Saket Kumar

Coal India's output fell to 453.5 million tonnes in April-November FY26, the first comparable-period decline in at least six years, hurt by monsoon disruption and land issues

Tata Steel called the allegations speculative, saying it will 'vehemently' defend itself as the environmental group sues the company

WEF says efforts to diversify critical mineral refining away from China are falling short, leaving supply chains exposed as demand rises from EVs, data centres and power grids

Draft mineral concession rules propose letting captive mine owners sell surplus output after meeting end-use needs, alongside steps to ease operations and promote deep-seated exploration

An Aravalli is any landform rising at least 100 meters above surrounding terrain and an Aravalli range consists of two or more such hills within 500 meters from each other

Five companies bid for coal blocks for the first time as the 14th round of commercial coal auctions drew 49 bids for 24 blocks, signalling continued private interest in mining

India's ferrous scrap imports rose sharply in the current financial year, underlining continued dependence on overseas supplies as domestic scrap generation remains structurally constrained

Under the draft framework, the applicant must be a demutualised company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013

Standing committee flags incomplete DMF projects, uneven funds and weak oversight in PMKKKY

IEA said an early, strong monsoon could curb demand and lift hydropower, pushing coal-fired output down about 3% in 2025, even as coal capacity continues to expand

ICRA said steelmakers' margins remain under pressure as oversupply drives domestic prices to steep discounts to import parity, and warned of a negative outlook if headwinds persist

Under the current provisions, captive mine operators are allowed to sell only up to 50 per cent of their annual coal or lignite output after meeting the requirements of their linked end-use plants

Sairam has over 35 years of experience in the coal sector, spanning mine operations, planning, logistics and regulatory affairs

The study, which examines corporate readiness in Brazil, China, India and South Africa for CBAM, finds no evidence so far of broad competitiveness losses for exporters from these economies

This is the first time coal linkages are being opened without end-use restrictions. It is aimed at expanding access to domestic coal, improving resource utilisation and reducing import dependence

A parliamentary standing committee has flagged delays of up to nearly three years in environmental and forest clearances for coal mining projects

Jindal Stainless MD says anti-dumping plea filed against China-Vietnam-Indonesia as imports rise

Minister urges industry to invest in rare earth magnet manufacturing to boost green tech and EV value chains

Under the proposed framework, companies engaged in coal mining must obtain prior approval from their Board of Directors before opening any mine, seam or section of a seam

CII has proposed amending India's environmental laws to establish a single Environmental and Climate Clearance Authority with powers to fast-track approvals for low-risk and green projects