India allows petcoke import for use as feedstock in some industries

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Reuters NEW DELHI
Last Updated : Aug 17 2018 | 3:05 PM IST

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India on Friday allowed import of petcoke for use as feedstock in cement, lime kiln, calcium carbide and gasification industries, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said.

Usage of petcoke, a dirtier alternative to coal, in the energy hungry country has come under scrutiny due to rising pollution levels in major cities. (https://bit.ly/2MyltjZ)

(Reporting by Sudarshan Varadhan; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)

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First Published: Aug 17 2018 | 2:57 PM IST

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