Tata Steel aims to achieve 20% workforce diversity by 2028, marking a decade of its inclusion initiative MOSAIC. The company promotes inclusive HR policies for women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and other underrepresented communities. Tata Steel has set a goal to achieve 20% workforce diversity by 2028, marking a major move toward a more inclusive workplace. The announcement aligns with the 10th anniversary of its D&I initiative, MOSAIC. The company issued a statement on 28th June 2025, emphasizing that its commitment to diversity goes beyond policy implementation. Tata Steel is actively working to redefine norms in traditionally male-dominated industries, setting an example…
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CII Jharkhand celebrated World MSME Day 2025 by hosting a session focused on empowering MSMEs through financial access, skill development, digital tools, and policy support to boost growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development. To mark World MSME Day 2025, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jharkhand organized a special session in Ranchi titled “Scaling MSMEs to New Heights”. The event focused on giving a boost to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by providing them knowledge about financial access, government schemes, certifications like ZED and LEAN, and skill development opportunities. The main aim of the session was to help MSMEs grow stronger,…
Coal Companies Filling Old Mines, Bringing Back Green Cover On Coal Ministry’s orders, coal companies are now filling up old open-cast mines to restore land. Under CMPDI’s watch, 6 CCL mines, including Ashoka and Konar, are being revived. So far, 9.59 sq km has been reclaimed – with technical filling and tree plantation. Ashoka’s 78% and Konar’s 66% mined areas have already been restored to near-original condition. Tata Tops, Adani Zoomed in Indian Brands Value According to Brand Finance’s latest 2025 ranking, Tata Group remains India’s most valuable brand with a 10% rise to $31.6 billion. Infosys holds second place.…
The Centre reviewed Rs. 34,213 crore worth of infrastructure projects in Jharkhand, with a key focus on the Patratu Thermal Power Project. Officials stressed timely execution, inter-agency coordination, and boosting private investment across five northeastern states. The Central Government has conducted a detailed review of 11 major infrastructure projects worth over Rs. 34,213 crore currently underway in Jharkhand. The high-level meeting, held on June 24, 2025, was chaired by Amoddeep Singh Bhathia, Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The review was part of a broader evaluation of critical infrastructure developments in five northeastern and eastern…
Jharkhand’s new factory rules mandate reporting of canteen, creche (Childcare Centre), and rest house facilities in annual returns by 30th June. Non-compliance may lead to license suspension, with strict penalties for delays or false information. The Jharkhand government has notified the implementation of the Factory (Amendment) Rules, 2025, under which factories must mandatorily provide information on canteens, creches, and rest houses in their annual returns, failing which could result in license suspension or cancellation. The Labour, Employment & Training Department has issued a notice requiring all factories to upload their annual returns by 30th June 2025, including details about these welfare…
Jharkhand has imposed a Rs. 1,200 user charge per mineral transport trip via road, effective from 13th May 2025. The move may raise construction material prices and faces opposition from stone traders citing legal and operational concerns. he Jharkhand Road Construction Department has implemented a new user charge of Rs. 1,200 per mineral transport trip via road, effective from 13th May 2025. The charge is being levied as per the Jharkhand Highway Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Amendment Rules, 2025 and is already being collected. This fee has been integrated into the transport challans issued by the Department of Mines,…
Hindalco Industries, part of the Aditya Birla Group, has grown into a global leader in aluminium and copper. With major expansions, including Novelis acquisition, it now targets sustainable growth through innovation and heavy investments. Hindalco Industries Limited, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, has transformed into a global leader in the production of Aluminium and copper, with a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability. Humble Beginnings to Industrial Giant Hindalco started its journey as Hindustan Aluminium Corporation Limited in 1958. Just four years later, in 1962, the company commenced operations at Renukoot, Uttar Pradesh, with an annual capacity…
Centre Reviewed Rs. 34000 Cr Projects of Jharkhand The central government reviewed 11 key infrastructure projects worth over Rs. 34,213 crore in Jharkhand. Special focus was on the Patratu Thermal Power Project (Phase-1), aiming to generate 2,400 MW as part of a 4,000 MW plan. The meeting aimed to resolve delays and push progress. Officials from central ministries, Jharkhand government, and private partners participated in the review. Jharkhand Imposes Rs. 1200 User Charge on Mineral Transport Jharkhand’s Road Construction Dept. has started charging Rs. 1200 per trip as user fee on mineral transport by road. About 25,000 mineral transport bills…
Tata Steel MD T.V. Narendran predicts the recycling industry will surpass mining by 2050, highlighting major opportunities in waste management, urban mining, and sustainable steel production. Tata Steel’s Managing Director and CEO, T.V. Narendran, has projected a transformative shift in the industrial landscape, stating that the recycling sector is expected to outgrow the mining industry by 2050. He shared these insights while addressing a session organized by the Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) as part of its platinum jubilee celebrations. “We believe that by 2050, the recycling industry will become bigger than the mining industry,” said T.V. Narendran,…
The Coal Ministry will hire a research institution to assess ongoing central schemes, including coal exploration and safety projects, and recommend their continuation beyond FY26. Bids are open until 7th July. he Ministry of Coal is set to appoint a reputed academic or research institution to evaluate the performance and relevance of its ongoing Central Sector Schemes (CSS), as part of a larger review process to decide their continuation beyond the financial year 2025–26. The Ministry has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP), inviting bids from institutions with expertise in geology and mining. Interested parties have until 7th July , 2025,…