Auto component suppliers sit on Rs 98,000 cr inventory, says reportIndian auto component firms hold significant inventory, potentially releasing billions through better management. Many MSMEs need to invest...
05 Sep, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Coal ministry rebuts 'no takers' reports on Rs 37,500 crore gasification scheme, confirms TFL, NTPC applicationsThe coal ministry has denied reports of no applications for its coal gasification incentive scheme. Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Li...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
In 1972, Illinois built a highway embankment with 246,000 cubic yards of coal ash. It’s still holding up even after 50 yearsIn 1972, a groundbreaking highway project in Illinois incorporated coal fly ash as a structural fill, challenging traditional practices. Th...
04 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
In 1991, EPFL scientists Brian O’Regan and Michael Grätzel developed solar cells inspired by plant photosynthesis. 34 years later, the technology had reached 12% efficiencyIn 1991, EPFL scientists Brian O’Regan and Michael Grätzel developed a solar cell inspired by plant photosynthesis. Their dye-sensitized so...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
In 2009, Illinois used 38,881 tons of fly ash in highway construction; IDOT reported spending $1.75 million while reducing landfill use and cement demandIllinois highways are increasingly integrating fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, as a sustainable option for road construction. This...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
In 1989, Kentucky engineers built a 750-foot road base using about 80 tons of ponded fly ash; the 11% ash section was reported to perform well against the conventional controlAn experimental road base in Kentucky utilized coal plant residue in 1988. Fly ash has been a federal construction material since the 1970s...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
India steps up coal supplies to power plants amid rising demand and falling stocksIn response to escalating energy demands, the government is augmenting coal supplies from both captive mines and Coal India subsidiaries. T...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
In the 1830s, America imported autumn olives from eastern Asia to stop erosion and reclaim mines; now the plant infests much of the United StatesAutumn olive, introduced from Asia, was used for erosion control and land restoration. This shrub's nitrogen-fixing ability and rapid growt...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
Coal India arm Mahanadi Coalfields files IPO papers, plans OFS of up to 66 cr sharesMahanadi Coalfields has filed its DRHP for an IPO comprising an OFS of up to 66.18 crore shares by promoter Coal India. The proposed listin...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Coal India shares gain 4% as August coal supplies rise 5.5% YoY: Buy, Sell or Hold?Coal India shares rose on Wednesday after the state-run miner reported a 5.5% YoY rise in August coal supplies. Strong April-August volumes...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
India’s power needs are surging. So why is solar going to waste?India struggles to use all its clean power despite high demand. Renewable energy providers curtail output as the grid cannot handle excess ...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Coal India output dips 5.7% in August, offtake rises 5.5%Coal India's August production saw a 5.7 percent decrease compared to last year. However, the company's coal offtake rose by 5.5 percent du...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Coal India’s supplies rise 5.5% in August despite output dipCoal India's supplies increased by 5.5 percent to 60.60 million tonnes in August. Non-regulated sector supplies saw robust growth of 9.6 pe...
01 Sep, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
CIL fears coal gasification scheme will blunt its edgeCoal India has raised concerns about the coal gasification incentive scheme's rules. The company believes the short bidding window disadvan...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Centre allows imported coal in Rs 37,500-crore gasification schemeThe government permits imported coal for gasification projects under a new scheme. This initiative aims to convert coal into valuable chemi...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
45 Indian coal power plants have critical low fuel, government data showsForty-five Indian power plants operate with critically low coal inventories now. Monsoon rains disrupt supplies and electricity demand rise...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Uttarakhand government approves 25-year power procurement from Adani PowerThe Uttarakhand Cabinet approved a 25-year power purchase agreement with Adani Power for 1,320 MW of coal-based electricity at ₹5.746 per u...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.28 PM IST