize News in English

  India’s maize exports rebound on price parity 

  India’s maize exports are rebounding in 2025-26, with shipments up 20% in volume and 28% in value during April–October, supported by record...

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  Sugar News in English

  Tamil Nadu : Bumper sugarcane harvest brings cheer to farmers in Trichy ahead of Pongal 

  Sugarcane farmers in Trichy are celebrating a bumper harvest ahead of Pongal, thanks to favorable weather and improved practices. About 200 acres...

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  Rice News in English

  Rice procurement up 7% in Oct-Dec as 72% of kharif target is completed 

  India’s rice procurement rose 7% in October–December 2025, reaching 333.72 lakh tonnes—72% of the annual target. Despite lower purchases in Punjab, Chhattisgarh...

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  Wheat News in English

  Wheat sowing nears completion, crop outlook positive: Agri Commissioner

  India has nearly completed wheat sowing for the 2025–26 rabi season, covering 32.26 million hectares so far. Agriculture Commissioner P.K. Singh said...

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  Sugar News in English

  Sugar set for biggest annual drop since 2017 on surplus outlook

  Raw sugar prices are set for their steepest annual fall since 2017, dropping about 22% due to strong production in Brazil and...

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  Sugar News in English

  India lowers sugar sales quota for January

  India cut its January 2026 sugar sale quota to 22 lt amid higher production and weaker demand. Sales in early season lagged...

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  Rice News in English

  Thai rice enjoys $75/t premium over Indian grain as it eyes G2G deal with China 

  Thailand’s rice prices have surged over 15% in four months, reaching $430/tonne for 5% broken white rice, while Indian rice remains at...

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  Sugar News in English

  A looming crisis for farmers and sugar mills: Why minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar needs to be raised urgently 

  India’s sugar sector faces severe financial strain as cane FRP/SAP hikes outpace the stagnant sugar MSP of ₹31/kg, unchanged since 2019. With...