food ministry Archives

India’s Sugar exports to be 7.5-8L tonnes in 2025-26 season

India’s sugar exports in 2025–26 are likely limited to 7.5–8 lakh tonnes due to uncompetitive global prices, despite a higher export quota....

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Sugar News in English

State-wise monthly sugar quota for sale in May 2026

India allocated a May 2026 sugar quota of 22.5 LMT to 586 mills, lower than previous years, as the crushing season ends....

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Sugar News in English

Government fixes 22.5 LMT monthly sugar quota for domestic sale in May 2026

India allocated 22.5 LMT sugar quota for May 2026, slightly lower than April, reflecting softer demand amid West Asia tensions. With crushing...

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Wheat News in English

Govt dismisses wheat loss concerns as procurement down 11%, calls 2025–26 crop ‘mixed but resilient’

India’s 2025–26 wheat crop remains “resilient” despite heat stress and untimely rains. Higher acreage, early sowing, and improved seeds are expected to...

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English

India may consider allowing sugar export after December, to prioritise ethanol for now

Sugar mills hoping for export permissions next season may face disappointment, as the government has no plans to lift the export ban...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Government allows sale of FCI rice for ethanol production; revokes curb on sugarcane juice & syrup

India has lifted a 13-month ban on rice sales to ethanol distilleries, permitting up to 23 lakh tonnes through e-auctions until October...

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Sugar News in English

Government fixes 23.5 LMT monthly sugar quota for domestic sale in September 2024

The Food Ministry announced a monthly sugar quota of 23.5 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) for September 2024, lower than the 25 LMT...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar Production Norms to be Revamped: Govt Plans Review

The Indian government plans to modernize the nearly six-decade-old Sugar (Control) Order of 1966 to align with technological advancements. The draft of...