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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.
Aegis Logistics Ltd soars 2.66%, up for third straight session
Aegis Logistics Ltd is quoting at Rs 1171, up 2.66% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 50.94% in last one year as compared to a 6.16% jump in NIFTY and a 8.08% jump in the Nifty Energy index.
Sagar Adani Calls For Faster Electrification At Global Energy Dialogue In London
Speaking at the inaugural Adani Green Energy Dialogue at London's Science Museum during London Climate Action Week, Adani said countries could no longer view electrification as optional if they wanted resilient economic growth and greater energy independence.
Bluspring Enterprises bags O&M contract worth Rs 406 crore from Vedanta Power
Bluspring Enterprises said that its wholly-owned step-down subsidiary STEAG Energy Services (India) has received an extension of contract for operations and maintenance of a 600 MW thermal power plant from Vedanta Power.
Anti-dumping duty on electrical steel may push transformer costs, impact grid expansion: GTRI
A potential anti-dumping duty on crucial cold-rolled grain-oriented electrical steel (CRGO) imports could significantly hike transformer manufacturing costs and impede India's ambitious power grid expansion plans. With domestic production meeting less than 10% of demand, imposing duties might raise prices without reducing import reliance, impacting vital infrastructure development and renewable energy integration. The probe follows a complaint by JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik Pvt Ltd.
Govt targets solar, hydrogen components to cut import dependence
India is boosting domestic manufacturing across solar, green hydrogen, and wind energy sectors to curb import reliance. Key focus areas include solar inverters, electrodes, catalysts, bipolar plates, and polysilicon. This strategic move aims to strengthen the supply chain for critical components, addressing current import dependencies and fostering long-term cost competitiveness for India's burgeoning renewable energy industry.
Alpha Wave sells entire 1.9% stake in Delhivery; stock falls over 2%
Global investment firm Alpha Wave Global has divested its entire 1.93% stake in logistics giant Delhivery for Rs 665 crore. This significant exit saw the firm offload over 1.44 crore shares. In related news, venture capital firm Nexus Venture Partners also sold a substantial stake in Delhivery, while Mirae Asset Venture Investments reduced its holding in logistics firm Shadowfax Technologies.
Stocks to buy: Aurobindo Pharma, Delhivery, Ather Energy, says Ajit Mishra
Market outlook by Ajit Mishra: The analyst from Religare Broking expects Nifty to consolidate in the near-term; among stocks he recommends Delhivery, Ather Energy and Aurobindo Pharma.
Vedanta sets up real estate arm to unlock value from surplus land
Vedanta Ltd is venturing into the real estate sector with the incorporation of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vedanta Property Platforms Ltd (VPPL). This strategic move aims to unlock value from surplus land and non-core assets, potentially funding expansion in its core metals and energy businesses. VPPL will act as a dedicated platform for real estate ventures and asset-light initiatives.
Nisus Finance to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore through a real assets investment platform
Nisus Finance is launching a real assets platform to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore, targeting yield-generating and value-accretive real estate opportunities across India. The platform will attract domestic and UAE-based investors, including family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. A key vehicle, the Nisus Yield and Asset Multiplier Fund (NiYAM), will focus on structured credit and equity enhancement for projects like plotted developments and redevelopment.
Ethanol blending programme safe, use of E20 won't affect vehicle insurance validity: Govt
India's ethanol blending program is safe and beneficial, the government assures, dispelling fears about E20 fuel invalidating vehicle insurance. This globally accepted practice, seen in countries like Brazil, has saved India over Rs 1.4 lakh crore in foreign exchange and boosted farmers' incomes. The initiative enhances energy security, cuts emissions, and supports cleaner mobility, with the government committed to its safe and transparent implementation.
Hormuz shipping activity shows signs of recovery; Indian refiners shine amid disruption: S&P Global
Shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of recovery, with daily transits increasing significantly, though still far below pre-war levels. Indian refiners, however, are demonstrating remarkable resilience, successfully diversifying their crude oil sources to include Russian, Brazilian, West African, and US grades amidst ongoing global energy supply disruptions. Market watchers remain vigilant as geopolitical tensions continue to influence oil trade.