Saket Kumar

CoalMin proposes revised timelines to speed up mine operationalisation

Draft amendments to mining agreements introduce stricter milestone schedules and performance security provisions to fast-track commercial and captive coal mine development

Rare earth permanent magnet production to begin by year-end: Minister

Four states identified for mineral processing parks as India prepares to begin rare-earth magnet production; Canada seeks joint ventures across critical minerals value chain

SAIL moves court after CCI flags suspected cartelisation in steel industry

SAIL has sought detailed findings from the CCI after the regulator indicated suspicion of cartelisation among major steelmakers, prompting the PSU to initiate legal steps

Coal India doubles solar capex to ₹961 crore, surpassing FY26 targets

Coal India has more than doubled its solar capex to ₹961 crore this fiscal, exceeding full-year goals as it advances its 3,000 MW renewable capacity plan and scales up participation in solar auctions

Attero to invest ₹7K crore over 5 years in proposed rare-earth corridor

Plans refining push in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh; lithium recycling capacity to rise to 300,000 tonnes in five years; magnet recycling capacity to increase 100-fold in two years

Centre unveils second tranche of critical mineral EL block auctions

Government offers 11 blocks of critical and deep-seated minerals across eight states under Exploration Licence regime to boost domestic mineral exploration

Hindalco Q3FY26 results: PAT falls 45% to ₹2,049 crore on Oswego hit

Exceptional losses linked to Oswego plant disruption drag profit, even as India business posts record PAT and supports revenue growth

Coal India Q3 profit falls 16% on lower volumes, softer realisations

CIL reports Rs 7,166 crore profit in Q3FY26, down 16% YoY, as offtake declines and revenue slips 5% amid softer realisations

Oman pitches downstream aluminium opportunities to Indian industry

Sultanate highlights incentives, energy cost advantages and export access as it invites Indian manufacturers to invest in downstream aluminium operations

Kerala enters execution phase of ₹42,000 cr rare-earth corridor project

Bids close for extraction project as Centre backs corridors in four states

Rethink auctions, retain safeguards: NITI Aayog on critical minerals

NITI Aayog has urged retaining public consultation and revisiting auction-led exploration by allowing conditional first-come-first-served access for early-stage critical mineral projects

India turns to US for coking coal as Australia's dominance wanes

The shift in sourcing predates the India-US trade framework and reflects a structural diversification strategy, even as coking coal is designated a critical mineral to boost domestic output

Steel ministry signs ₹11,887 crore MoUs with companies under PLI 1.2

The Steel Ministry signed MoUs with 55 companies for 85 projects under PLI Scheme 1.2, committing Rs 13,203 crore in investments and 8.7 million tonnes of capacity addition

Govt outlines tunnel, elevated road and bypass projects to decongest Delhi

Centre details ₹24,000-crore plan with tunnels, elevated roads and bypasses to ease Delhi traffic and cut travel time across key corridors

Centre notifies strict rules to curb illegal offshore mineral mining

Centre has rolled out new regulatory framework for offshore minerals, mandating real-time vessel tracking, digital transit permits, stricter export clearances to prevent illegal mining and transport

Mines ministry notifies rules to curb illegal offshore mineral mining

The new framework mandates real-time vessel tracking, digital transit permits and prior export clearances, and introduces stringent penalties, including jail terms, to prevent illegal offshore mineral

Coal India production, offtake fall as power sector demand weakens

Coal India has reported lower production and offtake in April-January FY26, with analysts linking decline to reduced coal consumption by thermal power plants amid muted power demand, rising renewables

Public capex takes centre stage as Budget 2026 sharpens growth push

Higher outlays for roads, railways, and energy underscore 2026-27 investment strategy

Budget targets rare-earth self-reliance with corridors, duty exemptions

Budget 2026 announces rare-earth corridors and waives customs duty on mineral processing equipment, aiming to cut import dependence and secure supply chains vital for EVs, renewable energy

Metro vs road: Economic Survey 2026 flags citizen conduct dichotomy

Economic Survey explains why Indians follow rules on metros but not roads, arguing behaviour changes with system design, enforcement and social norms