The Hindu Businessline

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  Edible Oil News in English

  Beyond area expansion: Why oil palm productivity will decide India’s edible oil future

  India is accelerating oil palm cultivation under the NMEO-OP mission to reduce edible oil imports. However, industry experts warn that long-term success...

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  Wheat News in English

  India’s official wheat procurement near target, up 13% from a year ago

  India procured 33.39 million tonnes of wheat by May 21, up 13% year-on-year and nearing the 34.5 million tonne target. Procurement rose...

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  Edible Oil News in English

  Higher global prices, tighter imports to boost India’s oilseed production: SEA

  Higher global edible oil prices and tighter import supplies are boosting India’s oilseed sector, especially mustard oil, SEA President Sanjeev Asthana said....

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  Rice News in English

  Global rice prices poised to gain on deficit, geopolitical crisis and weather concerns 

  Global rice prices are expected to rise in 2026 as production falls 5 mt to 537.4 mt while consumption increases to 541.4...

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  Edible Oil News in English

  Edible oil industry seeks government support amid West Asia crisis

  The Solvent Extractors’ Association urged government support as the West Asia crisis sharply raised edible oil import costs, freight and insurance charges....

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  Wheat News in English

  Indian wheat purchase gathers pace as M.P. mops up 2.5 million tonnes 

  India’s wheat procurement narrowed its deficit gap after purchases surged 51% year-on-year in early May, driven by strong buying in Madhya Pradesh....

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  Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

  India didn’t discover ethanol in crisis — It prepared for it

  India’s ethanol blending programme has emerged as a major energy security buffer amid the 2026 global oil crisis, with blending reaching 20%...

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  Wheat News in English

  Punjab wheat evacuation ahead of last year despite lower arrivals; Centre adds 100 railway rakes

  Punjab recorded faster wheat evacuation from mandis during the 2026 rabi procurement season, with lifting surpassing last year despite lower arrivals. The...

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  Rice News in English

  West Asia crisis: Rice exports dip 7.5% to $11.53 bn in 2025–26

  India’s rice exports fell 7.5% to $11.53 billion in 2025-26, hit by declining shipments to Middle East markets amid geopolitical tensions. Payment...