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New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Waaree Energies on Tuesday said its high-efficiency solar PV cells have been approved under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy's Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar PV cells. As per the third revision of the ALMM List-II, notified by the ministry on December 15, 2025, Waaree's advanced solar cell manufacturing facility located at Degam, Chikhli, Navsari district of Gujarat has been included with a total approved capacity of 5.25 GW per annum, a company statement said. This includes 3,923 MW of N-type TOPCon cells and 1,328 MW of P-type PERC bifacial cells, reinforcing Waaree's leadership in next-generation cell technologies. Sunil Rathi, Executive Director, Waaree, said, "ALMM List-II inclusion for our solar cells is a critical step in strengthening domestic backward integration across India's solar value chain." The ALMM List-II recognition builds on Waaree's existing presence in ALMM List-I for solar modules and underscores the company's sustained investments in advanced manufacturing, including N-type TOPCon and high-efficiency PERC platforms. PTI KKS KKS DR DR
New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday urged the energy storage companies to cut dependency on imports from certain countries and explore alternate sources of supply. He also suggested the industry to focus on research and development for creation of innovative products. "We must work to prevent distortions. We must reduce our dependency on particular geographies and look at alternative sources of supply, where we can have resilience in our supply chain," Goyal said at an event on energy storage. "The industry should look at newer technologies to cut over-dependenc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has reviewed 22 issues affecting 18 infrastructure projects worth Rs 36,296 crore in Gujarat and Rajasthan, an official statement said on Monday. The meeting, chaired by DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Bhatia, was attended by senior officials from central ministries, state governments, and project proponents. "A total of 22 issues related to 18 critical projects, collectively valued at over Rs 36,296 crore, were taken up for discussion," the commerce and industry ministry said. Among the major initiatives di ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 19 (PTI) After a tepid start to 2025, the IPO market is getting back on track with six main-board companies, including Schloss Bangalore -- owner of luxury hotel chain The Leela, are set to float their initial share-sales this month to collectively mobilise over Rs 11,000 crore, investment banking sources said on Monday. Of the six firms, Borana Weaves and Belrise Industries will launch their IPOs this week. Borana Weaves will float its Rs 144-crore IPO on May 20, while Pune-based Belrise Industries' Rs 2,150-crore IPO will open on May 21. The remaining four companies -- Schl ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) State-owned power giant NTPC on Friday said its Group installed generation capacity has reached 80,515 MW, after the first unit of 250 MW of the Tehri hydro Pumped Storage Project (PSP) began commercial supply of electricity. THDC India Ltd, a subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, has declared the first 250 MW unit of its 1,000 MW Tehri PSP (4x250 MW) commercially operational with effect from 00:00 hours on June 7, 2025, according to a regulatory filing. The total installed and commercial capacity of the NTPC group will become 80,515 MW, it added. NTPC is India's largest integrated ...Read More >
Srinagar: Before towering cranes and cutting-edge engineering transformed the Himalayan landscape, the monumental dream of connecting "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" by rail began with the plodding footsteps of humble mules. This extraordinary backstory underpins the official realization of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, a project crowned by the awe-inspiring Chenab Bridge. According to Afcons Infrastructure Limited, the company behind the Chenab Bridge, the earliest and most formidable hurdle wasn't just the design of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) Engineering solutions provider DEE Development Engineers Ltd is planning to diversify into hydrogen production as it expects good business opportunities in the sector. DEE Development Engineers Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Krishan Lalit Bansal said, "We have very recently put our foot in the production of some small gas/chemical plants. We have acquired a 70 per cent stake in a company called Maldives Design Ltd, which is specialised in the manufacturing of nitrogen and oxygen plants, hydrogen purification plants, and ammonia crackers." Also Read | Bodoland Lot ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, instead of introspecting on the defeat in the 2024 state assembly polls, has been repudiating the mandate given by the people because they rejected him. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha is preparing his excuses for future defeats in the upcoming assembly elections, including Bihar, Fadnavis said in his articles published in the Indian Express and Marathi daily Loksatta. On Saturday, Gandhi, in an article published in several newspapers and in posts on X, claimed the 2024 Maharas ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) AM Green BV will buy Japanese financial service firm Orix Corp's 17.5 per cent stake in clean energy producer Greenko Energy Holdings for USD 1.28 billion, the firms said on Monday. AM Green is owned by the founders of Greenko, Anil Chalamalasetty and Mahesh Kolli. Post this transaction, AMG will own around 25 per cent of Greenko, whose largest owner is Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte with a 58 per cent stake. Orix will transfer 17.5 per cent holding in Greenko, out of its total ownership of 20 per cent, to AM Green Power BV (a subsidiary of AM Green BV). T ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) The government on Thursday came out with the definition of green steel and asked the industry to take measures to bring down carbon emissions below the level of 2.2 tonnes on per tonne of finished products. Union Steel Minister H D Kumaraswamy also released a 'taxonomy on green steel' with parameters for giving star ratings on products based on the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted