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NEW DELHI, March 27 (Reuters) - India will hold talks with Argentina, Indonesia and Oman next month as it seeks to boost supplies of steelmaking raw materials such as coking coal and iron ore, and access technology, two sources with direct knowledge told Reuters. The talks are expected to begin next month at a global steel summit, described by the Indian government as the country's largest international conference-cum-exhibition, said the sources who did not wish to be identified as the plan wa ...Read More >
The matter was raised in the house by Dharampur MLA Chandershekhar on behalf of Manali MLA Bhuvneshwar Gaur. Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur also participated in the discussion. He asked when the dredging and channel improvement works -- aimed at mitigating potential damage from the upcoming monsoon season -- would be completed. Chandrashekhar further said stated that his own constituency is also facing the same issues and dredging operations should be undertaken in that region as well. Res ...Read More >
'After some days, the decision was changed. Don't want to go into the details. That is for the right forum,' says Anil Agarwal, chairman of Vedanta Resources. Anil Agarwal, chairman of Vedanta Resources Limited, on Sunday said the company had been declared the highest bidder for Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), but the outcome of the insolvency process was subsequently altered. In a post on X, Agarwal said the bidding process was conducted through a public auction by the committee of creditors ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, March 30 (Xinhua) -- India's factory activity growth, determined by the Index of Industrial Production, grew 5.2 percent in February, the government data showed Monday. The surge in the industrial output was driven by a 6-percent growth in the manufacturing sector, reads the data issued by the federal Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The growth rates for the mining, manufacturing and electricity sectors in February 2026 are 3.1 percent, 6.0 percent and 2.3 percen ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's industrial production growth rose 5.2% year-on-year in February from 5.1% in January, supported by a favourable base and healthy manufacturing output, official data released Monday showed. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) had expanded 2.7% in February 2025. Economists expect growth to moderate in March amid the impact of the Gulf conflict, with ICRA estimating expansion at 3-4% and India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) projecting 3.9%. "The growth will decelerate in M ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 5.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in February 2026, supported by a 6 per cent expansion in the manufacturing sector. The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, on Monday, highlighted a steady climb in industrial activity compared to the 4.8 per cent growth seen in January 2026. The overall Quick Estimate of the IIP reached 159 for the month, rising from 151.1 in February 2025. The growth rem ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's industrial growth, based on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), accelerated to 5.2 per cent in February this year, up from 4.8 per cent in January, propelled by a strong growth in the manufacturing sector, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday. The manufacturing sector, which accounts for more than three-fourths of the index of industrial production (IIP), posted a robust 6 per cent growth during February compared t ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30: India's industrial growth, based on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), accelerated to 5.2 per cent in February this year, up from 4.8 per cent in January, propelled by strong growth in the manufacturing sector, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday. Manufacturing drives growth The manufacturing sector, which accounts for more than three-fourths of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), posted a robust 6 per cent growth during February ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - India's industrial output growth improved somewhat in February on the back of manufacturing, data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed on Monday. Industrial production advanced 5.2 percent year-over-year in February, following an upwardly revised 5.1 percent expansion in January. Meanwhile, economists had expected the growth to ease to 4.2 percent. Among sectors, the annual growth in manufacturing output accelerated to 6.0 percent from 5.3 percent. Me ...Read More >
Synopsis: NLC India JV begins coal production at Pachwara South block in Jharkhand, with 9 MTPA capacity, strengthening fuel supply for the 3×660 MW Ghatampur thermal power project. NLC India has commenced coal production at the Pachwara South Open Cast Mine in Jharkhand, marking a key operational milestone for the state-run energy company. NLC India Pachwara South coal block: NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) announced that coal production has commenced at the Pachwara South Open Cast Mine in Jharkhand o ...Read More >
