Posts By The Hindu Businessline
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250Edible Oil News in EnglishHigher 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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505Rice News in EnglishGlobal 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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281Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible 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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337Wheat News in EnglishIndian 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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293Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia 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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274Wheat News in EnglishPunjab 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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342Rice News in EnglishWest 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...
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316Wheat News in EnglishShivraj Singh Chouhan expresses concern over ‘low’ wheat purchase in M.P., to speak to CM
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged officials in Madhya Pradesh to speed up wheat procurement amid farmer dissatisfaction. He directed better...
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635Wheat News in EnglishICAR hopes tide over any weather threat to wheat crop in February
IMD’s forecast of above-normal January temperatures in north-west India has raised concerns among wheat farmers ahead of the critical February grain-filling stage....
