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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…

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

Dilip Patil Column

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,…

Domestic Sugar Market Report

Sugar Market Report

India Domestic Sugar Market Report: August 5, 2025Domestic sugar prices in India have remained firm to slightly higher today, reportedly driven by a reduced monthly release quota and robust demand in the lead-up to the festive season. Over the past…

A Comprehensive Analysis of Production Trends (2018-24)

An Article by Dilip Patil

India’s sugarcane sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth over the past six years, with production rising from 405.42 million tonnes in 2018-19 to an estimated 446.43 million tonnes in 2023-24—representing a 10.1% increase. The cultivated area expanded from 50.61…

India Accelerates Green Hydrogen Ambitions with Major Projects & Tech Breakthroughs

Dilip Patil writes on Green Hydrogen

India is rapidly emerging as a global leader in the green hydrogen sector, with groundbreaking advancements in production technology, ambitious project milestones, and robust government and industry support signaling a transformative shift toward a sustainable energy future. As the nation…

Farmer Suicide Should Be Considered a National Calamity!

Amar Habib writes on recent Trade Agreements

There is an atmosphere of war across the world. In places like Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Iran, Gaza, Palestine, Syria, Houthi, and Cambodia-Thailand, there have been violent outbreaks. Fires rage daily, buildings collapse, and people are dying. There are tensions on the India-Pakistan…

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