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
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
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
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
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
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
