JSW Steel USA Gets DOE’s Official Recognition on Energy Savings

  • calendar20 Sept, 08:27 PM (GMT+5:30)
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The US Department of Energy, on Thursday, September 19, officially recognised JSW Steel USA for its achievement of saving 25% of energy under the Better Plants Challenge. The company was ranked among the best DOE partners in implementing aggressive whole-building energy savings goals and sharing effective efficiency solutions. 

JSW Steel USA Gets DOE’s Official Recognition on Energy Savings

Key Takeaways from JSW Steel’s Achievement 

  • JSW Steel USA achieved an impressive 25% energy reduction, demonstrating the company's commitment towards sustainability and conservation of energy.
  • The US Department of Energy recognised the company for its outstanding performance in the Better Plants Challenge.
  • Moreover, JSW Steel USA announced an investment of USD 145 million to its facility in Mingo Junction to support the production of steel for use in offshore wind energy projects which feed into the 'cleaner energy power revolution'.

In addition to energy savings, JSW Steel USA committed to strengthening the green future of its operations and announced an investment of $145 million for the Mingo Junction facility. This in turn will allow the production of monopile grade steel slabs for monopile pole towers used in offshore wind energy projects.

JSW Steel is featured in the DOE Better Buildings, Better Plants Solution Center, where partners have collectively saved nearly $22 billion in energy and avoided more than 220 million metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.

“These industry leaders are demonstrating that decarbonization is not only possible – it’s happening now and it's good business. We invite organizations to take up the charge and join us to build the clean energy economy of the future", DOE Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Jeff Marootian said.

As a part of the improvement efforts, Parth Jindal, Director of JSW Steel USA, said the modernisations at the Baytown facility strengthen the company's focus on sustainability and lay on the long-term Environmental, Social, and Governance or ESG initiatives. He added that the investments will help JSW USA market high-quality steel products while increasing its niche in the speciality steel market, which will significantly reduce US dependence on imports from infrastructure and renewable energy sectors.

About JSW Steel Limited

JSW Steel is a flagship business of the diversified US$ 24-billion JSW Group and is one of the leading steel producers in India, the country's largest producer. With interests in energy, infrastructure, cement, paints, sports, and venture capital, the JSW Group has consolidated its organisational culture, which was certified to be a Great Place To Work in 2021. For three decades, JSW Steel has grown from a single manufacturing unit into India's premier integrated steel plant, having a capacity of 28.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) across India and the USA, the plans are to expand to 38.5 MTPA by FY25. Its largest plant at Vijayanagar, Karnataka, is 12 MTPA. Thus, it is India's single-largest steel production location. With a strategic partnership with Japan's JFE Steel, JSW Steel excels in research and innovations by exploiting cutting-edge technologies for high-value-added special steel products for different construction, automotive, or electrical applications. 

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Infosys Collaborates with Posti to Enhance Digital Services

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Infosys, announced on Thursday, September 19, the extension of its strategic partnership with Posti, the leading delivery and logistics services provider in Finland, Sweden, and the Baltics. The alliance will allow Posti to enhance customer experience through improved operational efficiency while encouraging innovation and growth in its IT operations.

Infosys Collaborates with Posti to Enhance Digital Services

Key Takeaways from Infosys’ Partnership with Posti

  • Infosys expanded its relationship with Posti to modernise and streamline the way customers receive services while improving the operational efficiency of the entire logistics industry.
  • The engagement will be driven using Infosys Topaz to power an AI-first approach, fully enabled by generative AI technologies, to power operational efficiencies and quality of services.
  • The company will use Cobalt to allow Posti to scale NextGen Application Management Services through the Live Enterprise Application Management Platform (LEAP).
  • The partnership has significantly improved IT resilience at Posti over the last five years by reducing outages and disruptive events.
  • Infosys has bolstered Posti's prevention and response to cyber threats while also modernising consumer-facing applications through the replacement of out-of-date systems and processes.

As part of the engagement, Infosys will implement an AI-driven strategy on Infosys Topaz, its AI-first offering, that builds on generative AI technologies. This approach is designed to empower Posti with improved operational efficiencies and elevated service quality, ultimately enhancing the overall customer experience.

Additionally, Infosys will utilise its Cobalt platform to provide NextGen Application Management Services through its Live Enterprise Application Management Platform (LEAP). This cloud-enabled platform will facilitate Posti’s cloud journey, helping to drive productivity across the organisation.

The engagement has, over the last five years, significantly improved IT resilience, and resulted in reduced outages and disruptions of the business at Posti. Infosys has also strengthened the competencies of Posti to prevent and respond to cyber threats on time. Specifically, it has transformed the front-end applications of Posti-facing consumers through the replacement of legacy systems and processes.

“...The collaboration with Infosys will accelerate our digital transformation journey and help us deliver exceptional services, optimise our operations, and strengthen our position as a leading delivery and logistics provider”, Petteri Naulapää, CIO & SVP, ICT and Digitalisation, Posti Group, said.

Karmesh Vaswani, EVP and Global Head Retail, Consumer Goods & Logistics, Infosys, in his remarks, said: “This extension demonstrates our unwavering commitment to delivering next-generation services and solutions specifically tailored to address the unique challenges faced by our clients in the Nordics.”

About Infosys Limited:

Incorporated in 1981, Infosys Limited is a consulting and IT services company listed on the NYSE with more than 315,000 employees and revenues of $18.7 billion for LTM Q1 FY25, along with a market capitalisation of $77.31 billion. Over our 40-year journey, we have been instrumental in positioning India as a premier destination for software services talent, pioneered the Global Delivery Model and are the first Indian IT company listed on NASDAQ. A host of our employee stock options program also helped create some of India's first salaried millionaires.

