US steel tariffs: India takes key steps to safeguard domestic manufacturers

IANS | March 12, 2025 10:00 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The government said it has taken several steps to safeguard the domestic steel manufacturers and to strengthen competitiveness of India’s steel industry, as the US announces imposition of 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium products on most favoured nation (MFN) basis from March 12.

India saves $5.43 billion forex as coal imports dip due to rising local production

IANS | March 11, 2025 6:07 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Coal imports to the country during April-December period of the current financial year declined by 8.4 per cent to 183.42 million tonnes (MT) -- from 200.19 MT in the same period of previous financial year due to the increase in domestic production, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana powers 10 lakh homes in India with solar energy: Centre

IANS | March 11, 2025 5:27 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) -- the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar initiative -- has achieved a significant milestone by completing 10.09 lakh installations across the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said on Tuesday.