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New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Electric vehicle financing platform Astranova Mobility has raised Rs 60 crore in a funding round led by IvyCap Ventures, the company said on Thursday. The round also saw existing investors - Asian Development Bank and Advantedge Founders. It also witnessed participation from Trucks Venture Capital, a Silicon Valley-based auto-tech fund, the company said in a statement. "With this fund raise, we have simultaneously unlocked significant debt capital and are now all set to ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 9 (Reuters) - India's steel mills aim to cut carbon emissions by about a quarter over the next decade and reduce reliance on coal, while the world's second-biggest producer of the alloy plans to more than double output, according to a document seen by Reuters. Under the proposed "National Steel Policy 2025", India aims to cut emissions from steel mills to 2 metric tons of carbon dioxide per ton of finished steel by 2035-36, according to a draft cabinet note dated March 10, revi ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's steel mills aim to cut carbon emissions by about a quarter over the next decade and reduce reliance on coal, while the world's second-biggest producer of the alloy plans to more than double output, according to a document seen by Reuters. Under the proposed "National Steel Policy 2025", India aims to cut emissions from steel mills to 2 metric tons of carbon dioxide per ton of finished steel by 2035-36, according to a draft cabinet note dated March 10, reviewed by Reuters. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 9 (Reuters) - India's steel mills aim to cut carbon emissions by about a quarter over the next decade and reduce reliance on coal, while the world's second-biggest producer of the alloy plans to more than double output, according to a document seen by Reuters. Under the proposed "National Steel Policy 2025", India aims to cut emissions from steel mills to 2 metric tons of carbon dioxide per ton of finished steel by 2035-36, according to a draft cabinet note dated March 10, revi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Tuesday that the first phase of the city's inaugural driverless Pod Taxi project, launched to facilitate 'last-mile' connectivity within Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) area, will be completed within 20 months. While leading the groundbreaking ceremony for the 3.36-kilometre-long first phase, the chief minister said the project is being implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and forms part ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has withdrawn its offer to host the 33rd session of the UN climate conference (COP33) in 2028. The country has communicated its decision, expressing inability to host the conference "following a review of its commitments for the year 2028".Though India has so far not formally announced its decision, officials in the environment ministry confirmed communication of withdrawal to the concerned body without extending any further explanation.India's proposal to host COP33 was first m ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 29 (RAHNUMA): Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has urged elected representatives to actively participate in the prestigious "Model Solar Village" programme, which has been launched by the state government with the aim of transforming Telangana into a green energy-efficient state. Bhatti Vikramarka personally handed over letters to Ministers, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) at the Assembly Hall on Sunday, inviting ...Read More >
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1: Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited (HREPL), part of the Hinduja Group, today announced a long-term solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with LG Electronics India (LGE India) to supply solar energy to one of its manufacturing operations, supporting the company's transition towards sustainable manufacturing. - Signed a 9.80 MWp solar PPA to supply clean energy to LGE India's Pune plant - Project to generate 1.61 crore units clean energy a ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited (HREPL), part of the Hinduja Group, today announced a long-term solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with LG Electronics India (LGE India) to supply solar energy to one of its manufacturing operations, supporting the company's transition towards sustainable manufacturing. Under the agreement, HREPL has signed a 9.80 MWp solar PPA to supply clean energy to LGE India's Pune manufacturing facility. The project w ...Read More >
Synopsis: CleanMax has expanded its partnership with STT GDC India to over 130 MW, adding 21 MWp of solar capacity to power AI-ready data centers in Chennai Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Limited has announced a significant expansion of its renewable energy partnership with STT GDC India, adding 21 MWp of solar capacity to support AI-ready data centres. This latest agreement, executed through fresh Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), pushes the total collaboration capacity beyond 130 MW. The ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Renewable energy firm CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited and STT GDC India have expanded their strategic partnership, scaling their renewable energy collaboration beyond 130 MW to support India's growing AI-driven digital infrastructure. As part of the latest agreement, the companies have added 21 MWp of solar capacity, strengthening CleanMax's existing wind-solar hybrid energy supply to STT GDC India's data centres in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The expansion will enable reliable, ro ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that people removed political garbage to enable change and better governance, claiming that in nine years of reconstruction, Lucknow has now become one of the top three cleanest cities in the country.Flagging off 250 electric and CNG vehicles to strengthen the door-to-door waste collection in the city, the CM contrasted this with the period before 2017, stating that the city was marked by "darkness, insecurity and poor sanitation. He accu ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday morning flagged off 250 environment-friendly electric and CNG vehicles operated on green energy to strengthen waste management by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation. On this occasion, Chief Minister Yogi launched a sharp attack on the opposition, saying that when the people of Uttar Pradesh removed "political garbage" and laid the foundation for change, it resulted in successful cleanliness initiatives under the double-engine