About Posti Limited:

Posti is the leader in delivering and fulfilling orders in Finland, Sweden, and the Baltics. The company makes improvements to its customers' day-to-day lives and businesses through an extended range of postal, logistics, freight, and eCommerce services. Posti serves about three million households and businesses through Finland's most extensive network coverage daily. Despite being present in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, parcel traffic and contract logistics remain the key growth engines for this company in Finland, Sweden, and the Baltics. The firm has approximately 17,000 employees.

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GMDC Unveils ₹3,500 Crore Rare Earth Project

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Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited (GMDC) on Thursday, September 19, announced a significant advancement in India’s Rare Earth Elements (REE) industry with the formal handover of geological data for the Ambadongar rare earth deposit. It has designated ₹2,200 crore for mining and processing, with an additional ₹1,300 crore dedicated to establishing the REE processing hub with an EBITDA margin of up to 50%.

GMDC Unveils ₹3,500 Crore Rare Earth Project

 Key Takeaways from the Announcement

  • GMDC has earmarked ₹2,200 crore for mining and processing, plus an additional ₹1,300 crore for the REE processing hub.
  • The project is expected to produce 12,000 tonnes of rare earth oxides (REO) annually by FY 2028.
  • The Ambadongar deposit, located in Gujarat’s Chota Udepur district, is among the largest sources of REEs worldwide and is key to GMDC's plan to establish a global rare earth processing hub.
  • The initiative is set to cater to 15% of India's Nd-Pr demand, contributing significantly to the clean energy sector.

In a landmark move to advance India's self-sufficiency in rare earth elements (REE), Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited (GMDC) has received exploration and geological data for the Ambadongar rare earth deposit. This strategic data transfer from the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration & Research (AMD) to the Chief Minister of Gujarat took place at a prestigious event held in Gandhinagar on September 19, 2024.

According to a stock exchange filing, the project will involve an investment of ₹2,200 crore for mining and processing, with an additional ₹1,300 crore dedicated to establishing a rare earth processing hub. GMDC targets an annual production of 12,000 tonnes of rare earth oxides (REO), with operations expected to commence by FY 2028. The initiative is poised to create thousands of jobs and supply 15% of India’s demand for neodymium-praseodymium (Nd-Pr), critical components for clean energy technologies.

The Ambadongar deposit, located in Gujarat's Chota Udepur district, is considered among the biggest deposits of rare earth elements in the world. These minerals are essential for the production of clean energy technologies like electric vehicles (EVs) and wind turbines. GMDC's project intends to create a full supply chain from mining to manufacturing and make Gujarat the leader in rare earth processing. 

About Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited (GMDC)

Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited (GMDC) is a state-owned mining company in India, based in Ahmedabad. Established in 1963, GMDC produces key energy minerals like lignite as well as industrial minerals such as bauxite and fluorspar.

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Shilpa Medicare Appoints Dr Khambhampaty as Arm’s CEO

  • calendar19 Sept, 02:45 AM (GMT+5:30)
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Shilpa Medicare, on Thursday, September 19, announced the appointment of Dr Sridevi Khambhampaty as Chief Executive Officer of a wholly owned subsidiary, Shilpa Biologicals Pvt Ltd, the company said in an exchange filing.

Shilpa Medicare Appoints Dr Khambhampaty as Arm’s CEO

Key Takeaways:


  • Dr Sridevi Khambhampaty has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Shilpa Biologicals Private Ltd.
  • She has a PhD in Biophysics from the NCBS-TIFR Bangalore and currently holds a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University.
  • Dr Khambhampaty has over 22 years in the biologics sector, with significant roles at Lymphoma & Leukaemia Research Foundation and then at Dr. Reddy's, Intas Pharmaceuticals, and Syngene International Ltd.

Dr Sridevi Khambhampaty is a seasoned biologics industry leader with over two decades of experience in product development for Indian, US, and EU markets. She has a PhD in Biophysics from NCBS-TIFR Bangalore and has a postdoctoral fellowship from Stanford University, California. She has an overall experience of 22+ years in various organisations, notably in the Lymphoma & Leukaemia Research Foundation, Dr Reddy’s, Intas Pharmaceuticals, and most recently, Syngene International Ltd.


Dr. Khambhampaty is regarded as an exceptional people leader who has consistently built high performing teams. Her deep understanding of the regulatory and compliance requirements of biologics development and manufacturing coupled with her business acumen make her highly suited for leading Shilpa Biologics into an extraordinary growth phase.  


About Shilpa Medicare Limited

Shilpa Medicare Limited operates as one of the world's largest speciality generic pharmaceutical companies, manufacturing high-quality, affordable medicines that healthcare professionals and patients trust in more than 100 countries, based on six manufacturing facilities. The company is always on the lookout for partners who have their values, work ethics, and commitment towards patients. The company record spans successful partnerships, starting from the licensing of products and technology to joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions. They can provide organisational and commercial capabilities with a solid history of the success of their product launches. Financial strength will enable them to invest prudently in their products.


About Shilpa Biologicals Private Limited 

Shilpa Biologicals is a biologics manufacturing and services company, located in Dharwad, Karnataka, with a commitment towards curative therapies. It involves scientists and dedicated professionals. The company’s strong scientific knowhow base gives it a mandate to contribute to significant scientific breakthroughs in the world. Shilpa Biologicals has built a highly promising pipeline of wholly-owned projects that are intended to revolutionise the blood-product space and compete globally for top-of-the-line services. The company comprises talented professionals dedicated to enhancing patient welfare, wherein scientists are competent enough to challenge conventional thinking and offer innovative solutions towards complex scientific problem-solving.

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