Posts By The Hindu Business Line.
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424Rice News in EnglishRecord stock of rice with government leaves doors open for direct sales to consumers
As of January 1, 2026, India’s Central Pool holds record paddy and rice stocks, totaling 679.32 lakh tonnes—far exceeding buffer norms. With...
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438Maize News in EnglishAllow import of soya, maize to promote egg exports: Poultry industry
India’s egg industry faces high feed costs—up to 70% of production—driven by expensive maize priced at ₹23/kg, over 35% above global rates....
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534Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol surplus looms over India’s sugar mills as E20 milestone meets capacity glut
India achieved E20 ethanol blending ahead of schedule, but sugar mills face a looming ethanol surplus as production capacity nears 1,990 crore...
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521Sugar News in EnglishIndia’s sugar production up 22%, recovery in UP higher but down in Karnataka
India’s sugar output in 2025-26 rose 22% year-on-year to 158.85 lakh tonnes by January 15, led by a sharp surge in Maharashtra....
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480Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible oil imports fall 11.6% as palm oil inflows decrease
India’s edible oil imports fell 11.6% in November–December 2025 due to lower palm oil shipments, according to SEA. Palm oil imports declined...
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445Rice News in EnglishIndia’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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641Maize News in EnglishIndia’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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445Sugar News in EnglishTamil 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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434Rice News in EnglishRice 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...
