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Waaree Renewable Q2FY26 results: Net profit more than doubles to ₹116 cr

Waaree Renewable Technologies' consolidated net profit in September quarter more than doubled to Rs 116.34 crore on the back of higher revenues. The company had logged a consolidated net profit of Rs 53.51 crore in the quarter ended September 30, 2024, a BSE filing said. According to a company statement, the company recorded its highest-ever quarterly revenue and PAT (net profit), driven by robust execution, strong sectoral tailwinds, and continued expansion into new energy verticals including Battery Energy Storage Systems and data centres. The revenue stood at Rs 774.78 crore as against Rs 524.47 crore in Q2 FY25, delivering a growth of 47.73 per cent. The company's unexecuted order book stands at 3.48 GWp, to be executed over the next 1215 months, while its bidding pipeline remains robust at 27+ GWp, it stated. The board on Friday approved capex budget for setting up 28 MWp IPP solar power plants (14 MWp each) at two locations in Maharashtra. The board also approved capex budg

Govt proposes Electricity Bill 2025 for cost-reflective power pricing

The draft law seeks mandatory cost-reflective tariffs, lower industrial power rates, and relief from cross-subsidies while boosting clean energy investment

Beaten-down stocks Part 9: REC at current levels may reward patience

Analysts remain positive, citing a steady decline in bad loans and an uptick in new loan sanctions as key drivers of future growth

Centre tells renewable energy agencies to cancel rushed solar tenders

Some agencies gave companies only seven days to submit bids, the ministry said in the circular, without providing details on which agencies were involved or the values of such projects

Waaree Energies share price rises 4% today; should you buy, sell or hold?

Waaree Clean Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd will expand its Electrolyser manufacturing capacity from 300 MW to 1,000 MW annually with an additional Capex of ~₹125 crore.

India adds record 20.1 GW renewable capacity in Apr-Aug, 123% jump YoY

India added 20.1 GW renewable capacity in April-August FY26, a 123 per cent rise from last year, with ICRA projecting over 35 GW additions this fiscal supported by strong demand

Backlog of PPAs getting streamlined, says Hero Future Energies CEO

For developer, there are pros and cons of integrating upwards into equipment manufacturing. The critical thing here is that India is now developing an ecosystem for solar module manufacturing capacity

Backlog of PPAs getting streamlined, says Hero Future Energies CEO

For developer, there are pros and cons of integrating upwards into equipment manufacturing. The critical thing here is that India is now developing an ecosystem for solar module manufacturing capacity

IGL adds 3.7 lakh PNG connections, posts ₹1,468 crore PAT in FY25

Indraprastha Gas Ltd added 3.7 lakh PNG connections and 72 CNG stations in 2024-25, taking domestic PNG users past 3 million and posting Rs 1,468 crore profit after tax

India may attract $100 bn investments in green hydrogen by 2030: Joshi

India targets 5 MTPA green hydrogen by 2030, eyeing $100 bn investment and 600,000 jobs, as renewables surge and the nation aims to be a global hydrogen hub

NTPC-SAIL JV commissions Chhattisgarh's first floating solar power project

NTPC-SAIL commissions Chhattisgarh's first floating solar power project at Bhilai, boosting green energy, reducing carbon emissions, and conserving resources

Anand Rathi bullish on 2 solar stocks; eyes up to 33% upside: Here's why

Against this backdrop of sector tailwinds and resilient profitability, the brokerage has initiated coverage on Premier Energies with a Buy recommendation

Digging deep: India's geothermal policy should be pursued with care

India's geothermal endowment is significant, though its share in the energy mix remains negligible

Govt revises India's solar potential to 3,343 GW from 2014's 749 GW

India's revised solar potential now stands at 3,343 GW with Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Gujarat contributing nearly half, while floating solar could add another 700 GW

ACME Solar secures ₹1,100 cr SBI funding for 300 MW project in Rajasthan

ACME Solar Holdings on Tuesday said it has raised Rs 1,100 crore in domestic funding from the State Bank of India for its 300 MW renewable energy project in Rajasthan. The funds will be utilised to refinance the existing debt and reduce financing cost by around 100 bps for the Rajasthan project. This refinancing has been secured from the State Bank of India (SBI) for a tenure of approximately 17 years. ACME Solar Holdings said the refinancing is consistent with the company's strategy to optimize financing costs across its portfolio and strengthen its credit profile through rating upgrades. The 300 MW renewable energy project in Rajasthan has an operational track record of about six months and has consistently maintained optimum capacity utilization factor (CUF) levels. The reduced cost of debt enables ACME Solar to strengthen its financial position further as it pursues significant capacity growth over the next few years. ACME Solar Holdings is an integrated renewable energy play

Govt working on ALMM for solar inverters to boost domestic industry

Pralhad Joshi said the government will introduce an ALMM for solar inverters, expanding the approved list mechanism beyond modules and cells to strengthen India's solar value chain

GST cut to save investors up to ₹1.5 trn in renewable sector: Pralhad Joshi

GST reduction on renewable energy will save up to Rs 1.5 lakh crore for investors till 2030, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Monday. The comments from the Union New & Renewable Energy Minister assume significance as Monday is the first day of implementation of the Goods and Services Tax reduction. In a bonanza to consumers, the GST Council, comprising the Centre and states, decided to reduce tax rates on goods and services, from September 22 -- the first day of Navratri. The GST cut will give a significant boost to India's ambitious target of having 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the CII 6th International Energy Conference, Joshi said, "I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for cutting GST on renewable equipment from 18 per cent to 5 per cent, especially on the occasion of the Navratri festival." He further said this will save Rs one lakh crore to Rs 1.5 lakh crore for investors till 2030. According to the Ministry of New & ...

JSW Energy to acquire Tidong Power from Norway firm for ₹1.7K crore

JSW Energy will acquire Tidong Hydro Project from Statkraft for ₹1,728 crore, boosting its hydro portfolio to 1.8 GW and reinforcing its clean energy expansion strategy

SDGs should take priority over climate targets, says CEA Nageswaran

India's Chief Economic Adviser Anantha Nageswaran has warned that India's climate goals must not undercut its economic aspirations

GST cut to reduce farmers' solar pump costs by ₹1,750 cr annually: Joshi

Pralhad Joshi said GST rationalisation on renewable energy devices will lower solar pump costs for farmers by Rs 1,750 crore annually under schemes like PM-KUSUM