Reactions from Indian steel industry leaders to some of the provisions of the annual budget that was just passed have been a mixed bag. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Overall, industry players were in agreement that the annual budget exercise would push big-ticket infrastructure projects. Stress on […]
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IRENA: India Producing Cheapest Solar Power in the World
India’s solar energy production plan seems to be growing stronger, so much so it has even received global recognition. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said in a recent report that India was producing the cheapest solar power in the world, the […]
Will the ‘Fruit and Nut Tax’ Adversely Impact Indo-U.S. Relations?
India’s retaliatory tariff on 28 U.S. goods, including some finished metal products, has been dubbed the “fruit and nut tax” in trade circles. The facetious label, though, does not take away from the seriousness of the developing situation. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook In India and the […]
Jindal Stainless to Produce Stainless Steel E-Rickshaws
Among many other things, India is a land of auto rickshaws (or “tuk-tuks,” as they are called in Thailand). Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook These three-wheeler “traffic dodgers” are a common sight on Indian roads. They also form part of India’s exports to other nations in Southeast […]
Indian Business Groups Lobby for Auction of Iron Ore Mining Licenses
A new government in India has steel companies and iron miners rushing to it with urgent pleas on iron ore mine auction. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook One appeal is for the government to auction iron ore mining licenses held by private miners when they expire in […]
India’s Hindustan Copper Aims to Expand Ore Production
One of India’s largest miners, Hindustan Copper Ltd., is looking to grow in ore production by 25% to 5.15 million tons in fiscal year 2019-2020. The company has set a revenue from operations target of approximately U.S. $286 million, with a capital expenditures of about U.S. $86 million, mostly for mine expansions. Need buying strategies […]
India in Wait-and-See Mode on U.S.-China Trade Developments
The tariff war between the United States and China is being watched with trepidation in India. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook There’s no unanimous view yet on the fallout of the tariffs with respect India. Most in India are in a wait-and-see mode as things unfold. Overall, […]
After Thyssenkrupp JV Falls Through, Tata Steel Looks to Other Options
After the collapse of its deal in Europe with Thyssenkrupp AG, Tata Steel is reportedly considering several options, including a new partner for a joint venture (JV), according to Bloomberg Quint. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook A report in the Business Standard quoted Tata Steel CEO and […]
India Aims to Speed Up Activity Toward Renewable Energy Installation Goal
Faced with the prospect of perhaps not being able to meet the target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022, the Indian government has decided to adopt a new tack. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Media reports in India say the government is mulling a […]
India’s FICCI Expresses Concern Over Drop in Mining Concessions
One of India’s premier industrial representative bodies, the nonprofit Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has expressed concern over the drop in mining concessions being awarded every year. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook In a presentation to Niti Aayog, a policy think tank of […]