Category : Industry


UP Discoms Improve in National Power Utility Rankings

Six Uttar Pradesh power distribution companies, including private utility NPCL, have shown significant improvement in the 14th Annual Integrated Rating report. NPCL secured 7th spot nationally with A+ rating, while PVVNL jumped from B to A+ grade.

Major General Samir Kashyap Inspects GIL Kanpur Unit

ADGQA (S) Major General Samir Kashyap conducted a detailed inspection of Gliders India Limited's Ordnance Parachute Factory in Kanpur, praising the team's manufacturing excellence and high product quality standards.

India's Airport Expansion: Successes and Struggles

India has added 89 airports in 11 years, but data shows many struggle with low passenger traffic. While some like Rajkot and Ayodhya thrive, others under UDAN face discontinuation, highlighting the gap between infrastructure and demand.

Transmission Lags Behind RE Growth: MNRE Secretary

MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi explains that renewable energy curtailment in Rajasthan stems from faster project commissioning versus slower transmission build times, with new lines expected to ease constraints.

Punjab Cracks Down on Fake Pesticides Sold Online

The Punjab Agriculture Department has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit pesticides being sold through online platforms, targeting illegal sales that threaten crop yields and farmer safety across the state.

LG India Gets ₹705.74 Crore Maharashtra Incentives

LG Electronics India Limited has obtained an eligibility certificate from Maharashtra government for ₹705.74 crore investment in Pune unit, qualifying for 15-year incentive package under Electronics Policy 2016.

India's First Commercial Aircraft Assembly Line Race

India's inaugural commercial fixed-wing aircraft final assembly line (FAL) is poised to be established in either Gujarat's Dholera or Andhra Pradesh's Bhogapuram. The Adani Group's joint venture with Brazil's Embraer is at the center of this high-stakes c

Haryana Plans Industrial Clusters for Sustainable Growth

Haryana Industries Minister Rao Narbir Singh announced the development of master-planned industrial clusters across the state to ensure structured and sustainable industrial growth during the Haryana Manufacturing Conclave 2026.

Varanasi Exceeds Investment Target by 107% for Global Summit

Varanasi achieves remarkable industrial progress, surpassing UP government's investment target for Global Investors Summit with 6,439.99 crore against 6,000 crore target. 70 projects operational, 198 MoUs signed worth 21,589.22 crore.

Punjab Secures Rs 1,003 Crore Steel Investment

Punjab's industries minister announces a major greenfield investment by AISRM Multimetals to establish a state-of-the-art steel manufacturing facility in Ludhiana district, creating over 920 jobs.

Udupi Fruit & Flower Show Honors Padma Shri Thimmakka

Udupi's district-level fruit and flower show, themed on Padma Shri Saalumarada Thimmakka's life, runs Jan 26-28 at Shivalli Horticulture Farm. Features 7,000 plants, technical sessions, and displays.

Gaya Village Mourns Six in Chhattisgarh Kiln Blast

Tragedy strikes Gotibandh village in Gaya as six migrant workers die in a sponge-iron plant explosion in Chhattisgarh. Families left devastated, with Union Minister promising compensation and investigation.

India's Semiconductor Production to Start in 2026

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces India is on track to begin commercial semiconductor chip production by 2026, marking a major milestone in the nation's tech self-reliance journey under the India Semiconductor Mission.

Power Ministry Concludes Strategic 'Chintan Shivir'

The Ministry of Power successfully concluded a two-day 'Chintan Shivir' focused on enhancing India's energy infrastructure and policy frameworks. Key discussions included renewable integration, grid stability, and sustainable power solutions for economic

Maharashtra Women Farmers Demand Recognition at Consultation

Women farmers from Maharashtra highlighted their struggles with land titles and formal recognition at a stakeholder consultation chaired by state officials and MSSRF, presenting policy recommendations for gender justice in agriculture.

IOC Buys 7M Barrels Crude Oil, Diversifies from Russia

Indian Oil Corporation purchases 7 million barrels of crude oil for March loading from Brazil, UAE, Angola, continuing India's shift away from Russian oil toward Middle East, Africa, and Latin America sources.

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