Indian industries

The Centre has decided to ban the supply of oxygen for all industrial purposes from April 22. The decision aims to meet up the demand of medical oxygen in COVID facilities across the country. However, nine specified industries, including steel plants, pharmaceuticals, and petroleum refineries, are exempted from the ban. Earlier, the government has issued an emergency order to facilitate the transportation of oxygen cylinders across state… read-more

Air quality in Mumbai has been severely affected due to coal usage in industrial areas, revealed a study by Centre for Science and Environment. Notably, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region burns nearly two million tonnes coal every year with having MSMEs as biggest contributors. While the study showed that four regions – Trans-Thane Creek (highest), Taloja, Ambernath and Dombivali – account for 70% of the pollution, it also suggested an action… read-more

Karnataka government's data has indicated that 31 large and medium industries in the state have closed down in the last three years. The data revealed this has caused over 4,000 people losing job. Reportedly, 19 out of the 31 industries belonged to northern Karnataka. However, Karnataka Industries Minister Jagadish Shettar said that the industries had their own reason to close and it has no connection with the state policies.

WB government has decided to set up 100 business parks in the state to generate employment. State Home Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay, stated, under the 'West Bengal Incentive Scheme-2014 for government approved Industrial Parks', 14 parks were already being developed and the number is now extended to 100, to increase job opportunities in MSME sector. The move came in response to criticism of 'failing to attract investments'.

According to data collected by the Industries Department, 95% of Karnataka's industries have resumed operations. Reportedly, 91% of the workforce has also returned to work. The data shows that 100% of industries in three districts - Koppal, Shivamogga, and Hassan - in the state have resumed operations completely. While food processing and personal hygiene industries are making a profit, textiles, entertainment, and hospitality industries are… read-more