Metal producers in the European Union are lobbying the bloc to impose export duties or curbs on scrap metal shipments “in the next few weeks” to stem a sharp increase in flows to the United States caused by the Trump administration’s trade policies. Europe’s metal producers are warning of a shortage of scrap and an… Continue reading Trump tariffs fan calls by European metal producers for scrap export curbs
Author: Economic Times of India Online News
Haryana to install vehicle tracking devices on all public transport vehicles
The Haryana government has decided to equip all public transport vehicles with vehicle location tracking devices (VLTDs), according to an official statement issued Monday. The move aims to enhance safety, particularly for women and children. As per a PTI report, the decision was taken at a meeting of the state transport department chaired by Chief… Continue reading Haryana to install vehicle tracking devices on all public transport vehicles
Panel recommends 5% GST on green hydrogen, batteries and electrolysers
A panel mandated to examine tax rates under the Goods and Services Council has recommended slashing tax on green hydrogen to 5 per cent from 18 per cent now, said people familiar with the matter. The fitment committee has also backed reducing the goods and services tax (GST) on storage batteries and green hydrogen electrolysers,… Continue reading Panel recommends 5% GST on green hydrogen, batteries and electrolysers
Adani commissions India’s 1st off-grid green hydrogen pilot plant
This provides valuable operational flexibility, particularly in addressing the variability of solar power, while ensuring efficiency, safety and performance. Adani Group has commissioned India‘s first off-grid 5 megawatt green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, Gujarat, the conglomerate said in a statement on Monday. An off-grid green hydrogen plant is a facility that produces hydrogen using… Continue reading Adani commissions India’s 1st off-grid green hydrogen pilot plant
Tamil Nadu emerging as key contributor in manufacturing drones for the armed forces, and other electronic defence systems
Our focus now is to design based on ground-level operational needs and co-develop with defence forces.” The Union govt referred to Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory strike to the Pahalgam terror attack, as a milestone in the nation’s journey towards technological self-reliance in military operations — in drone warfare, layered air defence, and electronic warfare. The… Continue reading Tamil Nadu emerging as key contributor in manufacturing drones for the armed forces, and other electronic defence systems
Indian steel PSUs expanding global presence to achieve higher production by 2030
The govt is also eyeing critical minerals in Brazil and Argentina, said the officer. In a bid to explore reserves of key minerals needed for steel making abroad, and eyeing new markets for the commodity as well, three PSUs — Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), and Metallurgical and Engineering… Continue reading Indian steel PSUs expanding global presence to achieve higher production by 2030
Would you hail ‘robotaxi’? Musk bets cabs will give Tesla lift after boycotts, sales plunge
Musk says the robotaxis will be running on an improved version of Full Self-Driving and the cabs will be safe. Elon Musk promised in 2019 that driverless Tesla “robotaxis” would be on the road “next year,” but it didn’t happen. A year later, he promised to deliver them the next year, but that didn’t happen… Continue reading Would you hail ‘robotaxi’? Musk bets cabs will give Tesla lift after boycotts, sales plunge
CNG poised for significant growth as India focuses on energy transition: Crisil
The city gas distribution (CGD) sector is at the core of India’s energy transition, with compressed natural gas, in particular, poised for significant growth, according to a report by Crisil Intelligence. This projected growth, according to Crisil, will be powered by government thrust, urban mobility demand, and expanding infrastructure. With more than 18,000 CNG stations… Continue reading CNG poised for significant growth as India focuses on energy transition: Crisil
Europe’s lithium quest hampered by China and lack of cash
To gain a foothold, Europe has developed a regulatory framework that emphasises environmental preservation, quality job creation and cooperation with local communities. Europe’s ambition to be a world player in decarbonised transportation arguably depends on sourcing lithium abroad, especially in South America. Even the bloc’s broader energy security and climate goals could depend on securing… Continue reading Europe’s lithium quest hampered by China and lack of cash
HD Kumaraswamy reviews operations at Salem Steel Plant, calls for focus on profitability and capacity
The products are used in applications such as defence, railways, aerospace, and engineering. Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries, HD Kumaraswamy, visited the Salem Steel Plant, a unit of the Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), where he reviewed its operations and discussed ways to enhance profitability and capacity utilisation. Kumaraswamy was received by… Continue reading HD Kumaraswamy reviews operations at Salem Steel Plant, calls for focus on profitability and capacity