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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
TopicSterlite Copper

Topic: Sterlite Copper

As engineers turn tea sellers, Thoothukudi’s struggles fuel fresh call to reopen Sterlite Copper plant

Plant shut in 2018 over allegations of violation of environment norms. Trade unions, former plant employees, fishermen, lorry drivers say closure led to displacement of 3,000 families.

‘Give back livelihoods’ — newspaper ads pop up in support of Sterlite plant, shut since 2018 stir

While anti-Sterlite protesters call the ad 'corporate scheming', those in favour cite setback to local economy caused by plant's closure. The case comes up in SC on 21 February.

In Tuticorin, Sterlite Copper is slogging to cope with new medical oxygen supplier avatar

Just a day after the plant started oxygen production on 13 May, a snag brought operations to a halt again. The production was resumed Tuesday,

How India turned copper importer from exporter in 3 yrs & Pakistan stepped in to fill the gap

India was a major copper exporter but with the shutting down of Sterlite plant, it has now turned into a net importer. This has been advantageous to Pakistan, say exporters.

‘In economy vs environment, latter reigns supreme’ — why HC upheld Vedanta plant closure

Madras HC dismisses Vedanta’s claims of being ‘victimised’ with the closure of its Sterlite Copper plant in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi.

Only concern is environment, Madras HC says & rejects Vedanta plea to reopen Sterlite plant

Vedanta's Tuticorin plant stopped operations for maintenance in March 2018 & later extended shutdown due to mounting opposition from villagers against it.

Why India went from copper exporter to importer in less than 2 years

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

How shutting down of 1 plant turned India from copper exporter to importer in under 2 years

Sterlite Copper’s Thoothukudi plant was shut down by Tamil Nadu govt after resident protests in May 2018. India has since become a net importer.

Vedanta seeks TN govt nod to repair ‘crumbling’ Sterlite Copper smelter

Vedanta was ordered to shut Sterlite Copper last May after 13 people died when police opened fire on protesters, who alleged the plant was polluting the area.

Sterlite copper plant to stay shut in Tamil Nadu as Supreme Court sets aside NGT order

Vedanta's Sterlite copper plant was closed in May 2018 amid violent protests over pollution concerns. In December, the NGT asked the Tamil Nadu govt to reopen it.

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RBI opens door to urban co-op bank licences after 2 decades. But high capital bar may shut most out

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From action near Myanmar to hand-to-hand combat in Kishtwar, meet this year’s gallantry award winners

Overall, President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 70 armed forces personnel, including six posthumous, on the eve of 77th Republic Day.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

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