Afra Abubacker

Informist, Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2026 By Afra Abubacker MUMBAI – Distilleries have supplied 7.17 billion litres of ethanol to oil marketing companies in Nov-Jun, or 68% of the 10.5 billion litres ordered for the ethanol supply year ending October, according to data from the All India Distillers' Association. Most ethanol blended into petrol continues to be produced from grain-based feedstocks, followed by sugarcane feedstocks.

Informist, Monday, Jul. 6, 2026 By Afra Abubacker MUMBAI – Coriander futures contracts hit a fresh record high on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange on Monday, amid concerns over tight supply and firm demand. Jeera contract fell further as traders continued to book profits. The most active August contract of CORIANDER closed nearly 2% higher at INR 15,890 per 100 kilograms, after hitting a fresh record high of INR 15,990 per 100 kg intraday.

Informist, Monday, Jul. 6, 2026 By Afra Abubacker MUMBAI – Ex-mill prices of sugar rose in major markets of Maharashtra owing to increased speculative demand but remained steady in Uttar Pradesh, market participants said. Sugar prices rose in anticipation of supply tightness in the coming months and lingering concern over production in the upcoming sugar season. "Prices are up INR 40-INR 50 on sentimental buying.