Lower house passes amendments curbing states power to tax mineralsLok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, curbing states' powers to impose taxes and cess ...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes bill to amend mines and minerals law without debateThe Lok Sabha passed a bill to amend mining regulations. This legislation prevents states from imposing additional taxes on mineral rights....
12 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
States should mine more, not tax more: The fiscal lesson from OdishaNew legislation will remove state powers to levy taxes on minerals. This change is expected to encourage investment and increase mineral pr...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Critical minerals being prioritised in trade, investment engagements: Govt tells ParliamentIndia is strengthening supply chains by prioritizing energy and semiconductor sectors. The nation aims to reduce import dependence through ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
- Mines Act update proposes to curb states' tax powers
The Centre has proposed limiting states’ powers to impose taxes, cess and other levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land, seeking ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
Hindustan Copper net rises over 2x in Q1Hindustan Copper Limited announced a substantial profit increase for the first quarter. Total income also saw a significant rise compared t...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Centre proposes to curb powers of states to tax mineralsThe central government is poised to restrict state authority concerning taxation on mining activities. This initiative aims to enhance the ...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 without debateThe Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, establishing a National Tribunals Commission. This new commission will oversee tribu...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Hindustan Copper Q1 Results: PAT zooms 163% YoY to Rs 353 crore; revenue rises to Rs 937 croreHindustan Copper reported a 163% year-on-year jump in Q1FY27 net profit to Rs 353 crore, while revenue from operations rose 81.4% to Rs 936...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Govt introduces NCDC Amendment Bill 2026 to expand direct funding for cooperativesA bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha to expand the NCDC's lending powers. This amendment will allow direct loans and grants to cooperativ...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Govt introduces bill in LS to restrict state taxes on mineral rightsThe Centre has launched a new bill to limit state taxation on mineral rights, aiming to centralize authority over selected mineral-rich are...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Afghanistan’s gold rush leaves a trail of dust, damage and lost farmlandGold mining operations in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province are causing significant environmental degradation. Villagers report polluted ri...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
- NMDC cuts iron ore prices from August 8
NMDC has cut its iron ore prices effective August 8, 2026. Lump ore (65.5%) is now priced at Rs 5,250 per tonne, down from Rs 5,450 in July...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
CBIC directs CGST zones to track illegal mining, curb tax evasionCentral tax authorities are taking proactive measures by partnering with state mining departments to address the issue of illegal mineral e...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
India’s new 15-year tax break could unlock global rough diamond tradeIndia is closer to becoming a global rough diamond hub. A new tax exemption will attract foreign companies to trade rough diamonds. This me...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
India proposes extending tax breaks for contract manufacturing in a boost for AppleIndia has proposed extending tax exemptions until 2041 for foreign companies supplying machinery and components to contract manufacturers, ...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Vedanta bets on Hind Zinc for next phase of growthVedanta expects substantial growth in the next five to six years. Hindustan Zinc's expansion and critical mineral acquisitions will drive t...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.29 AM IST