As the nation works toward achieving net zero by 2070, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the need for carbon capture in developing India’s steel sector. He pointed out that India’s iron and steel industry, which is the second largest in the world, is at a turning point as it aims to produce 300 million tonnes […]
Stainless steel containers for transporting salt have been successfully trialled by Indian Railways in the Bhimasar-Gandhidham stretch. Cargo safety is guaranteed by these containers’ design, which minimises corrosion and enhances longevity. With the two big doors, you can load up in under 15 minutes using a silo system or Poclain machine, and empty in under […]
After a thorough revision process, the administration has informed Parliament that new base-year series for important macroeconomic indicators would be released on February 12, GDP on February 27, and IIP on May 28. Methodological changes, new data sources, and revised weightages have been incorporated by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to increase […]
The purpose of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Malaysia, which began on February 7, is to strengthen economic and innovative collaborations between the two countries and to strengthen defence and security cooperation. Significantly, their connection was recently elevated to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’, coinciding with this two-day visit—his third to Malaysia.’ By highlighting the […]
In the power industry, India and Bhutan are strengthening their cooperation. Bhutan’s energy minister, Lyonpo Gem Tshering, met with India’s power minister, Manohar Lal, to discuss the optimisation and commissioning of the Punatsangchhu hydropower projects and infrastructure planning to 2040. During Bhutan’s lean months, they want to expedite the approval process for electricity scheduling. A […]
In a possible resetting of bilateral economic and energy cooperation, US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the US and India had agreed a trade accord after a phone discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The US reciprocal duty on Indian imports would be reduced to 18% from 25% immediately, according to Trump’s statement […]
Effective February 1, 2026, NTPC Limited’s Dulanga Coal Mine in Sundergarh, Odisha, and Talaipalli Coal Mine in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, will be held by NTPC Mining Limited (NML), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited. This is part of a strategic reorganisation. This move is in line with NTPC’s gradual strategy to bring all of its […]
The historic India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who highlighted its potential to strengthen economic connections and open up opportunities for India’s 1.4 billion citizens. The deal, which is India’s biggest free trade pact, is anticipated to improve manufacturing, strengthen collaboration in the services sector, and make it simpler […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged multinational corporations to invest and innovate in India, stating that the country’s oil and gas industry presents $500 billion in investment prospects. Speaking at India Energy Week 2026, he emphasised exploration industry changes, such as the Samudra Manthan Mission, which aims to invest $100 billion by the end of the […]
According to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, India Energy Week focused on the idea of “energy addition” rather than “replacement” in the global energy transition. He underlined the significance of consistent investment in a variety of energy sources, such as petrol, oil, biofuels, and clean cooking fuels, while Goa offered a plan for reaching 100% […]