Indian Railways launched the Amrit Bharat Express connecting Dhanbad and Pottanur, enhancing travel between East and South India. The train features modern amenities and stops at major stations, benefiting commuters, students, and tourists. In a move aimed at making long-distance travel more convenient, the Indian Railways is set to introduce a new train service connecting eastern and southern parts of the country. According to reports, the Amrit Bharat Express, equipped with several modern fac ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], March 8 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approves works worth ₹1185 crore to upgrade road infrastructure in the Surat Economic Region (SER), the growth hub of South Gujarat. Patel has resolved to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by achieving Viksit Gujarat @2047 during the Amrit Kaal. To accelerate the state's holistic development, the Chief Minister established the Gujarat State Institution for Tr ...Read More >
New Delhi: The CBI has intensified its investigation into the alleged GainBitcoin cryptocurrency scam with the arrest of a key individual linked to the scheme's technology infrastructure. The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested Ayush Varshney, who served as co-founder and CTO of Darwin Labs Private Limited. Authorities said the arrest relates to the ongoing probe into the GainBitcoin cryptocurrency fraud case. According to the agency, the case involves an alleged Ponzi scheme promoted by V ...Read More >
India's Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 4.8 % year-on-year (YoY) growth in January 2026 from 7.8% reported in December 2025. The government release noted that the IIP growth was supported by 4.8% growth in Manufacturing sector and 5.1% growth in Electricity sector. The general index for the month of January 2026 stood at 169.4, compared with 161.6 in January 2025. Manufacturing and electricity support growth Manufacturing and electricity sectors supported overall industrial growth dur ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's coal production recorded a robust 18.51 per cent increase in February this year compared with the same month of the previous year, with the output of captive and commercial coal mines going up to 20.49 million tonnes (MT), while dispatches reached 17.72 MT, according to an official statement issued on Monday. The strong year-on-year growth in coal production reflects the sustained operational momentum and progressive scaling up of mining activities ac ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's industrial production growth recorded a decline to a three-month low of 4.8 per cent in January. The deceleration was a result of subdued performance in the manufacturing and mining sectors, the official data released mentioned on Monday. India's factory output, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), expanded by 5.2 per cent in January 2025. The National Statistics Office (NSO), which releases the data, revised the industrial production growth for Dece ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 21 Feb: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said hydropower will anchor the state's next phase of economic transformation, with projects worth around Rs 2 lakh crore set to take off in the coming years. Addressing the Statehood Day celebrations at IG Park here, Khandu said his government has declared 2025-2035 as the 'Decade of Hydropower', and underscored the sector's central role in shaping Arunachal Pradesh' future. "Currently, 1.2 gw of projects is operational and 4.8 gwis under ...Read More >
The survey claimed that the economic growth in the 2024-25 financial year was 7.02 per cent, exceeding the national average of 6.5 per cent, and marking the fourth consecutive year of growth above 7 per cent. "The real GSDP is expected to reach ₹3,21,892 crore in 2025-26 and ₹3,41,064 crore in 2026-27, representing a growth of 6.17 per cent and 5.96 per cent, respectively. At current prices, GSDP is projected to cross ₹5.6 lakh crore in 2025-26 and approach ₹6.1 lakh crore in 2026-27," t ...Read More >
Guwahati: Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma on Friday refused to allow a discussion on the recent illegal coal mine blast that killed 33 people earlier this month, citing the sub judice provisions under Assembly rules. The move drew strong protests from the Opposition. The Speaker said the matter is pending in court and, therefore, cannot be taken up on the House floor. "I have received that this matter is sub judice and is pending in the court of law. Accordingly, I have taken this d ...Read More >
