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Sooraj Pancholi breaks silence on Disha Salian death, says 'never met her'

Sooraj Pancholi breaks silence on Disha Salian death, says 'never met her'

India Today 15 Sep 2026 9:21 am

Bigg Boss 20: Just Who Is Love Gill?

Lovepreet Gill, Punjabi model and actress, is making a significant impact as a strong contestant on Bigg Boss 20.

Rediff 15 Sep 2026 9:05 am

Mammootty meets royal family

The Times of India 15 Sep 2026 8:44 am

Taylor Swift goes on a fun date with Tom Cruise, this time cheering for Chiefs

Taylor Swift goes on a fun date with Tom Cruise, this time cheering for Chiefs

India Today 15 Sep 2026 8:28 am

Hanuman Ansh storms into Bollywood's top 3 in 2026, overtakes Mirzapur box office

Hanuman Ansh storms into Bollywood's top 3 in 2026, overtakes Mirzapur box office

India Today 15 Sep 2026 8:26 am

Rajinikanths Mandaadi review leaves Soori emotional

The Times of India 15 Sep 2026 7:58 am

Dan Levy talks about Catherine OHara at the Emmys 2026

The Times of India 15 Sep 2026 7:34 am

Govinda joins Tina and Yashvrdhn for Ganesh Chaturthi

The Times of India 15 Sep 2026 7:30 am

Emmys 2026: Jean Smart Scripts History For Most Acting Wins. Check Full List Of Winners

With the win, Smart has officially taken home lead actress honors for every season of Hacks, marking the first time an actor has accomplished that feat.

NDTV 15 Sep 2026 7:26 am

Taylor Swift SPOTTED with Tom Cruise at Chiefs game - WATCH

The Times of India 15 Sep 2026 7:05 am

'Irumudi' BO day 25: Ravi Teja starrer earns Rs 2.50 cr

The Times of India 15 Sep 2026 6:50 am

Emmy Awards 2026: Best red carpet looks

The Times of India 15 Sep 2026 6:43 am

'Mandaadi' BO day 5 vs 'Sardar 2'

The Times of India 15 Sep 2026 5:52 am

78th Emmy Awards 2026 Live Updates

The Times of India 15 Sep 2026 3:46 am

Hanuman Ansh Director Vishal Chaturvedi Announces RamBola, Biopic on Goswami Tulsidas

Hanuman Ansh director Vishal Chaturvedi has announced his next film, RamBola, a biopic on legendary 16th-century saint-poet Goswami Tulsidas. The announcement comes after the unexpected box-office success of Hanuman Ansh, which was made on a modest budget and has reportedly crossed the 200 crore mark in India.

IBTimes 14 Sep 2026 10:30 pm

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Salman Khan Sports Bandana at Bappa Aarti; Nysa, Ankita Lokhande, Ananya Panday Welcome Ganpati Home

Salman Khan was spotted attending the Bappa aarti with his family, while Nysa, Ankita Lokhande, Ananya Panday, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D'Souza, Kajol, Tusshar Kapoor, Ronit Roy, Sonu Sood, Divyanka Tripathi, Arjun Bijlani, Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee also celebrated the auspicious festival with devotion.

IBTimes 14 Sep 2026 10:29 pm

'Not A Dream Anymore': Diljit Dosanjh On Being The First Punjabi Artist To Headline Wembley

Diljit's Wembley concert was part of his ongoing Aura World Tour

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 10:22 pm

Satyanash kar diya: Lyricist Sameer Anjaan slams Dhurandhar for destroying old songs

Satyanash kar diya: Lyricist Sameer Anjaan slams Dhurandhar for destroying old songs

India Today 14 Sep 2026 8:27 pm

Hanuman Ansh heads to Telugu screens after Rs 250-crore winning run

Hanuman Ansh heads to Telugu screens after Rs 250-crore winning run

India Today 14 Sep 2026 8:01 pm

Favours won't even get you sweeper's job: Kangana slams Rakhi Swant's remark on PM

Favours won't even get you sweeper's job: Kangana slams Rakhi Swant's remark on PM

