Tag «Consumption»

Global alcohol consumption reverses decline in 2017

Wine and cider add volume while spirits, beer and mixed drinks slow down London. Total global alcohol consumption grew slightly in 2017, increasing by 3.5m nine-litre cases versus 2016, according to data just released by the IWSR, the world’s leading authority on global beverage alcohol data and analysis.   Though 2017’s growth is very modest …

25% jump in consumption of online  poker during IPL

Indian Premiere League is considered the largest annual sporting event in India has grabbed the attention and eyeballs of brands and viewers alike. The calendar sporting event is among the most followed events of the year with a record viewership across television and digital platforms. With a digital following of 110 million( in the first 2 …

SWITCH-Asia Conference

Achieving Sustainable Livelihoods in Asia through Sustainable Consumption and Production New Delhi, 4 November 2015: New Delhi hosted the launch of an international conference and networking event on the role of Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) towards sustainable livelihoods in Asia. SCP has officially become a global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), following the adoption of the …

And God created Packaged Drinking Water – Chawm Ganguly

Water,water,everywhere Ever wonder how the multinationals and trans-nationals  of the world (not to forget our own walking-talking advertisements for Make in India) have already converted an “ubiquity” (something that is omnipresent) into a “commodity” that can be commercially exploited. Yes, we are talking of water here – packaged drinking water, if you may. I know …

Production and Consumption of Steel

The Minister of Steel, Shri Beni Prasad Verma has said that data on production for sale, real consumption and stock of total finished steel (alloy + non-alloy) during the last three years and the current year is given below:-   Year Total Finished Steel (alloy + non-alloy)   (million tonnes or mt) Production for sale Real Consumption …

Consumption and Production of Steel

The Minister of Steel, Shri Beni Prasad Verma has said that Iron and steel is a deregulated sector and decision regarding setting up of iron ore processing industries is  taken by  individual investors and the Government has no direct role in it. However, the Government is encouraging domestic utilization of iron ore fines through beneficiation and …