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Vedanta Secures Two Offshore Blocks in KG Basin Under DSF IV

Vedanta Oil and Gas has secured two offshore blocks in the Krishna Godavari (KG) Basin under the Government of India's Discovered Small Field (DSF) IV bidding round, strengthening its exploration and production portfolio along India's east coast.The newly awarded assets include the shallow water block KG/OSDSF/G1/2025 and the deepwater block KG/DWDSF/GD10/2025. The acquisition forms part of Vedanta's strategy to expand its offshore operations and explore India's untapped hydrocarbon resources through advanced technologies and efficient project execution.The blocks were awarded at a contract si..

Hindustan Zinc's Sakhi Enterprise Income Grows 43%

Hindustan Zinc's Sakhi Microenterprise initiative has recorded a 43 per cent year-on-year increase in collective income, rising from Rs 2.3 million in FY26 to Rs 3.28 million, according to the company. The initiative, operated through Sakhi Utpadan Samiti, currently engages 426 women in income-generating activities across multiple production units.The programme aims to promote financial independence by helping rural women develop entrepreneurial skills and establish sustainable livelihoods. One of its beneficiaries, Manju Devi, who previously depended on seasonal agricultural work, now operate..

KP Group Launches Waterless Solar Cleaning Robot at REI Expo

KP Group's KPI Green OMS has launched the SR 2000 V3.0, a waterless robotic solar panel cleaning system designed for single-axis tracker and fixed-tilt solar power plants, at the Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2026 in Greater Noida. The robot aims to improve solar plant efficiency while reducing water consumption and maintenance requirements.Designed to address dust accumulation on solar modules, particularly in dry and remote locations, the SR 2000 V3.0 uses a UV-resistant polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) brush operating at 130 rpm. According to the company, the system achieves a cleaning ..