India Today 14 Sep 2026 7:36 pm

Samantha's baby shower: Raj showers her with rose petals amid sacred chants

Samantha's baby shower: Raj showers her with rose petals amid sacred chants

India Today 14 Sep 2026 7:11 pm

India's Got Latent 2: Samay Raina Stops Deepak Kalal From Cracking Jokes After Contestant Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis

India's Got Latent 2 contestant Kartika Jalani spoke about her battle with cancer during a conversation with Samay Raina

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 6:53 pm

Daayra New Posters Promise A Gritty Face-Off Between Kareena Kapoor And Prithviraj Sukumaran

The film is set to hit theatres on September 18

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 6:08 pm

Does Prabhas Perform His Own Stunts? Fauzi Stunt Masters Break Silence

According to the stunt masters, Prabhas comes to the sets when his action scenes are required and is willing to perform physically demanding work

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 5:59 pm

Aamir Khan In Talks For A Superhero Film With Sajid Nadiadwala And R Balki: Report

Aamir has reportedly shown interest, but he has not officially signed on to the film yet

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 5:51 pm

Kangana hits back at Rakhi Sawant after her comments on her

The Times of India 14 Sep 2026 5:45 pm

Kangana Ranaut slams Rakhi Sawant: Can

Mumbai: Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has reacted to Rakhi Sawants scathing attack on her. The actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram on Monday, and shared a screenshot of a report with Rakhis remarks. Kangana penned a long note targeting Rakhi, and said that despite all the favours pulled, the latter cant Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 Sep 2026 5:42 pm

Sydney Sweeney reacts to backlash over sports ad with cryptic Instagram posts

Sydney Sweeney reacts to backlash over sports ad with cryptic Instagram posts

India Today 14 Sep 2026 5:22 pm

'Fetching Food From Jungle': Taapsee Pannu Reveals What Husband Mathias Boe Is Up To In Seychelles

In one of her Instagram Stories, Mathias Boe is seen busy peeling the shell of a coconut

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 5:11 pm

How Bollywood movies are rife with anti-Muslim plots

Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia has raised concerns over the growing Islamophobia in Indian society, saying that it has also found its way into Hindi cinema. He made the remarks while speaking at the Editors Guild of Indias Rajendra Mathur Memorial Lecture in New Delhi on September 4, 2026. Dhulia said that filmmakers are part of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 Sep 2026 5:10 pm

Padayaatra Trailer: Mammootty Plays A Doctor Under Police Scrutiny In Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Comeback Film

Padayaatra marks Mammootty and Adoor Gopalakrishnan's fourth film together. Their association began with Anantaram in 1987

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 5:01 pm

It's Taking A Toll On My Health: Gaurav Khanna Quits Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 After Winning Elimination Stunt

Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 has been themed around 'Old vs New: Darr Ka Naya Daur'

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 4:46 pm

Kareena Kapoor, Kajol, Sonu Sood: Stars welcome Bappa home as celebrations begin

Kareena Kapoor, Kajol, Sonu Sood: Stars welcome Bappa home as celebrations begin

India Today 14 Sep 2026 4:24 pm

Never Have To Choose Between Mummy And Daddy: Celina Jaitly Can't Be With Sons As New School Year Begins

Celina's post comes amid her divorce battle with her estranged husband, Peter Haag, as she claimed that she has not been allowed to meet her sons since she left Austria.

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 4:23 pm

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is highest-grossing Malayalam film now, overtakes Lokah

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is highest-grossing Malayalam film now, overtakes Lokah

India Today 14 Sep 2026 4:14 pm

After Hanuman Ansh Success, Director Vishal Chaturvedi Announces Film On Tulsidas

Mahakavi Goswami Tulsidas was a legendary 16th-century Vaishnava saint and poet

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 3:59 pm

This Was The Kind Of Project That Asked A Lot From Me: Pratibha Ranta On The Revolutionaries

In The Revolutionaries, Pratibha stars alongside Rohit Saraf, Bhuvan Bam and Gurfateh Pirzada.

