Explained: Why aluminium is emerging as manufacturers' preferred alternative to copperRecord copper prices are accelerating manufacturers' shift toward aluminium, driven by lower costs and lighter weight. Automakers are expan...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
US' largest power grid PJM orders emergency curbs as electricity use nears record peakAmerica's largest power grid operator, PJM, urged customers to reduce electricity use amid a severe heatwave. Generator outages and overloa...
04 Jul, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Piyush Goyal meets MKS PAMP CEO, explores deeper engagement in global precious metals ecosystemCalling the interaction "productive", Goyal said the discussions focused on "deepening India's engagement in the global precious metals eco...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
India allows four Chinese-linked power equipment firms to bid for government projectsIndia has opened the door for four Chinese power equipment manufacturers with local factories to bid on crucial government power projects. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Karnataka: Cabinet decides to oppose Tata Power’s entry into distribution bizKarnataka government has instructed electricity supply companies to object to Tata Power's entry into the state's power distribution busine...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Battery recycler BatX Energies raises Rs 105 crore from IvyCap Ventures, othersBatX Energies has secured Rs 105 crore in a funding round led by IvyCap Ventures, with participation from existing investors. The startup s...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Karnataka govt seeks caste, income details in Gruha Jyoti drive; sparks BJP protestKarnataka officials are conducting a large-scale verification of free power scheme beneficiaries to ensure eligibility, as the state grappl...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Karnataka begins Gruha Jyothi verification; BJP questions PAN, caste certificate requirementKarnataka's Gruha Jyothi scheme, offering free electricity, is facing a door-to-door verification process. Senior BJP leader R Ashoka has a...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Ola Electric nearly doubles QoQ registrations in Q1 FY27; June vehicle tally rises to 16,144Ola Electric witnessed a significant surge in electric two-wheeler registrations, nearly doubling in the April-June quarter to 43,719 units...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Ola Electric doubles QoQ growth in Q1 FY26; June vehicle registrations at 16,144 unitsOla Electric witnessed a significant surge in electric two-wheeler registrations during the April-June quarter, nearly doubling from the pr...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Your electricity provider may soon have competition in Gurugram. What it means for consumersGurugram's power supply monopoly may soon end, with a proposal before the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission to introduce a second d...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
While trees across Bengaluru fall during heavy monsoon storms, this engineer’s 600-sq-ft rooftop forest of 100+ fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants stands strongBengaluru's monsoon woes are being countered by a remarkable five-storey rooftop forest, cultivated by engineer Venkataraman. This 600-squa...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Slumdogs no more: Can tycoons take the Mumbai Model to other cities?India's top business tycoons like Ambani and Adani are shifting focus from city outskirts to redeveloping Mumbai's older housing and slum a...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Home sales fall to three-year low in June quarterHome sales experienced a notable dip in the June quarter, marking the slowest performance since early 2023. Persistent global uncertainties...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Housing sales fall 6% across top 7 cities in Q2 as West Asia conflict dents buyer sentiment; launches rise 7%: ANAROCKPersistent Systems' shares plunged nearly 11% following its announcement to acquire Germany-based Nagarro for €1.27 billion. While the deal...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Residential sales dip to lowest since Jan 2023 amid West Asia war, impacting buyer sentimentResidential sales in India experienced a significant dip in April-June, reaching the lowest point since early 2023. Geopolitical tensions a...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Venezuela hit by another earthquake amid ongoing humanitarian crisisVenezuela was hit by a new 4.9 magnitude earthquake offshore, compounding the crisis from devastating twin tremors days earlier. The death ...
27 Jun, 2026, 07.34 AM IST