New Delhi, April 7 Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Tuesday that there is no proposal to ban sugar exports to boost domestic supply, and that the government is considering the industry's demand to increase the minimum selling price of the sweetener.The secretary said that sugar prices...
New Delhi, March 24 – The Indian government is planning to reduce the amount of broken rice allocated to the public distribution system (PDS) from 25% to 10%, freeing up approximately 90 lakh tonnes annually for the ethanol sector. Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra announced this on Tuesday...
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New Delhi, March 24 The petroleum industry on Tuesday urged industry players to develop ethanol as a clean cooking fuel for Indian households as part of efforts to reduce dependence on imported LPG and expand biofuel use.R S Ravi, Director (Downstream) at the Federation of Indian Petroleum...
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New Delhi, March 24 The Centre is planning to propose to the Cabinet a plan to reduce the allocation of broken rice in grains distributed under the public distribution system from 25 per cent to 10 per cent, a move that would free approximately 90 lakh tonnes of broken rice annually for the...
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New Delhi, March 23 India must adopt a radical approach and review its defense spending in light of the ongoing war in West Asia and the changing geopolitical landscape, said Fauzia Khan, a member of the Rajya Sabha from the NCP-SCP, on Monday.Participating in discussions on the Appropriation...
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New Delhi, March 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that the government possesses a strategic petroleum reserve and is in the process of building more reserves. He also noted that over the past decade, the sources of energy imports have been hugely diversified."We have a...
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New Delhi, March 23: India has ample reserves of fertilizers for farmers, and its imports have also been diversified, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, adding that the country is aiming for adequate sowing during the Kharif season.Addressing the Parliament, PM Modi said the...
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New Delhi, March 22 With the Middle East in turmoil and crude oil prices rising, the All India Distillers' Association (AIDA) has offered to supply petrol with ethanol blends exceeding 20%, saying this move could proportionally reduce India's dependence on imported crude oil.In a letter to...
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New Delhi, March 20 India's bioeconomy valuation surged from USD 166 billion in 2024 to USD 195 billion in 2025, reflecting strong growth across multiple biotechnology-driven industries.The BioEconomy is no longer defined solely by BioPharmaceutical or BioIndustrial. It now encompasses a...
Mumbai, March 13 Integrated sugar mills are likely to see moderate revenue growth of 5-8 per cent in FY26, driven by improved sugarcane availability and stable sugar prices, a report said on Friday.However, margins are likely to remain broadly stable as cane prices have increased, while...
New Delhi, March 12 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday criticized those attempting to create panic regarding the LPG situation in India, stating that they are not only exposing themselves but also harming the country.Addressing the NXT Summit here, Modi also said that due to the ongoing...
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New Delhi, February 25 The government has mandated the sale of petrol with up to 20 per cent ethanol and a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 across all states and Union Territories from April 1, 2026.In a February 17 notification, the oil ministry stated, "the central government...
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