Coal India Partners with IIT to Develop Coal Technologies

11 Mar 2025 CW Team

Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H) to advance clean coal technologies and explore diversified coal utilization. This collaboration aligns with India's net-zero commitments, focusing on sustainable coal usage.

Key Highlights of the Partnership CIL to establish the Centre of Clean Coal Energy & Net Zero (CLEANZ) at IIT Hyderabad. The initiative will develop cutting-edge Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) for sustainable coal utilization. The project operates under the National Centre for Coal and Energy Research (NaCCER), the R&D unit of CMPDI, CIL's mine development and consultancy arm. CIL has allocated ?98 crore over five years to set up this Centre of Excellence. The project aims to be financially self-sustainable beyond the initial funding phase. In July 2024, CIL’s Board approved R&D grants for reputed government institutions to enhance research capabilities and establish Centres of Excellence. Driving Innovation in Clean Energy This collaboration underscores CIL’s commitment to sustainable mining practices, leveraging research and development to drive eco-friendly coal technologies.

As of December 31, 2024, the Government of India holds a 63.13% stake in Coal India, which remains a pivotal player in India's energy sector.

Infrastructure Transport

11 May 2026

Shivraj Chouhan Launches PMGSY IV and Announces Package for Madhya Pradesh

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) IV at Bhairunda in Sehore district during the 25 year celebrations and announced a development package for Madhya Pradesh. The programme was organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development and attended by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, ministers of state, state ministers, legislators and senior officials from the centre and the state. The minister said the central government under the Prime Minister is committed to strengthening rural livelihoods through improved connectivity, housing and women's in..

DMR Engineering Reports FY 25-26 Financial Results

DMR Engineering reported its half year results for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 and published full year figures on a standalone basis. Standalone revenue from operations decreased by 2.01 per cent year-over-year to Rs 102.58 million (mn), while profit after tax declined by 43.94 per cent to nine point five six mn, leaving a profit after tax margin of nine point zero five per cent. Earnings per share stood at Rs zero point nine two, a fall of 44.71 per cent year-over-year. The company attributed part of the decline to one-off provisioning for bad debts and additional financing charges..

Atlanta Electricals Posts Strong FY26 Growth And Debt Free Finish

Atlanta Electricals reported audited consolidated results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026. The company recorded significant year-on-year revenue growth driven by capacity ramp-up at new facilities and higher utilisation at legacy plants. The announcement summarised operating improvements and strategic milestones achieved during the year. For Q4 the company reported revenue of Rs 7.48 bn and for FY26 revenue of Rs 18.52 bn, representing robust growth versus the prior year. EBITDA in Q4 was Rs. 1.49 bn and Rs. 3.44 bn for the full year, with margins expanding to 20 per cent in the q..