Nandini Keshari

CERC draft regulations on mkt coupling do not serve consumer interest: IEX

IEX says proposed market coupling norms may not benefit consumers or deepen markets, as CERC designates Grid India to centrally manage price discovery

MNRE's CfD pilot likely to bring revenue certainty for RE developers

MNRE launches a 500 MW CfD pilot to ensure revenue certainty, reduce risks, and improve market stability for renewable energy developers

Adani Energy Q4 net profit up marginally at ₹723 cr, income rises 15%

Adani Energy posts marginal Q4 profit growth, with income up 15%, as strong transmission and smart metering businesses drive full-year performance

BII launches £1.1 bn British Climate Partners for Asia energy transition

British International Investment's £1.1bn initiative aims to mobilise private capital for climate projects across India and South-East Asia, targeting emission reduction and energy transition

MNRE plans wind power push in border areas, industry raises concerns

MNRE is working to enable wind projects in border areas, even as industry raises concerns over penalties, curtailment, and transmission delays affecting project viability

Brookfield platform Evren secures $600 mn to supply 300 MW RE to NTPC

Brookfield-backed Evren raises $600 million for hybrid renewable project integrating solar, wind and storage to supply 300 MW power to NTPC under PPA

India's renewable power growth at 98 TWh doubles demand rise in 2025: Ember

Ember report highlights strong renewable growth in India, with clean energy meeting demand rise and fossil fuel generation declining amid lower electricity demand

India becomes second-largest wind market in 2025, just behind China: BNEF

India records strong wind capacity additions in 2025, driven by hybrid renewable auctions, as it surpasses major markets to become the second-largest globally

APTEL orders DERC to liquidate ₹38,500 crore discom dues in 3 weeks

Tribunal rejects DERC's plea for more time, flags delay in clearing regulatory assets; move may lead to higher power tariffs in Delhi

CERC moots new norms for market coupling across power exchanges

Draft rules aim to centralise price discovery via Grid India, improving transparency, efficiency and competition in India's electricity markets

India added record wind energy capacity of 6.3 GW in 2025, says GWEC

India adds record 6.3 GW wind capacity in 2025, becoming the third-largest market as renewable push accelerates

Atomic Energy Commission clears FDI policy for nuclear power sector

NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh flagged concerns over less than expected interest in the nuclear power sector from private companies

Jakson Group to set up 3 Gw solar wafer, ingot capacity by early 2028

Company to expand backward integration with ingot and wafer units, alongside a 6 Gw integrated solar facility in Madhya Pradesh, as it scales clean energy portfolio and new segments

Govt panel proposes aid to help power sector shift to green switchgear

A government panel has proposed financial incentives to promote green switchgear adoption, citing high costs and evolving technology, and to reduce dependence on imports

Discom appetite for vanilla solar has weakened, says MNRE secretary

Santosh Kumar Sarangi outlines focus on transmission upgrades, distributed renewables and offshore wind as India tackles grid stress and stranded green capacity

₹5 trillion power transmission projects under bidding and execution

Projects worth ₹5 lakh crore are underway to strengthen transmission capacity as India targets 500 GW non-fossil capacity, amid challenges such as right-of-way and supply constraints

West Asia conflict: Qatar commits to 'reliable' energy flows for India

Qatar reassures India on LNG supplies after disruptions, as government says power availability remains stable despite low dependence on gas-based generation

Up to 40 GW wind projects at risk by 2030 due to grid delays: Industry

Industry flags transmission bottlenecks, substation delays and land issues as key hurdles to achieving India's 100 GW wind energy target by decade-end

DRE schemes to cut states' ₹2.4 trillion subsidy burden, says MNRE

Distributed renewable energy schemes under PM Kusum and PM Surya Ghar to lower subsidy burden and boost solar adoption across agriculture and households

MNRE, finance ministry in talks to launch PLI scheme for polysilicon

The ministry is in discussions with the finance ministry to introduce incentives for domestic polysilicon production, aiming to reduce import dependence and build a fully integrated solar manufacturin