India’s $1 trillion import dependence makes green transition a strategic necessityIndia faces significant import reliance across key sectors. Aatmanirbharta requires a growth model shift, with the green economy offering a...
19 May, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Operation Sindoor: India marks first anniversary of its most expansive multi-domain combat mission in half a centuryOperation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam attack, redefined India's security. It utilized drones and AI, prompting a military upgrade....
06 May, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Another trade war? EU fires first shot in economic clash with ChinaEU is planning a major shift in its industrial policy through the proposed “Made in Europe” framework under the Industrial Accelerator Act,...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
India's farm output hits record 357 million tonnes in 2024-25: J&K Lieutenant GovernorIndia is leading the global fight against climate challenges. Agriculture production reached 357 million tonnes in 2024-25. Jammu and Kashm...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Indian ports turning into logistics and industrial hubs, shipping secretary tells investors in SingaporeIndia's ports are becoming major logistics hubs. Cargo capacity has doubled and will reach 3,500 million tonnes per annum by 2030. The nati...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Industrial decarbonization hinges on capital cycles, not just clean energy: Jindal Stainless' Kalyan BhattacherjeeDecarbonizing heavy industry is less about clean energy and more about long asset cycles that lock in emissions for decades. The real oppor...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
500 GW of renewable energy by 2030: What India must do nowWith policy certainty, innovative financing, accelerated manufacturing, and modernised grids, India can deliver clean, affordable, and home...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
L&T targets nuclear energy, expects 3x revenues in 5 years"L&T has been associated with India's nuclear programme since its inception and has supported technology development, manufacturing and loc...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Green steel mandate in works for government projectsIndia is planning to mandate the purchase of green-rated steel in central government projects and centrally-sponsored schemes starting from...
08 Jul, 2025, 12.41 AM IST
Steel Ministry proposes 37% purchase preference to green steel in government tendersIndia's steel ministry has proposed a green steel procurement policy, mandating up to 37% of government purchases to be low-carbon steel. A...
12 Dec, 2024, 06.04 PM IST
Telangana launches new MSME policy, plans to spend Rs 4,000 cr in five years to develop sectorThe policy said the government is aiming to see that over 25,000 new MSMEs are established in the state in the next five years.
18 Sep, 2024, 04.28 PM IST
India will create green steel policy, steel secretary saysIndia is set to introduce a green steel policy and may consider government procurement of decarbonised steel, according to Steel Secretary ...
10 Sep, 2024, 01.08 PM IST
Women personnel being appointed onboard warships: Govt in Lok SabhaWomen personnel are being appointed onboard warships and as special naval air operation officers in the Indian Navy, according to Minister ...
02 Feb, 2024, 07.18 PM IST
Pacts for buying green hydrogen, ammonia may be for 15 yearsThe government is also likely to allow the option of e-reverse bidding for willing procurers. The rules also propose the provision of inter...
22 Aug, 2022, 12.03 AM IST
Govt targets 5 MT green hydrogen; waives RE transmission charges for makers for 25 yearsIt granted open access - or permission to procure the electricity from any source other than distribution company - within 15 days of recei...
17 Feb, 2022, 07.36 PM IST
NITI Aayog suggests tax sops, viability gap funding for eco-labelled productsThe Aayog has sought suggestions on the policy paper, following which it will finalise the green procurement policy.
05 Jul, 2017, 01.29 AM IST
Government to soon bring transparency in public procurement of green products"As far as tendering is concerned, many alternative proposals are being considered so as to bring transparency," Environment Minister Praka...
28 Jan, 2015, 01.47 PM IST