India may reimpose broken rice export restrictions as prices cross $360 per tonne: IREFIndia may reimpose restrictions on exports of 100% broken rice as international prices cross $360 per tonne and domestic demand from ethano...
03 Nov, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Bajaj Sugar, others crash up to 7% as centre stops diversion to ethanolSugar stocks dropped in early trading following the government's directive to cease sugar diversion for ethanol production. The decision im...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
India sets zero sugar diversion for ethanol in 2026/27 tenderIndia has instructed oil marketing companies to cease sugar diversion for ethanol production by the year 2026-27. This decision arises amid...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Beyond Oil: How bioenergy investments can rebalance India-Russia tradeRussia now exports more than $60 billion worth of goods annually to India, primarily crude oil, petroleum products, coal, and fertilisers.
16 Oct, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
India rice output set for biggest drop in nearly 20 years as weak rains hit yieldsIndia's rice production faces a significant decline this year. Below-normal rainfall during maturation threatens to reduce crop yields subs...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Low inventories, El Nino to keep sugar market tight through FY27: DAM CapitalThe Indian sugar sector is likely to remain in a tight-supply situation through FY27 and possibly beyond, with low inventories, weather ris...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
From sugar exports to imports: What’s behind India’s policy U-turn?The policy shift raises questions over whether 2025-26 production and stock estimates were too optimistic.
22 Aug, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to countryCongress criticizes the Modi government's E20 fuel policy for increasing inflation. The policy allegedly causes higher prices for essential...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Rice use for ethanol may rise as maize, sugarcane acreage falls this Kharif seasonIndia is set to ramp up rice utilization for ethanol production this year, amid reduced planting of maize and sugarcane, raising concerns a...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
India considers curbing use of sugarcane for ethanol to tame record-high sugar marketIndia may limit sugarcane use for ethanol to increase sugar production with an aim to stabilise record-high sugar prices and ensure smooth ...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Govt allows production of ethanol from sugarcane juice syrup, molassesGovt has lifted restrictions on ethanol production from sugarcane juice, syrup, and molasses for the 2025/2026 marketing year, according to...
01 Sep, 2025, 10.18 PM IST
Food Secretary sees bright sugarcane prospects, urges sugar industry consensus on export quotasFood Secretary Sanjeev Chopra anticipates a promising sugarcane crop and urges industry consensus on export quota allocation, favoring mill...
26 Aug, 2025, 12.41 PM IST
Govt's 20% ethanol blending goal in ESY 2025 will need more sugarcane: ReportBy 2025, the government aims to blend 20 percent ethanol in petrol, which will necessitate higher sugarcane utilization, thereby improving ...
19 Aug, 2024, 07.49 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
Ethanol blending rate to fall to 10%: CRISILThe ethanol blending rate in India for the ethanol supply year 2023-24 (November 2023 to October 2024) is expected to drop to less than 10%...
11 Dec, 2023, 02.06 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
- Centre's sugar control order blocking investment: Bihar
The Bihar government has had a grouse that the existing sugar control order of the Centre was blocking investment in the state, particularl...
23 Jul, 2009, 09.27 PM IST