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FRP Dispute Escalates to Supreme Court Amid Ongoing Controversy

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The contentious issue of Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) payments for sugarcane in Maharashtra has reached the Supreme Court, as the state government challenges a Bombay High Court ruling that struck down its two-installment payment system. The Maharashtra government has…

Global Sugar Outlook 2024–25: Navigating Shifts, Seizing Opportunities

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As the 2024–25 season unfolds, the global sugar landscape is undergoing notable shifts: 🔻 Production Deficit: Global sugar output is projected to fall short of demand, driven by lower production in Brazil and India—impacted by dry spells and erratic rainfall.…

Praj Industries: Stock’s Historic Decline and Future Outlook

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Pune – Praj Industries, a leading company in ethanol technology and engineering, is currently facing significant financial challenges. Once known as a ‘multibagger’ stock, it has experienced a decline of over 50% in 2025, marking its worst annual performance since…

Biofuels Pivotal for Rural Prosperity and Energy Security: Sanjeev Chopra

Sanjeev Chopra Speaking at SIAM

Government to Allocate 50 Lakh Tones of Fortified Rice for Ethanol Production New Delhi : Biofuels must be seen not merely as a means to curb carbon emissions in the transport sector, but as a crucial pathway to rural prosperity,…

Ethanol is Safe: WISMA Supports Center’s Clarification on E20

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PUNE – The West Indian Sugar Mills Association (WISMA) has strongly endorsed the Central Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG)’s recent clarification regarding 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20), asserting that ethanol is “Safe, Efficient, and Sustainable.” This move comes as…

A Catalyst for Clean Energy in India and Beyond

World Biofuel Day

Every year on August 10th, the world celebrates World Biofuel Day to recognize and promote the role of biofuels as a sustainable, cleaner alternative to fossil fuels. The observance is closely associated with Sir Rudolf Diesel, who first operated an…

Sugar Factories to Establish Startup Incubation Centers

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In a groundbreaking move to empower rural youth and boost innovation in the sugar industry, the Sugar Commissionerate, Pune, has announced the establishment of Startup Incubation Centres across sugar factories in Maharashtra. This initiative, guided by the Sugar Commissionerate and…

ISMA Launches National AI Network to Boost Sugarcane Productivity

AI at Baramati ADT

New Delhi : The Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has launched a pioneering National AI-ML Network Program with Agriculture Development Trust (ADT), Baramati. This initiative leverages the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to significantly enhance sugarcane productivity, quality,…

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