India is set to enter the global clean energy export market with the launch of its first green ammonia project in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Backed by a $10 billion investment, the project marks a major milestone in the nation’s energy transition and positions the state as a key hub for…
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Coal Ministry, DVC Seal Commercial Block Deal
In a strategic move to enhance India’s energy security and economic growth, the Ministry of Coal has executed Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for three commercial coal blocks Dhulia North, Mandakini B, and Pirpainti Barahat. These blocks were awarded under the 13th round…
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India WPI Inflation Rises to 0.83% in December 2025: DPIIT Data
India’s wholesale inflation returned to positive territory in December 2025, with the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) recording an annual inflation rate of 0.83 percent, according to provisional data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). This marks a notable shift after several months of subdued…
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MoSPI Releases Discussion Paper on Chain-Based IIP Adoption
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released Discussion Paper 2.0 proposing the adoption of a chain-based Index of Industrial Production (IIP), marking a significant step towards modernising one of India’s most important economic indicators. The paper was made public on January 13, 2026, as part of the…
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Budget 2026: Mining Policy Targets Silver, Copper
The Union Budget for 2026–27 is expected to introduce a dedicated mining policy aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imported metals and boosting domestic production of silver, copper and zinc. People familiar with policy discussions say the move is intended to support the government’s broader manufacturing push at a time…
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PM Modi Launches Smart GIDC Estates in Rajkot
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Rajkot on January 11, 2026, to inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for the Kutch and Saurashtra regions, a key initiative aimed at accelerating region-specific industrial development and attracting global investment to western Gujarat. The conference marks a significant step in expanding the…
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CCI Clears Nippon Steel’s Full Acquisition of Krosaki
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Nippon Steel Corporation’s acquisition of Krosaki Harima Corporation, clearing the way for the Japanese steel major to assume full ownership of the refractory products manufacturer. The approval marks a key regulatory milestone in a transaction that consolidates Nippon Steel’s control over its…
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MOIL Records Best-Ever Q3 and Nine-Month Production in FY26
State-owned manganese ore producer MOIL Limited has delivered its strongest production performance ever during the third quarter and the first nine months of the financial year 2025–26, marking a significant operational milestone for the company. The achievement reflects sustained improvements in mine planning, mechanisation, and workforce productivity across its operating…
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SAIL Achieves Record December Sales, Sustains FY26 Growth
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the Maharatna public sector steel producer, achieved a historic milestone by recording its highest-ever December sales volume of 2.1 Million Tonnes (MT) in 2025. This represents a remarkable 37% increase compared to 1.5 MT in December 2024, highlighting the company’s strong focus on customer…
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India’s Industrial Output Rises 6.7% in November 2025: IIP Data
India’s industrial activity gathered strong momentum in November 2025, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) registering a year-on-year growth of 6.7 percent, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The growth marks a sharp acceleration from the marginal 0.4 percent expansion recorded…