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WTO spotlight on MSP, export bans

Preparations for the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in 2026 are underway, with India’s Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan focusing on key agricultural...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Govt considering proposal to increase ethanol prices from 2024-25 season

The government is considering raising ethanol prices for the upcoming season starting November 2024 to achieve a 20% ethanol blending target by...

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Sugar News in English

ISMA renews pitch for removal of sugar export curbs

The Indian Sugar Mills and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has urged the government to lift export restrictions, citing sufficient domestic sugar supplies...

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Sugar News in English

Centre fixes MSP for 22 crops, min tells RS

The Union agriculture ministry has clarified that MSP is set for 22 crops and covers 99% of agricultural output. Contrary to claims,...

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Sugar News in English

KPRS, sugarcane growers seek Deputy Commissioner’s intervention to clear dues

Members of the Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha (KPRS) and sugarcane growers have called for the Deputy Commissioner’s intervention to release ₹29 crore...

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Sugar News in English

Targeting 20% ethanol blending in 2 years with equal share from sugar and grains: Union Food Secretary

Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary of the Department of Food and Public Distribution, revealed that ethanol from maize has significantly increased this year. He...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol production from Rice: Important update from Govt on subsidised rate

The Indian government has decided not to resume subsidized rice sales for ethanol production, discontinued since July 2023 due to concerns over...

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Sugar News in English

Allow sugar exports or allocate lower sugar quota to boost financial liquidity of mills: Industry

The Indian sugar industry is grappling with financial challenges due to export restrictions, stagnant Minimum Selling Price (MSP), higher quota allocations, and...