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Nuclear power companies seek tariff clarity for SHANTI-led bets

Industry seeks market-aligned tariffs, long-term financing and a level playing field, while discoms call for predictability and a two-part tariff structure

RE developers may exit plain solar, high-tariff hybrid projects: MNRE secy

MNRE has asked renewable energy implementing agencies to explore ways to secure power purchase agreements for stalled projects, including by changing their profile

How liberalisation pushed power sector from persistent outages to surpluses

Three decades of reforms have taken India's power sector from chronic shortages to near-universal access and surplus capacity, but discom finances remain a key challenge

RE bidding activity declines to 14.7 GW in FY26 from 40.6 GW: ICRA

Renewable energy bidding slowed amid delays in signing power agreements and transmission constraints, while ICRA expects capacity addition to moderate to 45 GW in FY27

Tata Sons' capital call: Listed giants find their own growth fuel

In the concluding part, Business Standard examines how listed Tata companies will fund expansion

ReNew's Q1FY27 net profit rises 16% to ₹595 crore, revenue up 16%

Renewable energy firm ReNew reported a 16 per cent rise in Q1FY27 net profit to Rs 595 crore, while commissioned capacity increased 17 per cent year-on-year to 13.1 GW

New nuclear rules mandate financial security of plants, say experts

The rules require nuclear plant operators to maintain an insurance policy, financial security or a combination of both to cover civil liability for nuclear damage

PM Surya Ghar: Solar industry seeks battery integration, policy continuity

As the government plans the next phase of PM Surya Ghar, industry leaders seek battery storage integration, differentiated support and policy continuity to sustain growth

India's solar additions rise 38% ahead of ALMM-II deadline: Report

Developers rushed to commission projects before ALMM-II took effect, while Wood Mackenzie expects India's solar capacity additions to exceed 50 GW in 2026

Hinduja Group to invest ₹2,500 cr in TN across renewables, EV ecosystem

The investment includes over 200 MW of renewable energy projects and electric buses, spanning solar, wind, battery technologies, charging infrastructure and mobility solutions

Motilal Oswal commits ₹1,500 cr investment in Inox Clean Energy platform

The funds, raised through compulsorily convertible debentures, will support Inox Clean's growth, particularly inorganic initiatives, as it expands its renewable energy portfolio

DAE engages industries to develop nuclear vendors for SMR reactors in India

The department is sharing knowledge and supporting technology development as India seeks greater private-sector participation in nuclear manufacturing, engineering and supply chains

Govt spends ₹292 crore under National Green Hydrogen Mission so far: MNRE

The mission has awarded electrolyser capacity of 3,000 MW annually and green hydrogen production capacity of 756,100 tonnes per annum to participating companies

RPSG Group subsidiary to buy ReNew's 1.4 GW solar capacity for ₹4,859 cr

The acquisition will raise Purvah Green Power's contracted capacity to 4.8 GWp and support RPSG Group's ambition to build a 10 GW renewable energy platform

NHPC targets ₹15K cr capex in FY27 amid expansion of hydro project pipeline

The state-owned hydropower major has over 10 GW of capacity under clearance and 17.9 GW of pumped storage projects at various stages of implementation

No new renewable energy projects within 1 km of border: Home ministry

New MHA guidelines bar solar, wind and hybrid projects within 1 km of the LoC, LAC and International Border and impose security checks across a 50-km belt

Solar cell capacity to reach 100 Gw in a year, says MNRE secretary

MNRE Secretary Santosh Sarangi says the government is also working on a support scheme to encourage polysilicon manufacturing and deepen India's solar supply chain.

Govt allocated ₹81,287 crore to NPCIL in five years: Jitendra Singh

The Centre told Parliament it allocated Rs 81,287 crore to NPCIL over the past five years while advancing nuclear projects and pursuing a 100 GW capacity target by 2047

Next phase of Green Energy Corridor to cover 10,000 ckm: Pralhad Joshi

The Centre is planning the next phase of the Green Energy Corridor, spanning 10,000 circuit km, to strengthen renewable power evacuation and support India's energy transition

Govt weighs industry proposals for next phase of rooftop solar scheme

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is consulting industry stakeholders on the next phase of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, including proposals on battery storage and rural expansion.