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Odisha plans 11 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 amid investment surge

The state plans major investments in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure as it seeks to emerge as a leading clean energy and green hydrogen hub by 2030

Odisha plans 11 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 amid investment surge
Updated On : 25 Jun 2026 | 7:59 PM IST

$24.6 bn clean energy financial flows to developing nations in 2024: UN rpt

International public financial flows for clean energy reached $24.6 billion in 2024, while progress on electricity access and clean cooking remained too slow to meet SDG 7 targets

$24.6 bn clean energy financial flows to developing nations in 2024: UN rpt
Updated On : 25 Jun 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

We want to be part of India's growth story: Meta's Santosh Janardhan

Meta sees India as a key hub for AI-driven infrastructure growth, with its upcoming Jamnagar data centre reflecting a long-term investment strategy

We want to be part of India's growth story: Meta's Santosh Janardhan
Updated On : 19 Jun 2026 | 7:00 AM IST

Waaree Energies gets shareholders' nod to raise up to ₹10,000 cr via QIP

Waaree Energies on Monday said that it has got shareholders' approval to raise up to Rs 10,000 crore through the issuance of equity shares on a Qualified Institutions Placement basis. On April 29, the board of the company approved raising of up to Rs 10,000 crore through the issuance of equity shares, non-convertible debentures, along with warrants, any other eligible securities convertible into equity shares of the company, or any combination (collectively, securities) on Qualified Institutional Placement. According to a regulatory filing, the company got shareholders' approval to raise capital through a qualified institutions placement. The shareholders also approved the appointment of Jignesh Devchandbhai Rathod as a Whole-Time Director & CEO of the company. "...the resolutions as proposed in the postal ballot notice dated May 14, 2026, have been passed by the shareholders by remote e-voting process with requisite majority, on Saturday, June 13, 2026 (last date of remote ...

Waaree Energies gets shareholders' nod to raise up to ₹10,000 cr via QIP
Updated On : 15 Jun 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

India's first fly ash-rare earth tender to be awarded in two months

The state-run miner plans to award a pilot project for extracting rare earth elements from fly ash within two months, potentially opening a new domestic source of critical minerals

India's first fly ash-rare earth tender to be awarded in two months
Updated On : 14 Jun 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Oil India signs pact with Canada's PTRC on clean energy research

Oil India Ltd (OIL) and Canada's Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) have signed a collaboration framework to jointly explore carbon capture, geothermal energy and other clean energy technologies, the companies said. The agreement aims to deepen energy cooperation between India and Canada as both countries pursue energy transition and sustainability goals. The framework was signed on June 10 in Calgary between PTRC, a Saskatchewan-based not-for-profit energy research organisation, and OIL, a Maharatna public sector enterprise under India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Indian firm said in a statement. The collaboration will focus on carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), geothermal energy, subsurface energy technologies, and innovation-led research, including engagement with mc2+, India's startup platform backed by the petroleum ministry. Areas of cooperation include utilisation and permanent storage of captured carbon dioxide through geological ...

Oil India signs pact with Canada's PTRC on clean energy research
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 4:55 PM IST

India's clean industry pipeline a $433 bn investment opportunity: Report

India now has the world's third-largest clean industry project pipeline, with 65 projects spanning clean fuels, chemicals and low-carbon manufacturing across 11 states

India's clean industry pipeline a $433 bn investment opportunity: Report
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 7:38 PM IST

Inox India rallies 7% on heavy volumes; hits new high in weak market

Looking ahead, Inox India management remains optimistic about opportunities across LNG infrastructure, aerospace, clean energy, scientific infrastructure, and advanced cryogenic applications.

Inox India rallies 7% on heavy volumes; hits new high in weak market
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 12:05 PM IST

India, UK launch observatory to track critical minerals supply chains

The joint platform will monitor global critical mineral supply chains, identify risks and support policymaking amid growing demand from clean energy and advanced manufacturing sectors

India, UK launch observatory to track critical minerals supply chains
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 8:27 PM IST

India overtakes US to become second-largest solar growth market in 2025

India added 37 GW of solar capacity in 2025, overtaking the US to become the world's second-largest solar growth market, behind only China

India overtakes US to become second-largest solar growth market in 2025
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

Time to stop slipping on oil: Renewable energy can shield India from shocks

For, every oil price spurt so far has led to an economic crisis that, in turn, has provoked political change

