INFRASTRUCTURE
India’s Coal Imports Fall Nearly 13% In April As Domestic Output Strengthens
India’s coal imports declined by nearly 13% year-on-year in April 2026 as improved domestic coal availability reduced the country’s dependence on overseas supplies, according to the Ministry of Coal. Total coal imports fell to 21.13 million tonnes (MT) in April 2026 from 24.27 MT in the corresponding month last year, marking a decline of 3.14 […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 3, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
SETL Bets Big On AI Datacentre Boom With Acquisition Of GScale Energy
Standard Engineering Technology Ltd (SETL) is making a decisive push into India’s fast-growing AI datacentre infrastructure market by acquiring a majority stake in GScale Energy Pvt Ltd, aiming to localise the manufacturing of critical power and cooling equipment that is currently largely imported. The precision engineering company has announced the acquisition of up to a […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 29, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Zagnelis Protect Debuts In India As AM/NS Eyes Auto Steel Localisation
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has launched Zagnelis Protect, a premium Zinc-Aluminium-Magnesium coated steel brand designed for high-performance automotive applications, marking the introduction of a first-of-its-kind manufacturing capability in India. The company said the patented coating technology, already proven across European markets, will help reduce dependence on imports for advanced automotive steel grades while […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 17, 2026
ECONOMY
India Targets Exports Of $2-Trillion Over Next Five Years: Piyush Goyal
India has set a target of achieving exports worth $1 trillion this year and scaling it up to $2 trillion over the next five years, which would be the true hallmark of an Atmanirbhar Bharat, said Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Addressing the website launch ceremony of Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav, Goyal said India’s […]
CW Bureau
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May 18, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Coal India To Invest ₹3,300 Cr In New Coking Coal Washeries To Up Quality
Coal India Ltd (CIL) plans to set up eight new coking coal washeries at an estimated capital outlay of ₹3,300 crore to enhance the quality of its output and reduce import dependence. The washeries, with a combined capacity of 21.5 million tonnes per year (MTY), are expected to be operational by FY30, augmenting the company’s […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 27, 2026
