Prashant Mukherjee

Rising diversion of maize to ethanol production has significantly increased poultry feed costs, leading to a 35-40% surge in egg prices over the past year. Maize prices have nearly doubled in three years, impacting the poultry industry which relies on it for 65-70% of its production costs. Experts anticipate further price increases as winter demand rises and maize diversion for ethanol is projected to grow.

The government permits imported coal for gasification projects under a new scheme. This initiative aims to convert coal into valuable chemicals and fuels. Developers will arrange their own fuel supply, with no domestic coal guarantee provided. Foreign companies can bid but must establish a local entity if selected. The scheme offers financial support for plant and machinery costs.

The scheme provides financial support of up to 20per cent of the cost of plant and machinery for coal gasification.

Coal India has raised concerns about the coal gasification incentive scheme's rules. The company believes the short bidding window disadvantages state-run firms. Excluding captive power plants from eligible costs also creates a disadvantage. Coal India requested a six-month application period for the initial round. The ministry rejected this, citing immediate subsequent bidding rounds.

“Wherever you go, our network follows.” Remember the 2003 ad campaign of Hutch (which became Vodafone India in 2007) featuring a little pug named Cheeka?

After years of losing subscribers, capital and credibility, Indias third-largest telecom operator finally has something to cheer about. But the hardest part of the comeback journey has only started.

Coal India is investing nearly fifty thousand crore rupees in coal gasification projects. The company is also actively seeking overseas critical mineral assets, particularly lithium. Coal India targets nine point five gigawatts of renewable capacity by the year twenty thirty. These initiatives aim to reduce import dependence and capture new growth engines. The state-run miner is establishing a robust coal gasification ecosystem in India.

After the recent launch of its IPO, ESDS Software Solutions has seen a noteworthy increase in stock performance, indicating strong investor confidence in the expansion of India's data-centre landscape. This shift is largely due to the soaring demand for cloud technology and AI services. By 2030, India's data-centre capacity is anticipated to grow significantly, fueled by favorable policies and investments in renewable energy sources.

From the neighbourhood jeweller to hundred-year-old family-run chains, jewellers across India are lining up to go public.

From the neighbourhood jeweller to hundred-year-old family-run chains, jewellers across India are lining up to go public.