Time to stop slipping on oil: Renewable energy can shield India from shocks
Updated On : 25 May 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

Ladakh gets clean energy boost as ONGC geothermal project pact extended

Ladakh is set to take a significant step towards clean energy generation with Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approving the setting up of India's first geothermal power project by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation at Puga valley in Ladakh, at an altitude of over 14,000 feet. LG approved a five-year extension of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation for the construction of the country's first geothermal power project, officials said. The project, to be developed at an altitude of over 14,000 feet in eastern Ladakh, aims to commercially harness geothermal energy as a sustainable alternative source of power, they said. The earlier tripartite MoU signed on February 6, 2021, between the Ladakh administration, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, and the ONGC energy centre expired on February 5, 2026. ONGC had sought an extension, citing delays caused by harsh weather conditions and difficult terrain, they said. Consideri

Ladakh gets clean energy boost as ONGC geothermal project pact extended
Updated On : 23 May 2026 | 6:59 PM IST

Triveni Turbine zooms 65% since April, hits 52-week high; brokerages upbeat

Triveni Turbines expects to scale up its presence significantly in international markets, which is predictable from a surge in order booking and inquiry pipelines.

Triveni Turbine zooms 65% since April, hits 52-week high; brokerages upbeat
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

India's clean energy expansion to boost real estate demand: Colliers India

India's renewable energy expansion could drive $10-15 billion in land investments by 2030, boosting demand for warehousing, industrial parks and worker housing

India's clean energy expansion to boost real estate demand: Colliers India
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 5:40 PM IST

Adani Green to develop 2,250 Mw pumped storage project in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved Adani Group's 2,250 MW Gandikota-2 Pumped Storage Project in YSR Kadapa district under its clean energy policy framework

Adani Green to develop 2,250 Mw pumped storage project in Andhra Pradesh
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

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

BII, CIP launch $300 million platform to support India's energy transition
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 4:44 PM IST

Tata Power, Druk Green ink pact for Bhutan's clean energy framework

Tata Power on Monday said it has inked an initial pact with Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) to build a training framework for developing 5,000 MW clean energy capacity in Bhutan. Training programmes will be delivered through Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI), it said in a statement. "This partnership with DGPC underscores our collective vision of creating a future-ready talent ecosystem for Bhutan's growing clean energy sector," Praveer Sinha, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Power, said. Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, MD, DGPC, said the MoU is a practical step towards strengthening local capabilities required under the ongoing partnership to develop 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity in Bhutan. TPSDI was established to bridge the skill gap in the power sector by delivering industry-relevant, modular training and certification programmes. It operates a robust training network across India, offering hands-on training across the power value chain, including thermal, hydel, and

Tata Power, Druk Green ink pact for Bhutan's clean energy framework
Updated On : 18 May 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

India's 100 GW nuclear energy target requires ₹25 trn investment: TERI

TERI said India will need sustained annual nuclear capacity additions and policy support for SMRs to achieve its 100 GW nuclear energy target by 2047

India's 100 GW nuclear energy target requires ₹25 trn investment: TERI
Updated On : 17 May 2026 | 6:23 PM IST

KPIT Technologies co-founder and chairman Ravi Pandit dies at 75

Ravi Pandit, co-founder and chairman of mobility technology firm KPIT Technologies and a noted industry leader, died here on Friday morning following a brief illness, the company said. He was 75. In a statement, the company said it was "deeply saddened" by the passing of its founder and chairman of the board on May 8. A gold-medallist Chartered Accountant and alumnus of the Sloan School of Management at MIT, USA, Pandit had also chaired Kirtane & Pandit Chartered Accountants (KPCA), a professional services firm, it said. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Pandit played a key role in advancing technology-led mobility solutions and sustainability initiatives in India and abroad, it said. Beyond business, he was associated with several civic, educational and policy institutions. He co-founded organisations such as Pune International Centre and Janwani, supported the Centre for Sustainable Development at the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, and served as ...

KPIT Technologies co-founder and chairman Ravi Pandit dies at 75
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 11:19 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh govt bets on solar as energy demand may cross 33,000 Mw

Uttar Pradesh boosts rooftop solar and microgrids to meet record summer power demand, targeting energy security and cleaner electricity across the state

Uttar Pradesh govt bets on solar as energy demand may cross 33,000 Mw
Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 5:38 PM IST