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 3:53 pm

Emmys 2026: When And Where To Watch The Award Ceremony In India

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will stream live on JioHotstar in India

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 3:49 pm

Peak divinity: Internet reacts to 'peaceful energy' of Ramayana song Jai Jai Ram

Peak divinity: Internet reacts to 'peaceful energy' of Ramayana song Jai Jai Ram

India Today 14 Sep 2026 3:28 pm

'Mohit Suri's Film Will Be Much Larger Than Dhurandhar': Ram Gopal Varma On His Upcoming Collaboration

Taking to X on Monday, RGV revealed that the film is set during the period when underworld figures Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Rajan split

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 3:19 pm

'Contributed One-Third Of Total Investment': 21-Year-Old Producer Anupriya Nagar On Hanuman Ansh's 'Miraculous' Success

Anupriya also wanted to clarify a misconception about her contribution to the film

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 3:18 pm

Vijay Gifts Ajith Kumar A Miniature Race Car With Sweet Message At Silverstone

Ajith's team finished 38th overall in the Michelin Le Mans Cup race held in the United Kingdom

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 2:50 pm

RamBola: Vishal Chaturvedi announce Tulsidas biopic

The Times of India 14 Sep 2026 2:35 pm

Ajith Kumar loses cool at fan seeking selfie, viral video sparks outrage

Ajith Kumar loses cool at fan seeking selfie, viral video sparks outrage

India Today 14 Sep 2026 2:34 pm

Hayden Panettieres ex Brian Hickerson detained

The Times of India 14 Sep 2026 2:21 pm

Camera finds Pierce Brosnan as clock hits 0:07: US Open's slickest James Bond moment

Camera finds Pierce Brosnan as clock hits 0:07: US Open's slickest James Bond moment

India Today 14 Sep 2026 2:21 pm

Ears Blessed, Soul Healed: Internet Praises Ramayana Song Jai Jai Ram Featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi

The music video features glimpses of Rama and Sitas wedding

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 2:17 pm

Actor Nafisa Ali's Stage 4 ovarian cancer spreads to liver, targeted therapy begins

Actor Nafisa Ali's Stage 4 ovarian cancer spreads to liver, targeted therapy begins

India Today 14 Sep 2026 2:01 pm

Allu Arjun Meets Malayalam Director Basil Joseph In Mumbai, Fans Expect A Collaboration

Screenwriter Arun Anirudhan shared a series of pictures on Instagram, featuring Allu Arjun and Basil Joseph.

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 1:56 pm

Dhanush and Mammoottys OM confirms October 16 release

The Times of India 14 Sep 2026 1:50 pm

James Bond Fans Can't Get Over Pierce Brosnan's 007 US Open Moment

Brosnan was among the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where German tennis player Alexander Zverev faced America's Ben Shelton in the final.

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 1:45 pm

Video: Ajith Kumar Loses Cool As Fan Tries To Take Selfie With Him

Ajith Kumars team finished 38th overall in the Le Mans Cup race held in England, but a video from the event has now become a talking point among his fans.

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 1:40 pm

Bigg Boss Kannada 13: Prathama Prasad exits show before entering main house

Bigg Boss Kannada 13: Prathama Prasad exits show before entering main house

India Today 14 Sep 2026 1:27 pm

RamBola: After Neem Karoli Baba, Hanuman Ansh director's next on Goswami Tulsidas

RamBola: After Neem Karoli Baba, Hanuman Ansh director's next on Goswami Tulsidas

