The Union Ministry of Mines has launched the second phase of e-auctions for 12 limestone blocks across Jammu and Kashmir, covering Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch. The move is designed to accelerate mineral development and support local economic growth. Tender document sales will begin on May 18, followed by a pre-bid conference on June 5.
India has floated a global tender to import 50 million tonnes of NPK fertilisers and 35 million tonnes of ammonium sulphate to bolster nutrient reserves ahead of the June main sowing season. The move aims to protect supply and stabilise availability during peak planting, with imports covering a combined 85 million tonnes of fertiliser inputs.
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NHAI’s latest tender ecosystem is raising eyebrows as participation by listed entities has reportedly fallen sharply, while newer bidders with sizable revenue and only moderate credit risk are entering. With IT raids, unpaid dues and corporate-governance concerns already in the mix, the call is growing to add corporate governance as a third scoring pillar alongside financial and technical checks.
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