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No bar on FDI in industries aiding N-power generation: Government

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 10, 2014

 The government today said that no decision on allowing FDI in the nuclear power sector has been taken but pointed out that there is no restriction on FDI in the industries manufacturing equipment and providing supplies to atomic power plants and related facilities. 

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Subject Tags: Business

PE-backed Orient Green Power to raise up to $67M via QIP

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 10, 2014

 Chennai-based Orient Green Power Company, the public listed renewable energy firm of the Shriram Group, has said its board has approved a proposal to raise as much as Rs 400 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP), subject to shareholders’ nod.

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Water shortage hits Surat’s 125 textile processing units

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2014

 In a meeting held by the Southern Gujarat Textile Processing Association (SGTPA) on Monday, around 125 textile processing units in Pandesara GIDC area in Surat  decided to shut down their units during night and run day shifts only. The decision had come after the unit owners...

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Subject Tags: Business , Law

Locus Energy Launches Virtual Irradiance(TM) Solar Analytics Solution

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2014

 Locus Energy, a solar monitoring and data analytics platform provider for the distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) market, today announced the launch of its advanced irradiance modeling tool, Virtual Irradiance™ (VI), which provides solar fleet operators with valuable data on...

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Huntsman promotes 'Sustainability in Action' initiative

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2014

 In a company-wide effort spanning the globe, Huntsman Textile Effects has mobilized more than a quarter of its 3,000 strong associates at major facilities in eight countries to promote environmental sustainability through community activities. Clocking over 1,500 hours, this...

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Cytec partners Dralon on tow industrial grade carbon fiber

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2014

 Cytec Industries Inc. (CYT) announced that they have entered into strategic discussions with Dralon GmbH, the recognized German manufacturer of acrylic fibers, to support the exploration and development of large tow industrial grade carbon fiber. 

Demand for large tow...

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Alstom T&D India to Help Harness Hydropower Potential of Himachal Pradesh

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 7, 2014

The project aims to transmit power from new generation sources into the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, paving the way towards harnessing 23,000 MW of hydro power potential in the state.

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Subject Tags: Alstom , Business , Labor , Law

Mphasis the first Indian IT company to be awarded ‘Green Co’ certification by CII

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 4, 2014

 Mphasis, a leading IT services provider, has been awarded the ‘Green Co' Bronze certification by CII in accordance with the Green Co Rating System. This award recognizes the significant contribution of Mphasis in the area of environmental performance. Mphasis is the first IT...

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Subject Tags: Business , Green Co , Labor , Law

E-rickshaws legal but aren't regulated

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 2, 2014

 Jai Bhagwan Goel, a politician active in Delhi circles who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in February, was instrumental in getting a significant rally convened on  June 17. In the rally, he managed to win back a cause, and vote bank, being taken over by Aam Aadmi Party...

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Quantum Energy Inc says its refineries would produce export-ready fuel

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 1, 2014

 Quantum Energy Inc , a US energy venture, intends to build a network of " micro refineries" that would produce fuel fit for export, an executive said on Friday. 

The Williston, North Dakota, enterprise plans to build five "micro refineries" near railheads that would...

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