Sudheer Pal Singh

India can save ₹2.5 trillion by doubling AC energy efficiency: Study

A UC Berkeley study says stricter air-conditioner efficiency standards can reduce peak power demand, lower electricity bills and help India avoid future power shortages

UP signs ₹5,000 cr allotment letters with firms for Yeida development

The Uttar Pradesh government has handed over allotment letters for industrial projects across solar power, IT, electronics and railways in the YEIDA region

India eyes next leap in power transmission with 1,150 kV UHV integration

India is planning to integrate a 1,150 kV ultra high voltage transmission system into its power grid to support large-scale renewable energy expansion and long-distance power transfer

US nuclear industry to closely follow SHANTI Act implementation in India

American companies deepen talks with India on reactors, fuel tech, logistics, and project delivery

India's oil trade deficit set to balloon to new high in FY27: Crisil

Crisil expects India's oil trade deficit and current account deficit to widen sharply in FY27 as Brent crude prices rise amid the West Asia crisis

BII, CIP launch $300 million platform to support India's energy transition

British International Investment and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners have launched a $300 million renewable energy platform focused on India's clean energy transition

Power ministry working on tariff redesign, tweaking fixed charges

The Centre is considering a national framework to rationalise fixed charges and redesign retail tariffs to improve cost recovery and reduce financial stress for discoms

CNG prices raised again as IGL hikes rates for second time in two days

The latest Re 1 per kg hike by IGL took CNG prices to Rs 80.09 per kg in Delhi, even as the company said the rise only marginally offsets higher input costs

India, UAE sign six agreements on LPG and strategic oil reserves

India and the UAE signed six agreements covering energy, defence and shipping, while UAE entities announced investments worth $5 billion in India

Modi's UAE visit secures $5 bn investments, key energy and defence pacts

India and the UAE signed multiple agreements on energy, defence, shipbuilding and AI cooperation, alongside investment commitments worth $5 billion

New Era Cleantech advances ₹20,000 crore coal-to-chemicals project

Company aims to complete financial closure and place EPC orders for the first phase of its Maharashtra coal gasification project by December 2026

Cabinet clears ₹37,500 crore coal gasification push amid supply concerns

Incentive scheme aims to reduce import dependence on fuels and industrial feedstock while boosting domestic coal-to-chemicals capacity amid West Asia tensions

CERC floats idea of capacity market for electricity, calls for comments

Suggested reforms aim to ensure power availability during system stress

Coal India to set up Chile, Singapore units in critical minerals push

Miner identifies lithium block in Chile and eyes Australia partnerships in rare earths, copper and coking coal as part of diversification beyond thermal coal

What is driving the volatility in India's spot power prices?

Rising renewable energy generation, erratic weather patterns and supply-demand mismatches are triggering sharp swings in India's spot electricity prices across market segments

Tata Power Q4 profit up 8% at ₹1,416 crore; nuclear talks advance

Tata Power reported higher quarterly profit despite lower revenue due to the Mundra plant shutdown and said discussions on nuclear projects are at an advanced stage

Crisil cuts India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6% on oil risk

Crisil has lowered India's FY27 growth forecast, warning that elevated crude oil prices and supply disruptions could hurt inflation, consumption and investments

REC enters carbon credit market, invites tender for verification work

REC subsidiary RECPDCL has invited bids to empanel agencies for verification and validation work under the Indian Carbon Market framework

Coal India lines up ₹1 trillion capital expenditure push over 5 years

Focus on overhauling and diversifying operations: CMD

Major reforms, consolidation in the works: Coal India CMD B Sairam

CIL Chairman B Sairam outlines the miner's plans to reduce coal stockpiles, modernise operations, pursue gasification and thermal power projects, and accelerate reforms across the organisation