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Railways uses 39% of of ₹2.9 trn FY27 Budget allocation in first 4 months

The Railways has utilised more than Rs 1.14 trillion of its Rs 2.93 trillion FY27 Budget grant by July, while continuing to invest in track upgrades, capacity expansion and the Kavach safety system.

India's transmission grid beat back summer surge, but capacity risks remain

Investments in transmission capacity, digital systems, grid-stability technology helped India manage record summer demand, though experts warn that generation reserves, distribution remain weak links

Coal dispatch grows 17% in July as India's production rises 7.5% 69.75 MT

India's coal production grew to 69.75 MT in July 2026 from 64.88 MT a year earlier, while coal dispatch rose to 86.33 MT during the month

Coal India July coal supplies hit record high, production rises 8.44%

Coal India said July 2026 supplies rose to 64.19 MT, the highest-ever coal offtake for the month in the company's history, while production grew to 50.36 MT

Cabinet clears ₹84K cr scheme to boost offshore energy exploration

The National Offshore Exploration Scheme aims to boost domestic oil and gas production through seismic surveys, deepwater drilling and shared offshore infrastructure

GAIL Q1 net profit jumps 96% to ₹4,670 crore on transmission gains

State-run gas utility reports strong first-quarter earnings driven by higher gas transmission volumes and margins despite lower gas marketing and polymer volumes

Without ethanol blending, petrol would cost ₹125 per litre, says govt

The government defended its ethanol blending programme, saying it shielded consumers from global oil price shocks and rejected claims of taxpayer-funded subsidies

Power discoms await revival as structural reform delays persist in India

Power discoms posted a Rs 2,701 crore profit in FY25, but heavy subsidy dependence, weak tariffs and persistent operational gaps continue to threaten a durable revival

AI data centre rush fuels India's next growth wave with infrastructure push

India's AI data centre boom is driving investments in clean energy, real estate, manufacturing and jobs as global tech giants and conglomerates expand infrastructure

India's green hydrogen plans gain pace, but demand and costs pose hurdles

India's green hydrogen sector is gathering pace, but assured demand, enabling infrastructure, lower production costs and faster project execution will be critical to growth

Coal India's Q1 capex rises 16% to ₹3,399 crore, exceeds quarterly target

Land acquisition, coal evacuation infrastructure and plant & machinery accounted for three-fourths of Coal India's first-quarter capital expenditure as the miner exceeded its target

CIL's Q1 profit remains flat; higher costs weigh on operating margins

State-owned miner reports flat quarterly profit as higher operating costs offset revenue growth, while coal offtake rises on inventory liquidation

Hindustan Zinc planning ₹25K cr capex to expand refined metals capacity

Hindustan Zinc plans a ₹25,000 crore investment to expand refined zinc and lead capacity, targeting 2 million tonnes annually by FY30

High-powered task force on exam reforms set up under Nandan Nilekani: PM

Pralhad Joshi faces task of restoring trust in education system

Hindustan Zinc Q1 results: Net profit more than doubles to ₹5,469 crore

Vedanta subsidiary reports record first-quarter mined metal production, higher revenue and improved profitability driven by stronger metal prices and operational performance

Rules for pvt entry into nuclear power under SHANTI Act being drafted: DAE

Jitendra Singh said applications from private operators will be considered after the rules are notified, with liability and insurance provisions set out under the SHANTI Act

Vedanta appeals against Delhi HC verdict in Gujarat offshore block case

The company has challenged the single-judge order upholding the Centre's decision to deny a 10-year extension for the Gujarat offshore oil and gas block

Only two train accidents in Q1 FY27 as rail safety improves: Ministry

The Railways Ministry says only two consequential train accidents were recorded till June in FY27, attributing the decline to higher safety spending, Kavach rollout and infrastructure upgrades

West Asia conflict: 59 India-bound vessels transited Hormuz since war

Strait of Hormuz vessel traffic remains subdued amid US-Iran tensions, with India evacuating 59 ships as exporters brace for further maritime disruptions

No proposal to revert to ethanol-free or E10 petrol, says MoS Suresh Gopi

The Centre said there is no proposal to revert to ethanol-free or E10 petrol, citing E20 fuel's scientific validation, widespread adoption and benefits for energy security and sustainability