Uttar Pradesh’s wheat procurement has dropped ~23% to 4.96 lakh MT due to unseasonal rains and lower mandi arrivals. Fewer farmers participated,...
Punjab’s wheat procurement nears 100 LMT, but storage shortages and slow lifting (only ~34%) are creating mandi congestion. High damaged grain (35%)...
India’s 2025–26 wheat crop remains “resilient” despite heat stress and untimely rains. Higher acreage, early sowing, and improved seeds are expected to...
Pakistan’s sugar sector debate sees broad support for deregulation to boost exports, farmer payments, and industry growth, though concerns persist over consumer...
India’s 2025–26 wheat season is described as “mixed but resilient,” with heat stress and untimely rains impacting yields locally. However, higher acreage,...
Indian sugar stocks have rallied up to 45%, outperforming the NSE 50, driven by expectations of tighter closing stocks, possible MSP hike,...
India’s push for 100% ethanol blending, championed by Nitin Gadkari, highlights a trade-off between energy security and food stability. While blending cuts...
Sulphur prices have surged fourfold due to the Strait of Hormuz disruption, pushing Uttar Pradesh sugar mills to shift toward sulphur-free sugar....
Industry leaders have welcomed India’s move to allow SAF blending with ATF, calling it a major boost for ethanol demand. Experts say...
India’s wheat output for 2025–26 is estimated at 110–120 million tonnes due to weather damage. Procurement has reached 16.4 mt with a...