A major source of gridlock is the positioning of toll collection points directly on the main carriageways of highways leading into Delhi. Commuters travelling between Delhi and its neighbouring NCR cities face a daily ordeal—either pay a Rs 100 entry fee for cabs or sit in endless queues at border crossings. The Municipal Corporation of… Continue reading Delhi’s border traffic woes may soon end: Here’s what you need to know
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Steel buyers enter tariff era as ships rerouted, trucks halted
This is the kind of disruption that has been replicated across the country as US President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs played out. An ocean freighter from India pulled into the bustling Port of Tampa Bay Tuesday loaded with hundreds of tons of aluminium destined for multiple US stops. Abruptly, the entire shipment was… Continue reading Steel buyers enter tariff era as ships rerouted, trucks halted
Iron ore production within six months in Goa: Union minister
The chief minister said that Reddy has said he will follow up with the environment ministry to grant environmental clearances to three mineral blocks pending with the ministry. Union coal and mines minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday said that within six months, full-fledged mining activities will be seen in Goa. Chief minister Pramod Sawant… Continue reading Iron ore production within six months in Goa: Union minister
India’s first exploration licence auction for deep-seated minerals launched
Secretary, Ministry of Mines, VL Kantha Rao emphasised that this auction marks a pivotal step in India’s journey towards mineral self-reliance. India’s first-ever auction of exploration licences, a significant reform aimed at unlocking the nation’s untapped critical and deep-seated mineral resources, was held in Goa. On Thursday, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and Chief Minister… Continue reading India’s first exploration licence auction for deep-seated minerals launched
JSW Energy signs PPA with Bengal for its 1,600 MW thermal output
The greenfield thermal power project, to be constructed at Salboni, is scheduled for commissioning in five years. JSW Energy on Thursday said it signed a power purchase agreement with the state electricity company of West Bengal for a new 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) super/ultra super critical thermal power plant. This is the largest greenfield capacity… Continue reading JSW Energy signs PPA with Bengal for its 1,600 MW thermal output
Kolkata hosts UK EV delegation on clean transport mission
The body also flagged unclear insurance policies for retrofitted EVs and low consumer awareness about EV financing as additional barriers. A UK electric vehicles delegation, comprising six innovative SMEs specialising in fleet telematics, battery energy storage systems, AI, IoT-based cybersecurity and modular decentralised generators, visited Kolkata on Tuesday to explore opportunities in India. The delegation,… Continue reading Kolkata hosts UK EV delegation on clean transport mission
Trump’s steel tariffs prompt swift retaliation from Canada and Europe
President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on all US steel and aluminum imports took effect Wednesday, ratcheting up a global trade war and drawing swift retaliation from Canada and Europe. Trump’s action to bulk up protections for American steel and aluminum producers restores effective tariffs of 25 per cent on all imports of the metals and… Continue reading Trump’s steel tariffs prompt swift retaliation from Canada and Europe
US steel tariffs unlikely to hit Indian industry hard, says official
The 25 per cent tariffs imposed by the US on its steel and aluminium imports are unlikely to significantly impact the Indian steel industry, said a senior steel ministry official. These tariffs come into effect from Wednesday. “India exports less than 100,000 tonnes of steel to the US, so the Indian steel industry won’t be… Continue reading US steel tariffs unlikely to hit Indian industry hard, says official
Mitsubishi Chemical plans to join supply chain link in semiconductor, EV sectors in India
Chikumoto said that the new management plan of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group is to focus on carbon neutralising and green technologies. Mitsubishi Chemical Group of Japan has evinced interest in entering the supply chain link in the semiconductor and electric vehicles sectors in India. There are plans to set up a project catering to the… Continue reading Mitsubishi Chemical plans to join supply chain link in semiconductor, EV sectors in India
PV domestic dispatches up 1.9% at 3.78 lakh units in February: SIAM
BMW, Mercedes, JLR & Volvo Auto data are not available. Tata Motors domestic sales data included only in ‘Total PV’. Without Tata Motors, ‘Total PV’ would be 3,31,254 for February 2025. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has released its data for February 2025, highlighting mixed performances across different automotive segments in both domestic… Continue reading PV domestic dispatches up 1.9% at 3.78 lakh units in February: SIAM