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Ethanol 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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Sugar News in English

Indian 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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Maize News in English

Nashik 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...

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Sugar News in English

Maharashtra to start sugarcane crushing season from October 15

Maharashtra will begin the 2026-27 sugarcane crushing season on October 15, earlier than usual, to boost sugar supplies and ease festive price...

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Sugar News in English

Centre pushes for early sugarcane crushing as mills seek special subsidy

India has urged Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka to begin 2026-27 sugar crushing early to curb prices amid a 30-40 lakh tonne...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar prices fall sharply, but jaggery remains expensive ahead of festive season

Sugar prices have fallen to around Rs 52/kg from Rs 72, offering festive relief, while jaggery remains firm at Rs 74/kg amid...

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Maize News in English

Maharashtra 5% short of kharif sowing target; maize & pulses acreage drops

Maharashtra has completed 95.1% of its kharif sowing target, covering 1.36 crore hectares. While cotton and soybean acreage remained largely stable, maize...