Puja Das

Coal ministry to auction 25 commercial mines in FY26 to boost output

The auctions aim to expand coal production capacity, replace depleted mines and ensure long-term energy security as India targets net zero via diversification

Mission LiFE may be merged into national action plan on climate change

Currently, the NAPCC has eight active missions across sectors like water, energy, and agriculture, aimed at addressing climate change

New national climate plans needed for economic growth, says UN's Stiell

UN climate negotiator urges nations to submit 'next generation' climate plans amid multiple crises

Uber joins ONDC to offer metro ticketing in Delhi, eyes B2B logistics

Uber plans to expand metro ticketing to three more cities by end-2025 and launch B2B logistics on ONDC, starting with food delivery and scaling to other sectors

CII seeks GST rationalisation, lower import duties for MCE sector

A CII-Kearney report urges changes to GST and import duties to improve cost competitiveness and transform India's MCE sector into a globally competitive industry

Skoda Auto Volkswagen set to rev up India EV play to 17% in 5 years

Currently, the 130 year old company, which has been in India for 25 years, has a 3% market share in the Indian automotive market, including internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and EVs

Govt plans 360 kW charging points along highways for heavy-duty EVs

According to the latest guidelines from the power ministry, minimum charger capacities are 12 kW for e2w and e3w, 60 kW for e4w, and 240 kW for e-buses and e-trucks

ACC PLI beneficiary companies seek extension; govt may consider it

Firms cite equipment delays from China for missing ACC PLI milestones; govt mulls extension request, penalties imposed for breaching December 2024 deadline

Coal imports in April-February fall 9.2% on higher domestic output

India's coal imports declined to 220.3 mt in April-February FY25 amid a rise in domestic output, saving $6.93 billion in forex and reducing dependence on imports

Electric vehicle charging app with real-time data, pay system on cards

New app aims to tackle limited availability, non-functional stations, and inconsistent standards

Tesla scouts for land in Satara to set up completely knocked down unit

Last week, Tesla's India head Prasanth Menon stepped down. A Tesla's China team will now oversee the EV maker's India operations

Draft climate finance taxonomy framework aims to enhance green funding

Draft framework suggests hybrid approach to attract investors

Cabinet clears revamped SHAKTI policy for coal allocation to power firms

The revised SHAKTI policy introduces two windows for coal allocation, enabling access through auctions and easing processes for greenfield and brownfield thermal power projects

Coal India Q4 results: Profit up 12% at ₹9,593 cr, revenue drops slightly

Coal India reported a 12% rise in Q4 net profit while its annual profit and revenue declined marginally; board proposes final dividend of Rs 5.15 per share

Sustainable transport to find way into national climate action plan

This will be the first inclusion of a new mission in the NAPCC in over a decade

Electric vehicle sales down 17.6% at 167,455 units in April: Fada

Bajaj Auto, Ather Energy, and Hero also recorded double-digit declines in their monthly sales. Only Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions reported a rise in their m-o-m e2W sales, up 55.1 per cent

Coal India resumes discussions with Chile to acquire lithium blocks

These talks had previously been halted because the Chilean government required CIL to have prior experience in mineral mining

India advocates for international financing mechanism to manage waste

At BRS COPs 2025 in Geneva, India urges global funding, domestic taxation, and EPR to combat hazardous waste and chemical pollution with better infrastructure and cooperation

Stricter efficiency standards for air conditioner makers in the works

This would help bring in more efficiency in cooling and can potentially control sudden power demand spikes as well as slash electricity bills

PM E-DRIVE scheme: Centre targets 5-day turnaround for EV subsidy claims

Under the PM E-Drive initiative, MHI offers a subsidy of Rs 5,000 per kWh of battery capacity for e2Ws, capped at Rs 10,000 per vehicle for FY25