waste management

Only 20% of India’s waste gets treated – Could these 3 stocks turn trash into opportunity?

India dumps about half its waste in landfills. With sustainability turning into big business, these three companies could be at…

September 30, 2025 05:30 IST

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India’s bulging waste line: Can cities clean up before it’s too late?

Solid waste management plans are going down the drain, quite literally, as overflowing landfills refuse to leave urban landscapes, and…

May 3, 2025 21:46 IST

Waste management startup WeVOIS raises $4.2M from Negen Capital, Polycab family office, others

WeVOIS aims to reduce reliance on virgin resources, minimize greenhouse gas emissions, and reclaim land by diverting waste from landfills.

January 16, 2025 12:12 IST

fresh waste, waste disposal, waste management, waste segregation, Waste processing plants, industrial waste, organic waste, plastic waste

IE Thinc: ‘Cities must focus on legacy, fresh waste’

At the sixth edition of the IE Thinc: CITIES series, presented by The Indian Express with Omidyar Network India and…

Updated: November 28, 2024 00:58 IST

India’s solid waste management: An opportunity in crisis?

The Supreme Court of India criticized Delhi’s solid waste management, highlighting a gap where 3,000 tonnes remain untreated daily, risking…

October 17, 2024 11:16 IST

ZED scheme for MSMEs: Apply for online certification; check latest process

So far, 3.38 lakh MSMEs have registered for certification, of which 2.11 lakh have received bronze certification, 837 have received…

September 23, 2024 12:53 IST

Bhupender Yadav says Centre will provide financial support to waste recycling startups

The minister was speaking after taking part in a Beach Cleanup Campaign at the Juhu beach here as part of…

September 22, 2024 12:22 IST

Climate tech: Less than 3% of startups have reached Series B or beyond funding levels, says report

Climate tech startup ecosystem, represented by over 800 operational climate tech startups, has raised over $3.6 billion between 2014 and…

September 20, 2024 17:07 IST

At about 3.2 million tonne (MT) annually, India is currently the third-largest producer of e-waste in the world after China and the USA. (Image: Freepik)

E-waste: Cash rich, but challenges galore

According to industry executives, companies in the sector have raised around $100 million in the last year.

September 2, 2024 02:15 IST

Waste to WOW – Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen)’s transformative journey in Rural Gujarat

Embarking on a transformative journey, the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G) illuminates the path towards excellence in rural sanitation.

June 6, 2024 16:10 IST

Himanshu Lamba, Himanshu Lamba journey, Himanshu Lamba wastewater

Championing sustainability through advanced biological solutions in agronomy

His journey into agronomy began with a focus on applications such as wastewater treatment and landfill management.

Updated: April 3, 2024 01:43 IST

ACC, Ambuja Cements, Geoclean, sustainable waste management, alternative fuels, CO2 emissions, preprocessing units

ACC, Ambuja Cements’ Geoclean announces launch of two new facilities providing impetus to sustainable waste management

ACC and Ambuja Cements announced the operationalization of two facilities: the Ambuja Marwar Preprocessing and Co-processing Facility and the ACC…

March 18, 2024 11:55 IST

Waste management policies in India: A critical analysis and the path ahead

In India, with its rapid urbanization and economic growth, effective waste management policies are more crucial than ever.

March 15, 2024 13:35 IST

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Water treatment startup INDRA raises $4 million from Mela Ventures, Emerald Technology Ventures, others

Launched in 2017 by Amrit Om Nayak and Krunal Patel, the startup focuses on the problem of water treatment in the…

January 18, 2024 11:23 IST

SMEs, startups, accelerator, atal innovation mission, aim, niti aayog, australia, csiro, waste management, circular economy, climate, equity funding, gst, msme ministry

NITI Aayog’s AIM launches new accelerator for startups, SMEs in circular economy; check details

SMEs and startups applying from India should be GST-registered, incorporated for less than seven years, TRL (Technology Readiness Level) 7,…

November 22, 2023 11:26 IST

E-waste, E-waste management, E-waste management in India, lifestyle

E-waste management in India: Dimensions, regulations, and challenges in the current scenario

In light of the dire consequences threatened by e-waste generation, e-waste management has assumed much importance. Effective e-waste management involves…

Updated: November 5, 2023 02:52 IST

net zero mission, clusters, msme clusters, sfurti, mse-cdp, energy, waste recycling, productivity, investment, capital investment, net zero emissions

Explained: How MSMEs can contribute effectively to the Net Zero Mission

Net zero mission by MSMEs can be achieved through a strategic combination of educating based on returns to investment, demonstration,…

September 18, 2023 12:30 IST

municipal solid waste, urban sustainability, Climate change, waste management,

Business models for urban sustainability

A significant quantity of municipal solid waste (MSW) is still unaccounted and untreated. Fresh as well as legacy waste can…

June 14, 2023 18:54 IST

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‘Bima Sugam to boost no-frills health products,’ V Surya MD Cholamandalam Insurance

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The recent GST rate cut has led to an increase in auto sales, which in turn is expected to boost motor and health insurance premiums. The Managing Director of Cholamandalam MS General Insurance predicts a rise in premiums due to higher vehicle sales. However, the industry still faces challenges, such as the high number of uninsured vehicles.

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