Maharashtra CM Fadnavis meets Amit Shah; says "positive decision to be taken on raising MSP, ethanol quota, loan restructuring"Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Discussions focused on the sugar industry and onion fa...
28 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Domestic-coated sugar export banDue to a shortfall in sugar production linked to adverse weather conditions, India has placed a temporary ban on sugar exports through Sept...
17 May, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Sugar week optimism hinges on El Niño impacts, petrobras policyThe sugar industry is seeking price drivers amidst a weak market, with focus on Brazilian gasoline prices and El Niño's impact on productio...
16 May, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Sugar stocks fall up to 7% on export ban; analysts see limited long-term impactSugar company shares dropped Thursday after India banned sweetener exports. This move follows rising domestic sugar prices and concerns ove...
14 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
India bans sugar exports till September to stabilise domestic pricesIndia has banned sugar exports until September 30. This move aims to stabilize domestic prices as supply tightens. The ban applies to raw, ...
14 May, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
NFCSF hails govt decision to allow use of 7 lakh tonne of excess B-heavy molasses for ethanol makingNFCSF welcomed govt's decision to allow 7 lakh tonne of B-heavy molasses for ethanol, aiding in ethanol production and improving sugar mill...
25 Apr, 2024, 05.04 PM IST
Govt allows sugar mills to use 6.7 lakh tons of B-heavy molasses for ethanol productionThe government has allowed sugar mills to use 6.7 lakh tonnes of B-heavy molasses as feedstock for ethanol production in the current year. ...
24 Apr, 2024, 07.25 PM IST
Ban on sugar for ethanol: Centre files caveats in High Courts of Bombay and Karnataka fearing stay orderSeveral sugar firms have approached various courts seeking a stay on the Centre's December 7 order prohibiting mills from producing ethanol...
11 Jan, 2024, 12.11 AM IST
Government lifting restriction on sugarcane use raises hope of sugar millsA ban on using sugarcane to make ethanol was imposed to check rising sugar prices in the domestic market.
19 Dec, 2023, 12.19 PM IST
Govt lifting ban on use of sugarcane for ethanol positive for sugar companies: Pratik Tholiya“After the two weeks of confusion, this is a positive move for the sugar companies. The government allowing the industry to divert some amo...
18 Dec, 2023, 11.38 AM IST
Investment of Rs 15,000 cr at risk due to sudden ban on use of cane juice for making ethanol: ISMAIndian Sugar Mills' Association (ISMA) demanded that the government revise soon the prices of ethanol made from B-heavy and C-heavy mollase...
15 Dec, 2023, 07.40 PM IST
India's sugar production to increase by 2.5 million tonne in 2023-24: CrisilCRISIL has expected a 2.5 million-tonne increase in India's sugar production in 2023-24 due to a ban on using sugarcane juice for ethanol. ...
11 Dec, 2023, 12.01 PM IST
Govt sees no impact on ethanol blending prog due to ban on using cane juice for making green fuelThe Indian government has pledged to meet a 20% ethanol blending target by 2025-26, despite a temporary ban on sugarcane juice and sugar sy...
08 Dec, 2023, 07.56 PM IST
Oil firms to buy more ethanol from dry state of BiharMinistry discussed Bihar government request with oil marketing companies and asked them to maximise procurement of ethanol from the state.
15 May, 2016, 03.12 PM IST