Sudheer Pal Singh

India's solar module manufacturing capacity to outpace demand in 3 years

CareEdge Ratings projects India's solar module and cell capacities at 200 GW and 100 GW by 2027-28, surpassing demand and shifting focus to exports

Govt plans to bring in mechanism to curb irrational bidding by companies

It has been observed that such behaviour either distorts the bidding process and its price discovery function or lead to project delays when non-serious players bag contracts

India records lowest solar-plus-storage tariff at MP Morena project

The bidders included Acme Solar, Adani Renewable, AMPIN Energy, Apraava Energy, CEIGALL India, Dilip Buildcon, Engie, MB Power, NTPC Renewable Energy, Purvah Green, ReNew Solar, Serentica Renewables

PM to lay foundation stone of NTPC's 2,800 MW nuclear project in Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of NTPC and NPCIL's 2,800 MW Mahi Banswara nuclear project in Rajasthan, marking NTPC's nuclear entry

GoM discusses new scheme for debt restructuring of power discoms

The GoM also held deliberations for drafting the broad contours of the new scheme to be proposed for debt restructuring of distribution utilities

Will 'assess' ethanol-blending plan before setting higher targets: Puri

Biofuels not harmful to engines, says Oil Minister amid concerns about impact

AM Green looking to set up more biorefineries in India: CTO S S V Ramakumar

Following the commissioning of its Rs 4,500 crore bamboo-based biorefinery in Assam, AM Green plans more projects in India to scale ethanol production for petrol blending

New projects worth ₹18,000 crore for Assam; clean energy in focus

PM lays foundation for bioethanol unit in Golaghat district

Govt plans swadeshi solar cells, ingots and, polysilicon: Pralhad Joshi

India has crossed 100 GW of solar module capacity with ALMM, which is now extended to solar cells and will soon cover ingots and polysilicon, said Pralhad Joshi

High costs, weak infrastructure slow India's green steel transition: EY

EY India notes green hydrogen steel production costs remain nearly double conventional methods but could halve by 2030, though high costs and weak infrastructure slow adoption

Green hydrogen cost in India to fall to $2 per kg by 2032: Mission director

The government has allocated ₹455 crore for implementation of pilot projects for use of hydrogen in the iron and steel sector under the National Green Hydrogen Mission

Centre steps up efforts for rollout of ambitious National Deepwater Mission

India targets deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas to cut import reliance and boost energy security

New GST rates: Tax relief for India's cement industry comes at a cost

GST rate cut on cement from 28% to 18% is expected to benefit cement companies in the medium term, though margins may face pressure in the near term as benefits are passed on to consumers

GST revamp: Generation cost of solar plants may drop by 10 paise per unit

The GST rationalisation is expected to lower solar power generation costs by 10 paise per unit & reduce wind energy generation costs by Rs 15-17 paise per unit, accelerating India's energy transition

Spot power trade volumes jump 19% in August; average price drops 7%

Indian Energy Exchange reports a 19% increase in power trade volumes in August 2025, while average prices drop 7% year-on-year, presenting an opportunity for discoms and industrial consumers

Renewable energy investments in India rise 45% to $1.23 bn in August

Investments in India's renewable energy sector rose to $1.235 billion in August, 45 per cent higher year-on-year, with major financing deals for solar and wind projects

Forest rules amended to get approval for critical minerals mining: Minister

The government's National Critical Mineral Mission 2025 seeks to achieve self-reliance in the critical minerals sector, said Yadav at CII Sustainability Summit in New Delhi

Bidding for battery storage PLI in final stages, says Pralhad Joshi

Says nuclear energy laws being tweaked to attract pvt players

Coal India production slump likely to continue for another month

CIL alone meets 80 per cent of India's domestic coal demand across key industries including power, cement, and steel

Centre to launch first bidding round under Deepwater Mission soon

National Deepwater Mission aims to boost hydrocarbon output, cut imports