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Maharashtra Sugar Mills Ordered to Pay FRP in Single Installment Following Court Ruling

1 Apr 2025

Maharashtra Sugar Mills Ordered to Pay FRP in Single Installment Following Court Ruling

In a significant judgment, the Bombay High Court has quashed the Maharashtra Government Resolution....

India Set to Close Sugar Season with Adequate Surplus for 2025-26

1 Apr 2025

India Set to Close Sugar Season with Adequate Surplus for 2025-26

India is poised to close the current sugar season with a surplus stock of 5.4 million tonnes (mt), ensuring sufficient....

U.S. Biofuel Capacity Rises Slightly in Early 2025 Feedstock Use Declines

1 Apr 2025

U.S. Biofuel Capacity Rises Slightly in Early 2025 Feedstock Use Declines

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has reported a modest increase in the nation’s....

India Slashes US Ethane Imports Amid Push for Petrochemical Self-Reliance

1 Apr 2025

India Slashes US Ethane Imports Amid Push for Petrochemical Self-Reliance

In a notable shift towards energy self-sufficiency, India has reduced its ethane imports from.....

India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Nears Completion at Chennai Factory

1 Apr 2025

India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Nears Completion at Chennai Factory

India is set to achieve a significant milestone in green transportation with the upcoming rollout of its first ....

ProAmpac Launches Sustainable Moisture-Protection Packaging Solutions

1 Apr 2025

ProAmpac Launches Sustainable Moisture-Protection Packaging Solutions

ProAmpac, in collaboration with Aptar CSP Technologies, has expanded its ProActive Intelligence platform.....

Beverage Packagers Brace for Crucial 3 Years, Seek Better OEM Support and Affordability

1 Apr 2025

Beverage Packagers Brace for Crucial 3 Years, Seek Better OEM Support and Affordability

A joint report by PMMI Business Intelligence and Advantage Research, titled “Beverage Industry Packaging Trends,” highlights that.....

India Considers Tariff Cuts on US Almonds to Boost Bilateral Trade

1 Apr 2025

India Considers Tariff Cuts on US Almonds to Boost Bilateral Trade

India is actively considering a reduction in import tariffs on select US agricultural products, including almonds.....

Nandini Dairy Prices Hiked by Rs.4 in Karnataka From April 1

1 Apr 2025

Nandini Dairy Prices Hiked by Rs.4 in Karnataka From April 1

Karnataka’s popular Nandini dairy products have become costlier from April 1, with a Rs.4 hike across all varieties......

Govt Pushes for Inclusive Dairy Data Sharing via NDDB Platform

1 Apr 2025

Govt Pushes for Inclusive Dairy Data Sharing via NDDB Platform

In a significant policy shift towards transparency and inclusivity, the Central Government has urged private.....

Global Cotton Prices Face Bearish Outlook for 2025 Amid Production Gains, Weaker Demand

1 Apr 2025

Global Cotton Prices Face Bearish Outlook for 2025 Amid Production Gains, Weaker Demand

The global cotton market is bracing for a potential downturn in 2025, with experts warning of declining prices.....

India to Curb Edible Oil Imports from Nepal with New Regulations

1 Apr 2025

India to Curb Edible Oil Imports from Nepal with New Regulations

The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) has raised concerns about the rising influx of refined soyabean....

Mustard Procurement Begins in Haryana and Assam; Over 864 Tonne Purchased So Far

1 Apr 2025

Mustard Procurement Begins in Haryana and Assam; Over 864 Tonne Purchased So Far

Government procurement of mustard for the ongoing rabi marketing season has begun in the states of Haryana and Assam. According to.....

China Sets Record in Brazilian Soybean Imports Amid Growing Shift from U.S.

1 Apr 2025

China Sets Record in Brazilian Soybean Imports Amid Growing Shift from U.S.

China has set new records in purchasing Brazilian soybeans, with trade reports revealing that 22.8 million tonnes of soybeans.....

India’s Oilmeal Exports Fall 12% Amid Weak Overseas Demand

1 Apr 2025

India’s Oilmeal Exports Fall 12% Amid Weak Overseas Demand

India’s oilmeal exports dropped by 12.39 percent in the first eleven months of the fiscal year 2024-25, according to.....

Govt. to Procure 6 Million Tonnes of Oilseeds Under PSS for 2024-25

1 Apr 2025

Govt. to Procure 6 Million Tonnes of Oilseeds Under PSS for 2024-25

In a bid to support oilseed farmers and curb falling prices, the Indian government has unveiled plans to purchase 6 million.....

India Braces for Intense Summer as IMD Predicts Surge in Heatwaves

1 Apr 2025

India Braces for Intense Summer as IMD Predicts Surge in Heatwaves

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a hotter-than-usual summer this year, with most parts.....

Government Approves Direct Procurement of Chana, Mustard, and Lentils at MSP

1 Apr 2025

Government Approves Direct Procurement of Chana, Mustard, and Lentils at MSP

The Central government has approved the direct procurement of 2.8 million tonnes of chana, 2.82 million tonnes....

