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  Sugar News in English

  India contracts over 100,000 tonnes of sugar for export, more likely amid weakening INR 

  Indian sugar mills have already contracted over 100,000 tonnes for export after the government allowed 1.5 million tonnes for 2025-26. Shipments begin...

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  Rice News in English

  Rice procurement in Punjab, Haryana ends, pan-India purchase up 13% in October-November 

  Rice procurement reached 194.14 lakh tonnes by november 30, up 12.7 percent as higher purchases in telangana, tamil nadu, and andhra pradesh...

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  Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

  India achieved ethanol blending of 19.2% during ESY 2024-25

  During ESY 2024-25, India achieved 19.2% ethanol blending in petrol, reaching 19.97% in October 2025 with 77 crore litres in storage. OMCs...

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  Sugar News in English

  Sugar production up 50% in Oct–Nov; millers seek higher export quota 

  India’s sugar output reached 41.35 lt in October–November, driven by Maharashtra’s sharp rise. Cane crushing and recovery improved, while full-season net output...

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  Wheat News in English

  Competition from wheat, mustard keeps chana acreage in check 

  Chana sowing in 2025-26 is expected to stay steady with slight gains, as higher planting in Gujarat and Rajasthan may offset a...

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  Maize News in English

  Poultry industry seeks government nod to allow import of GM maize to ease pressure 

  India’s ₹3-lakh crore poultry industry, hit by rising maize prices due to strong ethanol-sector demand, is urging the government to permit GM...

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  Edible Oil News in English

  Centre’s ₹1-lakh crore RDI scheme to create new opportunities for edible oil industry: SEA 

  India’s edible oil industry sees new opportunities from the government’s ₹1-lakh-crore RDI scheme, supporting innovation in oilseeds, processing and traceability. SEA also...

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  Sugar News in English

  Sugarcane crushing picks pace in Maharashtra, up 8 times year-on-year 

  Maharashtra’s 2025–26 sugar season is progressing faster than last year, with 147 mills crushing 117.27 lakh MT of cane and producing 86.81...

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  Wheat News in English

  India’s rabi crops acreage up 10% with wheat area rising 17% 

  Rabi sowing is up 10.3% at 208.19 lakh hectares due to early planting and cooler weather, boosting yield expectations. Wheat area rose...