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Prices drop at FCI’s wheat sales in major growing States as Indian govt doubles quantity

Wheat prices declined by ₹59–344 per quintal across major producing states, except Maharashtra, during FCI’s November 4 e-auction. The government doubled its...

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Maize News in English

Hit by feed costs, poultry industry seeks duty-free maize imports

India’s poultry industry has sought duty-free imports of non-GMO maize and the release of FCI foodgrains unfit for human consumption as feed,...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Grain-based ethanol producers seek revision in prices, supply rules for 2026-27

Grain-based ethanol producers have urged the Centre to revise ethanol pricing and procurement rules for 2026–27, warning that lower maize ethanol prices...

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Wheat News in English

Indian millers bid higher rates to get FCI’s wheat, offtake 100% in many States

Wheat prices rose in most states during FCI’s October 28 OMSS auction as supplies tightened and weekly allocation was cut by 5,000...

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Rice News in English

Punjab’s paddy procurement crisis: What lies behind the storage bottleneck?

Punjab faces a severe grain storage crisis, holding 265 lakh metric tonnes against 249 LMT capacity as fresh paddy procurement begins. Delayed...

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Rice News in English

Telangana: CID Probes Diversion Of Nearly 1 Lakh Tonne Of Fine Rice

Telangana CID is investigating the alleged diversion of 80,000–90,000 tonnes of fine rice allocated to the FCI during Kharif 2025–26. Millers allegedly...