Decarbonizing India’s Aluminium Sector: Challenges, Pathways, and Policy Gaps

Over the years, industrial decarbonization in India has witnessed gradual progress; however, several bottlenecks continue to slow the pace and depth of transition. Key barriers include the sector’s heavy reliance on coal-based captive power plants, the high costs associated with shifting to renewable energy, and the adoption of new energy-efficient technologies. The aluminium sector hasContinue reading “Decarbonizing India’s Aluminium Sector: Challenges, Pathways, and Policy Gaps”

From Backbone to Breaking Point: SMEs in the Crossfire of Green Trade

In the narrow lanes of India’s industrial clusters, whether it is Ludhiana’s foundries, Surat’s textile mills, or Pune’s automotive industries, a silent struggle is unfolding. As the global economy increasingly swivels towards clean manufacturing, the ripple effects are hitting India’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) hardcore. Under the National Steel Policy 2017, India aims toContinue reading “From Backbone to Breaking Point: SMEs in the Crossfire of Green Trade”

Can Scrap Steel Propel India’s Green Industrial Future?

As the European Union mulls over implementing new regulations restricting the export of scrap metal to non-OECD countries, a global shift is underway. These policy shifts are expected to tighten the availability of scrap metal in the international market, compelling countries like India to reassess their reliance on imported scrap steel. In this evolving landscape,Continue reading “Can Scrap Steel Propel India’s Green Industrial Future?”