BusinessAugust 15, 2026

quintal

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Definition

A unit of weight used in agriculture, equivalent to 100 kilograms.

Etymology

Derived from the Medieval Latin 'quintale,' which comes from the Arabic 'qintar,' referring to a weight of 100 pounds or similar units.

In the news

The article uses the term to define the national Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane, which is set at ₹365 per 100 kilograms.

New Sugarcane Farming Benefit: ₹5,000 Per Acre for Farmers Using Wide-Row Method

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