Odisha CM vows iron ore boost, infrastructure push to power steel growth
CM Mohan Charan Majhi held a high-level meeting with representatives of the Indian Steel Association (ISA) here on Thursday. The discussions focused on increasing the availability of iron ore and enhancing infrastructure to support steel companies in the state.

200-tonne steel span installed on Barapullah Flyover for Namo Bharat Corridor
A 200-tonne steel span with four girders has been installed on the Barapullah flyover to connect Sarai Kale Khan station with the upcoming Jangpura stabling yard on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor.

In talks with Government to introduce protection measures for stainless steel: Abhyuday Jindal
 

Vedanta gets tax penalty order of Rs 146 crore from Visakhapatnam tax commissioner
Mining and energy giant Vedanta has received a tax penalty order of Rs 146 crore from the office of Vishakhapatanam’s Principal Commissioner of Central Tax. In an exchange filing, the company said that the order is related to non-payment/ delayed payment of Special Additional Excise Duty. 

Where will Titan be by FY27? A deep dive into the future
Gold prices have surged over 30% in 2025 so far, driven by heightened geopolitical concerns and central bank buying.

Abhay Ispat to launch colour-coated roofing solution with 20 year warranty
Mumba: Reinforcing its commitment to quality, Abhay Ispat Enterprise plans to launch colour-coated steel roofing systems -- Colorshine -- with a 20-year warranty. The announcement marks a significant step forward in the rapidly expanding value-added steel segment, catering to the evolving needs of modern infrastructure and construction.

May petrol sales in fast lane as summer travel peaks, diesel & ATF go off the boil, LPG on fire
Preliminary sales figures from state-owned fuel retailers, made available on May 16, showed that petrol usage surged by approximately 10 per cent in the first half of May as travel during the summer season caused a spike in demand. Between May 1 and May 15, petrol consumption escalated to 1.5 million tonnes, up from 1.37 million tonnes during the same timeframe last year, news agency PTI reported.

India examining US request to abolish curbs on ethanol imports
India is reviewing a US request to lift restrictions on ethanol imports as it negotiates a wider trade deal with Washington to avoid punitive tariffs.

The commercial catch in rooftop solar-powered EV charging
If electric vehicles (EVs) still rely on a coal-heavy grid for charging, are they really cleaner than internal combustion engine vehicles? What’s more, with EV demand surging in Indian cities like Bengaluru, this could increase CO2 emissions from the sector. As a cleaner and scalable charging solution, rooftop photovoltaic (RTPV)-based EV charging stations (EVCS) are a viable option. So, what is holding back the wider uptake of RTPV-EVCS?

EV charging stations set-up on Char Dham Yatra route for a 'green journey'
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Thursday, stressed the target to organise this year's Char Dham Yatra as an environment-friendly journey.

Bolt.Earth announces the adoption of the LECCS Type 7 connector for its Blaze DC fast charger
Bengaluru (Karnataka): Bolt.Earth, India's largest EV charging network, has officially adopted the LECCS Type 7 connector for its Blaze DC fast chargers -- becoming the first EV charging company to launch a truly universal fast charger for India's growing population of light electric vehicle (LEV). Developed in collaboration with OEM partners and aligned with the LECCS standard approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), this move marks a critical step in building an interoperable, fast-charging ecosystem for two- and three-wheelers.

BHEL Q4 Results: Profit rises by 3.03% to Rs 504.45 crore, misses estimates; dividend announced
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) on Friday released its fiscal fourth quarter earnings with profit at Rs 504.45 crore, missing estimates. This was 3.03 per cent higher in comparison to Rs 489.62 crore recorded during the corresponding quarter of FY24. It posted revenue from operations at Rs 8993.37 crore, up 8.88 per cent as against Rs 8260.25 crore reported during the fourth quarter of previous financial year. The company EBITDA stood at Rs 831 crore.

BHEL net profit rises to ₹504.45 crore in March quarter
 

ReNew to set up ₹22,000 crore hybrid renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh
With a generation capacity of around 2.8 GW, including 1.8 GWp solar and 1 GW wind, and a battery energy storage system (BESS) of 2 GWh, this will be one of the largest RE complexes at a single location in India, according to the company. The foundation stone for the project was laid by Andhra Pradesh’s Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Real Time Governance and Human Resources Development, Nara Lokesh.

Tata Power’s solar cell plant fuels Q4 earnings, sets stage for FY26 growth
Tata Power Ltd’s consolidated Ebitda for the March quarter (Q4FY25), excluding other income, rose nearly 40% year-on-year to ₹3,250 crore, driven by higher margins from its newly commissioned solar cell manufacturing facility and improved billing efficiency in Odisha discoms. However, the growth failed to impress investors amid already stretched valuations. Consolidated revenue increased by 8% to ₹17,100 crore.

J&K seeks stake, revenue share in NHPC’s ₹22,700 crore Sawalkot hydro project
New Delhi: Jammu & Kashmir is negotiating for a stake and revenue share in the 1,856 MW Sawalkot hydroelectric project on the Chenab river, currently with state-run NHPC Ltd, as it seeks to secure a direct income stream, according to three people familiar with the matter.

ReNew Energy to set up $2.57 billion solar, wind project in India
ReNew starts work on mega Rs 22,000-crore project in Andhra
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Serentica plans ₹1 trn investment to boost capacity to 17 GW by 2030: CEO
 

Markets end volatile week with 1% gains; Nifty holds 25,000, small and midcaps outperform – 5 key highlights
The range-bound session ends on a lower note on Friday. The Nifty 50 closed the session 48 points or 0.19% lower at 25,013, the Sensex fell 238 points or 0.29% to end at 82,292.96. 

India’s GDP growth revised downward to 6.3% for 2025, country remains one of fastest-growing large economies: UN
India’s economic growth forecast for 2025 has been revised downward to 6.3 per cent, and despite a projected moderation, the country remains one of the fastest-growing large economies, supported by resilient consumption and government spending, the United Nations has said. The UN on Thursday launched a report titled ‘The World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2025’.