Food Corporation of India (FCI) Archives

Sugar sector hit as ethanol prices from cane feedstocks remain unchanged

The government raised FCI rice-based ethanol prices to ₹60.32/litre for ESY 2025-26, benefiting grain-based producers, while sugar-based ethanol rates remain unchanged. Oil...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

ESY 2025-26: Price of ethanol produced from surplus FCI rice increased

The government has raised the price of ethanol derived from surplus rice supplied by FCI to Rs. 60,320/KL for ESY 2025–26, up...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India’s ethanol story quashes food scarcity myth, less than half of FCI’s rice buffers enough for E20 target: Report

India’s ethanol program is secure, with surplus grain stocks ensuring supply for 20% petrol blending by ESY 2025, says Incred Research. FCI’s...

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Rice News in English

Indian Govt to reduce broken rice percentage in 50 lakh tonnes of FCI stock

After a successful pilot in four states, the Centre will segregate broken grains in 50 lt of rice this year. This move...

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Rice News in English

Centre hikes reserve prices for open-market sale of wheat by 10.86% and rice 3%

The Centre has increased the reserve price of wheat by 10.86% to ₹2,550/quintal and rice by 3% to ₹2,890/quintal (with 25% broken)...

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Wheat News in English

Food ministry approves reserve price of wheat for open market sale

The food ministry has set the wheat reserve price under OMSS at ₹2,550/quintal for 2025–26, up from ₹2,325 last year. With 35.2...

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Wheat News in English

Government may begin wheat sales in open market from August; 6–7 mt by March 2026

India may begin wheat sales under the Open Market Sales Scheme (OMSS) from August, offering 6–7 million tonnes via e-auction by March...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

ESY 2024-25: OMCs invite bids for around 49 crore litres of ethanol for Q4

Oil Marketing Companies have invited bids to supply 49.32 crore litres of denatured anhydrous ethanol for August–October 2025. Bidders must specify feedstock-wise...