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Uttar Pradesh govt approves coal mining project of ₹2,200 crore
"The utilisation of coal from the Jharkhand block will reduce the cost of power generation, thereby ensuring affordable and uninterrupted power supply to Uttar Pradesh," a senior official said
 "Uttar Pradesh govt approves coal mining project of ₹2,200 crore")
Telangana Assembly passes Bill for welfare, social security of gig workers
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy held a meeting with aggregators and unions, following which the government prepared a draft Bill that was placed in the public domain for 30 days, he added
 "Telangana Assembly passes Bill for welfare, social security of gig workers")
Rapeseed-mustard output to rise 3.5% to 11.94 mn tonne in 2025-26: SEA
Total production stood at 11.52 million tonne in the 2024-25 rabi season
 "Rapeseed-mustard output to rise 3.5% to 11.94 mn tonne in 2025-26: SEA")
Rajasthan mines department revenue reaches ₹9,620 crore for FY26
Rajasthan mining revenue crosses ₹9,620 crore, with focus on boosting exploration, auctions and curbing illegal mining to drive growth
 "Rajasthan mines department revenue reaches ₹9,620 crore for FY26")
Housing sales dip 13% across 9 cities in Q1 amid West Asia conflict: Report
As per the data, housing sales fell 13 per cent to 98,761 units during January-March this year compared to 1,13,602 units in the year-ago period
 "Housing sales dip 13% across 9 cities in Q1 amid West Asia conflict: Report")
Why Iran war has forced India to bring kerosene back to the kitchens
Kerosene, once widely subsidised and used in India, was phased out with LPG expansion; now, amid global supply disruptions, the fuel is making a temporary return to households
 "Why Iran war has forced India to bring kerosene back to the kitchens")
K Raheja Group, IHG Hotels to open ₹1,800 cr hospitality project in Mumbai
The project in Powai will include a dual-hotel complex, convention centre, and event spaces, aimed at boosting Mumbai's position as a key destination for business, tourism and MICE activities
 "K Raheja Group, IHG Hotels to open ₹1,800 cr hospitality project in Mumbai")
Govt may stop ECMS funds if design, Six Sigma quality not met: Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw said the country needs to get into electronics design, component design and machine design
 "Govt may stop ECMS funds if design, Six Sigma quality not met: Vaishnaw")
Govt clears 29 electronics component mfg proposals worth ₹7,104 crore
The proposal will create as many as 14,246 new jobs in the segment
 "Govt clears 29 electronics component mfg proposals worth ₹7,104 crore")
India to ban Chinese CCTV from Apr 1 as security concerns reshape market
From April 1, India will ban Chinese CCTV cameras citing security risks; the move targets firms such as Hikvision, and could reshape the surveillance market while boosting domestic manufacturers
 "India to ban Chinese CCTV from Apr 1 as security concerns reshape market")
Kandla Port surpasses cargo target of 158.60 mn tonnes, eyes record year
According to an update on 'X', a Capesize vessel discharged 1,17,000 tons to a transhipment vessel, followed by a tandem transfer of 77,000 tonnes onto a Panamax vessel
 "Kandla Port surpasses cargo target of 158.60 mn tonnes, eyes record year")
West Asia war's gas supply shock pushes top consumers back to coal
Gas prices in Europe and Asia have yet to reach 2022 levels, but they have already soared - pricing many emerging economies out, with industrial clients already severely impacted across Asia
 "West Asia war's gas supply shock pushes top consumers back to coal")
Govt eases curbs, lets state-run firms import critical equipment from China
Under the relaxation of the rules, India's largest state-run power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals can procure 21 types of critical equipment from China
 "Govt eases curbs, lets state-run firms import critical equipment from China")
Govt okays PDS kerosene allocation to states, UTs amid energy crisis
Earlier in the day, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas released a statement updating important steps undertaken to sustain uninterrupted energy supplies
 "Govt okays PDS kerosene allocation to states, UTs amid energy crisis")
Tier-II cities to be next frontier for office leasing as demand grows
Leasing activity nearly doubles in FY25 as firms expand beyond metros to cut costs and tap talent, even as supply constraints persist in smaller markets
 "Tier-II cities to be next frontier for office leasing as demand grows")
West Asia war: CII outlines 12 point industry agenda, lauds govt response
CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee said while the policy response has mitigated immediate risks, the evolving situation requires continued coordination between the government and industry
 "West Asia war: CII outlines 12 point industry agenda, lauds govt response")
Proposed IBC Bill: Govt accepts all suggestions of select committee
Government adopts select committee proposals including NCLAT timelines and cross-border insolvency reforms as part of a broader overhaul of the Code
 "Proposed IBC Bill: Govt accepts all suggestions of select committee")
West Asia conflict: Gas shortage fires up CIL's e-auction premiums to 35%
Coal India's e-auction premium rose to about 35 per cent in February 2026 as gas shortages linked to the West Asia crisis pushed industrial users towards coal
West Asia conflict: FMCG firms weigh price hikes as input costs rise
High crude prices eat into margins amid West Asia conflict
 "West Asia conflict: FMCG firms weigh price hikes as input costs rise")
ALMM II may give investment opportunity, says Fujiyama Power Systems
Mandatory domestic sourcing of solar cells under ALMM II from June may create supply shortages, prompting fresh investments and capacity expansion by Indian manufacturers
 "ALMM II may give investment opportunity, says Fujiyama Power Systems")