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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Firm pricing reflected upward revisions across major producers. Domestic premiums held largely steady w-o-w. Domestic aluminium prices in India edged higher w-o-w on 12 February, tracking gains in aluminium futures on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), as global...
The India-Chile free trade agreement (FTA) talks are emerging as an important development for India’s manufacturing ambitions. Currently in advanced stages of negotiation, the proposed pact is widely viewed as a strategic move to secure access to critical minerals, with Chile holding some of the...
With all that is happening around the world, especially in the global aluminium industry, Oman has been trying to court India to seek Indian investment within its downstream aluminium sector. The main aim here is to position the downstream aluminium sector as an important part within the industrial...
In a recent interview in New Delhi, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal discussed the back-pedal on the pending rebate on aluminium, steel, and copper. Earlier, a rebate was expected on the Indian exports of raw metals, but on the basis of the US national security duties defined in...
Renewable energy , a key element for a low-carbon future, has immensely flourished in the Indian power landscape. Electrification changes with solar energy, wind energy, hydropower etc., had begun with a nominal capacity of 76.37 GW in 2014, and India made significant progress in upgrading its...
Taural India, the Maharashtra-based aluminium casting manufacturer, in Supa, Maharashtra, has opened its second aluminium sand casting facility. With this new facility, the firm aims to expand its production beyond the first plant, which is located in Pune and contribute towards advancing the...
Rathin Vyas is the CEO and Co‑founder of Enerco Energy Solutions LLP, a Mumbai‑based consulting firm focused on industrial decarbonisation, renewable energy and energy efficiency. With over 17+ years of experience, he has led more than 250 industrial energy assignments and 100+ renewable energy...
The development journey of Kalahandi showcases trust as an equally essential factor as investment in any long-term progress. Vedanta Aluminium’s Milaap programme was designed as a periodical engagement platform rather than a one-time intervention. With each visit, building continuity and a deeper...
World’s largest electric car manufacturer, Build Your Dreams (BYD), a Chinese global high-tech firm specialising in Energy Vehicles (EV), batteries and rail transit, is failing in the Indian market. Amidst the regulatory hardships brought about by high tariffs on vehicles as a result of the...
A comparative industry analysis by IRENA has revealed that, apart from China, Vietnam emerges as the leading solar PV manufacturing centre with the lowest economic solar panel price. Striving to develop its solar PV base, India is maintaining second position in the cost-competitive race in the...
Uttarakhand’s state-owned power producer UJVN Ltd. has opened the bidding process for a major battery energy storage initiative, inviting private developers to build and operate large-scale storage facilities across the state. The invitation, issued by the Office of the Executive Engineer (Solar),...
Vedanta Aluminium has scaled up billet production at its Jharsuguda facility in Odisha, lifting total capacity to 830 KTPA and pushing the operation into the league of the world’s largest billet manufacturing sites. The expansion reflects the company’s continued shift toward value-added aluminium...
Shares of Kanishk Aluminium India made a subdued debut on the BSE SME platform, ending their first trading session well below the IPO price. The stock was last seen trading at INR 55.48 (USD 0.61), reflecting a 24 per cent decline from the issue price of INR 73 (USD 0.81) per share. To know more...
In a span of just one week, India has signed two major international trade agreements – one with the European Union and another with the United States. Together, these much-awaited deals are projected to add nearly USD 150 billion to India’s exports over the next one decade and ease several...
The global aluminium downstream is blending new capacity, tech upgrades and innovative applications in packaging, mobility and advanced manufacturing. The industry is seeing everything from investments in integrated foil and FRP to design-focused architectural solutions and localising equipment and...
Nirav Commercial Limited has approved the sale of its aluminium business segment through a Business Transfer Agreement. The decision was taken at a board meeting held on February 04, 2026, at the company’s registered office, marking a strategic move for the Mumbai-based commercial entity. The board...
Suppliers delayed revised price announcements. The market adopted a cautious wait-and-see approach. India's imported aluminium scrap prices fell w-o-w aligning with the correction seen on LME. Meanwhile, domestic scrap prices held largely steady amid tight domestic supply. To know more about the...
The order book of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), the state-owned engineering giant, received a boost by landing a significant contract for power equipment at an aluminium manufacturing facility in Odisha. For this order book, the company received a boiler turbine generator package, which...
