India Posts Record Mineral Output in FY25 Led by Iron Ore, Aluminium
India’s mining sector has recorded significant growth in financial year 2024–25, achieving new highs in the production of key minerals and non-ferrous metals. According to provisional data from the Ministry of Mines, iron ore production reached 289 Mn metric tonnes (MMT), rising by 4.3 per cent from 277 MMT in the previous year. Iron ore alone contributes 70 per cent of the total mineral output regulated under the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR) by value.Manganese ore output climbed 11.8 per cent to 3.8 MMT, while bauxite production rose 2.9 per cent to 24.7 MMT. Lead con..
Telangana Partners with Godrej Capital to Support MSME Funding
The Government of Telangana has partnered with Godrej Capital to expand credit access for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the state. The initiative aims to empower local businesses, especially women-led enterprises, through tailored digital lending solutions.Godrej Capital, acting as the preferred lending partner, is offering business loans of up to Rs 50 Mn and loans against property of up to Rs 2.5 Bn. A notable feature of this partnership is a one-year free life insurance cover, offered exclusively to women-led businesses under the Aarohi initiative.This digital-first le..
Global Experts Inspect Polavaram Project Components in Andhra
A four-member team of international experts visited the Polavaram project site in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, to inspect major infrastructure components and assess the progress of ongoing works. Their inspection focused on the buttress dam, diaphragm wall, Gap-1 section, and the project’s quality control laboratory.The panel emphasised the importance of quality in the upcoming diaphragm wall works and reviewed test reports to ensure standards are met. Their primary attention is on finalising the designs for Gap-1 and evaluating the feasibility for developing Gap-2.The expert team held a ..
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