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HPCL Announces Senior Management Changes Following Retirement of Two Executive Directors

New Delhi : State-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has announced key changes in its senior management team following the retirement of two Executive Directors who have superannuated from service. The leadership transition became effective on June 1, 2026, and was disclosed through a regulatory filing submitted to the stock exchanges. In its filing under … Read more

Petronet LNG Fixes June 12 as Record Date for ₹3 Final Dividend for FY26

New Delhi, June 1, 2026: Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) has announced June 12, 2026, as the Record Date for determining shareholder eligibility for its proposed final dividend of ₹3 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26). The announcement was made through a regulatory filing submitted to the stock exchanges on Monday. The company … Read more

BPCL Bids Farewell to Veteran Executive Shri Manoj K. After Nearly Four Decades of Service

MUMBAI  — Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), one of India’s leading state-owned energy companies, has bid a heartfelt farewell to Shri Manoj K., Executive Director – Biofuels & Major Projects (Exploration & Production), following his retirement on May 31, 2026, after an illustrious career spanning nearly 40 years. The retirement marks the conclusion of a … Read more

Coal Ministry Assigns Additional Charge of NLC India Director (Power) to Rajesh P. S. Sisodia Following M. Venkatachalam’s Retirement

CHENNAI, June 1, 2026 — State-owned power and mining giant NLC India Limited has announced a key leadership transition following the retirement of Director (Power) M. Venkatachalam, who stepped down upon attaining the age of superannuation. In a regulatory filing submitted to stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) … Read more

NHPC Launches Construction of 240 MW Uri-I Stage-II Hydroelectric Project in Jammu & Kashmir

NEW DELHI  — NHPC Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Bhupender Gupta officially inaugurated construction activities for the 240 MW Uri-I Stage-II Hydroelectric Project in the Uri region of Baramulla district, Jammu & Kashmir, marking a significant step forward in the development of India’s renewable energy infrastructure. The inauguration ceremony commenced with the first blast for … Read more

₹18.55 Per Share Dividend: REC Limited Delivers Strong Returns to Investors Alongside Record FY26 Profit

Mumbai — : REC Limited, a Maharatna public sector enterprise and a leading financier in India’s power sector, has announced a total dividend of ₹18.55 per share for FY26, reinforcing its position as a strong dividend-paying stock. The announcement comes alongside the company’s highest-ever annual net profit, making it a key highlight for investors. Dividend … Read more

Dilip Kumar Assumes Charge as Chief Vigilance Officer of Steel Authority of India Limited

New Delhi — Dilip Kumar, a senior officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers, has officially taken charge as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), one of India’s largest state-owned steel producers. The appointment was announced by the Government of India through an official release published on … Read more

Bharat Forge and DRDO Unveil ‘Vikram VT 21’ Advanced Armoured Platforms

New Delhi : In a major boost to India’s indigenous defense capabilities, Bharat Forge Limited, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation, has officially flagged off the Vikram VT 21, a new generation of advanced armored platforms developed in under three years. The project was executed in partnership with the Vehicle Research and … Read more

Ranjana Chopra Assigned Additional Charge as Secretary, Women and Child Development Ministry

New Delhi : The Government of India has entrusted Ranjana Chopra, a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Odisha cadre (1994 batch), with additional charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Chopra, who currently serves as Secretary in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, will hold the additional responsibility with … Read more

SCOPE and ICF Launch First-Ever Study on Coaching Framework for Indian Public Sector Enterprises

New Delhi : In a significant move to strengthen leadership development and organizational effectiveness in India’s public sector, the Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) has partnered with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), USA, to launch a landmark study titled “State of Coaching in Indian Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs).” This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to evaluate … Read more

TCS Partners with Siemens Energy to Drive AI-Led Industrial Transformation and Data Center Innovation

New Delhi : Global IT services leader Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a strategic partnership with Siemens Energy AG and Siemens Energy India Limited to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across the global energy and industrial ecosystem. The collaboration combines Siemens Energy’s expertise in power generation, electrification, and grid technologies with TCS’ strengths in … Read more

ONGC Bids Farewell to Veteran HR Leader Rajan Asthana After Three Decades of Service

New Delhi : India’s state-run energy major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has formally bid farewell to Rajan Asthana, Executive Director and Chief Employee Relations, on his retirement following more than 30 years of distinguished service with the organization. A Career Spanning Three Decades An MBA by training, Asthana joined ONGC in 1989 … Read more

