Apollo Micro Systems Subsidiary Opens 9,000-Tonne Explosives Plant in West Bengal
Apollo Micro Systems' subsidiary, IDL Explosives Limited, has commissioned the Bolkunda Silo Unit, a new bulk explosives plant with a 9,000-tonne capacity near Asansol, West Bengal. The facility, spread over 8.4 acres, aims to supply explosives to mining operations of Eastern Coalfields, Central Coalfields, and other customers. The plant enhances safety by producing explosives on-site and strengthens IDL Explosives' capacity to fulfill long-term orders from Coal India subsidiaries. The unit was inaugurated on October 22, 2026.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 41/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatvnews broke this story on 22 Oct, 08:37 am. Other outlets followed.