Runaya–ECKART JV Launches India’s First Gas-Atomised Al Unit
Runaya Metsource and Germany-based ECKART have announced the launch of their joint venture facility, Runaya Eckart Aluminium Powders Private Limited (REL), in Jharsuguda, Odisha, marking the establishment of India’s first plant for manufacturing green, spherical gas-atomised aluminium powders.The facility will produce high-precision aluminium powders for advanced applications across aviation, aerospace, space exploration, solar technology, process catalyst industries and effect pigments. These fine spherical powders, which were previously fully imported into India, represent a significant mi..
Tamil Nadu Extends 100% EV Road Tax Exemption Till 2027
The Tamil Nadu government has extended the 100% road tax exemption for battery-operated electric vehicles for another two years, reinforcing its efforts to sustain momentum in EV adoption across the state.According to a government order issued on December 29, the tax exemption has been extended for all categories of battery-operated vehicles, including both transport and non-transport vehicles, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The move ensures continuity of fiscal incentives as electric vehicle penetration continues to rise in the state.The decision follows sustained representations..
Coal India Arm BCCL Targets 54 MT Output, Rs 200 Bn by FY30
Bharat Coking Coal (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India, plans to scale up its coking coal production to 54 million tonnes by FY 2029–30, with the bulk of incremental supplies earmarked for the steel sector. The expansion is expected to drive the company’s revenue close to Rs 200 billion by the end of the decade, senior officials said.The production push aligns with India’s broader objective of achieving a national coking coal output target of 140 million tonnes to reduce dependence on imports. BCCL currently produces around 40.5 million tonnes of coking coal and contributes nearly 58.5 pe..
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