Moong and Masur Dal Added to Government's 'Bharat Dal' Range

1 Apr 2025

Moong and Masur Dal Added to Government's 'Bharat Dal' Range

In an effort to provide pulses at subsidized prices to consumers, the government has expanded its Bharat Dal range.....

India's Pulses Imports Surge 58% in FY2025

1 Apr 2025

India's Pulses Imports Surge 58% in FY2025

According to early estimates by the Commerce Ministry, India’s pulses imports surged by 58.75% during the.....

Government Mandates Weekly Wheat Stock Reporting for All Entities

1 Apr 2025

Government Mandates Weekly Wheat Stock Reporting for All Entities

The Government of India, in a press release issued on March 25, 2025, announced that from April 1, 2025, all entities....

Rules Amended to Facilitate Wheat Procurement for Contractors

1 Apr 2025

Rules Amended to Facilitate Wheat Procurement for Contractors

In response to concerns raised by mandi transport contractors (MTC) and mandi labour contractors (MLC) regarding...

Wheat Output Expected to Exceed Government Estimates

1 Apr 2025

Wheat Output Expected to Exceed Government Estimates

Trade experts and analysts are optimistic about the wheat output for the 2024-25 season, despite above-normal....

Early Wheat Procurement Begins with Relaxed Quality Norms

1 Apr 2025

Early Wheat Procurement Begins with Relaxed Quality Norms

The Centre has initiated wheat procurement ahead of schedule this year, starting two weeks before the official procurement.....

Korea and Kenya Partner to Boost Rice Production Through New Cultivation Complex

1 Apr 2025

Korea and Kenya Partner to Boost Rice Production Through New Cultivation Complex

In a strategic move to enhance rice production and reduce dependency on imports, Korea and Kenya have partnered...

Bangladesh Set for Over 2.5% Rise in Rice Production in 2025–26 Season

1 Apr 2025

Bangladesh Set for Over 2.5% Rise in Rice Production in 2025–26 Season

Bangladesh is poised for a significant increase in rice production in the upcoming Marketing Year (MY) 2025–26 (May–April), driven by.....

Japan Taps Rice Reserves to Ease Supply Crisis Amid Price Surge

1 Apr 2025

Japan Taps Rice Reserves to Ease Supply Crisis Amid Price Surge

Japan, one of the world’s largest rice consumers, has been forced to tap into its rice reserves to stabilize domestic....

Philippines Forecasts Rebound in Rice Production for 2025–26 on Supportive Weather and Policy Boosts

1 Apr 2025

Philippines Forecasts Rebound in Rice Production for 2025–26 on Supportive Weather and Policy Boosts

The Philippines, once dubbed the "rice bowl" of Asia, is poised for a rebound in milled rice production in the 2025–26....

Global Rice Trade Sees Thai Export Prices Hit Three-Year Low Amid Weak Demand and Oversupply

1 Apr 2025

Global Rice Trade Sees Thai Export Prices Hit Three-Year Low Amid Weak Demand and Oversupply

In early April, global rice markets witnessed a significant dip in Thai rice export prices, reaching their lowest point in .....

Pakistan Rice Exporters Seek Government Support to Compete in Gulf Markets

1 Apr 2025

Pakistan Rice Exporters Seek Government Support to Compete in Gulf Markets

Pakistan's rice exporters are expressing concern over the country's inability to offer competitive pricing in the Gulf region....

Punjab’s Rice Quality at Risk Amid Mounting Storage Crisis

1 Apr 2025

Punjab’s Rice Quality at Risk Amid Mounting Storage Crisis

Punjab’s rice industry is staring at a potential quality crisis due to an ongoing shortage of storage space for paddy, as highlighted by industry......

Despite U.S. Tariffs, Indian Rice Exports Remain Strong and Competitive

1 Apr 2025

Despite U.S. Tariffs, Indian Rice Exports Remain Strong and Competitive

Amid growing concerns over the 27 percent U.S. tariff on Indian rice exports, industry leaders remain optimistic about India's......

Indian Basmati Exporters Face 16% Drop in Realisations Over Six Months

1 Apr 2025

Indian Basmati Exporters Face 16% Drop in Realisations Over Six Months

India’s basmati rice exporters have witnessed a significant 16% decline in export realisations over the past six months.....

Over 6,500 Acres of Paddy Damaged by Unseasonal Rains in Telangana

1 Apr 2025

Over 6,500 Acres of Paddy Damaged by Unseasonal Rains in Telangana

Unseasonal rains and hailstorms that struck parts of Telangana in the final days of March have caused extensive damage

DNA Testing Reveals Pakistan's Illegal Cultivation of Indian Basmati Varieties

1 Apr 2025

DNA Testing Reveals Pakistan's Illegal Cultivation of Indian Basmati Varieties

Reliable sources have confirmed that DNA testing conducted in a prestigious European laboratory has proven that Pakistan....

India Lifts Ban on Broken Rice Exports, Expected to Boost Global Trade

1 Apr 2025

India Lifts Ban on Broken Rice Exports, Expected to Boost Global Trade

India's decision to lift the ban on broken rice exports, which had been in place since September 2022, is expected to.....

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