Minister of State for Steel, Faggan Singh Kulaste has said that the secondary steel sector will play an important role in achieving the 300 million tonne (MT) target of steel capacity by 2030-31, as laid out in the National Steel Policy-2017.

Cost optimisation is a critical necessity in India. Given the infrastructure sector's role in a rapidly expanding major global economy like India's in facilitating trade, transport and communication, it is imperative for construction projects to be implemented under expert supervision to ensure their functionality and longevity.

Considering the spike in bills which commercial, industrial and residential consumers had faced recently, usage of solar, particularly the rooftop variety, has gained traction and is expected to grow further.

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power & New and Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh has assured that the proposed reforms in the nation’s power sector weren’t directed at undermining federalism.

Just like Maharashtra, the power loom sector is demanding for the electricity tariff to be brought down. While Maharashtra is paying less than 3.50 per unit for electricity, the power loom sector has been shedding Rs 7.30 per unit.

The coal sector remains the most inefficient and least open to private investment, despite coal being the country´s primary source of fuel, says Krrishan Singhania, Managing Partner, Singhania Associates.

With a hike in coal prices and levy of coal terminal charge, electricity consumers may end up paying more as discoms increase tariffs to counter the hike. This is due to the hike in coal price.

India´s leading power generator, state-owned NTPC Limited, registered a 10 per cent growth in power generation in the first quarter of FY 2016-17.

GMR Group said it will get higher electricity tariff for its Kamalanga power plant in Odisha after the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission gave a favourable ruling.