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grain
Commodities Grain-based ethanol gains momentum: What it means for India's blending programme
India's ethanol blending programme has crossed 717 crore litres cumulative supplies by June 2026, with grain-based ethanol contributing nearly 480 crore litres. The shift to maize and surplus grains provides resilience against crop failures, supports rural industry, and advances energy security.
Commodities India urged to shift to need-based grain procurement, allow private sector to buy more, says Ramesh Chand
Former NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand has proposed that India shift to need-based procurement of wheat and rice, limiting government purchases to public distribution system and welfare scheme demand, while allowing the private sector to buy more grains. He suggested ensuring minimum support price (MSP) through a price differential payment via direct benefit transfer. The proposal was made at the Wheat Products Promotion Society conclave, where other speakers discussed value addition and a new agriculture export complex near Jewar airport.
Commodities India's Wheat Procurement Surpasses Revised Target Amid Record Production
India's wheat procurement for buffer stocks has surpassed the revised target of 34.5 million tonnes, reaching 34.99 million tonnes as of May 31. This increase is attributed to record production estimates and relaxed quality norms due to weather impacts.