Posts By The Hindu Businessline
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158Rice News in EnglishIndian rice prices increase on El Nino factor, but still stay competitive f.o.b basis
Indian non-basmati rice prices have risen by over US$18 per tonne in recent weeks due to El Niño concerns, but remain the...
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273Sugar News in EnglishLow ending stocks will likely force India to stop sugar export, ethanol diversion early next season bl-premium-article-image
India allocated a 22.5 lakh tonne sugar quota for August, matching last year, to curb further price increases. With low sugar stocks...
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253Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia’s open market rice sale norms will likely help meet 20% ethanol blending target
The Indian government’s revised rice sales policy for ethanol distilleries allocates 7.2 million tonnes of FCI rice for ESY 2026–27, up from...
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222Edible Oil News in EnglishStandardised pack sizes for edible oils to enhance transparency: Gokul Agro
Gokul Agro Resources has welcomed the government's move to introduce standardised edible oil pack sizes, saying it will improve price transparency, consumer...
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267Maize News in EnglishMaize gains ground in M.P., may offset decline in Karnataka, Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh recorded a 23% increase in kharif maize acreage to 23.37 lakh hectares, helping offset declines in Karnataka and Maharashtra, where...
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288Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English3.9 million tonnes FCI rice, 6.8 million tonnes maize used till June for ethanol production
The Centre said 20% ethanol blending has not affected food security, with only surplus FCI rice (3.9 million tonnes) and maize (6.8...
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215Rice News in EnglishIndian rice export prices extend gain on higher reserve price, monsoon concerns
Indian rice export prices rose for a third consecutive week as higher OMSS reserve prices and weak monsoon rains raised concerns over...
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217Wheat News in EnglishIndia’s wheat production will likely be affected by climate this crop year
Experts warned that emerging El Niño conditions could affect India’s 2026/27 wheat crop by delaying kharif harvests and subsequent wheat sowing. Weather...
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264Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishHydrogen-powered trucks, buses get 7-year permit exemption given to EVs, ethanol-powered vehicles
India has granted seven-year permit exemptions for hydrogen-, battery-, ethanol- and methanol-powered commercial vehicles, reducing regulatory hurdles. The move could improve fleet...
