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India Allows 10 Lakh Tonnes of Duty-Free Raw Sugar Imports to Curb Record Prices
India has allowed duty-free imports of up to 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar until October...
Food Ministry Accused Sugar Mills of Encouraging Speculation in Price, Warned of Legal Action
In a letter sent by the Directorate of Sugar to all sugar mills across the country,...
India Has 1.2 MT Untapped Rice Bran Oil Potential, SEA Calls for Policy Push
India has an estimated 1.20 million tonnes of untapped rice bran oil potential,...
Wholesale Inflation Eases Marginally to 9.78% in July, But Food Index Goes UP
India’s wholesale inflation eased marginally to 9.78% in July 2026 from 9.87% in...
ISMA, ICAR-ISRI Join Hands to Establish Advanced Centre for Quality Sugarcane Seed Production
ISMA and ICAR-ISRI have signed an MoU to establish an Advanced Centre for Quality...
Retail Inflation Hits 4.45% in July, Highest Since December 2024; Food Inflation Rises to 5.52%
India’s retail inflation rose to 4.45% in July 2026, the highest level since December...
FSSAI Suspends Licences of VKC Nuts, Chheda Specialties Foods Over Serious Food Safety Violations
FSSAI has suspended the licences of VKC Nuts Private Limited, Uttar Pradesh, and...
Top Policymakers, Industry Leaders and Innovators to Converge at India Bioenergy & Tech Expo 2026
Three-day global bioenergy event begins August 11 in Greater Noida; Yogi Adityanath...
Rising Sugar Prices, Lower Stocks Prompt Industry to Advance Cane Crushing as Govt Tightens Market Oversight
Facing tightening sugar stocks and a sharp rise in prices, India's sugar industry...
Govt Imposes Stock Limits on Sugar Dealers Amid Rising Prices and Supply Concerns
Government has imposed stock holding limits on sugar dealers from August 1 to November...
Farmers March Towards Delhi to Protest Proposed India-US Trade Deal; Police Stop Protesters at Borders, Detain Leaders
Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and other states attempted to march to...
Cabinet Approves National Investment Policy for Urea to Boost Domestic Production and Reduce Import Dependence
The Union Cabinet has approved the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 (NIPU-2026)...
Southwest Monsoon Covers Entire India, Rainfall Deficit Narrows to 14 Per Cent
The IMD has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in parts of western Uttar Pradesh...
India’s Kharif Sowing Area Down 21% as Delayed Monsoon Hits Farming
India’s kharif sowing area declined nearly 21 per cent to 350.85 lakh hectares as...
Centre Hikes Onion Procurement Price to Rs 2,125 per Quintal to Accelerate Buffer Stock Creation
The Centre has raised the onion procurement price under the Price Stabilisation...
Monsoon Arrives in Delhi; Widespread Rain Likely Across Several States Over the Next 2–3 Days
The southwest monsoon has reached Delhi, bringing relief from the prolonged heat....
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