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Sweet festive treats cost more as sugar, jaggery prices soar in Karnataka

Sugar and jaggery prices have surged in Karnataka ahead of the festive season, with retail sugar reaching ₹70-72 per kg and jaggery...

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From 50 tonnes to 30: How water shortage is hitting Karnataka’s sugarcane farmers

Rainfall deficit, falling groundwater and low dam storage have severely stressed Karnataka’s sugarcane crop, causing pest attacks and yield losses of over...

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Morning Market Update – 27/08/2026

Global sugar markets moved in opposite directions on August 26, with NY raw sugar rising 1.85% to 17.59 cents, while London white...

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Indonesia’s 5.1 million-ton rice stock safe amid El Nino: Official

Indonesia has 5.1 million tonnes of government rice reserves, sufficient to meet public needs and withstand El Niño impacts. By August 24,...

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Government measures break sugar price rally; Prices plunge nearly 27% to Rs 5,100/quintal ex-mill

Sugar prices have softened after government measures to curb hoarding and improve supplies. Prices fell from ₹62 to ₹51-52/kg ex-mill in Maharashtra....

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Government warns action on sugar mills over short-selling & orders compulsory lifting of August 2026 monthly quota

The government has warned sugar mills of strict action for failing to sell and lift their allocated August 2026 quota. With 22.50...

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Indian wheat body urges FSSAI to issue crop-specific risk-based sampling and testing guidelines

WPPS has urged FSSAI to introduce wheat-specific, risk-based sampling and testing guidelines, clarify pesticide MRLs, strengthen aflatoxin surveillance and establish due-diligence standards....