Bharat Steel Logo Unveiled Ahead of 2026 Conference

18 Aug 2025 CW Team

Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday unveiled the official logo of Bharat Steel at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, alongside the event brochure and website. He was joined by Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik and senior ministry officials.

The launch took place during a workshop for the secondary steel sector, reaffirming the government’s commitment to growth, innovation and sustainability across the steel value chain. Bharat Steel is the Ministry of Steel’s flagship international conference-cum-exhibition on the steel ecosystem, scheduled for 16–17 April 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The event will bring together global industry leaders, policymakers, technology providers and investors to showcase India’s capabilities, promote green and sustainable steelmaking, and explore opportunities in both domestic and international markets.

Planned highlights include thematic sessions, sectoral and country roundtables, a CEOs’ conference, technology showcases, buyer–seller meets, and strong participation from both primary and secondary steel producers. With its vision of becoming the largest steel exhibition in India and beyond, Bharat Steel seeks to position the country as a hub of innovation, collaboration and investment in the global steel industry.

Infrastructure Transport

17 Oct 2025

Sonowal Unveils Eight Projects at NMPA’s Golden Jubilee

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the Curtain Raiser Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) at Bharat Mandapam. To commemorate the milestone, he unveiled eight major maritime infrastructure projects designed to strengthen India’s port network, enhance logistics performance, and promote sustainability. These include a modern cruise terminal, new covered storage facilities, a 150-bed multi-speciality hospital, expanded truck terminals, and improved port access infrastructure aimed at enhancing..

India To Boost US LPG Imports, Cut Middle East Reliance

India is planning to reduce imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the Middle East as state-owned refiners prepare to ramp up purchases from the United States, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move aligns with New Delhi’s efforts to expand energy cooperation and secure a broader trade deal with Washington. State refiners have already notified their traditional LPG suppliers in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar of the potential reduction in imports. Although the exact size of the supply cut was not disclosed, earlier reports suggested that Indi..

UK Sanctions Nayara Energy in Crackdown on Russian Oil

The United Kingdom has announced fresh sanctions on 90 entities, including Indian refiner Nayara Energy Limited, in its latest bid to curb Russian oil revenues and weaken President Vladimir Putin’s war funding. The sanctions, unveiled jointly by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the UK Treasury, aim to disrupt networks supporting Moscow’s crude exports amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to the FCDO, the new restrictions are intended to “strike at the heart of Putin’s war funding” by targeting firms and assets that enable Russia’s energy trade. “..