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Forever Global Enterprises acquires Dhampur Bio Organics' Meerganj facility for INR 305 crores, marking entry into Uttar Pradesh's sugar sectorForever Global Enterprises Limited has acquired Dhampur Bio Organics' Meerganj unit for INR 305 crores. This strategic move integrates a 9,...
Indian soybean acreage expected to rise on higher prices, weak monsoon outlookIndian farmers are planting more soybeans this year. Higher prices for soybeans are making them more profitable than corn. Forecasts of les...
What is El Niño and how does it affect India? Could it bring a drought-like monsoon and higher grocery bills?El Niño conditions are now active in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, raising concerns for India's monsoon. Warmer Pacific waters disrupt weat...
El Nino sets in, clouds kharif outlookEl Nino conditions have set in and may strengthen during the southwest monsoon, raising concerns for India's largest sowing window. The neu...
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
Govt considering policy to support affordable adoption of E85 fuel: Hardeep Singh PuriThe Indian government is actively considering a policy to accelerate the affordable adoption of E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol with petro...
Maruti unveils India's first flex-fuel car: What is a flex fuel vehicle? How does it work? Will it cut your fuel bill? Here's allMaruti Suzuki has introduced India's first flex-fuel passenger car. This technology allows vehicles to run on petrol or petrol-ethanol blen...
85% ethanol-ready bikes are here: Hero launches new Splendor+ and HF Deluxe; Check prices, specifications and featuresHero MotoCorp introduces India's first mass-market flex-fuel motorcycles. The Splendor+ Flex Fuel and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel can run on petrol...
Gujarat govt's 'revolutionary' decision to provide Rs 1,500 cr financial relief to sugar cooperativesGujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approved sugarcane prices paid by cooperative societies to farmers. This decision benefits over two ...
Tamil Nadu Cabinet Expansion: CM Vijay adds 23 more ministers to TVK-led govt, shuffles some portfoliosT.N. Cabinet Expansion Updates: Tamil Nadu's new government has expanded its cabinet. Twenty-three more MLAs joined the State Cabinet. This...
Rs 10 sugarcane FRP hike: Small raise, big questions for farmers and millsFarmers call the hike inadequate while industry warns of rising cane arrears
Maize emerges as India’s top ethanol feedstock as supplies surpass 515 crore litresIndia's cumulative ethanol supplies reached approximately 515 crore litres in the first half of ESY 2025-26, with maize emerging as the lar...
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
Farm sector suicides at 10,546 in 2024, second straight yearly decline: NCRB reportFarmer suicides saw a slight decrease in 2024. Over 10,500 individuals in the farming sector died by suicide. Maharashtra recorded the most...
Govt raises sugarcane FRP by Rs 10 to Rs 365/quintal for 2026-27 seasonThe government has increased the minimum price for sugarcane. Sugar mills will now pay Rs 365 per quintal to farmers for the 2026-27 season...
Tamil Nadu Polls: Focus on Vijay's poll promises; TVK assured 8 gm gold for womenActor Vijay's new party TVK is poised to lead in Tamil Nadu elections. His manifesto includes significant promises like gold for marriages ...
TVK Manifesto: Here’s what Thalapathy Vijay promised for women, farmers, youth and others ahead of Tamil Nadu elections. Read full manifesto hereTVK Manifesto: Tamil actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is making a strong debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026...
SP president Akhilesh Yadav promises loan waivers to farmersSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav pledges swift 24-hour payments for sugarcane farmers if his party wins in 2027. He promises loan waive...
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...