Wars in West Asia and Ukraine are turning shipping costs into steel sector’s biggest headacheIn the face of a daunting 28-30% increase in international freight costs, India's steel sector is at a crossroads. The unrest in West Asia ...
21 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Tata Steel bets on higher prices, cost savings to lift FY27 marginsTata Steel anticipates improved margins this fiscal year, driven by higher steel prices and domestic volume growth, alongside ongoing cost ...
20 May, 2026, 06.11 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 lacks adequate scrap supply, only 25% steel demand can be met through scrap-based production: Former Steel SecyIndia's steel sector grapples with limited scrap for green production. Only 25 percent of steel demand is met by scrap-based manufacturing....
13 May, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
India steel sector grows in April, crude output up 5.8%, consumption up 8.1%India's steel sector showed strong growth in April 2026. Production and consumption of steel increased significantly. This performance refl...
06 May, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Auto industry faces margin pressure as West Asia conflict pushes up raw material pricesThe ongoing conflict in West Asia is taking a toll on automakers, as the cost of essential materials such as steel, metals, and plastics so...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
India–New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' FTAIndia and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tarif...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Bharat Coking Coal announces scheme to encourage higher coal offtake, cut costs for power consumersBharat Coking Coal Ltd, a subsidiary of Coal India, has launched a new scheme. This initiative aims to boost coal purchases by power compan...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
Steel to stay costly through 2026, India to lead demand rebound in 2027: ReportGlobal steel demand will stay weak, growing just 0.3% in 2026, with China dragging growth while India emerges as a strong outlier. Despite ...
16 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Coal India to invest Rs 3,300 crore in 8 coking coal washeries, Rs 300 crore for upgradesCoal India plans a significant investment of Rs 3,300 crore for eight new coking coal washeries. This initiative aims to enhance domestic c...
27 Mar, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Govt examining route for import of coking coal from MongoliaThe Indian government is evaluating the possibility of importing coking coal from Mongolia to enhance steel production efficiency. This ini...
31 Jan, 2025, 01.41 PM IST
Coal India boosts coking coal output, production up 17 per centIn a statement, Coal India said coking coal production has risen to 54.6 million tonnes in 2022-23, up 17.2 per cent year-on-year growth co...
13 Apr, 2023, 05.10 PM IST
Most of auctioned coking coal mines to start production by 2025These mines have peak rated capacity(PRC) of 22.5 MT. Domestic raw coking coal production is likely to reach 140 million tonnes (MT) by 203...
26 Feb, 2023, 11.37 AM IST
Coal ministry identifies 4 coking coal blocks for auction to private sector"In order to further step up coking coal production, the Ministry of Coal has identified four coking coal blocks and the Central Mine Plann...
28 Dec, 2022, 07.54 PM IST
India's domestic raw coking coal production may touch 140 MT by 2030"With...transformative measures taken by Ministry of Coal under 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative of PM, domestic raw coking coal production ...
25 Jun, 2022, 03.59 PM IST
Measures taken to avoid likely disruption in iron ore supply: Steel Min reportThe steel ministry has taken measures to arrest likely disruptions in iron ore supply and cut India's import dependence on select countries...
19 Jul, 2020, 06.22 PM IST
- Demerge existing coking coal mines from CIL, says government panel
With coking coal production under CIL stagnating , a panel has said the PSU's mines for the commodity should be taken away.
25 Sep, 2011, 11.15 AM IST