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Coal to remain central for India's energy security: PM's principal secy

India keeps coal central to energy security while expanding renewables, nuclear, and solar manufacturing, balancing climate action with equity and grid stability

Waaree Renewable to buy 55% in Associated Power Structures for ₹1,225 crore

In September last year, Waaree Energies, the holding company of WRTL, acquired a 64 per cent stake in transformer company Kotsons through a primary capital infusion of Rs 192 crore

Gujarat, Odisha power discoms lead this year's performance rankings

Gujarat's power utilities and Odisha's private discoms emerged as top performers in the latest power ministry rankings, while utilities in Telangana and Jharkhand featured among the weakest performers

Govt notifies GHG emission intensity targets for four industries

This comes after the government notified targets for the aluminium, cement, chlor-alkali and pulp and paper sectors in October 2025

Time to cut litigation, review excessive regulation in power sector: Secy

Power secretary calls for cutting litigation and reviewing excessive regulation as India pushes ahead with power sector reforms and regulated competition

Power discoms recorded ₹2,701 crore profit in FY25, says Ministry

India's power distribution companies reported a consolidated profit in FY25 after years of losses, driven by lower AT&C losses, tariff reforms and improved payment discipline

Govt cleared ₹38,849 cr projects in 2025 for renewable power evacuation

Centre approved ₹38,849 crore transmission projects in 2025 to evacuate renewable power, as grid expansion, smart metering and discom finances show improvement