ELV rules make auto sector non-compliant; FY26 scrap target missed by 70%Industry executives blame an 'unrealistic policy' after a rule change disallowed using other steel scrap for compliance. This makes meeting...
11 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
MRAI asks for dedicated ministry for recyclingAt the Paryavaran Niti Manthan organised by the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) in association with the Niti Aayog on Monday...
04 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Auto industry faces ₹25,000 crore profit hit in FY26 due to end-of-life vehicle rulesIndia's automotive sector is gearing up for a stormy fiscal forecast. Stricter environmental regulations, retroactive to previous vehicle s...
03 May, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
88% ‘hard-to-recycle’ plastic: PolyCycl’s bet on turning waste into valueIndia's plastic waste problem is being tackled by PolyCycl's innovative chemical recycling. The technology transforms difficult-to-recycle ...
01 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Why battery recycling units across India are harmful for children and pregnant womenA new study by Toxics Link reveals alarming lead contamination in soil surrounding battery recycling units across India, with levels signif...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
NTPC, EDF sign pact to explore nuclear projects in IndiaNTPC Ltd has forged a promising partnership with Electricite de France (EDF) to investigate innovative nuclear power ventures in India. Thi...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.29 AM IST
For circular economy, India plans EPR rules for other sectorsIndia is set to extend the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) guidelines to additional sectors to foster a circular economy. The move, ...
25 Mar, 2025, 12.26 AM IST
Big changes ahead for Indian carmakers on recycling steelFrom April, automobile manufacturers must recycle at least 8% of steel used in vehicles sold in 2005-06. This increases to 18% by 2035-36. ...
14 Jan, 2025, 02.06 PM IST
How to treat extended producers' responsibility in insolvency?Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) makes the producers i.e., manufacturers, assembler, importer, or a seller of the goods, responsible ...
16 May, 2024, 08.27 PM IST
Indore Municipal Corporation 1st urban body in country to get EPR credit by recycling single-use plastic: OfficialIndore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has become the first urban body in the country to receive the Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) cr...
05 Jul, 2023, 11.16 AM IST
EPR for circular economy in discussion to incentivise recycling: OfficialUnder the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 initiative, the Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Steel have issued recycling framew...
18 Jun, 2023, 06.20 PM IST
French nuclear major reaches "good level of techno-commercial convergence" with NPCIL, says Chairman“Since the submission of EDF’s binding techno-commercial offer for 6 EPR units at the Jaitapur site, in Maharashtra, to the Department of A...
20 Feb, 2023, 07.16 AM IST
Assam's electoral rolls have 2.41 crore votersAs per the final publication, the Elector Population Ratio (EPR) in the Final Electoral Roll, 2023 is 638 and the Roll Gender Ratio (RGR) s...
27 Jan, 2023, 11.25 PM IST
French firm EDF looks to set up 'centre of excellence' in civil nuclear space in MaharashtraEDF, which is engaged in the development and construction of the biggest nuclear plant in the world, with six EPR (European Pressurised Rea...
14 Sep, 2020, 05.38 PM IST
Heavy fines in the works for violating plastic normsGovt plans to ask cos to set aside funds to incentivise consumers to return used plastic, levy advance disposal fee, monitor compliance.
02 Oct, 2019, 06.48 AM IST
Manage your plastic waste responsibly: KSPCB to companiesKSPCB has decided to get cracking on the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, which includes imposing EPR on manufacturers, sellers and im...
14 Mar, 2017, 12.13 PM IST
- Nuclear progress, the French way
Almost 80% of France’s power is nuclear based. Besides, EPR systems envisage improved plant efficiency and safety.
07 Dec, 2010, 07.18 AM IST