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Has your Vistara flight been cancelled? MC explains why

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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.

India poised to secure FTAs with UK, Oman, but what's the deal? MC Explains

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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.

Mahanagar Gas expects to spend Rs 950 crore in FY25: MD Ashu Shinghal

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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.

What led VSP, India's first shore-based steel plant, to sell land?

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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.

Green hydrogen firm Hygenco aims to raise over $100 million by Sept

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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.

NMDC cuts iron ore prices by Rs 200 on global cues

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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

Looking for acquisitions for JSW Cement expansion: Sajjan Jindal

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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

JSW Group looks to participate in lithium mines auction: Sajjan Jindal

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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

JSW MG Motor aims to sell EVs at prices that match traditional vehicles

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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.

Grasim raises Rs 1,250-crore funding from International Finance Corporation

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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

Gujarat to begin evaluating potential of lithium in Rann of Kutch

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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

INOXGFL sees value unlocking opportunity in chemicals business, says Executive Director Jain

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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

INOXGFL to branch out into more chemical segments, sees strong growth in wind energy business: ED

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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. 

Why mining companies are at loggerheads with states on minerals tax?

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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.

Exclusive: IOCL to re-float tender for maiden green hydrogen plant with revised norms by March-end

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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.

Breaking the energy barrier: How women leaders are powering the sector

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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.

Karnataka, Rajasthan launch auction for exploration license for critical, deep seated minerals

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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.

Renewable energy to have 57% share in India’s installed capacity by 2030: Crisil

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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.

MC Explains | How Indian metal firms are pivoting towards green hydrogen

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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.

Govt working to avoid a shortage of low-grade iron ore in India: Steel Minister Scindia

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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.

JSW Steel, Italy govt sign pact to revive Piombino steel hub with 143 mn euro investment

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JSW Steel, Italy govt sign pact to revive Piombino steel hub with 143 mn euro investment

The company said that the project aims to kickstart economic development in the region, which includes restarting production of steel products to safeguard employment and reduce import of steel products into Italy

Govt launches 2nd part of critical minerals auction worth Rs 30 lakh crore

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Govt launches 2nd part of critical minerals auction worth Rs 30 lakh crore

The mineral blocks which were put for auction include graphite, vanadium, nickel, rare earth elements, PGE, cobalt etc.

Steel Secretary N N Sinha rules out ban on low-grade iron ore exports

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Steel Secretary N N Sinha rules out ban on low-grade iron ore exports

According to reports, smaller steelmakers in India are pressing for a ban on exports of iron ore.

MC Explains: How did IOC's inaugural green hydrogen project reach Delhi HC's corridor?

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MC Explains: How did IOC's inaugural green hydrogen project reach Delhi HC's corridor?

On February 21, IOCL cancelled tenders for its inaugural green hydrogen plant to be set up in Panipat, Haryana, according to a corrigendum seen by Moneycontrol.

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