Posts By Mint
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273EnglishGovt’s next tool in inflation battle: 500,000 tonnes of Bharat rice
New Delhi: As part of its efforts to tame inflation, especially in the run-up to the general election, the Centre plans to...
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490EnglishEthanol blending save ₹24,300 crore foreign exchange, 509 crore litres petrol in 2022-23, says Hardeep Puri
Blending of ethanol into petrol has resulted in savings of over ₹24,300 crore of foreign exchange in the supply year 2022-23, said Union...
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285EnglishIndia’s Food-Security Problem Is the World’s, Too
Climate change is already beginning to reshape global agriculture. India, the world’s most populous country, looks particularly vulnerable: not just because of...
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India feeds strategic partners despite ban on rice exports
New Delhi: Despite a ban on rice exports, India continues to feed the world, especially its strategic neighbours such as Nepal, Bhutan,...
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313EnglishGovt plans greener use of coal, mines as production surges
New Delhi: India is looking to mechanise coal evacuation processes and use closed mines for purposes such as solar parks even as...
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329EnglishA win for fuel blending as govt weighs molasses export levy
NEW DELHI The Union government is considering a 50% duty on the export of molasses in efforts to augment supplies for meeting...
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272EnglishPrice volatility in food items seen persisting into the next year
New Delhi: India’s farm sector output, which backed India’s economic performance when industries sank during covid, saw an unprecedented weather shock in...
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342EnglishIn a first, govt directs rice sector to cut domestic prices
New Delhi: The Union government on Monday directed rice industry associations toensure domestic prices of non-basmati rice are brought down to optimal...
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374EnglishSugar stocks surge as government reverses ban on sugarcane juice for ethanol production
Sugar stocks experienced a notable surge, with gains of up to 7.7% in today’s trading session, following a new order from the...
