India sees no need to curb sugar exports for now as demand weakens, sources sayIndia will not restrict sugar exports currently. Lower production is expected, but stable prices indicate weaker demand is balancing the sh...
06 May, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Govt raises sugarcane FRP by Rs 10 to Rs 365/quintal for 2026-27 seasonThe government has increased the minimum price for sugarcane. Sugar mills will now pay Rs 365 per quintal to farmers for the 2026-27 season...
05 May, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
India craves a sweet fix for crude addiction. Can it work?India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farme...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Govt overhauls six-decade-old sugarcane law; seeks comments on draft by May 20The Centre is proposing a new Sugarcane (Control) Order 2026, replacing the 1966 version to integrate ethanol production, digital complianc...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Oil prices surge from Iran conflict boosts global biofuel demandGlobal oil prices are surging due to a war in the Middle East. This is increasing demand for biofuels made from crops. Countries in Asia ar...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Tech advances yet to fix uneven mill performance, data gaps in sugar sector: Food SecretaryDespite technological advancements, sugar mills face challenges like recovery rate variability and energy inefficiencies. Industry leaders ...
07 Apr, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Is Publix open on Easter 2026? Here’s what's open and closed on EasterPublix will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, across Florida, including its pharmacies and liquor stores. However, shoppers can fi...
04 Apr, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
India faces second year of sugar deficit as mills close earlyIndia's sugar output will fall short of demand for the second year. Lower cane yields are causing mills to close early. This will reduce do...
02 Apr, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Sugar prices to stay firm amid tight inventories; ethanol earnings under strain, says ratings agency Ind-RaSugar prices in India are set to stay strong with limited stock. However, ethanol producers face challenges due to too much supply and no p...
25 Mar, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
National chicken finger day: Here’s how to get a free chicken finger this July 27Raising Cane's is celebrating National Chicken Finger Day on July 27th by offering a free chicken finger with every Box Combo purchase. Thi...
28 Jul, 2025, 06.19 AM IST
How will we eat in 2025? 9 predictions to chew on.Americans are pushing boundaries with food trends that emphasize breaking rules and embracing unconventional pairings, cultural sauces, des...
01 Jan, 2025, 10.32 AM IST
India raises sugarcane floor price to woo farmers, boost plantingHigher prices could encourage farmers to boost cane planting and help India, the world's second biggest sugar exporter, allow overseas ship...
29 Jun, 2023, 10.07 AM IST
Cane shortage likely to force Maharashtra sugar mills to pay moreIf sugar mills in UP fear the spectre of political factors raising cane prices, mills in Maharashtra are worried that they have to pay high...
27 Sep, 2013, 11.30 AM IST
Government appoints a taskforce to study cane productivityThe Centre has constituted a task force for improving sugarcane productivity and sugar recovery, which will submit its report by April this...
12 Feb, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
- Maharashtra cooperative sugar mills to get a bigger loan
The Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank, the chief financier of cooperative sugar mills in Maharashtra, has decided to raise by about 3% the...
21 Nov, 2011, 02.20 AM IST
- India may raise sugarcane price by 8%
India may raise cane support price by 8 percent to 140 rupees ($3.1) per 100 kg for 2010/11 season to encourage farmers to grow more.
22 Apr, 2010, 03.14 PM IST
- Govt to impose sugar stock limits
The Centre will impose limits on the amount of sugar that can be stocked and may raise the price millers have to pay farmers for cane by up...
24 Feb, 2009, 12.00 AM IST