India’s ethanol supplies top 800 crore litres as grain-based share rises to 76%: AIDAA total of 93 crore litres of ethanol was supplied during July, taking cumulative supplies beyond the 800-crore-litre milestone.
12 Aug, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Why maize deserves centre stage in India’s agricultural roadmapPolicymakers and industry stakeholders say it is time to unlock maize’s untapped potential, calling for better crop management and a strong...
27 Jan, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
IIT-Kharagpur study reveals alarming impact of ozone pollution on major Indian food cropsA new IIT-Kharagpur study reveals that increasing surface ozone pollution poses a significant threat to India's agricultural yields, partic...
08 Apr, 2025, 11.44 AM IST
Maize prices surge 20% in India as government promotes ethanol productionMaize prices in India have surged by 20% in the first two weeks of January compared to October due to increased demand after the government...
17 Jan, 2024, 06.29 PM IST
Did maize prices in India bottom out for this season?Buying remained quite strong from the poultry and starch industries to cover their demand, as their buying remained hand-to-mouth in the pr...
20 Nov, 2022, 03.24 PM IST
Maize prices dip on increased imports: USGCGlobally, the maize prices were also weak. In the US, the prices dropped as USDA report projected that farmers have planted more corn and h...
04 Jul, 2016, 05.37 PM IST
Counting on gains from corn: Maize prices may rise in India in the short termMaize or corn records the highest production in the world and is important for its wide variety of applications, ranging from food and feed...
27 Aug, 2012, 08.47 AM IST
- Maize exports slip on Rupee appreciation
Maize exports have slowed down with a stronger rupee. However, the exporters and companies are expecting orders to pick up.
13 Feb, 2012, 05.35 AM IST
Maize futures under scrutinyGovt launching detailed enquiry into recent movements in prices of maize futures.
15 Aug, 2009, 02.01 AM IST
- Maize exporters now bank on falling prices
Maize exports are slowly picking up as Indian prices are competing head-to-head with those from Brazil, Argentina and North America.
24 Apr, 2009, 01.17 AM IST
- Maize price rise baffles traders
Traders and analysts are perplexed by the continued rise in maize prices even as the underlying demand, notably from the poultry sector, is...
29 Jan, 2009, 03.18 AM IST
- Maize continues to rule steady at Rs 7,900 per tonne
Maize prices remained stable at Rs 7,900 per tonne during last week mainly on account of reports that the government is considering a secon...
14 Dec, 2008, 11.30 AM IST
- Govt bans maize exports till Oct 15 to cool domestic prices
Giving in to pressure from the poultry sector, the Centre has banned export of maize with immediate effect
04 Jul, 2008, 01.56 AM IST
- Maize futures hit lower circuit after govt bans export
Maize futures hit the lower circuit of 4 per cent in the domestic market today after the govt banned its export to contain inflation.
03 Jul, 2008, 04.20 PM IST
- Centre weighs maize export ban as poultry players cry foul
After rice and edible oil, maize exports have come under the lens. The Centre is contemplating a ban on maize exports to reduce prices in t...
14 Jun, 2008, 12.09 AM IST
- Low prices give maize traders an edge in global markets
Maize export from India may cross 1.5 million tonne if prices stay as competitive as they are now.
18 Mar, 2008, 05.32 AM IST
- Exporters, weather push up maize prices
Export demand coupled with weather concerns have scaled up prices of maize in the domestic market.
31 Oct, 2007, 03.05 AM IST