A Sugarcane Superpower: India’s Chairmanship of ISO in 2024

India is the third-largest ethanol producer globally, trailing only the US and Brazil. The country has significantly increased its ethanol blending from 5% in 2019-20 to 12% in 2022-23, boosting its green energy commitments and addressing surplus sugar challenges domestically​​​​.

The Future of India’s Economy: Analyzing Goldman Sachs’ 6.5% Growth Prediction

Goldman Sachs projects a substantial increase in gross fixed investment, forecasting a growth rate of 7.5% in 2024-25, up from 6.4% in the current fiscal year. On the other hand, the outlook for private consumption is expected to decline, dropping from 7.5% to 5.5%, indicating a shift in the economic driver from consumption to investment​​.

Clean Energy Revolution: India Mandates Bio-Gas Blending for CNG and PNG

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of 500 new ‘waste to wealth’ plants under the Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan scheme (GOBARdhan) in the Union Budget 2023, presented on February 1, 2023. This includes 200 compressed biogas (CBG) plants and 300 community or cluster-based plants, with a total investment of Rs 10,000 crore​​.

RITES Ltd Granted ‘Navratna’ Status: India’s 16th Central Public Sector Enterprise

RITES Ltd, a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, has been conferred the prestigious ‘Navratna’ status by the Indian government, marking a significant milestone in its history. This designation places RITES as the 16th Navratna CPSE in India. The Ministry of Finance announced this status on October 12, 2023​​​​​​.