Nandini Keshari

Nandini Keshari

Nandini Keshari

Power sector faces cost pressure from rising aluminium, copper prices

Rising aluminium and copper prices are driving up costs for India's power equipment and renewable energy sectors, squeezing margins and project economics

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 12:06 AM IST

Adani Power targets 23.7 GW capacity addition by FY32 with ₹2 trn capex

The company plans to add 23,720 MW of thermal power capacity by FY32 through brownfield and greenfield projects, while Adani Energy Solutions outlined its expansion pipeline

Updated On: 25 Jun 2026 | 9:38 PM IST

Adani Power to invest over ₹2 trn in five years, target 45 GW capacity

Gautam Adani says the group is expanding across power, nuclear energy, transmission, ports, data centres and cement, backed by large-scale infrastructure investments

Updated On: 24 Jun 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

Govt extends Section 11 directions for Tata Power's Mundra plant till Sept

Ministry of Power extends validity of directions for the 4,150 MW Gujarat-based thermal plant by three months to ensure adequate electricity supply

Updated On: 23 Jun 2026 | 8:41 PM IST

Genus Power eyes large chunk of ₹60K crore smart electric meter tenders

Backed by GIC, Genus Power expects strong growth from India's smart metering drive and plans to install 2.4 crore meters over the next two to three years

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

Power demand rises 11% in May amid heatwave, higher output: Crisil

Prolonged heatwave conditions and higher manufacturing activity pushed India's power demand up 11.2 per cent year-on-year to 165 billion units in May

Updated On: 18 Jun 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

Domestic solar cells to meet half of industry demand this fiscal: Crisil

Domestic solar cell supply is expected to meet around half of the 60-65 GW demand this fiscal, with imports making up the rest, Crisil Ratings said

Updated On: 18 Jun 2026 | 5:30 PM IST

Centre clears ₹22 crore aid for startups under Green Hydrogen Mission

The first batch of support under the National Green Hydrogen Mission's startup programme was announced as MNRE launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 9:38 PM IST

India needs 10 GWh battery storage to curb renewable curtailment: Ember

Energy think tank Ember says battery storage can absorb excess solar generation, reduce renewable-energy curtailment and help coal plants operate within technical limits

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 6:17 PM IST

Centre eases compliance burden for pre-installed rooftop solar modules

Case-to-case basis exemption allowed under the new ALMM-II framework

Updated On: 16 Jun 2026 | 4:47 PM IST

Govt seeks assessment of old wind turbines: Renewable energy minister

India has set a target of achieving 100 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036

Updated On: 16 Jun 2026 | 12:41 AM IST

Central Electricity Authority plans infra to evacuate 60-70 Gw power

The authority is focusing on transmission connectivity for renewable projects while addressing grid stability concerns arising from the rapid integration of clean energy

Updated On: 10 Jun 2026 | 10:28 PM IST

Govt identifies 102 GW floating solar potential; eyes new support measures

Centre to focus on floating solar and agri-photovoltaics, while preparing support schemes and expanding solar deployment beyond traditional renewable energy hubs

Updated On: 10 Jun 2026 | 8:54 PM IST

Centre relaxes solar module sourcing rules to boost rooftop installations

Residential rooftop solar projects under PM Surya Ghar not availing central subsidy will remain exempt from ALMM List-II for solar cells until March 2027

Updated On: 09 Jun 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

NTPC to launch over ₹10,000 crore tender for Rajasthan nuclear plan

The state-run power producer is set to invite bids for the nuclear island package as work gathers pace on its 2.8-GW Mahi Banswara project in Rajasthan

Updated On: 09 Jun 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Adani Energy to acquire IntelliSmart for ₹3,050 crore in smart-meter push

The acquisition will take Adani Energy Solutions' smart-meter portfolio to over 4.7 crore units and strengthen its position in power-distribution modernisation

Updated On: 09 Jun 2026 | 7:00 PM IST

India's clean industry pipeline a $433 bn investment opportunity: Report

India now has the world's third-largest clean industry project pipeline, with 65 projects spanning clean fuels, chemicals and low-carbon manufacturing across 11 states

Updated On: 08 Jun 2026 | 7:38 PM IST

MNRE forms panel to review ALMM-II exemption requests for solar projects

Committee comprising officials from SECI, IREDA and NISE will examine requests for commissioning extensions beyond May 31, 2026, under the domestic solar cell mandate

Updated On: 08 Jun 2026 | 7:37 PM IST

Inox Clean to acquire Vena Energy India's 6 GW renewable portfolio

The acquisition will expand Inox Clean Energy's operating and near-operational renewable portfolio to around 4 GW and take its development pipeline beyond 12 GW

Updated On: 04 Jun 2026 | 8:52 PM IST

Govt targets 75 lakh rooftop solar installations by December: Pralhad Joshi

Rooftop solar installations crossed 40 lakh in May, with the government targeting 1 crore households under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana by March 2027

Updated On: 04 Jun 2026 | 8:22 PM IST