Altmin secures India’s first project listed under US-led Mineral Security Partnership

New Delhi: Altmin said on Tuesday that it has secured the first project from India to be listed with the US-led Mineral Security Partnership (MSF), which endeavours to create diverse, secure, and sustainable supply chains for critical minerals, countering China’s dominance.

Govt plans support package for steel, aluminium sectors amid US tariffs
“In response to the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US on Indian goods, we are discussing with the industry stakeholders and we are trying to formulate a package which should be beneficial to the entire Indian industry and help them in tiding over the crisis,” said Vimal Anand, joint secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

India plans overhaul of iron ore auctions to boost output, counter cheap steel imports
New Delhi: With domestic steel demand projected to surge, India is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its iron ore mine auctions framework to boost production and deter cheap steel imports from countries such as China, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam, according to government officials and industry executives aware of the matter.

Japanese steel majors eye India for new joint ventures amid rising demand
New Delhi: India's increased domestic production and consumption of steel are attracting Japan's steel companies to expand their businesses in India through more and more joint ventures.

Steel firms accept 12% safeguard duty for now, warn of fresh plea if needed
Indian steel makers will knock on the doors of the Centre again for relief measures if the proposed safeguard duty at 12 per cent fails to curb steel imports at predatory prices.

Domestic steel industry needs to maintain global standards to become world leader: Commerce Joint Secy
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Silver may hit Rs 1.5 lakh per kg in 12 months on safe haven flows: Report
Silver prices may climb as high as Rs 1.5 lakh per kg in the coming months, supported by robust industrial demand, a weakening dollar and safe-haven flows amid global uncertainties, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Hindustan Zinc plans foray into fertilizers, plant commissioning targeted for Q1FY27
New Delhi: Vedanta Group compan Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) will foray into the fertilizers, with its ₹1,800 crore, 0.5 million tonnes plant at Chanderiya in Rajasthan, set for commissioning in the first quarter of FY27 (April–June of 2026). The upcoming plant will manufacture DAP (di ammonium phosphate) and NPK (nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium) fertilizers, a source aware of the development said. The project is being funded through a mix of internal and external sources

Nexgen Energia announces nationwide expansion of Multi-Fuel stations as facilater of leading Oil & Gas PSUs.
New Delhi, 09 September 2025: Nexgen Energia Ltd. (NGE), a clean and green energy company, has unveiled plans to set up a wide network of Petrol, Diesel, CNG/CBG, and EV charging stations across India. The move strengthens NGE’s collaboration with leading Oil & Gas PSUs and supports the Government of India’s vision for sustainable mobility, carbon reduction, and wider energy access ( www.ngepetroleum.com).

ChargeZone acquires Zerovolt’s flagship Wadala charging facility
In a significant development, ChargeZone, the country’s largest charge point operator (CPO), has acquired Zerovolt’s flagship Wadala charging facility in Mumbai in an all-cash deal for an undisclosed amount.

Tata Power, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility unveil mega EV charging hub
World EV Day: Tata Motors, Tata Power join hands to launch new charging hub at Mumbai Airport
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Green hydrogen cost in India to fall to $2 per kg by 2032: Mission director
 

Around 50 GW renewable energy projects may seek tariff revision after GST rate rationalisation
New Delhi: The reduction in GST rates on Renewable Energy (RE) equipment from 12 to 5 per cent may prompt developers who have committed as much as 50 gigawatt (GW) capacity to seek tariff revision under ‘Change in law’ event. For the said revision a developer will have to move the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). As per JM Financial, the rate rationalisation in RE is “structurally positive” as it reduces capex requirement for developers, thereby supporting lower tariffs in auctions.

India adds 3.8 GW solar open-access capacity in H1 2025
India added 3.8 gigawatt (GW) of solar open access capacity in the first half of the calendar year 2025, down over 4% from 3.9 GW added in the first half of 2024, as per data from Mercom. 

Adani green commissions 87.5 MW Solar Project at Khavda, crosses 16 GW RE capacity
 

India's renewables space has more scope for platform assets, Brookfield's Nawal Saini
India, which has seen a deep transformation in renewable energy in the past two decades, is showing more opportunities to create platforms to address the growing demand for energy assets, a top executive at Brookfield Asset Management said.