Tata Steel, SAIL in focus: 9 fault lines turning India’s record steel demand into a margin trap
The traditional titans of the Indian steel industry, Tata Steel and Steel Authority of India (SAIL), are currently caught in a vice. Domestic steel prices have fallen by over 5% in the past quarter, according to Elara Securities. But Steel consumption continues to grow, with supply expanding faster than demand. At the same time, input costs such as coking coal have risen, preventing costs from easing in line with prices. 

India achieves 20% ethanol blending with petrol in November 2025
New Delhi: The Ethanol Supply Year 2025-26 (November-October) commenced on a positive note for the Oil Ministry with the blending percentage of the commodity with petrol hitting 20 per cent last month.

Crude import bill down 11% in April-November
India’s crude import bill declined by 11% to $80.9 billion during April-November of FY26, compared with $91.9 billion in the year-ago period thanks to lower prices, according to data from the government’s petroleum planning and analysis cell. 

Coal ministry proposes strict ownership, net worth norms for Coal Exchange
 

Tata Power raises Rs 2,000 crore through NCD issue
Tata Power on Friday announced that it has raised Rs 2,000 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis. The committee of directors approved the allotment of 1,00,000 NCDs in each of the two series, with a face value of Rs 1,00,000 per debenture, amounting to Rs 2,000 crore.

Powering ahead: NTPC plans Rs 7 lakh crore investment to reach 244 GW capacity by 2037
State-owned power producer NTPC has prepared a long-term roadmap to scale up its installed capacity to 244 gigawatts (GW) by 2037, entailing a capital expenditure of about Rs 7 lakh crore. The plan was outlined by chairman and managing director Gurdeep Singh during a lenders’ meet, the company said in a statement.

Power demand to rise 1.5-2% in FY26
 

JSW Energy to double Salboni thermal power capacity with Rs 40,000 cr investment: Report
 

Hoshiarpur to become solar model dist, students to get free rooftop systems

At the heart of this campaign is the installation of free 1-kilowatt rooftop solar panel systems at the homes of 600 meritorious students, alongside two other impactful projects focused on employment for specially-abled youth and livelihood generation for rural women.

Adani Group in talks with Uttar Pradesh to set up nuclear power project: Report
Gautam Adani’s conglomerate is reportedly in talks with the Uttar Pradesh government to build a commercial nuclear power project, according to Bloomberg. 

Market snaps 4-day losing streak: Nifty closes above 25,950, Sensex up 450 points – Here are key highlights
Indian equity benchmarks closed Friday’s trade on a higher note, snapping a four-day losing streak. The Nifty 50 ended the day 150 points or 0.58% higher at 25,966, while the BSE Sensex rose 448 points or 0.53% to end at 84,929.

Rupee rebounds sharply to 89.27 as RBI intervention, trade deal optimism lift sentiment
After a rough start, the week ended on a rather positive note for the rupee. It saw one of its biggest recoveries in over three years, gaining nearly 2%.