India extends curbs on sugar exports by a year through October 2023

India extends curbs on sugar exports by a year through October 2023

Reuters MUMBAI October 29, 2022 10:49 IST Updated: October 29, 2022 10:49 IST Reuters MUMBAI October 29, 2022 10:49 IST Updated: October 29, 2022 10:49 IST In May, India restricted exports through the end of this month to contain a rise in domestic prices following record exports Farmers load harvested sugarcane crop on a tractor, […]

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Rice production short of target in kharif season: Centre

Rice production short of target in kharif season: Centre

However, there could be an increase in maize and sugarcane production, say agriculture estimates However, there could be an increase in maize and sugarcane production, say agriculture estimates India’s rice production during the kharif season is likely to fall short of the target of 112 million tonnes (MT) and will reach only 104.99 MT, said […]

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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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