Twesh Mishra is a journalist focused on national news in India. He writes for The Economic Times and his work has also appeared in the Cigalah Group. Twesh covers a wide range of topics including transportation, infrastructure development, manufacturing, and government policies.
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By: Twesh Mishra
The central government plans to auction up to 20 critical mineral blocks for deeper exploration under a new license regime to improve the tepid response from states. Amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act empower the Centre to conduct these auctions and offer reimbursement incentives to private players.
"This joint call for proposal seeks to encourage a consortium approach for developing technologies. Focus is on supporting practical application of R&D in the EV value chain," Hanif Qureshi, additional secretary, ministry of heavy industries, told ET, adding that the initial fund allocation is Rs 100 crore, which can be scaled up depending on the quality of proposals received.
By: Twesh Mishra
Germanys Deutsche Bahn is hiring Indian train drivers for global projects while expanding its operations in India. DB is running the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS and has partnered with Delhi Metro for various services. DB aims to grow its presence in the Indian metro system market despite facing minor setbacks.
The Centre has directed power distribution companies to follow uniform accounting practices to avoid financial misreporting. This move aims to curb the creation of regulatory assets considered as future revenue. Discoms are now seeking clarity on existing regulatory assets, which they expect to recover from future tariff hikes.
By: Twesh Mishra
The centre can deduct outstanding dues from states under the PM E-Bus scheme using a Direct Debit Mandate with RBI. PTAs will operate electric buses, and CESL will ensure timely payments to operators in case of default. States will face financial penalties for late payments. The scheme aims to cover 38,000 e-buses with a Rs 3,435.33 crore outlay.
The centre suggests reducing the benchmark price of bauxite for calculating auction premiums and resource value. A committee recommends lowering the conversion factor for metallurgical bauxite to 4.90%. This change affects new mining leases. Aluminum makers and related industries will benefit. Current consumption of aluminum in India is below the global average.
Paradip Port is set to develop new berths, mechanize existing ones, and establish a berth for green hydrogen as part of its strategy to become fully mechanized by 2030. The port aims to exceed 400 MTPA handling capacity by 2030 and has signed agreements for green hydrogen and ammonia plants to create a regional hub.
India's iron-ore production grew by 5.5% to 135 million tonnes in the first half of fiscal 2024-25. Manganese ore output rose by 6.2% to 1.7 million tonnes. Coal production reached 84.45 million tonnes in October 2024. Increased output in metals points towards strong economic activity in energy, infrastructure, and other sectors.
By: Twesh Mishra
Paradip Port aims to become fully mechanised by 2030 by developing three new berths and mechanising four existing ones. It will also establish a special green hydrogen berth. The port plans to boost its handling capacity from 289 MTPA to 400 MTPA by 2030, with further expansion to 500 MTPA by 2047.
By: Twesh Mishra
The Indian Railways plans to launch a super app by December-end, consolidating several existing services such as ticket booking, food delivery, and train status checks into one platform. Developed by CRIS and integrated with IRCTC, this app aims to streamline passenger services and enhance earnings.
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