India is importing sugar. That may not sound unusual at first. But for a country that is the world’s second-largest sugar producer, it is a striking development. The government has allowed one million tonnes of raw sugar to be imported duty-free until October 31, just
The Chief Economic Adviser of India, V. Anantha Nageswaran, has suggested bringing back E10 petrol at fuel pumps for older vehicles, while newer vehicles continue to use E20. The suggestion comes as motorists with older cars and two-wheelers raise concerns about mileage, vehicle compatibility and
The government is exploring the use of ethanol as a cooking fuel as an alternative to conventional fuels such as LPG and PNG. The move is aimed at promoting cleaner cooking options while making better use of surplus ethanol production in the country. The Ministry of