during the production process. The steel industry has been the backbone of India's industrial growth and it is imperative that this vital sector undergoes a transformative shift towards ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) The proposed 50 per cent import tariff on copper announced by US President Donald Trump will not have any impact on Indian companies as the country is copper-deficient, according to an industry official. Also, Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday said India will discuss the impact of US tariffs on copper. Also Read | Belagavi Shocker: 3 of Family Members Die by Suicide After Consuming Poison Over Debt in Karnataka. International Copper Association India Managing Director Mayur Karmarkar said, "India is a copper-deficient country, and its export, as such ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 11 (PTI) Murugappa Group-run TCI Clean Mobility subsidiary TIVOLT Electric Vehicles on Wednesday said it has signed a pact with EV charging solutions provider Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) to build a charging ecosystem for its electric commercial vehicles. Under the collaboration, Tata Power Renewable Energy will bring its extensive experience in setting up and managing an expansive EV charging infrastructure at strategic locations across the country to TIVOLT dealerships, customer locations, and high-traffic public spaces, the company said in a statement. "This str ...Read More >
New Delhi: On this day in 2024, India defeated South Africa by 7 runs and lifted the T20 World Cup title at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. India posted a 177-run target for the Proteas in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Virat Kohli smashed 76 runs off 59 balls with the help of six boundaries and two maximums. Axar Patel also batted brilliantly and scored 47 runs off 31 balls, hitting four maximums and one boundary in his sensational knock. Chasing the target of 177 runs, Bumrah provided India their first breakthrough when he removed Reeza Hendricks in the second over of the run-chase, ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 7 (PTI) In a move to reduce electricity bills and promote usage of clean energy, the Delhi government has initiated widespread implementation of rooftop solar panel installations across the city under the RESCO model, an official statement said on Monday. Under the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model, a third-party firm installs, owns and manages solar energy system on a customer's property. The customer makes zero capital investment, and buys power from the firm at lower rates under a power purchase agreement. The initiative is expected to bring down the overall c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) India's hydrogen demand is expected to rise at a compound annual growth rate of 3 per cent to 8.8 million tonne per annum by 2032, a report released by India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) on Tuesday said. The report unveiled on the first day of India Energy Storage Week here said that despite announcements of green hydrogen projects of over 9 MTPA capacity, few in India have reached the Final Investment Decision (FID) or secured long-term offtake agreements from domestic or international markets. In the baseline scenario, with 30 per cent of the announced green hydrog ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is likely to install rooftop solar power plants on 989 municipal buildings in a bid to reduce dependency on conventional power sources and lower electricity costs, officials said on Wednesday. The project will be executed in collaboration with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC. Also Read | Belagavi Shocker: 3 of Family Members Die by Suicide After Consuming Poison Over Debt in Karnataka. Under the RESCO model, the executing agency bears the cost of installation, operation, and maintenanc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], 14 July (India): In a landmark step towards bolstering India renewable energy capacity, SAEL Industries Limited, through its subsidiary SAEL Solar P6 Private Limited, announced plans to invest approximately Rs 8,200 crore in an integrated solar manufacturing facility under the jurisdiction of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The project will include a 5 GW solar cell manufacturing unit and a 5 GW solar module production line. Additionally, the facility will produce high-efficiency TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivate ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Renewable energy player BCL Industries on Wednesday said it is setting up a bio-energy plant in West Bengal with an investment of Rs 150 crore. The company has also received an environment clearance for its 75 KLPD (kilo litres per day) plant coming up in Kharagpur, it said. Additionally, the work on a similar project with 75 KLPD capacity in Bathinda, Punjab is in full swing. Both the projects are expected to be completed within a time period of 18-24 months, it said. In India, ethanol production is a key part of promoting bio-energy and biofuels, contributing to t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) India and Belgium have agreed to establish mechanisms to resolve trade issues in areas such as pharma and agri products to boost bilateral trade, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The issues were discussed during the meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Bernard Quintin, in Brussels. