Captive coal plants asked to maximise output amid high power demandIndia has invoked Section 11 of the Electricity Act to enhance power generation from captive coal-based power plants. The directive require...
27 Sep, 2026, 02.10 AM IST
China has kept its promise to stop funding overseas coal, but loopholes are helping coal expandChinese President Xi Jinping's 2021 pledge to halt overseas coal financing is being challenged by ongoing energy demands. While China has c...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 2.88 lakh crore in August: MoSPIIn India, infrastructure initiatives monitored by 17 ministries have faced significant cost overruns, totaling approximately Rs 2,88,122 cr...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Coal to supply half of India’s power through 2035-36 as demand surgesIndia expects coal to generate half of its electricity by 2035-36 due to rising power demand. The Ministry of Power emphasizes the need for...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
From 2002, Louisiana dumped up to 1.8 million cubic yards of dredged mud near Horseshoe Bend, and the river turned it into a 35-hectare islandSince 2002, dredgers on the Lower Atchafalaya River in Louisiana have adopted a groundbreaking sediment placement technique. This has resul...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Motilal Oswal initiates Buy on Solar Industries, sees 24% upside. 4 reasons whyMotilal Oswal has initiated coverage on Solar Industries with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 23,000, citing strong growth prospects ...
22 Sep, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Mundra Power Plant likely to run at full capacity till DecemberThe power ministry is considering extending specific provisions to the Mundra power plant, allowing it to function at maximum capacity unti...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Coal India Limited announces ambitious Business Development portfolio for diversification beyond miningCoal India Limited announced its ambitious business development portfolio on Sunday. This plan focuses on five key platforms for future exp...
20 Sep, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Coal Ministry opens 16th round of commercial Coal mine bidding, offering 25 blocks across 8 statesThe Ministry of Coal has launched its sixteenth auction round for commercial coal mines. Twenty-five coal blocks across eight states are no...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Solar Industries’ defence share may fall to 22-25% by FY30 after Omnia deal: JefferiesSolar Industries’ Omnia acquisition could reduce the defence segment’s revenue contribution to 22-25% by FY30, Jefferies said, while agricu...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Centre rap pushes BHEL to diversify beyond thermalBharat Heavy Electricals Limited is pursuing coal gasification and coal-to-chemicals opportunities. The company expects progress in hydro p...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
Solar Industries shares crash 9% after acquisition of South Africa’s Omnia Holdings for Rs 12,951 croreSolar Industries shares fell sharply on Tuesday after the company announced the Rs 12,951 crore acquisition of South Africa’s Omnia Holding...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Solar Industries buys South Africa’s Omnia in $1.3 billion dealNagpur-based Solar Industries is acquiring South Africa's Omnia Holdings for $1.3 billion. This significant outbound deal aims to create an...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
BHEL Board okays Rs 65 crore investment in joint venture NTPC BHEL Power ProjectsBharat Heavy Electricals Limited has approved an equity investment of sixty-five crore rupees. This investment will be made in its joint ve...
14 Sep, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Coal ministry rebuts 'no takers' reports on Rs 37,500 crore gasification scheme, confirms TFL, NTPC applicationsThe coal ministry has denied reports of no applications for its coal gasification incentive scheme. Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Li...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Government's Rs 37,500-cr coal gasification scheme fails to attract bidsNo applications were submitted for the Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification incentive scheme. The September 7 deadline passed without any priv...
04 Sep, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Coal India bets ₹50,000 crore on life beyond coal; goes big on gasification, critical mineralsCoal India is investing nearly fifty thousand crore rupees in coal gasification projects. The company is also actively seeking overseas cri...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.49 AM IST