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Indian companies are turning towards renewable energy projects for a better return on their investments.
S.G. Choudhary, the chief sustainability officer of Mumbai-based chemical manufacturer Tata Chemicals told The Times of India that it has no plans to sell its 53,204 carbon credits.
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