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for January 21, 2025 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. "Regulatory barriers, pa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) India and Belgium have agreed to establish mechanisms to resolve trade issues in areas such as pharma and agri products to boost bilateral trade, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The issues were discussed during the meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Bernard Quintin, in Brussels. "Regulatory barriers, particularly in the approval processes for pharmaceuticals and agri-products, were also discussed, with both sides agreeing to tackle these challenges through continuo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 7 (VOICE) In a testament to the nation's commitment to a cleaner, greener future, India has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 100 GW of installed solar power capacity, reinforcing its position as a global leader in renewable energy, the government said on Friday.As of January 31, India's total solar capacity installed stands at 100.33 GW, with 84.10 GW under implementation and an additional 47.49 GW under tendering. This remarkable achievement marks a significant step toward realising the ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030 set ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Gujarat-based Rayzon Solar has filed a draft paper with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 1,500 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of up to Rs 1,500 crore with no offer for sale component. The offer also includes a subscription reservation with a discount to eligible persons in the employee reservation portion, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Wednesday. Also, the company is looking to raise about Rs 300 crore in a pre-IPO round. If the pre-IPO round takes place, the size of the fresh ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 7, 2025: Jindal (India) Limited, part of the B.C. Jindal Group and one of India's leading downstream steel product manufacturers, has received Letter of Approval (LoA), through its wholly owned subsidiary, Jindal India Steel Tech Limited (JISTL), for setting up a green-field steel manufacturing plant in Dhenkanal, Odisha. The company received the project approval during the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting, chaired by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi. Jindal (India) Limited's JISTL plans to invest a total of Rs 15,000 crore in Odisha in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is likely to install rooftop solar power plants on 989 municipal buildings in a bid to reduce dependency on conventional power sources and lower electricity costs, officials said on Wednesday. The project will be executed in collaboration with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC. Under the RESCO model, the executing agency bears the cost of installation, operation, and maintenance and is reimbursed over time through a fixed tariff per unit of solar energy generated, as agreed upon in a Powe ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], December 12: In the 21st century, the world is going green in phases, and therefore using renewable sources of energy isn't going to harm the environment, but it's going to benefit your pocket. On average, the IEA has anticipated an increase of renewable energy sources' capacity by 75% from 2022 to 2027, spearheaded by solar and wind energy. Renewable energy investment is already at more than $50 billion annually in the United States. It is projected to climb even higher as federal incentives such as the Inflation Reduction Act push this sector forward. To the industr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) India stands uniquely poised to emerge as a global manufacturing powerhouse amid the challenging geopolitical environment, according to Mahindra & Mahindra Group CEO and Managing Director Anish Shah. Addressing shareholders in the group's Annual Report for 2024-25, Shah noted that with its growing infrastructure, young workforce, and favourable policies, India's opportunity to lead the world in manufacturing has never been greater. "The current geopolitical and economic landscape is challenging, with persistent headwinds across continents. Yet, India stands uniquely p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has installed fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Guldhar and Duhai Namo Bharat stations to promote clean and sustainable transportation. With the addition of these two stations, three EV charging stations are now operational along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, including the existing facility at Sahibabad station, according to a statement. It stated that the newly installed charging stations are equipped with high-voltage units of 50 kW capacity, capable of charging four-wheelers u ...Read More >
New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday urged the energy storage industry to reduce dependence on imports from certain countries, explore alternative sources of supply and focus on research and development for creation of innovative products. "We must work to prevent distortions. We must reduce our dependency on particular geographies and look at alternative sources of supply, where we can have resilience in our supply chain," he said at the 11th India Energy Storage Week. Goyal said the industry should look at newer technologies to cut overdependence on imports an ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar/Gopalpur: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday laid the foundation stones for five major industrial projects at the Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Limited's (TSSEZL) Gopalpur Industrial Park (GIP) in Ganjam district. With a cumulative investment of over Rs 20,500 crore, these projects mark a significant boost to the state's fast-growing industrial base. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Majhi said, "Ganjam has emerged as a dynamic industrial destination due to its robust infrastructure, a strategically located port, and a pool of skilled manpower. With inv ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) On her milestone 50th birthday, Shilpa Shetty took a heartfelt moment to reflect on her incredible journey and the defining stories that have shaped her both personally and professionally. Celebrating decades of success and growth, she shared insights into the experiences that made her the strong and inspiring woman she is today. Taking to Instagram, she posted a video of her transformation over the years and wrote, "Grateful for my journey and the stories that made me and the ones still on my way. Thank you for all your love and wishes Instafam. #Gratitude #lo ...Read More >
Ratlam, Jun 27 (PTI) The Regional Industry Skill and Employment (RISE) conclave held in Ratlam on Friday attracted investment proposals worth Rs 30,402 crore and these will generate employment for 35,520 persons, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said. The aim is to ensure Ratlam emerges as an industrial hub not only of Madhya Pradesh but the entire nation, Yadav added. "During the conclave, investment proposals worth Rs 30,402 crore were received. These which will generate 35,520 jobs. During the conclave, financial assistance of Rs 694 crore was provided to 1020 industrial units. B ...Read More >