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 move aimed at increasing mineral output…
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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 unfit and polluting vehicles.
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
One of the major bottlenecks that the industry has been facing is the complex policy structure. Government should introduce policies like single window clearance, uniform taxation,…
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
The Tamil Nadu government signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) for 18 projects and laid foundation stones, besides inaugurating other projects, for a total investment of Rs…
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 the benefits to the consumer.
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 Commissioner Sentiyanger Imchen said in a…
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, Gujarat and Chandigarh and 241 Charging…
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 members achieve their sustainability goals by…
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 has invited expression of Interest (EoI)…
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 important stakeholders in the power sector.…
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 in road construction costs and improve…
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 selected through an international competitive bidding…
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 scenario. After three strong years and…
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 ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT” on June 18, 2020.…
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 is owned by Odisha Power Generation…
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 on 8th December, 2017.
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 three years, steel imports from China…
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 rice etc. which are unfit for…
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 in exploration and licensing policy to…
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 of Government of India under the…
Coverage of City Gas Distribution doubled in last 4 years: Dharmendra Pradhan
The present NDA Government took over in May 2014.
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 Partnership, which President Donald J. Trump…
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 marks a new beginning in the…