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Centre orders captive coal power plants to maximise power output on surging demand

September 26, 2026 admin

The centre has ordered more than 100 captive coal-fired power plants to ‌operate at maximum capacity from October 1 through year-end to meet what it ⁠expects will be a rise in electricity demand. File | Photo Credit: Siva Saravanan S. The centre has ordered more than 100 captive coal-fired power plants to ‌operate at maximum…

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DHL Express to hike charges by 8.9% in India from Jan

September 26, 2026 admin

Logistics operator DHL Express on Saturday (September 26, 2026) announced an 8.9% increase in its shipment charges in India from January 1 next year. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Logistics operator DHL Express on Saturday (September 26, 2026) announced an 8.9% increase in its shipment charges in India from January 1 next year. The annual…

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NTPC, EDF sign pact to develop RE projects in India

September 26, 2026 admin

This image is used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters State-owned NTPC and EDF Power Solutions India have joined hands to jointly develop, own and operate pumped storage projects and hydropower projects, as well as other renewable energy (RE) projects and distribution business. This 50:50 JV shall undertake projects within India and neighbouring…

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India hasn’t missed AI bus as some foreign media perceive: FM

September 26, 2026 admin

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the 7th edition of the IITMAA Sangam 2026 annual conference in Bengaluru | Photo Credit: PTI India has not missed the artificial intelligence (AI) or quantum computing bus; rather, a perception largely shaped by overseas media suggests otherwise, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. Speaking at an…

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Vedanta seeks Niyamgiri mining revival, pitches ₹1 lakh crore Odisha investment

September 26, 2026 admin

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majh and Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal on Saturday discussed investment prospects. | Photo Credit: By Special Arrangement Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal on Saturday sought the reopening of the Niyamgiri bauxite reserves in Odisha, nearly 13 years after mining plans were shelved following opposition from the Dongria Kondh community,…

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Truck makers widen reach as freight spreads beyond big cities

September 26, 2026 admin

India’s commercial vehicle makers are looking beyond traditional transport hubs as freight activity expands into smaller towns and regional markets. BharatBenz’s recent dealership launch in Supaul, Bihar, reflects this shift. The four-bay 3S (sales, service and spares) facility on NH-327A will serve Supaul, Araria, Madhepura and adjoining districts, with an annual service capacity of around…

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Over 10% economic growth possible for India: Finance Minister

September 26, 2026 admin

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the 7th edition of the IITMAA Sangam 2026 annual conference, on the theme ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat – Building a Self-Reliant India’, in Bengaluru | Photo Credit: PTI India can achieve economic growth of more than 10%, but reaching that level will require stronger efforts across sectors, including startups, technology and…

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Import duty cut on edible oils ahead of festivals | Explained

September 26, 2026 admin

Union Government announced on September 24 through a press release issued by the Consumer Affairs Department that the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on major imported crude edible oils, including the palm oil will be reduced. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos The Story So Far: Ahead of the upcoming festival season, where the demand for edible…

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Govt weighs mandatory blending of imported coal at power plants, sources say

September 26, 2026 admin

Higher global coal demand and rising freight costs are set to make imports costlier. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters India is ‌considering telling power plants to blend imported coal with domestic supplies for the first time since 2024, three government sources said, to ease a ⁠supply crunch that has pushed monthly spot power prices to…

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JSW One Platforms files draft papers for ₹3,054 crore IPO

September 26, 2026 admin

JSW One Platforms Ltd, a technology-enabled B2B platform serving the manufacturing and construction sectors, has filed draft papers with the market regulator SEBI to raise up to ₹3,054 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to ₹1,300 crore and an Offer for Sale…

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