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From Steel Plants To Startups: How PM Modi Recast The Role Of Business In India

PM Modi’s challenge was no longer creating an industrial base from scratch but accelerating growth, creating jobs, and making India globally competitive

Grasim to invest Rs 3k cr in Lyocell Plant

Mumbai: Grasim Industries has approved a plan to spend ₹3,094 crore on the second phase of its Lyocell plant at Harihar in Karnataka.The first phase of this plant will have a capacity of 55,000 tonnes each year, while the second will add another 110,000 tonnes capacity.The under-construction first phase is set to be commissioned by mid-2027. The second phase will have two lines, with the first line set to be commissioned in 2028 and the second in 2030. "This investment...marks another significant step in Grasim's strategic expansion of advanced fibre capabilities, catering to the growing global demand for sustainable and high-performance textile materials," Kumar Mangalam Birla, the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, said."This fresh expansion will catapult Grasim's overall Cellulosic Fibres capacity beyond 1 million tonnes per annum, reinforcing its position as a global leader in sustainable man-made Cellulosic Fibres."Lyocell, a semi-synthetic fibre, is used across apparel, home textiles and technical textile applications. Grasim already produces Lyocell at one of its plants in Gujarat. The completion of both the phases at its plant in Harihar in Karnataka will make it one of the largest producers of Lyocell globally, with a capacity of 210,000 tonnes per annum.

Waste treatment plants will soon turn wealth generating units, says MA&UD Minister Narayana

Solid waste treatment will get a boost with the Chief Minister giving the go-ahead for establishment of 107 processing units across the State by the end of July, he says

White Paper reopens debate on nuclear power plants in Kerala

The document lists nuclear power as one of the sources that the State should explore in adopting a “long-term strategy” for energy security

Adani Plants 1.6 Million Trees To Turn Chhattisgarh Coal Mine Green

Under the programme, 40 trees are planted for every tree removed for mining activities. Native species including Sal, Mahua, Tendu, Amaltas and Sidha have been replanted

Governor plants sapling, calls for sustainable living

Anthropic ‘plants’ engineers at NSA despite facing ban by Pentagon

Anthropic has reportedly placed engineers within the NSA to help deploy its advanced 'Mythos' AI for cyber operations, despite an ongoing legal dispute with the Department of War. This 'undercover' collaboration aims to customize AI for national security, with the technology designed for infiltrating foreign networks. The move is controversial given the Pentagon's prior 'supply-chain risk' label on Anthropic.

Over 600 Trees Illegally Cut Down At Government Institute In UP, Case Filed

According to the FIR, 655 full-grown trees and 67 dwarf oleander plants were felled.

Nirmala Sitharaman plants sapling to mark World Environment Day in Raichur

The initiative was organised by the district administration with the coordination of SPMCIL under Corporate Social Responsibility

International hydroponic cannabis smuggling syndicate busted; 40 accused identified

The syndicate cultivated hydroponic cannabis in Thailand capable of producing 144 plants per cycle and used nearly 300 carriers to smuggle the contraband into India

World Environment Day 2026 : Exploring the tree flora at Lok Bhavan Kerala

Lok Bhavan, the Kerala Governor’s official residence that stands on 12 hectares, is home to over 180 species of trees and plants

Coca-Cola announces plans to list its largest bottler Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings

Coca‑Cola Company is exploring a public listing in India for Hindustan Coca‑Cola Holdings Pvt Ltd (HCCH), parent company of its largest bottler in India Hindustan Coca‑Cola Beverages (HCCB), the Atlanta-based beverages maker announced early Tuesday. The maker of Coke and Sprite sparkling drinks and Minute Maid juices said in a statement that the potential listing is expected in 2027, with the sale of a portion of its shareholding in HCCH in connection with the listing.Coca-Cola currently owns 60% of HCCH after selling a 40% stake to the Jubilant Bhartia Group in July 2025.“Initial preparations are underway for a potential listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India, subject to market conditions and applicable regulatory and other approvals,” the statement said.The company said the potential listing “will be a significant milestone, completing the refranchising of HCCH and positioning it well to capitalise on the opportunities in the Indian market.”Sanket Ray, president, India and Southwest Asia and Emerging Large Markets Lead for The Coca‑Cola Company, called the move “another important step for HCCB. Following the listing, the bottler will be well placed to continue to pursue growth.”HCCH, and its operating subsidiary HCCB, established in 1997, operated a network of over 2,000 distributors and reached over 1.7 million customers, as on March 31, 2026. The company has an employee base of 5,000, and operates 14 bottling plants in addition to eight co-packers.The Coca‑Cola Company has retained Rothschild & Co to advise on the listing, it said, adding that “further details about the potential listing will be announced at a later date.”Rival PepsiCo’s bottling operator Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) had made its listing debut in November 2016.

Biogas plants to aid crop residue management, create jobs: Bhagwant Mann

Biogas plants to aid crop residue management, create jobs: Bhagwant Mann

US drug regulator flags lapses at Dabur plant

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has flagged data integrity, manufacturing and maintenance lapses at one of Dabur India's plants following an inspection earlier this year, according to an inspection report. Dabur is one of India's oldest and largest consumer goods companies, describing itself as one of the world's largest suppliers of Ayurvedic products with a legacy of ‌over 140 ⁠years. It ⁠sells a range of over-the-counter and consumer health products in the United States, including cough and cold rubs, antifungal creams, pain relief gels and oral care products. The findings, issued after the FDA inspected the company's factory in the country's western region of Dadra and Nagar Haveli in January, said some units in the facility posed risks of microbiological contamination. The report also said critical manufacturing records were falsified ⁠to conceal ‌that equipment meant to make certain products had been used for multiple other products. A live bird and bird droppings were found in ⁠the raw material warehouse, about 30 feet from packaging materials. An apparent unidentified black substance was also seen covering more than 25% of ceiling surfaces in both the raw material warehouse and the finished drug product storage warehouse, according to the report, which was made public earlier this week. The findings come amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of Indian drugmakers over quality controls for medicines and health products exported to the United States, their ‌largest overseas market. The FDA inspector also questioned the reliability of testing at the plant, noting that although microbiology test results were reported as within limits, significant contamination was observed ⁠in multiple samples during the inspection. Dabur did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Following a form 483, which is issued after a U.S. FDA inspection, companies usually respond to the regulator with corrective steps taken to address the concerns. The report also said management had not reviewed drug production and quality records to determine compliance with regulatory requirements before batches were released to the market, and cited deficiencies in equipment cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Women-led solar power plant inaugurated in Telangana’s Khammam; ₹4.5 lakh-₹5 lakh monthly income estimated

Telangana government intends to establish similar solar power plants in every district, says Deputy CM and Power Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka

CM to inaugurate SHG-run solar plants during women’s week celebrations: Seethakka

Construction of six new waste-to-energy plants will be completed in two years, says MA&UD Minister Narayana

The four-week ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ aims to raise awareness among public about cleanliness and transform the State into a clean and dump yard-free destination with public participation, he says