India Today 14 Sep 2026 1:21 pm

Ramayana Begins Its Musical Journey With Jai Jai Ram a Celebration of Shri Ram

On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the makers of Ramayana have unveiled Jai Jai Ram, the films first song, marking the beginning of the films musical journey with the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Composed by A.R. Rahman, penned by Dr. Kumar Vishwas and sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal; Jai Jai Ram combines the spiritual character of an aarti with a cinematic sound. Its lyrics reflect Shri Rams compassion, protection and adherence to dharma, while the repeated invocation gives the song its devotional core. Namit Malhotra, Filmmaker and Producer, said, Shri Ram is at the heart of Ramayana and, for generations, has been the guide we turn to through every phase of life. In moments of darkness, we seek his strength. In moments of uncertainty, we look to his path. And in moments of joy, we remember him with gratitude. Jai Jai Ram comes from that deeply personal and timeless relationship we share with Shri Ram. While Ramayana is being created on a great scale, its true foundation lies in its emotion, its values and its devotion. With Jai Jai Ram, we wanted our first song to reflect that soul , to celebrate Shri Ram not only as someone we worship, but as the protector, guide and source of strength we carry within us. Beginning this musical journey on Ganesh Chaturthi felt especially meaningful because, in our culture, every auspicious beginning starts by seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha. A.R. Rahman said, At the heart of Jai Jai Ram is the simple and powerful repetition of Shri Rams name. Musically, the intention was to preserve the purity and intimacy of a prayer while allowing the composition to grow into a cinematic song. Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal bring their own distinct emotional expression to Dr. Kumar Vishwass words, while always remaining true to the devotion at the centre of the song. I hope audiences find both a sense of peace and a personal connection in it. Dr. Kumar Vishwas said, Jai Jai Ram are three simple words, yet within them lies a complete prayer. While writing the song, my endeavour was not to describe Shri Ram, because his meaning cannot be contained in words, but to express the relationship every devotee shares with him: as our guide, our strength and our refuge. The language has been kept simple and direct because true devotion needs no ornamentation. I hope that when people hear the song, they do not merely listen to it, but find their own prayer within it. The song follows the global response to Ramayanas trailer, which crossed one billion digital views across platforms in six days. Watch the song here: Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Shri Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. Produced by Namit Malhotras Prime Focus Studios in association with eight-time Academy Award-winning DNEG and Yashs Monster Mind Creations, and distributed by Sony Pictures globally (excluding India), Ramayana Part One will arrive in cinemas this Diwali 2026.

Web Dunia 14 Sep 2026 1:06 pm

Fans praise 'Ramayana' IMPROVED visuals - WATCH

The Times of India 14 Sep 2026 12:50 pm

Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan Breaks Silence On Criticism Over Boring Contestant Line-Up

Salman Khan joked about the casting while addressing criticism around this seasons contestant line-up.

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 12:49 pm

We Must Win: Trumps FIERY AI Message As Anthropic Boss Sounds Alarm

Donald Trump is doubling down on Americas race for artificial intelligence supremacy, calling AI a critical front in the global battle for power. Trump, however, has stressed that the United States cannot afford to fall behind as competition with China intensifies. With AI rapidly transforming technology, national security and the economy, the race to control the next generation of advanced technology is becoming an increasingly high-stakes global contest.

The Times of India 14 Sep 2026 12:25 pm

Crystal Lake Trailer : Linda Cardellini, Gwendolyn Sundstrom and Danielle Kotch Starrer Crystal LakeOfficial Trailer

Crystal Lake: Watch the Official trailer from english Web series 'Crystal Lake' starring Linda Cardellini, Gwendolyn Sundstrom and Danielle Kotch. Crystal Lake is directed by Logan George, Celine Held, Michael Lennox and Quyen Tran. To know more about Crystal Lake, watch the video. Check out the latest english trailer, new series trailer, trending english series trailer, Linda Cardellini, Gwendolyn Sundstrom and Danielle Kotch's videos at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

The Times of India 14 Sep 2026 12:25 pm

Man tied up, brutally assaulted during robbery in Keralam

Kochi: A 28-year-old man suffered multiple fractures to his ribs and hands after he was allegedly brutally assaulted and robbed by two persons near Aluva railway station here, police said on Monday. The injured, Jofin Joju of Kodanad near here, was walking towards Aluva railway station when he was allegedly approached by the two-member gang Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 Sep 2026 12:20 pm

All about RGV-Mohit Suri's gangster film on Dawood-Chhota Rajan, backed by YRF

All about RGV-Mohit Suri's gangster film on Dawood-Chhota Rajan, backed by YRF

India Today 14 Sep 2026 12:17 pm

Beijing bans drone possession, storage from Nov 15

The new rules are part of a broader push to tighten airspace security, with limited exemptions for emergency, research, industrial and other authorised operations.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 12:14 pm

Lyricist Sameer On How Bollywood Is Reducing Songs To Background Music

He cited Dhurandhar as an example and said that the trend had further harmed the importance given to music in Bollywood

