NTPC Group has crossed the mark of 400 Billion Units (BU) of total electricity generation in the current financial year, on 13th March, 2024. During FY 2022-23, the company had generated 399.3 BU. This milestone has been achieved with an average Plant Loading Factor (PLF) of 77.06% for NTPC’s coal stations, till 13th March, 2024 in the current financial year. Earlier during ...
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Ministry of Mines Launches Third Tranche of Auction of Critical and Strategic Minerals
The third tranche of E-auction of Critical & Strategic Minerals was launched by the Ministry of Mines today i.e., 14th March 2024. A total of 7 critical mineral blocks are being put up for auction as composite license in this 3rd Tranche. These 7 mineral blocks are auctioned under second attempt of auction as per sub-rule 10 and sub-rule 11(b) of rule ...
Read More »One More Coking Coal Mine Auctioned on Third Day of Auctions On third day of auctions under 9th round and 8th round of commercial coal mine auctions, 1 mine was put up for auction. The coal mine is partially explored coking coal mine. The total geological reserve for the coal mine is 200 Million Tonnes. Including today’s auction, a total of 4 coking coal mines have ...
Read More »Competition Commission of India notifies three distinct regulations on determination of turnover, settlement, commitment and penalty guidelines in relation to an enterprise
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has notified three regulations viz. THE CCI (SETTLEMENT) REGULATIONS, 2024; THE CCI (COMMITMENT) REGULATIONS, 2024; THE CCI (DETERMINATION OF TURNOVER OR INCOME) REGULATIONS, 2024 and THE CCI (DETERMINATION OF MONETARY PENALTY) GUIDELINES, 2024 on 06.03.2024. These regulations and guidelines were issued pursuant to the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023, and subsequent notification of sections 20, 35 & 40 of the Competition ...
Read More »DoT initiates Spectrum Auction to augment the existing telecom services and maintain continuity of services Issues Notice Inviting Applications today to this effect
Department of Telecom (DoT) has initiated the Spectrum Auction to augment the existing telecom services and maintain continuity of services. DoT issued Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) today (08.03.2024) to this effect. The Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is committed to provide affordable, state-of-art high quality telecom services to all the citizens. Highlights of ...
Read More »CIL Achieves Record Coal Production of 703.91 MT up to 7th March 2024
The Coal India Limited (CIL) has achieved a record production of 703.91 million tonnes (MT) of coal up to 7th March 2024 during the current fiscal, surpassing last financial year’s production of 703.20 MT by an impressive margin of 24 days. Additionally, CIL maintains an ample coal stock of 72.70 MT as of 7th March 2024. To enhance domestic coal production, the ...
Read More »Launch of Exploration Licence for Critical and Deep Seated Minerals by the States of Karnataka and Rajasthan – A First in the Country
Karnataka and Rajasthan launched auction of Exploration Licence (EL) for critical and deep seated minerals on 06.03.2024. Exploration Licence blocks are being auctioned for the first time in the country. Karnataka launched auction of one block of Gold, Copper and Lithium and Rajasthan launched auction of three blocks of Rare Earth Elements, Rare Metal and Potash minerals. The Mines and Minerals ...
Read More »ChipIN, the one-stop centre for chip designers across the country, gets fillip with support from semiconductor industry leaders
“This is a huge opportunity for current and budding entrepreneurs from Trivandrum and Kerala, to be at the starting line of designing and reimagining the systems, devices and products of tomorrow. Inline with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister – Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s of India being a semicon hub for the world, we believe that the future is not only about ...
Read More »Cabinet Approves Over Rs 10,300 Crore for IndiaAI Mission, will Empower AI Startups and Expand Compute Infrastructure Access
The Cabinet has approved an allocation of over Rs 10,300 crore for the IndiaAI Mission today, marking a significant step towards bolstering India’s AI ecosystem. This substantial financial infusion, slated over the next five years, is poised to catalyse various components of the IndiaAI Mission, including pivotal initiatives like the IndiaAI Compute Capacity, IndiaAI Innovation Centre (IAIC), IndiaAI Datasets Platform, ...
Read More »Financial assistance under ‘Tea Development & Promotion Scheme’ increases by 82% from Rs. 290.81 crores to Rs.528.97 crore for 2024-25 and 2025-26
The financial assistance for the Tea sector under the ‘Tea Development & Promotion Scheme’ has been increased by 82% from Rs. 290.81 crores to Rs.528.97 crore for the next 2 financial years (2024-25 and 2025-26). A range of incentives are planned to be provided to small tea growers by mobilizing them into SHGs and FPOs. Setting up of 800 SHGs ...
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