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Steel prices to stay firm as tight supply, duties fuel dealer inventory build-up: Centrum reportDomestic steel prices are forecasted to remain strong in the coming months due to tight supply constraints. Dealers are actively building i...
Steel prices at 4-year high; trend to continue in H2: ReportDomestic steel prices have reached a four-year high, driven by costlier raw materials. Hot rolled and cold rolled coil prices have signific...
India’s jute industry set for turnaround as sales volumes seen rising 15%, margins improve: Crisil RatingsIndia's jute sector is poised for an impressive recovery this fiscal year, forecasting a remarkable twenty percent rise in domestic demand ...
JSW Cement shares gain 2% after Motilal Oswal upgrades stock to Buy. Check target priceJSW Cement shares gained nearly 2% after Motilal Oswal upgraded the stock to Buy from Neutral, citing strong volume growth, North India exp...
In 2021, Udaipur built a 20-tonne-per-day biomethanation plant from food and farm waste; the result produced compressed biogas for sale instead of landfill disposalUdaipur now processes organic waste into biogas and compost. A 20-tonne-per-day plant began operations in February 2021. This facility repl...
Manufacturing a bright spot; services presents a mixed bag: Upasna Bhardwaj, Chief Economist, Kotak Mahindra Bank"Despite the ongoing debate around the new GDP series, real GDP growth remained robust at 7.8% in the first quarter, highlighting the econo...
In 2010, Cannock used anaerobic digestion to process 120,000 tonnes of food waste; the result generated renewable electricity and exported surplus power to the gridIn 2010, a major change was taking shape at the Poplars waste site near Cannock, Staffordshire. Plans were being developed for a large anae...
Ireland's retired wind-turbine blades are getting strange second lives; old power equipment is now becoming benches, bike parking and picnic tablesIreland's retired wind-turbine blades are getting strange second lives; old power equipment is now becoming benches, bike parking and picni...
EU waste proposal would ban India from importing bloc's metal scrapIndia will face import restrictions on EU metal waste starting May 2027. The European Commission proposed this new law, affecting aluminium...
India's power-sector emissions flat for 2 years due to clean-energy surge: AnalysisBetween early 2024 and mid-2026, India's power sector maintained consistent emissions levels while clean energy sources effectively managed...
India’s billion-dollar trade juggernaut has an unwanted case of missing balanceIndia’s early FTAs promised a two-way trade highway, but 15 years later the traffic looks decidedly one-sided. Deficits with ASEAN, Japan a...
US Market: Fed's Warsh points to AI investment, geopolitical risks for higher yieldsFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said rising bond yields reflect economic strength, heavy capital investment in AI and data centers, and g...
Indian steel industry creating new opportunities for ferro-alloy sector: IFAPAAs India's steel sector expands, local ferro-alloys producers find exciting prospects ahead. The industry emphasizes the need for secure ac...
US pilot turns 60 tons of old boats into cement fuel as 200,000 fiberglass hulls face retirement every yearThousands of old fiberglass boats are difficult and expensive to recycle, leaving many destined for landfills or abandonment. A Rhode Islan...
Xcel recycled 603 Minnesota wind-turbine blades weighing 4,188 tons into cement-kiln fuel; its repowered wind farms were expected to save customers $160 millionOld wind turbine blades are undergoing recycling by being shredded and repurposed as alternative fuel. This innovative process is now repla...
In 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles went into a job that cost no more than a standard buildIn 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles were used in a Central Coast Council pro...
War in the Middle East is making clothes more expensiveThe ongoing conflict in Iran is causing significant disruptions in global apparel supply chains.
Textile industry wants 6-month extension for duty-free cotton importsIndia's textile industry requests a six-month extension for duty-free cotton imports beyond October 31. This plea comes as cotton yarn pric...
Monolithisch India bags quartzite stone block in Bihar for Rs 157 croreMonolithisch India has made a landmark purchase of a quartzite stone block for Rs 157 crore, marking a pivotal move towards enhancing its r...
Cotton yarn price surge weighs on Indian textile industry as FTA gains remain elusiveCotton yarn prices have increased 60% to around Rs 400 per kg from Rs 250 per kg in early 2026