India’s ethanol strategy: Automakers treading cautiously, consumers remain unconvinced and experts are waryWith the rollout of E85 fuel and policy changes to support mass flex-fuel deployment, the government is attempting something few large econ...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
El Nino threat: Centre rolls out kharif contingency plan to shield cropsAgriculture ministry has directed states to prepare district-wise crop strategies, and promote short-duration crops such as pulses, certain...
23 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Monsoon to arrive in Kerala on May 26, six days early; IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for 2026The monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26, six days earlier than usual. This early onset is significant as it precedes sowing f...
16 May, 2026, 12.26 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
India's global Ammonia tender likely ahead to secure fertilizer productionIndia plans a global tender for ammonia, a key fertilizer ingredient. This move aims to secure vital raw material for urea and other fertil...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
India's sugar output falls 18 pc to 25.82 mn tonnes till July of this season: NFCSFLSugar production in India has seen a decrease. The decline is about 18.38 percent, totaling 25.82 million tonnes until July. This season's ...
30 Jul, 2025, 12.56 PM IST
Increase minimum selling price of sugar to Rs 42/kg, says industry body NFCSFThe National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF), representing co-operative sugar mills in India, has requested the central g...
14 Jun, 2024, 08.05 PM IST
Maharashtra sugar production at an all-time high this yearThe sugarcane crushing season in Maharashtra generally lasts for 120 to 140 days, and maximum 145 days. This year, around 20 sugar factorie...
10 Apr, 2022, 12.14 PM IST
Vishwaraj Sugar Industries IPO subscribed 39% on Day 1The issue includes an offer for sale of 70 lakh shares and fresh issue of 30 lakh.
30 Sep, 2019, 07.41 PM IST
Sugar output may fall 40% in drought hit MaharashtraThe area under sugarcane has declined 28.5% while a large quantity of sugarcane has been diverted for use as fodder for cattle.
11 Jun, 2019, 01.13 PM IST
Sugar industry sees little impact from ban on new mills in MarathwadaThe ban decision announced by the Maharashtra government was prompted by the severe drought situation the region is facing and sugarcane ne...
20 Apr, 2016, 07.35 PM IST
Plight of sugarcane farmers raised in Rajya SabhaRaising the issue during Zero Hour, K C Tyagi said while the government is not bothered about the plight of lakhs of sugarcane growers.
18 Dec, 2013, 05.55 PM IST
Periodic review of ethanol prices will ensure realistic pricing of blended fuelIntegration of the production and milling of sugarcane and ethanol production can also go a long way in mitigating many of the issues that ...
28 Jun, 2012, 09.03 AM IST
‘Export sugar & re-import it at lower rate later’Coimbatore-based Sakthi Sugars vice chairman and MD M Manickam says the country could export half a million tonnes of sugar now to capitali...
16 Jul, 2010, 12.34 AM IST
- Allahabad HC orders arrears recovery from sugar mills
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh sugarcane commissioner to initiate recovery proceedings against all s...
09 Oct, 2007, 05.38 AM IST
- Biofuels market rides a crest as demand surges
A strong economy, rising incomes, and a vibrant market have given a huge boost to the transport sector, which is the fastest growing energy...
19 Sep, 2007, 04.34 PM IST
- UP sets up panel to look into sugar crisis
A group formed by Uttar Pradesh sugarcane development minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui will submit its suggestions on resolving the crisis in ...
31 May, 2007, 04.35 AM IST