NDTV 14 Sep 2026 12:13 pm

Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with U.S. Supreme Court poised to weigh in

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trumps attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections

The Hindu 14 Sep 2026 12:09 pm

Quote of the day by Vladimir Solovyov: Failure to recognize one's own absolute significance is equivalent to Russian philosopher on self-worth, faith and human dignity

Vladimir Solovyov, a distinguished Russian philosopher, delved into the essential nature of human value, asserting that understanding one's own absolute worth is fundamental to any belief system. This intrinsic self-importance is the cornerstone for trusting others and believing in higher powers. In his philosophy of love, Solovyov encourages the transcendence of egoism.

The Economic Times 14 Sep 2026 12:09 pm

EET Retail acquires leading UK independent forecourt network SGN Retail

Digital Desk | Stanlow (UK), Sep 14 (IANS) EET Retail Limited (EET Retail), the retail division of Essar Energy Transition Fuels (EET Fuels), on Monday announced an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of SGN Retail, a leading UK independent forecourt operator founded by Graham Peacock and Susan Tobbell. The transaction adds 118 high-quality forecourt locations to EET Retails portfolio. Combined with EET Retails fast-growing existing estate of 117 sites, the transaction establishes a scaled, nationwide mobility platform of 235 fuel forecourts with annual throughput exceeding 650 million litres. -- The SGN Retail acquisition creates a 235-site network with 650m+ litres of annual throughput -- instantly making EET Retail the UK's second-largest backward-integrated forecourt operator. -- Essar Energy Transition is building a leading integrated refinery-to-forecourt network, targeting 800 sites by 2031 -- all supplied by Essar Energy Transitions Stanlow refinery, which already produces 20 per cent of the UK's road fuels. -- This reverses two decades of UK fuel market fragmentation, replacing an import-dependent, multi-layered supply chain with a direct refinery-to-pump model. -- UK-refined fuel will now reach UK forecourts directly -- strengthening domestic energy security against global supply shocks and regional refinery closures. -- Essar Energy Transition is scaling the Essar brand's forecourt offer hot food, convenience, valeting and EV charging as the platform grows toward national coverage. Reintegrating the UK fuels supply chain Essar Energy Transition is committing to a UK model that integrates fuel manufacturing with sales to consumers in an efficient, reliable way. Over the last two decades, the UK market has fragmented between fuel retail and fuel production, as oil majors have significantly reduced domestic refinery investment, leading to a complex and inefficient supply chain often dependent on imports or complex domestic supply chains. EET Retail aims to challenge this dynamic to support an efficient and robust supply to UK customers. The transaction creates the second-largest UK forecourt network that is backwardly integrated with fuel production. The acquisition of SGN Retail will substantially accelerate EET Retails long-term roadmap and strategic objective to scale its footprint to supply domestic fuel directly to 800 forecourts (~9 per cent UK market share) by 2031. EET Retail believes that the combination of demographic growth, the rise of multi-car households and the declining number of forecourts in the UK creates an attractive outlook to invest in the forecourt sector. Consumer benefits and national energy security Rerouting fuel refined at Stanlow directly into EET Retail forecourts boosts domestic supply security by allowing UK refined fuel to be more efficiently distributed to domestic UK consumers. Furthermore, the integration of fuel production and sale will allow EET Retail to eliminate cost inefficiencies for motorists at the pump. Arvan Ruia, CEO of EET Retail, commented: Building a scaled, vertically integrated retail forecourt platform is a critical pillar of our long-term UK strategy. SGN Retail is one of the highest-quality forecourt networks in the UK, well ahead of the market. This acquisition accelerates our plan to build a nationwide, vertically integrated platform of 800 sites, backed by direct refinery supply and delivering competitive prices at the pump for UK motorists. Viral Gathani, Head of Strategic Transactions at Essar Energy Transition, added: This is a unique, best-in-class opportunity and advances a core part of our M&A strategy. The transaction is backed by a top-tier group of banks spanning four continents, several supporting the UK forecourt sector for the first time, underscoring confidence in our backward-integrated growth model and in the UK fuels and convenience markets. Transaction financing The transaction will be funded through a combination of cash and a new 250m senior debt facility arranged by a bank group comprising First Abu Dhabi Bank, Macquarie Bank, Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, Natixis, OakNorth Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, SMBC Bank International and Sound Point Capital Management. EET Fuels and EET Retail were advised by RBC Capital Markets as financial advisors and Herbert Smith Freehills, Kramer and Weightmans as legal advisors.

