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Himadri Speciality Chemicals bets big on EV battery materials with 100 GWh manufacturing facility - Mint
Himadri Speciality Chemicals bets big on EV battery materials with 100 GWh manufacturing facilityMint

Nexentis stock jumps on solar project monetization deal By Investing.com - Investing.com India
Nexentis stock jumps on solar project monetization deal By Investing.comInvesting.com India
Govt plans Rs 5,000 crore scheme in 3 months to promote green technologies in steel sector
The Indian government is set to launch a Rs 5,000 crore scheme within three months to boost clean technologies in steelmaking, aiming to slash carbon emissions. Titled the National Strategy for Sustainable Secondary Steel, the initiative will benefit all steel producers, with a significant portion allocated to smaller players. This move aligns with India's net-zero commitments, addressing the steel sector's substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.

Sterling Wilson JV secures 1,000 MWac solar-plus-storage order in Egypt worth $560 million
Shares of Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd ended at ₹244.25, down by ₹2.25, or 0.91%, on the BSE
BPCL to buy 40% stake in Shell, Tiki Tar venture to expand value-added bitumen business
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. is acquiring a 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India for Rs 85 crore, marking its significant entry into India's booming value-added bitumen market. This strategic move aims to capitalize on the nation's infrastructure development, particularly road construction. The joint venture will leverage Shell's technology and Tiki Tar's manufacturing capabilities, combined with BPCL's extensive distribution network, to supply advanced bitumen products for major projects.

Mumbai Rains Forecast: IMD Issues 'Orange Alert' For City, Neighbouring Regions
IMD issues orange alert as thunderstorms, gusty winds and heavy rain loom over Mumbai.
Technology to be central to Hindustan Zinc's next phase of growth: Chairperson
Hindustan Zinc is pivoting towards becoming a future-ready energy transition company, Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar announced. The firm is significantly investing in technology like AI and automation to boost productivity and safety. Diversifying beyond zinc, the company is exploring critical minerals such as lithium and rare earth elements, essential for the growing electric vehicle market and India's industrial expansion. This strategic shift, dubbed Hindustan Zinc 2.
SWSOLAR JV wins USD 560 million solar project in Egypt
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy announced that the company, in a 50-50 joint venture with Hassan Allam Construction - one of the leading contractors in Egypt and the MENA region, has secured an order today, valued at approximately USD 560 million for West Minya Solar Power Project in Minya Governorate, Egypt.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation inks deal to acquire 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India
TTSIPL operates in the business of marketing, processing, purchasing, importing, exporting, and selling bitumen and bituminous products primarily in India, with export sales extending to Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. Its product portfolio provides solutions for both highways and airport runways, consisting specifically of VG Grade Bitumen, Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB), Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen (CRMB), Emulsion, and Emulsion OB.
Netweb Technologies India Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Persistent Systems Ltd, Astral Ltd, Supreme Industries Ltd and Alkyl Amines Chemicals Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 29 June 2026.
BPCL to buy 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India for Rs 85 crore
Bharat Petroleum Corporation is set to acquire a 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India for Rs 85 crore, bolstering its presence in India's expanding value-added bitumen market. This strategic move, approved by DIPAM, aims to capitalize on the nation's infrastructure growth. Tiki Tar and Shell India, a manufacturer and marketer of specialized bitumen products, also exports to neighboring countries.

Can Astral's demerger catalyze chemicals growth?
Astral's chemicals demerger sharpens business focus, but investors remain unconvinced. The key question is whether the spin-off can revive margins and justify the stock's rich valuation.