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IOCL tweaks tender norms for maiden green hydrogen plant, but what are the revisions? MC Explains
A legal dispute prompted IOCL to reissue the tender for the green hydrogen plant last month, removing the controversial right of first refusal clause. However, potential bidders said that IOCL also introduced changes to the eligibility criteria, making it difficult for them to place bids.
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Indian Oil relaunches green hydrogen plant tender, addresses industry concerns
The newly launched tender for the nation's largest green hydrogen plant removed the controversial clause which the some bidders labelled as discriminatory. However, the new norms have a stricter qualification criteria.
BUSINESS
In townhall with pilots, Vistara top brass said to have discussed possibility of trimming network to reduce disruption
Vistara Chief Executive Officer Vinod Kannan held a virtual meeting on April 3 with the pilots, assuring them that the management will work on reducing the pressure on current resources. He urgent them to report to work after the airline was forced to cancel over 100 flights so far in the week.
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JK Lakshmi Cement, Shree Cement eyeing offshore mining foray to secure lime mud
In 2018, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) discovered potential zones of high grade limemud and limesand off Gujarat and Maharashtra coasts. These are useful for cement companies that can cut down on the raw material import bills.
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Has your Vistara flight been cancelled? MC explains why
The spate of cancellations, due to pilots taking sick leave en masse to protest the terms of their new contracts following the airline's merger with Air India, has prompted the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to seek a detailed report from Vistara.
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India poised to secure FTAs with UK, Oman, but what's the deal? MC Explains
While the trade deal with Oman was announced last year, discussions with the UK government were launched in January 2022. However both deals are at an advanced stage and are likely to come into force post the Lok Sabha elections.
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Mahanagar Gas expects to spend Rs 950 crore in FY25: MD Ashu Shinghal
The company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 317.18 crore for the December 2023 quarter, up 84 percent from a year earlier on lower costs.
BUSINESS
What led VSP, India's first shore-based steel plant, to sell land?
RINL, the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, has reported losses for most of the years since FY16 with losses exceeding Rs 3,000 crore in FY23.
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Green hydrogen firm Hygenco aims to raise over $100 million by Sept
The company had raised its first round of funds in 2022 from Neev II Fund of close to $25 million.
BUSINESS
NMDC cuts iron ore prices by Rs 200 on global cues
Analysts expected the cut from India's largest iron ore producer as global prices have corrected over the past two months
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Looking for acquisitions for JSW Cement expansion: Sajjan Jindal
Indian cement makers are bullish on the demand environment amid increased government spending on infrastructure, rural development and expansion of the housing sector
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JSW Group looks to participate in lithium mines auction: Sajjan Jindal
Lithium, often referred to as "white gold" due to its market value and silver colour, is one of the most sought-after minerals globally due to its high energy density feature and longer life span
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JSW MG Motor aims to sell EVs at prices that match traditional vehicles
JSW Group and other Indian shareholders have invested Rs 5,000 crore in the JV to enhance capacity expansion and introduction of new car models. Production capacity of MG Motor's Halol facility will be increased to 3 lakh vehicles annually from the current capacity of 1 lakh vehicles.
BUSINESS
Grasim raises Rs 1,250-crore funding from International Finance Corporation
The sustainability-linked funding will support the company’s investment into the paints business, Grasim said
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Gujarat to begin evaluating potential of lithium in Rann of Kutch
A surge in demand for lithium, driven by the energy transition, particularly for electric vehicles and various other rechargeable battery products, is piling pressure on the governments to secure a larger share of the lithium resources
BUSINESS
INOXGFL sees value unlocking opportunity in chemicals business, says Executive Director Jain
There are various things the company is doing in the chemicals space, which can lead to more unlocking opportunities, executive director Devansh Jain has said
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INOXGFL to branch out into more chemical segments, sees strong growth in wind energy business: ED
'We like to list companies,' Devansh Jain told Moneycontrol while talking about value-unlocking opportunities in the group.
BUSINESS
Why mining companies are at loggerheads with states on minerals tax?
In 1989, the SC found that “royalty is a tax” under the Mines Act. A cess on royalty being a tax on royalty was beyond the State’s legislative competence since the Union’s Mines Act “covers the field,” it had said.
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Exclusive: IOCL to re-float tender for maiden green hydrogen plant with revised norms by March-end
IOCL cancelled the tender after the Independent Green Hydrogen Producers Association challenged it in the court, citing alleged discriminatory clauses that favoured IOCL's joint venture.
BUSINESS
Breaking the energy barrier: How women leaders are powering the sector
Despite making up about 39% of the global labor force, women account for just 16% of the energy sector workforce, according to International Energy Agency.
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Karnataka, Rajasthan launch auction for exploration license for critical, deep seated minerals
So far, the nines ministry has handed over 20 blocks to states with consisting of minerals Tin, Tungsten, Rare Earth Elements, Vanadium, Diamond, Copper, Zinc, Lithium, PGE, Potash and Zirconium.
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Renewable energy to have 57% share in India’s installed capacity by 2030: Crisil
The installed capacity is likely to grow at 86 percent rom 416 GW in 2023 to 770-780 GW by 2030. Non-fossil fuel sources are expected to constitute 90 percent of this additional capacity, Crisil said in its report.
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MC Explains | How Indian metal firms are pivoting towards green hydrogen
Injection of hydrogen in blast furnaces helps reduce consumption of coal in the production process, thereby reducing a company's carbon footprint.
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Govt working to avoid a shortage of low-grade iron ore in India: Steel Minister Scindia
Exports of iron ore, mainly fines of below Fe (iron) 58% grade, as well as pellets rose to a three-year high of over 44 million tonnes in calendar year 2023, according to analytics firm SteelMint.
