India may have found reliable trade route beyond Strait of Hormuz with Oman trade dealIndia's new trade pact with Oman, effective June 1, offers strategic importance beyond trade. Oman's location outside the Strait of Hormuz ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
NLC India, Reliance Industries to jointly explore developing underground lignite gasification project in GujaratNLC India Ltd and Reliance Industries Ltd are partnering to explore underground lignite gasification in Gujarat. This collaboration aims to...
31 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Coal gasification can help cut dependence on imports: G Kishan ReddyIndia aims to cut reliance on imported chemicals through coal gasification. The government is offering significant financial support and in...
29 May, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
India’s next big energy bet may come straight from China’s coal handbookThe Strait of Hormuz closure is impacting Asia's chemical industry, pushing India to emulate China's coal-to-chemicals model for energy and...
21 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Coal gasification can raise India's resource security amid decarbonisation uncertainties: ReportWhile coal gasification presents uncertain decarbonisation outcomes, it can play a crucial role in strengthening the country's raw material...
19 May, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
India's indigenous cooking gas alternative takes shape in Pune labPune scientists are developing Dimethyl Ether, or DME, a clean fuel that can replace LPG. This homegrown alternative can be produced using ...
18 May, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Coal Gasification Scheme worth Rs 37.5k cr cleared to fortify energy securityFinancial support to developers will be provided at a maximum of 20% of the cost of plant and machinery through a competitive bidding proce...
14 May, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to cut import dependenceThe Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 37,500 crore scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects, aiming to gasif...
13 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Cabinet raises Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif cropsThe Union Cabinet has approved significant hikes in Minimum Support Prices for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. Sunflower ...
13 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Coal gasification key to build long-term resilience against global energy shocks: ExpertsIndia needs to boost its domestic coal gasification capabilities. This will build resilience against global energy shocks and achieve econo...
12 May, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Middle East war may make your sofa more expensiveThe Middle East conflict is impacting Indian homes. Furniture makers face rising costs for materials like foam and lacquer due to global sh...
08 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
L&T bags 'large' BCGCL order for coal-to-chemicals plant in Odisha, 2,000 TPD capacityLarsen & Toubro has secured a landmark deal to develop a state-of-the-art coal-to-ammonium nitrate facility in Odisha, poised to deliver 2,...
05 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Cabinet to soon approve Rs 37,500 cr incentive scheme to promote coal gasification projectsThe Union Cabinet is poised to approve a Rs 37,500 crore incentive scheme to promote coal gasification projects. This initiative aims to bo...
03 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Energy security should drive adoption of renewables now: Hero Future Energies chief Rahul MunjalRahul Munjal of Hero Future Energies said India must shift its renewable energy narrative from climate goals to energy security amid oil su...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Govt ramps up feedstock supplies to pharma sector amid West Asia disruptionsIndia's government is boosting petrochemical feedstock for drug makers. This ensures essential medicines remain available as global supply ...
09 Apr, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Centre in talks with Assam Petrochemicals, others to secure methanol supply for pharma amid West Asia disruptionsIndia is working to secure methanol for its pharmaceutical sector. Global supply chains are facing disruptions due to the West Asia crisis....
09 Apr, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Israel-Iran war: India flags crunch in key pharma solvents used for life-saving drugs; govt moves to stabilise supplyIndia faces challenges with essential drug ingredient supplies. Geopolitical issues are impacting key solvents and feedstocks. However, dru...
09 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST