India, July 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The key initiatives taken by the Government to increase coal production and reduce dependence on imports in the country are as under: In addition to the above, coal companies have also taken the following steps to increase domestic coal production: Most of the requirement of coal in the country is met through indigenous production / supply. The focus of the Government is on increasing the domestic production of coal and to elimin...
India, July 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Coal has undertaken 139 FMC projects having a capacity of 1,319 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) for implementation by FY 2029-30. Out of these, 72 projects with a cumulative capacity of about 589 MTPA have been commissioned, while the remaining 67 projects are at various stages of implementation, tendering and planning. The targets under the Coal Logistics Plan and Policy, 2030 are to be achieved progressively by F...
India, July 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: National Coal Gasification Mission has set the ambitious target of achieving 100 Million Tonnes (MT) of coal gasification capacity by 2030. As on date, approximately 22.6 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) of coal gasification capacity is operational or under implementation, comprising:   (i) Jindal Steel Limited (JSL): ~8 MTPA (operational)   (ii) Talcher Fertilisers Limited (TFL): ~2.6 MTPA (under implement...
India, July 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's 8th Trade Policy Review (TPR) meeting at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is scheduled to be held on 21st and 23rd July 2026. India's official delegation for the TPR is headed by Commerce Secretary, Shri Rajesh Agarwal. The review is carried out on the basis of two principal documents; a policy statement submitted by the Member under review (Government Report) and a report prepared by the WTO Secretariat, which is circul...
India, July 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India has deposited its Instrument of Acceptance of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS) on 20th July 2026, thereby becoming a Party to the Agreement. The Instrument of Acceptance was formally handed over by the Commerce Secretary, Government of India, Shri Rajesh Agrawal to the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). India's decision reaffirms the country's commitment to sustainable fisheries management w...
India, July 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sector Coal Natural Gas Crude Oil Refinery Products Fertilizers Steel Cement Electricity Iron Ore Overall Index Weight 5.596 3.841 7.43 22.572 2.731 17.584 4.41 30.932 4.905 100.00 Jun-25 106.1 101.9 96.6 105.7 105.8 129.6 125.9 118.8 102.9 113.9 Jul-25 87.2 104.4 99.3 108.3 113.1 137.0 114.2 123.3 80.9 115.0 Aug-25 93.3 104.6 98.2 105.7 114.9 135.9 109.6 119.4 91.1 113.7 Sep-2...
India, July 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has facilitated the first export of 24 Tonnes of Frozen French Fries from Kashipur in Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand to Iraq. Exported by Virun Global Trade Pvt. Ltd., the consignment marks a significant milestone in promoting value-added agricultural exports from Uttarakhand ...
India, July 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings of Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted through its appointed agency across Bhopal City, Indore to Neemuch Highway and Bilaspur to Ambikapur Highway under MP LSA, during the month of June 2026, for information of general telecom consumers. The purpose of this drive test is to assess and verify real time quality of mobile network services (both voice & data) pr...
India, July 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings of Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Hamirpur & Bilaspur and nearby areas Route under HP LSA, during the month of May 2026, for information of general telecom consumers. The purpose of this drive test is to assess and verify real time quality of mobile network services (both voice & data) provided by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs). During the IDT, ...
India, July 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings of Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across city drive in Virudnagar and Tenkasi districts in Tamil Nadu LSA., during the month of June 2026, for information of general telecom consumers. The purpose of this drive test is to assess and verify real time quality of mobile network services (both voice & data) provided by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs). Durin...