Uttar Pradesh sees 2017-18 sugar output 9.2-9.5 million tonne, up 5-9% year on year.
Ram Gopal Yadav (9 years ago)

Uttar Pradesh is likely to peg sugar output for 2017-18 (Oct-Sep) at 9.2-9.5 million tonne, up 5.1-8.6% on year. Mills in the state had produced a record 8.75 million tonne sugar a year ago, surpassing the previous high of 8.47 million tonne produced in 2006-07. For the next season, Uttar Pradesh sees production reaching about 9.2 million tonne to 9.5 million tonne as the acreage of sugarcane is rising. The acreage of sugarcane in Uttar Pradesh, the country top cane producing state, is likely to rise 5% in 2017-18 (Jul-Jun).

Orissa government lifted stockholding limits on edible oils and oilseeds.
Ram Gopal Yadav (9 years ago)

The Orissa government has lifted stockholding limits on pulses, edible oilseeds and edible oils in view of the adequate supply and drop in prices. The stockholding limits on pulses have been lifted with immediate effect, as there is no shortage of pulses in the country and prices have fallen. Prior to the new order, a wholesaler was allowed to store upto 2,000 quintal of pulses, 1,000 quintal of edible oil seeds and 500 quintals of edible oils. Similarly, retailers were allowed to stock up to 50 quintal each of pulses and edible oil seeds and 20 quintals of oils.