Articles
Sep 2026
India’s ethanol vision needs a feedstock reality check
E20-driven ethanol demand is intensifying competition for maize, which is also vital for animal feed & starch production.Limited domestic supply could push maize prices higher, increasing costs across dairy, poultry, meat & related industries.
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Sep 2026
India Corn Production Lowered as Weak Monsoon Weighs on Kharif Crop
India’s corn production forecast has been cut due to weak and erratic monsoon conditions affecting the kharif crop. Lower output could tighten domestic supplies and put upward pressure on corn prices, feed costs & ethanol production.
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Sep 2026
Maize price up, TN poultry farms feel pinch
Ethanol-driven maize demand is raising feed costs, with maize prices increasing ~36% and poultry feed costs rising significantly. With maize being a key, irreplaceable poultry-feed ingredient, further diversion could increase egg production costs and pressure poultry farmers.
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Sep 2026
USDA Post sees India’s 2026-27 corn output down 10% at 50 mt on weak rains
USDA has cut India’s 2026–27 corn production estimate by 10% to 50 million tonnes, citing weak and uneven monsoon rains. The lower output could tighten domestic supplies and impact corn availability and prices.
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Aug 2026
Maize Soya Price Surge hits Poultry Farmers
Rising maize & soya prices have increased poultry feed costs by nearly 60%, squeezing farmers amid limited maize availability, poor rainfall & higher input costs. Pinto said the availability of poultry feed had declined, partly due to its diversion for ethanol production.
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Aug 2026
Egg prices up nearly 40%, may get more expensive this winter due to ethanol production: Here’s how
Rising maize diversion to ethanol is tightening poultry feed supplies, driving up maize and egg prices. With ~37% of maize production used for ethanol, competition for maize is intensifying across key industries.
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Aug 2026
Cheaper Crude, dearer ethanol: India's Maize Bind
E20 ethanol blending has boosted maize demand in India, driving up prices and increasing pressure on domestic supplies. Higher maize costs are impacting poultry, animal feed and other maize-dependent industries.
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Aug 2026
Is India's ethanol push really helping farmers? What government data says
Ethanol-driven maize production has increased, but prices stayed below MSP, while cheaper FCI rice and eased imports added pressure on farmer returns.
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Jul 2026
Tur, edible oil, maize prices: How weaker sowing is shaping India’s food inflation outlook
Uneven monsoons and delayed sowing are tightening maize supplies, with acreage down nearly 10%. Rising demand from feed, starch & ethanol sectors could keep prices firm, with imports possible if supplies tighten further.
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Jul 2026
Maize Cultivation in India: Growing Seasons, Duration, Climate & Yield
Maize grows best in warm, well-drained conditions across Kharif, Rabi & summer seasons, typically maturing in 80–110 days. Climate, irrigation, soil & crop management significantly influence yield.
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Jul 2026
Egg prices soar in India as maize, soybean costs push up poultry expenses
Egg prices in India have surged to record highs, driven by rising poultry feed costs, particularly maize and soybean. Ex-farm prices have reached nearly ₹7 per egg, while retail prices are around ₹8.5–9 in several markets.
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Jun 2026
El Nino may hit India's monsoon, rice and maize output: FAO
The FAO has warned that the ongoing El Niño could weaken India’s monsoon, increasing drought risk and putting rainfed crops such as rice and maize under pressure during the crucial kharif season.
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Apr 2026
Maize is no longer just crop—It’s becoming India’s next industrial engine
Maize is emerging as a strategic industrial raw material, driven by growing demand from ethanol, starch & bio-based industries. Productivity, technology & policy support will be crucial to balance demand and unlock its potential.
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Apr 2026
India’s Dr Bio turns corn starch into compostable polymer as Middle East crisis shakes plastic supply chains
Dr Bio polymers are 2.5 times costlier than conventional plastics on a per-kilogram basis, but the company argues that lower micron requirements offset...
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Apr 2026
Jharkhand: Maize gains importance in ethanol push, scientists call for higher output and climate-resilient varieties
India’s ethanol blending programme is increasing the strategic importance of maize, driving demand beyond traditional feed applications.
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Jan 2026
Why Maize Deserves Centre Stage In India's Agricultural Roadmap
Maize is becoming an important crop in India due to rising demand from ethanol production, poultry feed ..
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Aug 2025
Tap Potential Of Starch-Based Chemicals
Starch obtained from crops like maize is an important raw material used in many industries. With modern technologies, it can be converted into ..
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Aug 2025
Biofuels: Area Under Maize Cultivation In India Increases Sharply, Driven By Push For Ethanol
India’s push for ethanol blending in petrol is increasing the demand for maize.
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Jul 2025
A.P. Chambers Urges Indonesia To Ensure Tariff Parity For Indian Corn Starch
Indian exporters have raised concerns that corn starch is not included in the ASEAN-India Free Trade ..
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May 2025
How Ethanol From Maize Has Ignited A Fuel Vs. Feed Debate
Increasing use of maize for ethanol production has reduced the grain available for livestock feed and industrial uses such as starch.
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Jan 2025
‘Fully biodegradable’ corn starch material seeks to replace traditional plastics
Corn Next says the material, derived from renewable corn starch, utilizes a patented fermentation-based process to create a fully biodegradable material with ‘superior versatility and performance’...
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Jul 2024
Ethanol Used In Petrol Now More From Maize, Damaged Foodgrains Than Sugar
For the first time, grain-based ethanol production in India has surpassed sugar-based ethanol.
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Jan 2024
India's Corn Supplies Tightening On Strong Local Demand
Growing demand from ethanol plants and livestock feed producers is reducing India’s maize supply.
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Jan 2024
Corn Starch And Corn Flour: Know The Differences
Although both are made from maize, cornstarch and corn flour are different products. Cornstarch is extracted from the endosperm of corn
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