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
What do China's new US farm purchases mean for global trade? | An explainerChina will purchase over $17 billion in US farm goods yearly for three years. This deal boosts agricultural trade significantly. Purchases ...
18 May, 2026, 01.52 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
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
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
PM Modi’s work from home appeal explained: Why the PM is asking Indians to WFH like they did in Covid eraPrime Minister Narendra Modi is asking Indians to embrace work-from-home and virtual meetings. This move aims to cut fuel use and reduce im...
12 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
India proposes new vehicle rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuelsIndia has proposed amendments to its motor vehicle rules to formally integrate higher ethanol-blended fuels, including E85 (85% ethanol) an...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.27 AM 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 eyes ethanol blend beyond 20%, pushes flex-fuel vehiclesIndia is exploring higher ethanol blending in petrol and flex-fuel vehicles. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil. Discussions...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Government rules out sugar export curbs and maintains duties on edible oilsIndia will not reduce sugar exports. Production is lower than anticipated, but domestic consumption has also decreased. This situation offs...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
From shortage to surplus: India pours record rice crop into ethanolIndia, facing massive rice inventories exceeding government targets, is diverting record amounts of rice, 5.2 million metric tons, for etha...
26 Jun, 2025, 12.33 PM IST
India to extend sugar export ban to boost local supplies, ethanol outputIndia plans to extend its sugar export ban for a second year due to lower cane output. The government also aims to increase ethanol procure...
06 Sep, 2024, 02.15 PM IST
Traders look to buy maize from Myanmar to produce ethanolAs sugar prices started to rise due to estimates of lower production of sugarcane in Maharashtra and Karnataka, the Centre capped diversion...
05 Jan, 2024, 12.38 AM IST
Curbs may be eased on sugar use for ethanol productionThe government's decision came amid concerns about a fall in the production of sugarcane due to erratic weather conditions, and rising pric...
16 Dec, 2023, 12.25 AM IST
Sugar stocks tank up to 7% on government's ethanol production curbsAmong the top losers from sugar sector were Shree Renuka Sugars which plunged over 7% in the opening trade amid high volumes, followed by B...
08 Dec, 2023, 11.47 AM IST
Commodity Talk: Sugar rates at 12-year highs on supply shortages, high crude prices: Harjeet Singh Arora of MastertrustSugar Prices surged ahead of the festive season and wedding season. The government took various measures such as imposing restrictions on t...
31 Oct, 2023, 01.45 PM IST
India mulls imposing 25% duty on molasses exportsThe Indian government is considering imposing a 25% duty on the export of molasses due to an expected decline in sugar production. The move...
10 Oct, 2023, 12.07 AM IST