bhaskarlive 14 Sep 2026 12:09 pm

Kareena Kapoor shares glimpse of Saif Ali Khan making Ganpati idol at home on Ganesh Chaturthi

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor gave fans a glimpse into her familys Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on Monday. The actress shared pictures of husband and actor Saif Ali Khan working with clay to make an eco-friendly Lord Ganpati idol at home. In the first picture, Saif can be seen dressed in a white kurta-pyjama as he sits on the floor, working on the clay idol with his hands. Kareena then shared a picture of the completed clay idol, which was placed on a wooden surface. The actress revealed that the idol was made by her younger son, Jehangir Ali Khan, fondly called Jeh. Sharing the picture, Kareena wrote: Made by my Jeh Baba. Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful Ganesh Chaturthi! For the uninitiated, Kareena and Saif have embraced festivals and traditions from both sides of their families. Kareena comes from the Punjabi Kapoor family, while Saif belongs to the Muslim Pataudi family, making their marriage an interfaith one. The couple, who got married in 2012, have often celebrated different festivals with their children, Taimur and Jeh. Kareena has previously spoken about how her family celebrates festivals across faiths, saying that Christmas is celebrated as much as Diwali, while Eid is also part of their family celebrations. From Christmas lunches and Diwali celebrations to Eid festivities featuring biryani and family get-togethers, the couple have showcased a blend of traditions at home. On the professional front, Kareena is all geared up for her upcoming movie, Daayra which also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran. The movie directed by Meghna Gulzar, is set to release on September 18.

bhaskarlive 14 Sep 2026 12:09 pm

Ladakh's shrinking Tso Kar Lake to be revived with 320 million litres of untapped glacier water daily

Having successfully channelised 90 million litres of Stok Glacier water into Igoo-Phey and Chuchot village canals to irrigate parched land near Leh, Lt Governor VK Saxena has now taken up a larger project of channelising...

India TV 14 Sep 2026 12:08 pm

147 coal mines auctioned since 2020 till date amid robust reforms: Govt

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The government said on Monday that 147 coal mines have been auctioned since 2020 till date, with 44 new companies winning a coal mine amid robust reforms in the sector. These coal blocks were auctioned across nine states, projected to generate about Rs 47,500 crore in annual revenue, Rs 55,000 crore in capital investment and 4.9 lakh jobs. In the financial year 2025-26, the total revenue generated (from upfront and premium payment) from allocated commercial mines was about Rs 3,090 crore. Following the Supreme Court's cancellation of 204 coal blocks in 2014, allocation moved to a transparent, rules-based process. The launch of commercial coal mine auctions by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 18, 2020 marked the next major step. Six years on, it has become one of the most consequential structural reforms in the mining sector, delivering benefits shared transparently across industry, the exchequer and coal-bearing communities, Coal Ministry said in a statement. Notably, coal output from only commercial mines grew from 12.55 million tonnes in FY 2023-24 to 23.51 million tonnes in FY 2024-25. Captive and commercial blocks together produced about 210 MT in FY 2025-26, crossing the 200 million tonne mark for the first time, informed the ministry. A decade earlier, the figure stood at 28.8 MT, hence showcasing a compound annual growth of about 22 per cent over the period. Now, bidding is conducted online in two stages on the MSTC platform, with bid documents decrypted and opened live in front of bidders. There is no end-use restriction, 100 per cent FDI is allowed through the automatic route, and upfront payments are kept low and adjustable against future revenue share, keeping the field open to smaller and newer players. The Policy has not only attracted private players but also legacy coal PSUs like Coal India's own subsidiaries Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) and Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), traditionally only producers and sellers of coal have themselves stepped in as bidders for blocks in recent rounds, competing on exactly the same terms as private players, said the ministry.

bhaskarlive 14 Sep 2026 12:07 pm