All posts tagged "Maharashtra"
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15Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishMaharashtra ethanol plants face viability concerns over feedstock curbs, says Rajesh Tope
Former Maharashtra minister Rajesh Tope warned that restrictions on sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses could hurt sugar-based ethanol distilleries. He urged dual-feed...
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16Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol Supply in ESY 2026-27: Sugar economics may decide the feedstock mix – Editorial by Uppal Shah
India’s ESY 2026-27 ethanol supply could face challenges as sugar prices and tight availability reduce mills’ incentive to divert sugar. Lower sugar-based...
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52Sugar News in EnglishSugar commissionerate likely to revise production estimate for next season
Maharashtra’s sugar commissionerate may revise its 112-lakh-tonne production estimate before the October 15 crushing season, citing prolonged dry conditions since August. Erratic...
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62Sugar News in English‘Maharashtra Sugar Output May Not Cross 85 Lakh Tonnes,’ Says NFCSF Chief Harshvardhan Patil
Maharashtra’s sugar production may fall to around 85 lakh tonnes this season, far below the government’s 112-lakh-tonne projection, amid lower cane yields...
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40Sugar News in English112 lakh tonnes of sugar output estimated in upcoming crushing season in Maharashtra; millers disagree, see production below 90 lakh tonnes
Maharashtra’s 2025-26 sugar production is projected at 112 lakh tonnes, with 15 lakh tonnes diverted to ethanol. Industry experts dispute the estimate,...
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61Edible Oil News in EnglishPoor soybean harvest to push India to increase soybean oil imports — USDA
India’s 2026/27 soybean production is forecast at 9.6 million tonnes, down 8% due to erratic monsoon rainfall and reduced acreage. Lower crushing...
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58Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol industry needs clear policy to operate at full capacity: Rajesh Tope
Maharashtra needs a clear policy framework to fully utilise its ₹21,000–26,000 crore ethanol capacity investments, former minister Rajesh Tope said. He highlighted...
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80Sugar News in EnglishIndian mill-level sugar prices rise on UP factories reluctance to lower rates
India’s ex-mill and wholesale sugar prices firmed to ₹4,900–5,100 per quintal, rising over 2% this week. Maharashtra and Gujarat mills raised rates...
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117Maize News in EnglishNashik attracts Rs 500 crore maize-processing project; farmers to get assured market
Sukhjit Starch and Chemicals will invest ₹500 crore to establish a maize-processing plant in Maharashtra’s Yeola, processing 1,200 tonnes daily. The project...
