The European Union (EU) is preparing a broader restriction on aluminium scrap exports to non-Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, replacing an earlier trade proposal that would have covered only part of the bloc’s scrap flows. The move could largely impact...
As smartphones, laptops, televisions, electric vehicles, and household appliances become an integral part of modern life, electronic waste (e-waste) is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing waste streams. Yet, every discarded electronic device contains more than just obsolete technology—it...
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National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a premier government-undertaking leading aluminium company in India, welcomed the BSNL Base Transceiver Station (BTS) at its alumina refinery in Koraput, Odisha. This BTS is equipped with Swadwshi 4G technology, India’s first fully indigenous 4G...
The beer and allied manufacturing sectors of Uttar Pradesh are poised for major expansion, backed by fresh investments and a standardised excise policy. The Director General of the Brewers' Association of India (BAI), Vinod Giri, has announced that "The beer industry and its ancillary industries...
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has deployed Odisha’s first all-women power operations team, who will be responsible for managing a 135 MW power unit at its Jharsuguda facility, the world’s largest aluminium plant. In the run-up to Women’s Day 2026, this comes as a...
In this interview, Shubhra Thakur, the Director - Policy and Markets, Asia- Pacific and Country Director- India at LDES Council, has elaborately explained the critical contribution of long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems for making a seamless availability of renewable electricity for the...
Reliance Inc. faced rating cuts from both JP Morgan and BMO Capital Markets after analysts pointed to weakening gross margins and stretched valuation levels. JP Morgan set a December 2026 price target of USD 330, suggesting limited upside from current levels. BMO lowered its target to USD 320,...
On Friday, the deputy chairman of the western region of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Vir S Advani, shared that air-conditioning and refrigeration producing companies are shifting towards aluminium. This decision aims to help reduce reliance on copper, especially when the price...
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd (GMDC) shares went up by 4 per cent on Friday. This happened after India officially joined the Pax-Silica Coalition with the United States, focusing mainly on important supply chains and critical minerals. GMDC is a government-owned mining company, and it...
On Wednesday, February 19, ACME Solar Holdings entered into a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 190 MW wind-solar hybrid project. The deal lifts ACME’s total PPA-backed capacity to 5,820 MW. Executed through its subsidiary ACME Urja One Private...
Embraer, the Brazil-based aerospace industry leader and Hindalco, a leading global aluminium producer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the possibility of sourcing aerospace-grade aluminium from India. This new agreement builds on the firm’s existing supply partnership...
India is increasingly positioning electronic waste as a strategic lever in its critical mineral policy, seeking to reduce near-total import dependence on materials vital to electric mobility, defence systems and advanced technologies. With global supply chains unsettled and China maintaining...
Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to boost its electric vehicle manufacturing footprint, with its Gujarat plant to feature a dedicated EV production line. Internally named ‘Production D’, the new EV line is scheduled to be commissioned in July 2025. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions...
The global aluminium industry is facing transformation with new joint ventures popping up in North America, capacity expansions taking place in India and Indonesia and exciting technological advancements in material science. Additionally, there are strategic investments backed by governments in...
What links electric cars, urban skylines, beverage cans and solar farms stretching across a desert? The answer is aluminium, which is steadily tightening its grip on the modern economy, and the numbers tell a story of consistent, broad-based expansion. Global aluminium consumption in the end user...
The two electric vehicle models, namely the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara and the MG Motor India Windsor EV, are two budget-friendly electric SUVs that have been launched in India. In recent times, customers are looking for environmentally friendly car solutions without spending a huge amount on them....
Due to the frequent issue of copper cable being stolen, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is tackling this by swiftly shifting to aluminium wiring throughout its vast network. The move involves a revamped security strategy, including a significant investment of INR 325.9 million. Investment...
Vedanta’s Aluminium business, India’s largest aluminium producer with half of the domestic aluminium market share among primary producers, is well positioned to benefit from India’s accelerating aluminium demand, which is growing at 6 per cent annually, significantly ahead of global averages. For...
Today’s the day. Tata Motors has officially rolls out the refreshed Tata Punch EV, and it’s not just a cosmetic dab of powder. It’s a sharper, tech-smarter, range-confident upgrade to one of India’s most successful electric micro-SUVs. Visually, the facelift keeps its upright, boxy charm but adds...
Aluminium futures price currently reached INR 307 per kg. At the beginning of the month, the contracts were recorded in a stable situation, remaining in a stable range. M-o-M aluminium futures movement As the market witnessed fluctuations in the January second half, traders on both the bullish and...
