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B-heavy molasses is an intermediate which has more sugar (sucrose) content; C-heavy molasses has very little sugar. (Unplash/ Representational)
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Ethanol, poultry industries set for tug of war over maize after curbs on sugar

Ethanol producers and the poultry, dairy and starch industries could face a sharper contest for maize in the next ethanol supply year (November-October), after the…

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The UPI rate deferment is temporary and a fresh implementation date will be announced after Diwali. (ANI/ Representational)
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National Payments body pushes UPI merchant discount rate implementation till after Diwali

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which operates India’s retail payments and settlement systems, on Tuesday deferred the implementation of a 0.4% merchant discount…

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Ex mill sugar prices are hovering between  ₹4,500 -  ₹4,800 per quintal. (Unsplash/ Representational)
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Centre tightens sugar stock limits for dealers amid festive demand

With sugar prices having surged earlier this year, the Centre has further tightened stockholding limits for dealers as the new sugar season begins and India…

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Piyush Goyal met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at sidelines of the G20 trade ministers’ meeting in Milwaukee. (@PiyushGoyal/X)
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Goyal meets US Trade Representative Greer, holds ‘productive talks’ on proposed pact

Today’s fertiliser shortage could become tomorrow’s food crisis, commerce minister Piyush Goyal said at the G20 trade ministers’ meeting in Milwaukee, and on its sidelines…

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Experts attributed the stronger growth in net revenue partly to comparatively lower refunds. (Unsplash/ Representational)
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GST revenue crosses ₹2 lakh crore in September

The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in September crossed ₹2 lakh crore, registering a 14.7% year-on-year increase, government data released on Thursday showed….

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Noel Tata has filed 21 caveats with the Maharashtra charity commissioner, seeking to ensure he is heard before the regulator acts on complaints by vice-chairman Venu Srinivasan (Reuters)
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Noel and Neville Tata move to shield Tata Trusts as company row heats up

Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata and his son Neville have filed a string of caveats with the Maharashtra charity commissioner, seeking to ensure they are…

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Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal arrived in Milwaukee to attend the G20 Trade Ministers’ meeting. (@PiyushGoyal/ X)
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Piyush Goyal pushes for bid to strengthen India-US ties at business roundtable

The India-US economic relationship is moving beyond traditional trade to encompass investment, manufacturing, technology, innovation, resilient supply chains and the creation of high-value capabilities in…

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