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Coal India secures ₹2,831 crore order to set up solar plant in Uttar Pradesh; all you need to know - Upstox
Coal India secures ₹2,831 crore order to set up solar plant in Uttar Pradesh; all you need to knowUpstox
BPCL agrees to buy Videocon Energy’s stake in BPRL Ventures JV
State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is set to gain full control of its Brazil-based oil and gas joint venture. Through its subsidiary BPRL Ventures BV, BPCL has signed agreements to acquire the remaining stake in IBV Brazil Petroleo Limitada. This move, approved by the National Company Law Tribunal as part of insolvency proceedings, aims to bolster India's energy security by expanding its overseas upstream assets.
Coal India wins ₹2,831 crore solar project; June e-auction allocation rate at 41%
Coal India won a 600 MW solar power project in Uttar Pradesh, while its June SWMA e-auction allocated 108.76 lakh tonnes of coal at a 42% premium over notified prices, according to provisional data.
BCCL Q1 coal production falls; June coking coal output drops 12.5%
BCCL's coking coal production declined 12.5% year-on-year to 2.17 million tonnes in June, while overall raw coal output fell 11.8%. Raw coal offtake remained largely unchanged at 2.69 million tonnes during the month.
Coal India bags Rs 2,831 crore 600 MW solar plant deal in UP
State-owned Coal India Limited has clinched a significant ₹2,831.11 crore contract to build a 600 MW solar power facility in Uttar Pradesh's Jalaun Solar Park. This massive project, split into two 300 MW blocks, will supply electricity at a fixed rate of ₹2.73 per kWh. The deal was awarded by Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited, marking a major green energy push for the mining giant.
INR slumps back beyond Rs 95 per dollar mark as dollar stays firm; positive local equities cap downside
The Indian rupee depreciated 67 paise to close near a three-week low of 95.23 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as a strengthening dollar index weighed on emerging market currencies. The USD/INR pair witnessed significant pressure due to the strengthening of the American currency in the overseas market, persistent capital outflows, and broader Asian currency weakness. Moreover, market sentiment turned highly cautious, following the breach of the psychological level of 95.00. Local equities also rebounded driven by positive global cues, a drop in crude oil prices, and easing geopolitical tensions. The NSE Nifty 50 gained 140.10 points (0.59%) to close at 24,005.85, while the BSE Sensex climbed 443.97 points (0.58%) to settle at 76,922.64.
Ship Runs Aground In Strait Of Hormuz: Report
Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea on June 16.
Markets rebound sharply as GST collections stay strong and crude oil eases
On the macro front, Indias gross GST collections rose 13.9% year-on-year to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June, signalling sustained strength in domestic demand and healthy external trade. However, the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI eased to 54.2 in June from 55.0 in May, indicating a moderation in factory activity, though it remained comfortably in expansion territory. Meanwhile, the rupee weakened against the U.S. dollar during the session.
Closing Bell: Nifty reclaims 24,000 as Reliance, banks and auto stocks lead rally
Benchmark indices rebounded on Wednesday, snapping a two-day losing streak as financials, Reliance Industries and auto stocks lifted sentiment, while KPIT Technologies slumped after issuing a weak quarterly outlook.
Top Gainers & losers on 1 July: Reliance Power, Delhivery, Eternal, Paytm, MCX, Dabur India among top gainers
The Indian stock market opened positively in July, led by strong buying in realty, FMCG, and auto stocks, with Nifty 50 at 24,005 and Sensex at 76,873. However, IT and metal sectors saw declines as geopolitical tensions impacted crude oil prices.
Top Gainers & losers on 1 July: Reliance Power, Delhivery, Eternal, Paytm, MCX, Dabur India among top gainers - Mint
Top Gainers & losers on 1 July: Reliance Power, Delhivery, Eternal, Paytm, MCX, Dabur India among top gainersMint
Coal India production drops 7.5 pc in Q1
Coal India Limited (CIL) reported a 7.5% dip in production to 169.6 million tonnes during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, despite soaring power sector demand. While some subsidiaries saw declines, overall sales increased by 7.5% in June and 3.5% for the quarter. This comes as India gears up for increased power demand, highlighting CIL's crucial role in national energy security.