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India bars sugar-based ethanol in 2026-27 tender, cuts maize incentive

Reported by The Hindu 18 Oct 2026, 2:19 pm IST 1 min read

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The move comes amid concerns over domestic sugar availability and rising prices after poor rainfall in key sugar-producing States, including Maharashtra and Karnataka, raised the risk of lower output

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Section: India
Topics: Weather & monsoon
Places: Karnataka, Maharashtra
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026, 2:19 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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