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Vedanta Explores Biodiesel Use to Cut Emissions in Odisha

On World Environment Day, Indian mining and metals giant Vedanta Ltd announced plans to explore the use of biodiesel in its commercial vehicle fleet at the Jharsuguda township in Odisha.Vedanta Aluminium, a subsidiary of the group, said it has committed to decarbonising 100 per cent of its light motor vehicle fleet by 2030. As part of this initiative, the company is evaluating biodiesel following successful pilot runs to assess its viability in its commercial vehicles.In addition, Vedanta has started using biomass briquettes made from agricultural residue for co-firing at its Lanjigarh alumina..

Delhi CM Announces Rs 240 Bn Infrastructure Overhaul

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has unveiled a Rs 240 billion infrastructure overhaul aimed at transforming the Capital’s road network.Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Gupta announced that key arterial roads — Rohtak Road (Punjabi Bagh to Nangloi), Ashram to Badarpur, and MG Road — have now been transferred to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). These routes will be upgraded into signal-free corridors featuring comprehensive infrastructure upgrades, including drainage systems, side lanes, and real-time monitoring technologies.“Previously, multiple agencies res..

PCMC Raises Rs 2 bn Via Maharashtra’s First Green Municipal Bond

Describing it as a landmark achievement, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) announced on Tuesday that it successfully raised Rs 2 billion through Maharashtra’s first Green Municipal Bond, drawing an overwhelming response from investors.The bond issue, launched on the BSE’s Electronic Bidding Platform via private placement, attracted bids totalling Rs 5.13 billion —more than five times the initial offer. The base issue of Rs 1 billion was fully subscribed within just one minute of opening, reflecting strong investor confidence, the civic administration said.Offered at a com..