The Hindu Businessline, Author at AgriInsite

Govt to sell rice for ethanol at ₹2320/qtl, wheat to millers at ₹2585-2600/qtl

The Centre's 2026–27 OMSS policy omits fixed rice and wheat sale quantities, reflecting caution over possible super El Niño impacts. It allocated...

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Rice News in English

Telangana mulls export policy for rice

Telangana is drafting a dedicated rice export policy after becoming India’s third-largest rice producer, generating about 30 million tonnes annually against domestic...

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Rice News in English

Pakistan’s loss is India’s gain: Basmati rice export to Afghanistan likely to surge

Indian and Afghan traders will meet in July to expand direct Basmati rice trade, reducing reliance on Pakistani supplies. Afghanistan consumes 0.5...

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Rice News in English

Battle over Basmati rice GI for Madhya Pradesh heats up

AIREA opposed expanding Basmati rice’s GI area to include Madhya Pradesh, intensifying a long-running dispute. Traditional producing states support maintaining current boundaries,...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India begins 2% isobutanol-diesel trials to jumpstart diesel biofuel push

India has begun validating a 2% isobutanol-diesel blend for commercial vehicles, aiming to launch its first diesel biofuel programme. Backed by government...

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Maize News in English

India’s 77 paddy & 65 maize-growing districts prone to at least 10% yield loss on El Nino impact

India has identified vulnerable districts using ICAR’s analysis of crop losses during the El Niño years of 2002, 2004, and 2009. With...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India’s E100 ethanol push could trigger ₹50,000 crore auto industry investment

India’s push for E100 ethanol could require ₹37,000–50,000 crore in automotive industry investment for vehicle development, manufacturing upgrades, and testing infrastructure. While...

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Maize News in English

India’s corn exports seen rising to 2.4 million tonnes for MY25-26 on weak prices, says USDA Post

India’s corn exports in MY2025-26 are projected to reach 2.4 million tonnes, driven by strong demand from neighbouring countries and competitive prices....