India top sugar producer again, also the 2nd-largest exporter | India News

NEW DELHI: India was the world’s top producer of sugar during the just-ended sugar marketing year and was the second largest exporter. Official data released by the government on Wednesday pegged In dia’s exports during 2021-22 (October-September) sugar season at 1. 1 crore tonnes, 58% higher than the previous year, helping generate forex inflows of … Read more

Edible oil prices likely to shoot up

NEW DELHI: Domestic edible prices are likely to come under intense pressure after Indonesia’s move to ban exports of edible oils, industry officials said and urged the Centre to resolve the issue. “Already sunflower oil supplies were hit due to the war in Ukraine. Now if palm oil supply is disrupted then prices will skyrocket. … Read more