date:Jan 22, 2013
expected to grow at a much faster pace. The share and growth of value-added products is likely to be higher going forward as companies in the processing sector opt for higher margin products on ample supply of raw materials used for starch for food additives.
The Indian organised starch industry has an estimated size of around Rs 3,500 crore. The Indian starch Industry is predominantly based on corn, with negligible usage of wheat. Out of more than 1,000 downstream applications of starch, 40 ha