Mazagon Dock Partners with AMPP India to Launch Marine Coatings Skill Center

Mumbai : In a major step toward strengthening India’s maritime workforce, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian arm of the global corrosion authority Association for Materials Protection and Performance to establish the country’s first dedicated Marine Blasting & Painting Skill Center. The agreement was signed … Read more

ONGC Names New CFO, Clears Petrochemicals JV and Backs Northeast Gas Grid Expansion

New Delhi : India’s state-owned energy giant Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has announced a series of strategic decisions following its Board meeting on April 25, signaling a strong push toward financial leadership stability, petrochemical integration, and infrastructure expansion in the Northeast. The company disclosed the developments to both the National Stock Exchange … Read more

SJVN Limited Hosts Parliamentary Panel During Himachal Study Visit, Highlights Energy Transition Strategy

Shimla/Dharamshala : SJVN Limited hosted India’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) during its official study visit to Shimla and Dharamshala from April 25 to 27, 2026, marking a significant engagement between policymakers and the public sector energy enterprise. The visiting delegation, led by PAC Chairperson K. C. Venugopal, included Members of Parliament from both the Lok … Read more

Global Savings Divide Widens: Sweden Tops Rankings While U.S. Lags, OECD Data Shows

The S Bharat  — A new global comparison of household savings rates reveals stark differences in how much people set aside across major economies, with European nations dominating the top ranks while countries like the United States trail far behind. The analysis, based on the latest data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development … Read more

India–UK Free Trade Agreement Likely to Take Effect in April, 99% of Indian Exports to Get Zero-Duty Access

New Delhi — The long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is expected to come into force from April 2026, according to a senior government official. The landmark deal is projected to significantly boost bilateral trade and open the UK market widely to Indian labor-intensive industries. Zero Duty on 99% of … Read more

NHPC Limited’s 2,880 MW Dibang Project Reviewed by Arunachal Pradesh Minister

Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh — Senior officials from the Arunachal Pradesh government on Saturday conducted a high-level review of the ongoing construction of NHPC Limited’s 2,880-megawatt Dibang Multipurpose Project, one of India’s largest hydropower developments. The inspection was led by State Tourism, Rural Works, Parliamentary Affairs and Libraries Minister Passang Dorjee Sona. He was … Read more

Three Siblings From One Family Enter World’s Top 10 Richest, Family Wealth Bigger Than Many Countries’ GDP

New Delhi: The global billionaire rankings have seen a dramatic shake-up in the first six weeks of this year, with some of the world’s most famous names slipping out of the top 10 and three siblings from the same family surging into it. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Jim Walton, Rob Walton, and Alice … Read more

NHPC Limited Receives ESG Score of 61 from S&P Global

Faridabad, India –: NHPC Limited has been awarded an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Score of 61 out of 100 by S&P Global, the company said in a regulatory filing on Friday. The disclosure was made in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. ESG Assessment Overview The … Read more

ONGC Q3 Consolidated Profit Jumps 23%, Standalone Earnings Hit by Lower Crude Prices

New Delhi: India’s state-owned energy major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported a strong 23 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the third quarter of FY26, supported by margin expansion and improved contributions from subsidiaries, even as its standalone upstream business faced pressure from lower crude oil realizations. Consolidated net profit for … Read more

NGT Issues Notice to Centre and Meghalaya Government Over Illegal Coal Mine Blast

New Delhi: India’s National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of a deadly explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district and issued notices to the Central government, the Meghalaya government, and other concerned authorities. The tribunal acted after taking note of a media report titled “18 Killed in … Read more

ONGC Wins Global Platinum Award for Safety and Environmental Management 2026

New Delhi: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India’s largest upstream oil and gas producer, has been awarded the Global Energy & Environment Foundation (GEEF) Platinum Award for Safety and Environmental Management 2026, underscoring its leadership in safety excellence and environmental responsibility in the global energy industry. The prestigious award recognizes ONGC’s sustained commitment to … Read more

Meghalaya Coal Mine Blast Death Toll Rises to 25; Two Arrested

Guwahati: The death toll from a devastating explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district has risen to 25, police said on Friday. The blast occurred on Thursday in the remote Sutnga area, which has long been notorious for unlawful coal mining activities. Superintendent of Police Vikas Kumar confirmed that rescue … Read more