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• Manoj Kumar Agrawal likely to be BCCL’s CMD

  16 Jun 2025

  Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) Panel has recommended Manoj Kumar Agrawal for the position of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Cocking Coal Limited (BCCL), a Coal India sunsidiary and a PSU under the Ministry of Coal . ...Read More

• SCCL inks deal with CSIR-IMMT for key mineral exploration

  16 Jun 2025

  Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and its affiliate, the Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT), to receive technical support for the exploration of key minerals. . ...Read More

• NTPC completes trail operation of North Karanpura STPP

  13 Jun 2025

  NTPC has declared the successful completion of trail operation of North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Project and consequently included in the installed capacity of the company, according to a BSE filing. . ...Read More

• Coal India incorporates RE arm in Rajasthan

  13 Jun 2025

  June 12: Coal India (CIL) has announced that Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GoI has issued certificate of incorporation of a subsidiary 'CIL Rajasthan Akshay Urja Ltd' for carrying out renewable energy business in Rajasthan, according to a BSE filing. . ...Read More

• MoC proposes to operationalize 20 new mines in FY26

  13 Jun 2025

  June 12: Ministry of Coal (MoC) has proposed to operationalize more than 20 new mines with an aggregate of over 80 million tons per annum (mtpa) during 2025-26 (FY26), which includes coal PSUs, commercial and captive mines, according to a BSE filing. . ...Read More

• L&T wins major orders for power transmission, distribution biz

  11 Jun 2025

  The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business vertical of Larsen & Toubro has won new grid infrastructure orders in India and abroad, according to a company. . ...Read More

• Tata Power arm crosses 4 GW of solar module production at Tamil Nadu facility

  11 Jun 2025

  TP Solar Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) and the manufacturing arm of The Tata Power Company Limited (Tata Power) has announced that it has crossed 4 gigawatts (GW) solar module manufacturing at its Tamil Nadu plant, according to a company release. . ...Read More

• GMDC to add 6 new lignite mines by FY28

  11 Jun 2025

  With the vision of significantly boosting our production capacity to meet the state’s future energy demands Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation will be launching six new lignite mines duirng 2025-26 (FY26) to 2027-28 (FY28) across Gujarat, according to a BSE filing. . ...Read More

• South Eastern Coalfields Limited plans to become net zero by 2030

  10 Jun 2025

  South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has taken up a major responsibility of becoming net zero by 2030, along with humongous task of meeting energy needs of the country by causing least damage to the environment. . ...Read More

• After 3 decades, Punjab to add 1600 MW thermal plant units in public sector

  10 Jun 2025

  t present, the state has 2,300 MW power generation capacity under public sector undertakings, while 3,380 MW is under private sector. . ...Read More

• JK Cement acquires 60% stake in Saifco Cements

  10 Jun 2025

  In a move to expand its reach in northern part of India, JK Cement has acquired 60 percent equity stake in Saifco Cements Private Limited for Rs 149.79 crore, according to a BSE filing. . ...Read More

• China’s Coal Power Plant Approvals Rebound

  06 Jun 2025

  After last year’s first annual decline in coal power plant approvals since 2021, the Chinese pipeline of newly-approved coal-fired electricity generation rebounded in early 2025, Greenpeace East Asia said in new research on Thursday. . ...Read More

• China and India lead modest revival in Asia thermal coal imports

  06 Jun 2025

  Thermal coal imports in Asia show signs of recovery. Lower prices attract major buyers like China and India. China's Australian coal imports rise recently. India's imports increase from Indonesia and Russia. Russian coal becomes competitive. Overall, declining prices may increase demand. Sustained low prices are crucial for continued importer interest. The market watches closely for further developments. . ...Read More

• Indonesia's coal exports dip on weak demand

  04 Jun 2025

  Indonesia's coal exports dropped 6.43% to 160 million tons during January-April, according to the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry. . ...Read More

• CIL draws up Rs 16,000-crore capex plan for FY26, bets big on RE, thermal power

  04 Jun 2025

  Coal India plans a Rs 16,000 crore capex for FY26 focusing on coal production, renewable energy, and thermal power. Targets 875 MT coal output, 3 GW solar capacity by 2028, and advances coal gasification, pumped storage, and critical minerals to diversify and boost sustainable growth. . ...Read More