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India emerges as key driver of global renewable energy surge: Joshi
After taking nearly 70 years to reach 1 TW (Terawatt) of renewable energy capacity in 2022, the world achieved 2 TW by 2024, Joshi said adding that the second terawatt was achieved in just two years
 "India emerges as key driver of global renewable energy surge: Joshi")
Centre to allow 1.5 mn tonnes sugar exports, scrap 50% molasses duty
Sources in the sugar industry said the food ministry has decided to allow exports of 1.5 million tonnes of sugar in 2025-26, but a final nod from a high-powered group of ministers is still awaited
 "Centre to allow 1.5 mn tonnes sugar exports, scrap 50% molasses duty")
India now 4th largest renewable energy producer at 257 GW: Pralhad Joshi
He said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India achieved the Nationally Determined Contribution target of 50 per cent capacity from non-fossil sources, 5 years ahead of deadline
 "India now 4th largest renewable energy producer at 257 GW: Pralhad Joshi")
India may attract $100 bn investments in green hydrogen by 2030: Joshi
India targets 5 MTPA green hydrogen by 2030, eyeing $100 bn investment and 600,000 jobs, as renewables surge and the nation aims to be a global hydrogen hub
 "India may attract $100 bn investments in green hydrogen by 2030: Joshi")
Govt aims to make India global hub for green energy, hydrogen export: Joshi
India has achieved the goal of having 50 per cent of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil resources five years ahead of schedule, Joshi said
 "Govt aims to make India global hub for green energy, hydrogen export: Joshi")
Govt working on ALMM for solar inverters to boost domestic industry
Pralhad Joshi said the government will introduce an ALMM for solar inverters, expanding the approved list mechanism beyond modules and cells to strengthen India's solar value chain
 "Govt working on ALMM for solar inverters to boost domestic industry")
GST cut to save investors up to ₹1.5 trn in renewable sector: Pralhad Joshi
In a bonanza to consumers, the GST Council, comprising the Centre and states, decided to reduce tax rates on goods and services, from September 22 -- the first day of Navratri
 "GST cut to save investors up to ₹1.5 trn in renewable sector: Pralhad Joshi")
GST cut to reduce farmers' solar pump costs by ₹1,750 cr annually: Joshi
Pralhad Joshi said GST rationalisation on renewable energy devices will lower solar pump costs for farmers by Rs 1,750 crore annually under schemes like PM-KUSUM
India targets 1,800 GW non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2047: Joshi
Pralhad Joshi said India aims for 1,800 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2047, citing rapid solar and wind growth, rooftop solar expansion and hydrogen hub development
 "India targets 1,800 GW non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2047: Joshi")
Food Minister Pralhad Joshi for sugar sector to tap global biofuel market
Gadkari calls for using isobutanol for blending with diesel
Pralhad Joshi announces ₹100 cr support for green hydrogen start-ups
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced Rs 100 crore funding for green hydrogen R&D start-ups with up to Rs 5 crore per project, and launched a safety panel under NGHM
 "Pralhad Joshi announces ₹100 cr support for green hydrogen start-ups")
Govt plans swadeshi solar cells, ingots and, polysilicon: Pralhad Joshi
India has crossed 100 GW of solar module capacity with ALMM, which is now extended to solar cells and will soon cover ingots and polysilicon, said Pralhad Joshi
India to add record 43 GW renewable energy capacity in 2025: Pralhad Joshi
India has added 30 GW of renewable energy capacity so far in 2025 and is on track to reach 43 GW by December, with projects aligning to the 500 GW target by 2030
Bidding for battery storage PLI in final stages, says Pralhad Joshi
Says nuclear energy laws being tweaked to attract pvt players
Food Ministry raises gunny bag usage charges by 40% to ₹10.22 per bag
The committee comprised members from State Governments/UTs and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for a comprehensive review of packaging charges
All roads lead to first Business Standard Infrastructure Summit today
The day-long event will range from funding models for Viksit Bharat to the future of energy, aviation, and logistics
 "All roads lead to first Business Standard Infrastructure Summit today")
India's solar module capacity has hit 100 GW mark: Pralhad Joshi
The progress brings India close to its vision of having 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030, the Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said in a post on X
 "India's solar module capacity has hit 100 GW mark: Pralhad Joshi")
Rooftop solar plant to be installed in 10 mn households by 2026-27: Govt
The minister said the government has also been implementing Pradhan Mantri-Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme
 "Rooftop solar plant to be installed in 10 mn households by 2026-27: Govt")
Sugar sector grown into ₹1 trillion industry: Food Minister Pralhad Joshi
The minister was addressing the 'Cooperative Sugar Industry Conclave 2025' & 'National Efficiency Award Ceremony'
Govt to shortly notify rules for mandatory use of IST: Pralhad Joshi
On Wednesday, the Department of Consumer Affairs organised a round table conference on Time Dissemination here
