The US has sought details from India on using FCI-held rice for ethanol, alleging stocks exceed food-security needs. Washington also questioned subsidised...
CBI has registered an FIR against former FCI and NERAMAC officials and private entities over alleged irregular allocation of 62,000 MT rice...
India’s sugar sector may face tight supplies through FY27 and beyond, with opening stocks at a decade-low 3 million tonnes, weather risks...
Haryana rice millers have urged the Chief Minister to secure FCI acceptance of around 6.5 lakh tonnes of pending CMR and extend...
Telangana has directed civil supplies officials to prioritise raw rice processing in line with national demand and FCI requirements. Rice millers will...
Kerala will release an additional 25,000 tonnes of rice through FCI if prices rise during the Onam season. The state currently holds...
India’s ethanol supplies crossed 800 crore litres in ESY 2025-26, with 93 crore litres supplied in July. Grain-based feedstocks accounted for 76%,...
India’s maize acreage is down nearly 10% as of 24 July, raising concerns over ethanol feedstock availability. Industry expects maize to remain...
FCI sold 6.35 million tonnes of rice to ethanol distilleries during June 2025–June 2026 at ₹2,250–2,320 per quintal, around 40% below acquisition...