Top Indian Metal & Energy Industry News & Updates - 17 Sep 2025,Wednesday
Govt. Policy / Industry
KABIL eyeing global assets in critical minerals: Kishan Reddy
Hyderabad: Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL), a JV under the Ministry of Mines, is in discussion with several countries, including Zambia and Chile, to acquire critical mineral assets, according to Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy.
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Iron & Steel
SAIL CMD highlights resilience, transformation and sustainability
The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) held its 53rd Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, where Chairman and Managing Director Amarendu Prakash addressed shareholders through a virtual platform. He underlined the company’s resilience amid global challenges and outlined its roadmap for sustainable growth.
Jindal Steel International makes non-binding offer for thyssenkrupp’s steel operations
Jindal Steel International makes non-binding offer for thyssenkrupp’s steel ops
The Financial Express
📝 Thyssenkrupp receives non-binding bid for steel unit from Jindal Steel
📝 SAIL draws plans for green push alongside diversification plans
📝 Govt raids Jindal Saw, Maharashtra Seamless in antitrust case, sources say
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Aluminium & Copper
NCLAT clears Vedanta demerger plan
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has cleared Vedanta’s plan to restructure its power and metal businesses by overturning an order of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Mumbai bench that had blocked the move.
US rejects India’s consultation request on tariffs on copper and derivative products
The US has rejected India’s consultation request on American tariffs of 50 per cent imposed on copper and copper derivate products arguing that these tariffs were not safeguard measures as indicated by New Delhi.
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Gold / Silver & Bullion
Gems & Jewellery exports rises 9.67% in August
📝 Gold crosses ₹1.1L jewellers expect impact on demand
📝 Gold futures hits fresh peak on Fed rate-cut hopes, weak dollar
📝 Gold climbs Rs 119 to trade near record high ahead of US Federal Reserve policy decision
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Oil & Gas / OMCs
‘NO ROLE of mine’, Gadkari breaks silence on ethanol conflict of interest allegations
There is a new twist to the whole ethanol-related buzz. Amid the ongoing row on ethanol production by Cian Agro, Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that he has no participation in the tender release and policy-making on ethanol. He clarified this while speaking at the launch of a Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan.
Govt won’t raise ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20%: Petroleum ministry
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said that the government will not increase the percentage of ethanol in petrol beyond 20% as of now. Puri, while speaking at KPMG ENRich 2025 event, also mentioned that the government will assess the current impact of 20% ethanol blending in petrol before deciding on any further increase. “We had the current target of 20% for which the target date was 2030, and we have done it six years in advance. I will put a full stop there,” said Puri.
Crude oil prices to remain stable during rest of 2025: Anish De, KPMG energy sector head
📝 Ethanol-blended fuel has no impact on vehicles: Hardeep Puri reassures
📝 Govt initiatives help oil companies thrive in unfavorable global environment: Report
📝 Numaligarh Refinery expansion, new polypropylene plant to boost petrochemical intensity by 4%: Chairman
📝 India's refining security hinges on strategic stockpiles of chemicals, not just crude: Nayara Chairman
📝 Gujarat Gas shares rise over 1% ahead of shareholder meeting on merger plan
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Coal / Mining
Vedanta Resources demerger likely in FY’26
Vedanta Resources CEO Deshnee Naidoo on Tuesday exuded optimism that the demerger of its Indian arm Vedanta will be completed in the current financial year and stressed that her focus at present is on the restructuring of the company.
📝 Vedanta to keep coal as base energy source amid clean energy push
📝 Coal India emerges preferred bidder for Ontillu-Chandragiri rare earth block
📝 Vedanta Resources CEO outlines demerger roadmap and likely timing, reveals immediate priority
📝 Vedanta to retain coal as base energy source, top executive says
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Power
Power discoms’ financial health still precarious, unrecoverable revenue gap at Rs 3 lakh crore
The financial health and operational performance of state-owned power distribution companies (discoms) remain under pressure due to a combination of factors including inadequate tariff hikes, high AT&C losses, mounting regulatory assets (RA) and large debt position, according to a new report.
📝 IEX challenges CERC order on market coupling
📝 JSW Neo frontrunner to acquire Statkraft's HP hydro power unit
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Renewable Energy
PVV Infra acquires stake in Aqua Dynamics Green Energy, which bagged a 37 MW renewable energy project from MSEDCL
Hyderabad: PVV Infra Limited is an Infrastructure Company mainly into solar power rooftop installations. The Company has announced the outcome of its Board of Directors meeting held today. The Board approved several strategic decisions aimed at enhancing the company's growth trajectory and strengthening its operational framework. Strategic Partnership with Aqua Dynamics Green Energy The company has entered into a Letter of Intent with Aqua Dynamics Green Energy Pvt. Ltd., which has been awarded a 37 MW solar power generation project by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL).
📝 US tariff to slow down pace, scale of energy transition: Vedanta Resources CEO
📝 India added 23 GW renewable capacity in Apr-Aug FY26: Joshi
📝 KPI Green Energy to raise Rs 3200 crore from SBI, top executives say
📝 Avaada Group commissions 11 solar plants in Maharashtra under MSKVY 2.0
📝 Suzlon bags 838 MW order from Tata Power Renewable Energy
📝 Suzlon Energy shares jump 2% after the co bags its largest FY26 order
📝 Saatvik Green Energy’s ₹900-cr. IPO opens Sept. 19
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Nuclear Energy
📝 Creating legal framework for private players in nuclear sector: AEC Chairman Mohanty
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International
📝 Savannah Resources raises lithium reserve estimate at Portugal mine project by 40%
📝 China steel exports poised for record high
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Economy
Markets clock gains: Nifty closes above 25,200 led by Kotak Mahindra Bank, M&M & L&T – 5 key highlights
The Indian stock market ended the day on a positive note, with the benchmark indices climbing steadily through the session. The Sensex closed at 82,380.69, up 0.73%, while the Nifty ended at 25,255.40, also higher by 0,74%. The Nifty Bank index joined the rally, closing at 55,147.60, up 0.47%.
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