The Ministry of Coal will finalise the draft rules for the country’s proposed coal exchange by the end of November, after reviewing feedback received from stakeholders, Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt said on Thursday. Speaking on the sidelines of the Asia Mining Congress, Dutt said the exchange would introduce transparency and market efficiency in domestic coal trading. “The draft coal exchange rules are in the public domain. Comments have come, and we are examining those. The rules will be finalised by the end of November,” he added. Also Read: Coal Minister Inaugurated 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions, Offered…
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Jharkhand & India Headlines Jharkhand Chamber Strengthens Trade Focus with New Sub-Committees The Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce organized a joint meeting of its newly formed sub-committees at Chamber Bhawan, Ranchi, to enhance trade, industry, and welfare initiatives. Certificates were presented to new chairpersons, followed by discussions on boosting business support and policy advocacy. Vice Presidents Praveen Lohia and Ram Bangad urged active collaboration for impactful results statewide. Jharkhand Facing Financial Strain, Government to Take Rs. 3000 Crore Loan in Q2 Amid rising fiscal pressure, the Jharkhand government borrowed Rs. 3000 crore in the second quarter to meet essential expenses like…
Member of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) and former Ranchi mayor Asha Lakra, along with NCST chairman Antar Singh Arya, met National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav in Delhi on Wednesday to discuss the poor condition of several highways in Jharkhand. Lakra said villagers living along the Gumla-Ranchi National Highway (NH-43) had complained of severe inconvenience due to the absence of underpasses and cuts in key rural stretches. Also Read: Nitin Gadkari Unveils Mega Road Plan for Jharkhand, Promises World-Class Highways in Jharkhand NHAI Asked to Prepare Report Within One Month Lakra informed the…
Undeterred by heavy rainfall, Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) Chairman and Managing Director Manoj Agarwal on Wednesday conducted an inspection of Bansjora and Kanakani collieries under the Sijua Area. During his visit, he reviewed the functioning of outsourcing companies, interacted with workers and officials, and laid special emphasis on adhering to safety protocols. Agarwal said both production and the lives of workers are equally important, and there should be no compromise on safety under any circumstance. Also Read: Jharkhand High Court Summoned BCCL, Dhanbad Municipal Corporation Over Rising Air Pollution Kanakani Shows Visible Progress At the Kanakani Colliery, the CMD…
The Ministry of Coal on Wednesday launched the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions in New Delhi, offered 41 coal blocks across seven states for bidding. Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the auction process through video conferencing, marking another step in the Government’s ongoing effort to expand private participation in India’s coal sector. Also Read: Ministry of Coal Announced 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions Chhattisgarh and Odisha Lead with Maximum Blocks According to the ministry, Chhattisgarh and Odisha each have 15 blocks on offer, the highest among all states. The remaining mines are…
Tata Motors has confirmed that over 70 terabytes (TB) of sensitive data were exposed due to security flaws in its digital systems. The leak, which included customer details, dealer records, and internal financial data, was discovered after cybersecurity researcher Eaton Zvere identified multiple weaknesses in the company’s online platforms. The auto major acknowledged that vulnerabilities existed in its systems but clarified that all issues had been addressed by the end of 2023. Also Read: Tata Motors Delivered Over One Lakh Vehicles During Festive Season, Jharkhand Recorded 50137 Vehicle Sales E-Dukaan and FleetEdge Found Vulnerable According to the researcher’s findings, the…
The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has requested the Government to raise the import duty on Aluminium products to 15%, up from the current 7.5%, and to tighten quality checks on imported scrap. In a letter sent on 27th October to the Ministry of Finance and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the association cautioned that India could become a dumping ground for global Aluminium due to escalating geopolitical trade barriers in the US, China, and Europe. Also Read: Hindalco Urged Policy Support as Aluminium Demand Set to Double in 5 Years Imports Rising Faster Than…
Jindal Steel on yesterday announced the appointment of Gautam Malhotra as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 28th October 2025. The decision was taken at a board meeting and formally communicated to the exchanges. Malhotra, who joined Jindal Steel in May 2024, will now lead the company’s strategic direction and oversee key operations across its integrated business segments. Also Read: Ashok Sengal Took Charge as the New CEO of PVUNL Experienced Leader with Global Exposure Over the past one and year, Malhotra has worked closely with the management team across core functions such as mining, production, HR, logistics, and…
The ancient festival of Chhath, deeply rooted in faith and cultural devotion, turned into a major economic celebration this year. According to a study by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), business worth more than Rs, 38000 crore was recorded across the country during the four day festival. From traditional puja items to local sweets and textiles, markets across India witnessed record breaking sales driven by faith, festivity, and the growing appeal of Swadeshi products. According to the CAIT, Chhath Puja 2025 is set to generate a staggering Rs. 38000 crore in business nationwide, a sharp rise from Rs.…
Jharkhand & India Headlines India Launches 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions The Ministry of Coal will launch the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions on 29th October in New Delhi, led by Minister G. Kishan Reddy. For the first time, Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) will be introduced. The Ministry will also unveil digital platforms, CLAMP and Koyla Shakti to enhance transparency, efficiency, and investor participation in the coal sector. India’s Industrial Output Rises 4% in September, Driven by Manufacturing Growth India’s industrial production grew 4% in September 2025, supported mainly by strong manufacturing performance, according to NSO…