Nandini Keshari

Nandini Keshari

Nandini Keshari

Haryana electricity regulator stays parallel distribution licence order

HERC has halted the parallel distribution licence granted to Eleven Power for Gurugram and Nuh following state government directions, raising concerns over power sector reforms.

Updated On: 28 Oct 2026 | 8:54 PM IST

India requires $220 bn for renewable energy expansion by 2030: MNRE secy

The investment roadmap covers solar, wind, energy storage, manufacturing, green hydrogen and transmission, with the government seeking to mobilise funds over the next four to five years.

Updated On: 28 Oct 2026 | 7:54 PM IST

India needs $500 bn by 2030 to decarbonise key sectors: CEEW report

A CEEW-GFC and Tata Sons report says $10 billion in catalytic capital could mobilise $50 billion in blended finance to support India's transition to low-carbon technologies.

Updated On: 27 Oct 2026 | 5:56 PM IST

Coal supply crunch at power plants deepens: 98 plants have six days' stocks

Coal stocks at 98 power plants are sufficient for just 6.3 days of operations, raising concerns over supply reliability as electricity demand surges and inventories remain low

Updated On: 25 Oct 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

KENT RO invests ₹250 crore in new lithium battery and inverter business

KENT RO's new energy division has an annual capacity of 3.5 GWh at its Noida plant, with plans to expand to 10 GWh in six months as it enters the energy storage market

Updated On: 21 Oct 2026 | 7:35 PM IST

National electricity data sharing norms to be launched soon: Power secy

The proposed framework aims to unify fragmented electricity datasets through a standardised digital architecture, enabling secure data access and wider AI adoption in the power sector

Updated On: 17 Oct 2026 | 12:18 AM IST

High nuclear power costs may hinder wider adoption in India: ReNew CEO

ReNew CEO Sumant Sinha said high nuclear power costs could limit adoption in India, while stressing the need for grid expansion, energy storage and domestic supply chains

Updated On: 15 Oct 2026 | 6:39 PM IST

Electricity data sharing framework to launch this month: Power secy

The framework aims to unify fragmented power sector data through a standardised digital architecture, with machine-readable datasets and secure APIs for authorised users

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 7:09 PM IST

Depletion of coal stocks at power plants a concern, says CEA chairman

CEA Chairman Ghanshyam Prasad warns of depleting coal stocks at power plants amid rising demand, calling for more baseload capacity and a balanced mix of energy resources

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 12:05 AM IST

ReNew secures $100 million from Dutch development bank FMO for projects

The 10-year financing facility from FMO will support ReNew's renewable energy projects under construction and help diversify its funding sources across domestic and international markets

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 6:35 PM IST

Coal stocks stable at over 18 mn tonnes as supplies strengthen: Ministry

Coal inventories at power plants have stabilised as rake loading and supplies improve, but stocks remain under pressure, with 87 plants reporting critically low levels

Updated On: 12 Oct 2026 | 10:24 PM IST

More than 40% of India's power plants face coal squeeze amid supply strain

Overall coal stocks are sufficient for just seven days and stand at 37 per cent of the requirement, while experts see the situation as a temporary logistics issue

Updated On: 27 Sep 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

Jakson Green eyes 12.5 GW operational renewable projects in two years

The company is targeting 30 GW of renewable IPP and EPC capacity by 2030 while expanding into green hydrogen, ammonia, battery storage and other energy-transition businesses

Updated On: 27 Sep 2026 | 9:28 PM IST

EDF discusses EPR nuclear reactor deployment in India with power ministry

French energy major EDF discussed EPR reactor deployment and building a local supply chain as India moves ahead with regulatory reforms in the nuclear power sector

Updated On: 25 Sep 2026 | 8:55 PM IST

Power ministry weighs mandatory imported coal blending as stocks dwindle

Coal stocks at thermal power stations fell to 22.9 million tonnes on September 19, providing seven days of fuel cover, while 74 plants had critically low inventories

Updated On: 25 Sep 2026 | 8:15 PM IST

Draft of electricity policy sent to Cabinet: Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal

Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal said stakeholder comments have been incorporated in the draft, which seeks to improve financial viability and boost non-fossil capacity

Updated On: 24 Sep 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

India's electrification rate could rise to 32% by 2035: IEA report

The IEA says India's electrification rate could rise from 19 per cent to 32 per cent by 2035, led by transport, while lower fuel imports could reduce its energy import bill.

Updated On: 24 Sep 2026 | 8:22 AM IST

Govt extends green clearances for ports, dredging projects to up to 30 yrs

Environmental clearances for ports, harbours, breakwaters and dredging will be valid initially for 20 years, with extensions of up to another 10 years

Updated On: 23 Sep 2026 | 12:01 AM IST

Coal stocks at 74 power plants down to just 7 days, shows CEA data

Coal inventories at thermal power stations fell to 22.9 MT on September 19, just 39 per cent of normative stock, as 74 of 190 plants faced critically depleted stocks

Updated On: 21 Sep 2026 | 10:26 PM IST

Maharashtra discom awards ₹3,870 cr BESS projects to Oriana Power

Oriana Power has secured two projects totalling 900 MW/1,800 MWh from MSEDCL, with the battery storage systems to operate under 15-year purchase agreements

Updated On: 21 Sep 2026 | 8:27 PM IST