Power demand tops 250 GW as weak monsoon keeps heat onIndia's peak power demand is soaring above 250 GW due to lingering heatwaves, outpacing a sluggish monsoon. Authorities are preparing conti...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
MoSPI mulls adding coal assets valuation to national accountsIndia's statistics ministry is exploring ways to put a price tag on its non-renewable resources, starting with coal. This move aims to prov...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Coal stocks at power plants seen at 42 MT as demand surgesCoal stocks at thermal power plants are projected to be around 42 million tonnes at the monsoon's onset, a dip from last year's 58 million ...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
India nears 50% domestic coal use in import-based power plants, sources sayIndia is significantly boosting the use of domestic coal at power plants previously reliant on imports, aiming to slash costly overseas pur...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain strangleholdIndia and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion i...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Rs 19,700-crore carbon capture scheme gets nodThe carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) scheme is expected to attract investments of about ₹37,500 crore and create carbon-captu...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
Govt fundraising drive hits high gearThe government's push for non-tax revenue is off to a strong start, with public asset monetisation nearing 30% of last fiscal year's total ...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
New series debut: WPI at 9.7% in May; energy costs drive surge; revamped index expands basket to 957 itemsIndia's wholesale inflation hit a record 9.7 percent in May. This surge was primarily fueled by rising energy costs. The new Wholesale Pric...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Stocks in news: Dr Reddy’s, Adani Green, KIMS, JSW Energy, Nestle IndiaMarkets saw a strong rebound on Friday, driven by positive global cues and easing geopolitical tensions. Nifty defended the 23,000 support ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
NLC India bags critical mineral block in TelanganaIn a stock exchange filing, the company said NLC India has been "declared as preferred bidder for critical and strategic mineral block auct...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Cost benefit in the long run: India needs right energy, at the right place and at the right timeCritics question the market viability of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) due to high costs compared to renewable energy. However, a full syst...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Centre has coal reserves for 80 days of power generation: Union Minister Kishan ReddyIndia possesses enough coal reserves to power the nation for 80 days. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy stated this achievement of the NDA gove...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Coal block 'scam': Delhi court discharges HindalcoA Delhi court has discharged Hindalco Industries and two former executives in a coal block case. The court found no evidence of illegal act...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
New producer price index set to replace WPI over next five yearsIndia is set to introduce a new Producer Price Index, covering output, input, and services. This move aims to provide a more accurate pictu...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Indian Railways achieves 145 million tonnes freight loading in May despite global headwindsThe increase in loading has been achieved despite challenges arising from the ongoing geopolitical situation in West Asia and its indirect ...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
India's power consumption grows 11.55 pc to 164.98 bn units in MayIndia's power consumption rose significantly in May. Heat waves across the nation drove up the use of cooling appliances. This led to a rec...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Coal India arm SECL vows to meet nation's energy needs as power demand hits record highCoal India arm South Eastern Coalfields Ltd's (SECL) CMD Harish Duhan said during the ongoing financial year 2026-27, SECL has made the hig...
26 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST