(AU) यूपी सरकार किसानों की आय बढ़ाने के लिए एक नई नीति लाने जा रही है। यूपी में गन्ने की खोई, धान की भूसी और गेहूं के भूसे से विमान का ईंधन बनाने के लिए औद्योगिक इकाइयां स्थापित होंगी। इसका सीधा लाभ प्रदेश के लगभग 2.5 करोड़ किसानों को मिलेगा। इन्वेस्ट यूपी ने बायो जेट फ्यूल (एसएएफ) के विनिर्माण में अवसरों की तलाश के लिए होटल ताज में एक उच्चस्तरीय गोलमेज सम्मेलन किया। इसमें यूपी सस्टेनेबल एविएशन फ्यूल (एसएएफ) विनिर्माण प्रोत्साहन नीति-2025 को प्रस्तुत किया गया। उस पर व्यापक विचार-विमर्श हुआ। हरित ऊर्जा क्षेत्र की संभावनाएं तलाशी गईं। सम्मेलन में…
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(BS) Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, the flagship company of Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group, is targeting Rs 3,000 crore from the export of 155 mm ammunition and aggregates by the end of financial year 2027, sources said. In the current year itself, the company is estimated to export Rs 1,500 crore of large calibre ammunition. Reliance Infrastructure has already clocked exports of up to Rs 100 crore of artillery ammunition and aggregates and is aiming to be among the top three exporters of defence equipment in India, sources aware of the matter said. The key export market for Reliance includes countries in…
(BS) Air India and Air Mauritius on Monday announced expanding their codeshare partnership that will provide enhanced connectivity for India with South Africa, Reunion and Madagascar through Mauritius. As part of the strengthened bilateral codeshare agreement, Air India and Air Mauritius will place their designator codes on a total of 17 routes between India, Mauritius, Reunion, South Africa and Madagascar, according to a release. Generally, a codeshare partnership allows an airline to book its passengers on its partner carrier on a single ticket. “Air India will place its ‘AI’ designator code on Air Mauritius flights to and from Cape Town…
(HT) Godrej Properties announced on June 2 that it has acquired a 14-acre land parcel in the Kharadi-Wagholi area of Pune. The company plans to develop a group housing project on the site, with a potential developable area of approximately 3.7 million square feet and an estimated revenue potential of ₹4,200 crore. The company did not disclose the investment amount for the land acquisition. According to the company, the land parcel is strategically located near major commercial hubs in Kharadi, Pune, and provides access to schools, hospitals, malls, restaurants, and premium hotels. It is also in close proximity to Chhatrapati Sambhaji…
(Rediff) India and the US desire to give preferential market access to each other’s businesses and teams of both the countries are working together on the proposed bilateral trade agreement, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said. In February, US President Donald J Trump and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi announced plans to negotiate the first tranche or phase of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) by fall (September-October) of 2025. It is aimed at more than doubling the bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030 from the current level of USD 191 billion. “Both countries are…
(Mint) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that negotiations between India and Oman for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) are progressing, and some “good news” may come “very soon” on that. The negotiations received a much-needed impetus after the visit of Goyal to Muscat in January this year. The talks for the agreement, officially dubbed as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), formally began in November 2023. “I think you will see some good news very soon on the Oman FTA,” the minister told reporters here when asked whether the FTA talks with Oman can be concluded…
(DC) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday greeted people of Telangana on their statehood day, and said the young state has a vibrant ecosystem of economic and technological development. “I wish that the people of Telangana march ahead on the path of progress and prosperity,” she said in a post on X. Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh and accorded statehood on this day in 2014. “Warm greetings to the people of Telangana on Statehood Day! This young State has a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant modern ecosystem of economic and technological development. I wish that the people of…
(PIB) To evaluate progress of various National Highway Projects in Kerala and to have an in-depth review, National Highways Authority of India Chairman, Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav arrived in the State, today. He led a comprehensive inspection of project stretches in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts, focusing on structurally sensitive areas and zones prone to drainage issues and water-related vulnerabilities leading to quality construction and enhancing public convenience. The inspection also covered key locations such as Enchakkal, Kazhakuttom, Chembakamangalam, Kottayam, and Mevaram. These sites include vertical high-cut sections and areas requiring urgent evaluation of stability and water flow management. The Chairman…
(BS) ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) on Friday announced the launch of two products — Optigal Prime and Optigal Pinnacle — in its premium colour-coated steel portfolio, Optigal. With this launch, AM/NS India strengthens its position in the colour-coated steel market in India, introducing European-standard, highly corrosion-resistant steel for use in high-end infrastructure and construction projects such as state-of-the-art airports, railway stations, highways, and large buildings for the first time. Colour-coated steel is used in a variety of applications, primarily in construction, home appliances, furniture, and transportation. It is also popular for roofing, wall cladding, architectural facades, and interior…
(ET) India’s power utilities sector remains well-positioned for long-term growth, backed by robust renewable energy (RE) additions, resilient coal production, and policy-driven supply-side readiness. Despite a near-term moderation in electricity demand, structural tailwinds such as energy transition, rising electrification , and economic growth are expected to support sustained sectoral momentum. Peak power demand in India reached 250GW in FY25 and is projected to touch 270GW in FY26. Although demand growth moderated to ~5% in FY25 (vs. 7–9% in FY22–24) and further eased to ~2% YoY in April 2025 due to high base effects and milder weather, demand volatility in peak…