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…
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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…
The Ministry of Coal is set to launch the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions on 29th October in New Delhi, marking another milestone in India’s push for transparency, competition, and self-reliance in the coal sector. Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy will preside over the event as Chief Guest. The auction, part of the Government’s ongoing reforms since 2020, will offer a mix of fully and partially explored coal blocks under liberal terms aimed at attracting diverse investors and promoting ease of doing business. Also Read: Coal Ministry Issued Allocation Orders for Five Coal Blocks,…
The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its verdict on the Jharkhand Government’s request to reduce the proposed Saranda Sanctuary’s area from 310 Sq. Km. to 250 Sq. Km., seeking exclusion of 60 Sq. Km. of forest land inhabited by Tribals. The State said the move aimed to protect forest dwellers’ rights, schools, and local institutions situated in the region. A Bench led by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran heard the arguments before directing all parties to submit written notes by Friday. Also Read: Supreme Court Approved 31468.25 Hectares for Saranda Sanctuary but Directed Care to…
The Central Government is set to approve a 26% increase in Government advertisement rates for print media, the first revision in over six years, with an aim to providing long-awaited relief to the newspaper industry. The announcement, expected after the Bihar Assembly elections, comes as part of the Government’s broader media reform plan. With the Model Code of Conduct currently in force, the formal notification has been deferred until mid-November. Also Read: Coal Ministry and National Media Delegation Concludes 3-Day Visit to CCL Operations Long Pending Revision Finally Cleared According to officials in the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry, this…
Jharkhand Headlines Jharkhand Yet to Send IAS Promotion List to UPSC While Bihar and 18 other states have promoted state service officers to the IAS, Jharkhand has not yet sent its list to the UPSC. Nineteen Jharkhand Administrative Service officers are due for promotion, but a court dispute over seniority has stalled the process. The court directed that only 46 eligible officers’ names be sent, but the panel remains pending. Written Consent Must for Women Working Night Shifts in Jharkhand The Labour, Employment, Training and Skill Development Department has issued a gazette notification amending the Factory Act with 20 key…
Jharkhand Headlines NCC Limited Bags Rs. 6829 Crore Amrapali Mining Contract from Coal India’s CCL NCC Limited has won a massive Rs. 6,828.94 crore contract from Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) for coal extraction and overburden removal at the Amrapali open-cast project in Jharkhand. The agreement, formalized on 24th October 2025, involves deploying heavy earth-moving machinery to handle 413 million cubic metres of material, marking one of NCC’s largest mining orders in recent years. CCL Clears Nagarjuna Company for 233-Million-Tonne Coal Mining Contract at Amrapali Project Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) has issued a departmental letter to Nagarjuna Company, clearing the way…
NCC Limited has secured a monumental order worth Rs. 6,828.94 crores from Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal India, for extraction and transportation of coal and overburden from the Amrapali open-cast coal mining project in Jharkhand. The Hyderabad based infrastructure company today announced the development through a regulatory filing, stated that the approval was formalized via a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) dated 24th October 2025. Also Read: CCL Invited NCC to Take Over Amrapali Coal Production After L1 Bidder Backed Out Amrapali Project to Deploy Heavy Mining Machinery The Amrapali mining block, located in Jharkhand, is one of…