Seeking investments, PM Modi says India’s potential in green energy no less than a goldmine

Seeking investments, PM Modi says India’s potential in green energy no less than a goldmine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the government is very focussed on bio-fuel and it will bring a lot of opportunity for investors. File photo | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, February 23, 2023, sought investments in green energy sector saying that the country’s potential in renewable energy is no less […]

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Explained | The ban on the export of broken rice

Explained | The ban on the export of broken rice

The story so far: On September 9, the Centre instituted a ban on the export of broken rice. Additionally, it mandated an export duty of 20% on rice in husk (paddy or rough), husked (brown rice) and semi-milled or wholly-milled rice. The measures do not affect export of basmati or parboiled rice. The Secretary at […]

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Business Matters: Ethanol blended with petrol | Will India benefit from it?

Business Matters: Ethanol blended with petrol | Will India benefit from it?

A video explaining how India will benefit from blending ethanol with petrol. A video explaining how India will benefit from blending ethanol with petrol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India has achieved its target of blending 10% sugarcane-extracted ethanol in petrol, ahead of schedule. Blending ethanol with petrol to burn less fossil fuel while […]

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Understanding ethanol blending

Understanding ethanol blending

How is ethanol extracted? What are the environmental concerns with respect to this process? How is ethanol extracted? What are the environmental concerns with respect to this process? The story so far: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India has achieved its target of blending 10% sugarcane-extracted ethanol in petrol, ahead of schedule. Addressing the nation […]

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Understanding India’s ethanol blending policy

Understanding India’s ethanol blending policy

Why does the government want to increase the percentage of ethyl alcohol in petrol? From where does India source its ethanol? Why does the government want to increase the percentage of ethyl alcohol in petrol? From where does India source its ethanol? The story so far: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the […]

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