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Coal gasification projects worth ₹65,000 cr under execution: Coal secy

Government says eight projects backed by incentive support are under implementation as India pushes coal gasification to reduce import dependence and boost industrial capacity

India exports raw aluminium as tariff structure hits manufacturing: GTRI

Think tank GTRI says India's tariff structure encourages exports of primary aluminium while raising input costs for domestic manufacturers and MSMEs

Coal min to organise third roadshow on coal gasification scheme on Thursday

Mumbai event will bring together investors, technology providers and coal companies as the Centre seeks to accelerate domestic coal gasification projects

India's first fly ash-rare earth tender to be awarded in two months

The state-run miner plans to award a pilot project for extracting rare earth elements from fly ash within two months, potentially opening a new domestic source of critical minerals

India must focus on indigenous tech for coal gasification: Official

India still lacks sufficient research to determine which existing gasification technologies are best suited for the country's high-ash coal, said Rupinder Brar, additional secretary at coal ministry

Govt notifies Coal Exchange Rules, paving way for regulated coal trading

Coal Ministry notifies Coal Exchange Rules, 2026, paving the way for regulated electronic coal trading and formal price discovery in India

Eight killed, six injured in blast at RINL's Visakhapatnam steel plant

The explosion occurred during casting operations at Steel Melt Shop-1, prompting separate investigations by RINL and an external committee appointed by the Steel Ministry

E25 shift should come before flex-fuel move: PMO advisor Tarun Kapoor

PM's adviser says ethanol blending should rise to E25 before India transitions to flex-fuel vehicles and E100, while electric mobility remains central to energy security

BMW Industries eyes ₹4,500 cr revenue from Bokaro steel complex by FY30

The company expects its Rs 803-crore downstream steel complex in Jharkhand to reach full-scale operations by FY28 and generate annual revenue of up to Rs 4,500 crore by FY30

CIL offers record 35 MT coal linkage auction to sponge iron sector

State-owned miner announces a record coal linkage offer and other policy changes aimed at reducing imports and improving fuel availability for industry

Fuel supplies stable, 2,557 Indians moved out of Iran amid West Asia crisis

Government says energy supplies, aviation services and maritime operations remain stable as evacuation efforts continue and Gulf connectivity gradually improves

India, UK launch observatory to track critical minerals supply chains

The joint platform will monitor global critical mineral supply chains, identify risks and support policymaking amid growing demand from clean energy and advanced manufacturing sectors

NMDC plans up to ₹50K crore investment amid diversification push

Overseas acquisitions, rare earths and branded iron ore part of core strategy

West Asia crisis: ECLGS 5.0 draws ₹1.71 trn credit demand, says govt

Emergency credit applications have crossed Rs 1.71 lakh crore as the government moves to secure fertiliser supplies and safeguard food and energy security amid the West Asia crisis

Need uniform policy for below-the-ground sector: Vedanta's Anil Agarwal

Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal says the group's demerger will unlock massive growth, while urging India to liberalise mining and energy policies to boost domestic production

Coal India's coal gasification push may see ₹60,000 crore investment

Coal India's three planned gasification projects could attract investments of up to ₹60,000 crore as India pushes cleaner coal utilisation

Coal Ministry to issue tender for ₹37,500-crore gasification scheme

The Centre plans to release the draft RFP next week as part of efforts to attract up to Rs 3 lakh crore in coal gasification investments

Coal Ministry to hold roadshow for gasification projects on May 28

The Coal Ministry will host a roadshow in New Delhi to promote coal and lignite gasification projects under the Centre's Rs 37,500-crore incentive scheme

CIL allays coal crisis fears, says 168 mt buffer available to meet demand

Coal India said current coal inventories across power plants, mine heads and transit points are sufficient to meet rising summer electricity demand without supply disruptions

Quad unveils $20 bn critical minerals initiative; India-US sign pact

The Quad framework aims to mobilise public and private investment in critical minerals supply chains, while India and the US signed a separate rare earths cooperation pact