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Incentive for early production from auctioned mines
Mining

Incentive for early production from auctioned mines

The government plans to provide incentive to mineral block allocatees for early commencement of production from the auctioned mines, a…
Green Tax soon to be imposed on vehicles over 8 years
Sustainability

Green Tax soon to be imposed on vehicles over 8 years

Green Tax will soon be imposed on older vehicles in a bid to clean up the environment by phasing out…
Government mopped Rs 8,965 cr from auctioned coal blocks
Coal

Government mopped Rs 8,965 cr from auctioned coal blocks

Government mopped up Rs 8,964.75 crore till last month from the auctioned and allotted mines, according to the coal ministry.
Policies can bring building materials industry back to growth
Infrastructure

Policies can bring building materials industry back to growth

One of the major bottlenecks that the industry has been facing is the complex policy structure. Government should introduce policies…
Deadline 20% ethanol blending with petrol to be advanced
Sustainability

Deadline 20% ethanol blending with petrol to be advanced

Government has proposed to advance the deadline for blending 20% ethanol in petrol from the earlier announced 2030.
Rs 24,000 cr projects signed and launched by TN Govt
Oil & Gas

Rs 24,000 cr projects signed and launched by TN Govt

The Tamil Nadu government signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) for 18 projects and laid foundation stones, besides inaugurating other projects,…
Congress demands rollback of hiking petroleum rates
Oil & Gas

Congress demands rollback of hiking petroleum rates

Congress criticised the government for hiking oil prices in these difficult times and demanded its immediate rollback and passing of…
Nagaland government hikes taxes on fuel
Oil & Gas

Nagaland government hikes taxes on fuel

The Nagaland government has hiked tax on diesel, petrol and other motor spirit from Thursday Additional Chief Secretary and Finance…
670 new e-buses and 241 charging stations under FAME scheme
Renewable Energy

670 new e-buses and 241 charging stations under FAME scheme

In a big push towards electric mobility the Government has sanctioned 670 Electric buses in the states of Maharashtra, Goa,…
Tata Steel joins Responsible Steel to further its sustainability goals
Sustainability

Tata Steel joins Responsible Steel to further its sustainability goals

Tata Steel is now part of Responsible Steel, the industry’s first global multi-stakeholder standard and certification initiative that helps its…
NTPC invites industries to set manufacturing facility within plant premises
Infrastructure

NTPC invites industries to set manufacturing facility within plant premises

In a key initiative to promote Make in India and give boost to the Government’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, NTPC…
Historic move by government by drafting Rights of Electricity Consumers
Power

Historic move by government by drafting Rights of Electricity Consumers

Power Ministry has drafted Rules providing for Rights of Electricity Consumers for the First Time. Electricity Consumers are the most…
Government’s focus on reducing road construction costs without compromising on quality
Infrastructure

Government’s focus on reducing road construction costs without compromising on quality

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari said that the policy of the government is to ensure reduction…
EESL to procure 150 TATA Nexon & 100 Hyundai Kona EV’s
Sustainability

EESL to procure 150 TATA Nexon & 100 Hyundai Kona EV’s

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) will procure 250 electric vehicles from Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor India. The companies were…
MCE industry reports contraction of volumes by over 20% in CY2020: ICRA
Mining

MCE industry reports contraction of volumes by over 20% in CY2020: ICRA

ICRA continues to maintain negative outlook for the domestic mining and construction equipment (MCE) sector based on the prevailing overall…
Government to launch auction for commercial coal mining on 18th June
Coal

Government to launch auction for commercial coal mining on 18th June

Government of India will launch auction of coal mines for commercial mining with the theme “UNLEASHING COAL: NEW HOPES FOR…
BHEL commissions 1320 MW supercritical power project
Power

BHEL commissions 1320 MW supercritical power project

BHEL has successfully commissioned the 1320 MW IB Thermal Power Station (2x660MW). Located in Jharsuguda district of Odisha, the project…
MNRE amends bidding guidelines for wind power projects
Power

MNRE amends bidding guidelines for wind power projects

The Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Wind Power Projects was notified…
Policy to Increase Export of Steel
Steel

Policy to Increase Export of Steel

Export incentive schemes of Ministry of Commerce & Industry are aimed at incentivising merchandise exports including steel. Over the last…
National Policy on Bio-Fuel
Sustainability

National Policy on Bio-Fuel

The National Policy on Biofuels-2018 notified on 8.6.2018, inter-alia, allows production of ethanol from damaged food grains like wheat, broken…
Initiatives taken for Increasing Domestic Production of Oil and Gas
Oil & Gas

Initiatives taken for Increasing Domestic Production of Oil and Gas

The Government has taken various policy initiatives to increase domestic production of oil and gas. Government had approved major reforms…
Ten Indigenous Nuclear Power Reactors to be built in 4 states
Power

Ten Indigenous Nuclear Power Reactors to be built in 4 states

Reactors of indigenous technology are being set up by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), a wholly owned PSU…
Coverage of City Gas Distribution doubled in last 4 years: Dharmendra Pradhan
Oil & Gas

Coverage of City Gas Distribution doubled in last 4 years: Dharmendra Pradhan

The present NDA Government took over in May 2014. The Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development Minister Shri Dharmendra…
India-US Strategy Energy Partnership
Oil & Gas

India-US Strategy Energy Partnership

Petroleum Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan and U.S. Secretary of Energy, Rick Perry co-chaired the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-India Strategic Energy…
GAIL’s first Chartered LNG Vessel arrives at Dabhol
Oil & Gas

GAIL’s first Chartered LNG Vessel arrives at Dabhol

India’s first LNG Cargo from USA under long term contract of GAIL (India) Limited was received at Dabhol, recently. This…
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