The demerger is designed to create independent, sector-focused companies with their own balance sheets and leadership teams. Management believes that this will allow each business to pursue tailored growth strategies, attract specialised investors and be valued more accurately by the market. The approval by National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) of Vedanta Ltd's long-awaited demerger plan on Tuesday, marks a defining moment for one of India's largest natural resources conglomerates. The tribunal' ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Backed by political influence and financial muscle, the gangs illegally mining sand and minerals were functioning like a mafia, observed the Madras High Court. While hearing cases related to illegal sand and mineral mining, a division bench comprising Justices SM Subramaniam and C Kumarappan said preventing sand and mineral theft was the responsibility of the district Collectors concerned and directed that Collectors should take action against Revenue Department officials who fail to r ...Read More >
New Delhi: Even as the Lok Sabha passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025 -- a bill that aims to end the decades-long state monopoly on nuclear power and enables the sector's privatization -- the Opposition Member of Parliaments (MPs) have not just staged a walkout from the lower house but also raised serious concerns about 'loopholes'. 'Nuclear bill or unclear bill?' "The SHANTI Bill is a milestone Mr. minister but for the ...Read More >
Mandya: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy and Agriculture and Mandya District Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy, the friends turned foes, shared the dais yesterday. However, the political bête noires, though seated next to each other, during the ceremonial photo-shoot with the President, during the inauguration of 1066th Jayanti celebrations of Adi Jagadguru of Suttur Mutt Sri Shivarathri Shivayogi Swamiji, chose to remain unfazed. They neither exchanged pleasantries nor ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday described the government's nuclear energy bill as a "dangerous leap into privatised nuclear expansion" without adequate safeguards and asserted that the pursuit of capital cannot be allowed to override the requirements of public safety, environmental protection and victim justice. Participating in a debate on the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill in the Lok Sabha, Tharoor ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Global South's rise is not aimed against anyone and envisions a world with access to technology, respect for sovereignty, shared prosperity and a global governance structure that reflects contemporary reality, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday while addressing a joint session of Ethiopia's Parliament. The speech was the final engagement in Modi's two-day visit to the African country, the second leg of a three-nation tour, and came against the backdrop of India's effo ...Read More >
Attero is also planning international facilities for dismantling and Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery recycling, drawing on the same technology models being developed for India. NEW DELHI: India's leading e-waste recycling company is investing ₹150-crore to enhance recycling capacity by 1 lakh tonnes annually, and would nearly double the existing headcount by employing about 800 additional workforce, a top company executive said. "We are investing ₹150 crore to increase our e-waste recycling ca ...Read More >
MUMBAI : ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Ltd (AMNS India) has set an ambitious expansion roadmap for the rest of the decade, targeting 25-26 million tonnes of steelmaking capacity by 2030, its chief executive Dilip Oommen said in an interview. "By 2030, we will have at least 25-26 million tonnes. It could be a little more or less. It's simple math: Hazira plus Rajayepeta," he said. The 60:40 joint venture between Lakshmi Mittal-led ArcelorMittal and Japan's Nippon Steel, which has a capacity ...Read More >
NONGSTOIN, Dec 16: The West Khasi Hills district administration with support from the district police demolished 17 illegal coke plants that were earlier flagged to be without any form of consent from authorities, a delayed report said here on Tuesday. The latest phase of demolition from December 1-3, comes more than two years after the state launched an all-out effort to clamp down on illegal coke factories that had mushroomed across Shallang and neighbouring areas in the district. The coke p ...Read More >
Vedanta's plan to demerge its oil-to-metals conglomerate into five separate listed entities has received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). This development comes despite earlier concerns from the government regarding the recovery of dues. Following the news, Vedanta's shares turned positive, rising 3.5%. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday approved the Vedanta demerger plan, paving the way for the splitting of the metals-to-oil conglomerate sector-specific ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16 (PTI) The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday approved the Vedanta demerger plan, paving the way for the splitting of the metals-to-oil conglomerate sector-specific entities across aluminium, oil and gas, power, and iron and steel. "The sanction to the company scheme is granted," the Mumbai bench of the tribunal, comprising Charanjeet Singh Gulati and Nilesh Sharma said. NCLT had reserved the order after hearing the matter on November 12. The Ministry of Petroleum a ...Read More >
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