government, leadi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Domestic green ammonia supply to Indian fertiliser companies under landmark contracts signed this week will not be available before 2028, as producers need to first construct new manufacturing plants, industry executives said on Tuesday. Five fertiliser companies -- IFFCO, Coromandel International, Paradeep Phosphates (PPL), Ostwal and Indorama India -- on Monday signed 10-year agreements to procure 6.7 lakh tonnes of green ammonia annually from five domestic producers u ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indigenously developed bio-bitumen, derived from agricultural residues, is emerging as a promising solution to the long-standing challenge faced by farmers in clearing their fields quickly while also addressing the severe air pollution that has consistently troubled northern India for years. Traditionally, the urgent need to prepare land for the next crop cycle has led many farmers to burn stubble, contributing significantly to seasonal smog. Now, an innovative approach is quietly tr ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar), Mar 31 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the revival of Nalanda University is a symbol of national and international commitment to re-establish its glorious heritage in a modern setting. Addressing the convocation ceremony of the university here, she said the ancient Nalanda university had established itself as a great centre of knowledge for about eight centuries, and its fall was a very big loss not only for India but for the entire world. "Its revival is a symbo ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Monday said the Budget 2026-27 was designed to bring every family in the state under the welfare net, which is why it is being termed a 'People's Budget'. He also said the government is considering increasing the monthly allocation towards employee retirement benefits to Rs 1,000 crore from '700 crore. The Assembly passed the Telangana Appropriation Bill, 2026 on Monday. Replying to the discussion, Vikramarka said the government aims t ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: With an installed capacity of 4X500 MW (2,000 MW) and a 25-MW floating solar plant, NTPC Simhadri plays a vital role in meeting the energy needs of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Head of Project, NTPC Simhadri Ayaskanta Jena highlighted during a select media interaction. The energy allocation has been made to the tune of 684-MW for Andhra Pradesh and 793-MW for Telangana. "We continue to adopt global best practices in power generation, enhance our renewable energy footprint ...Read More >
It has already seen successful trial applications, including construction of road stretches, and is now moving towards large-scale deployment. "Even partial substitution of conventional bitumen with bio-bitumen will significantly cut import dependence, strengthen economic resilience, and ensure that infrastructure development remains insulated from global supply disruptions," said Singh. Conventional bitumen, which is a byproduct of crude oil and contains a mixture of hydrocarbons, is used, fo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): State-owned power generation company NTPC on Wednesday declared commercial capacity addition of 359.58 MW through its various solar projects of its subsidiaries in the states of Gujarat & Rajasthan, taking the Group commercial capacity of over 85.5 GW. NTPC has declared commercial operation date (COD) of part capacity of 243.66 MW out of 1255 MW Khavda -1 Solar PV project in Gujarat of NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd, a stepdown subsidiary of NTPC through its sub ...Read More >
Under this partnership, Google will procure the project's energy attributes, such as carbon credits from ReNew, a company statement said. This long-term procurement is essential for the bankability of the project, and will also help Google make progress towards addressing its value chain emissions. Decarbonisation solutions company ReNew Energy Global Plc on Tuesday said it has partnered with technology giant Google for the development of a 150-megawatt (MW) solar project in Rajasthan. Under t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 17 (ANI): Odisha Minister Sampad Chandra Swain on Wednesday said that the state is on course to emerge as a major pharmaceutical hub under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Speaking with ANI at the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, the minister said that the summit witnessed strong participation from investors across the country and abroad. "Under the leadership of CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha is now set to become a pharmaceutical hub. Yester ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Acknowledging that the impacts of climate change are clearly visible, Chief Minister MK Stalin stressed that Tamil Nadu has been able to effectively protect itself from major damage due to proactive preparedness measures taken by the State government. Speaking in the third meeting of Tamil Nadu Governing Council on Climate Change, Stalin further recalled that Cyclone Ditwah severely impacted Sri Lanka but Tamil Nadu was spared from heavy damage because the government had anticipated ri ...Read More >
Patna: In a move to bolster the state's energy infrastructure, the Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL) on Tuesday signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with private developers. The agreements aim to establish pumped storage power projects with a combined capacity of 2,120MW in Nawada district, involving a proposed investment of Rs 13,000 crore.GreenCo Energies Pvt Ltd is set to develop a 1,200MW pumped storage project in Ekamba village with an estimated investment of Rs 7, ...Read More >
The Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) on Tuesday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two private developers for the development of 2,120 MW of pumped storage projects in the state, marking a major step towards strengthening Bihar's energy security and renewable energy integration. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Samrat Choudhary and Shri Vijay Kumar Sinha, Energy Minister Shri Bijendra Pr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- ReNew Energy Global plc, an Indian renewable energy company has said it signed an agreement with Google to build a 150 MW solar project in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. "Under this partnership, Google will procure the project's energy attributes from ReNew. This long-term procurement is essential for the bankability of the project, and will also help Google make progress towards addressing its value chain emissions," ReNew, a leading decarbonisation solut ...Read More >
KOLKATA: NavPrakriti, a lithium-ion battery recycling and refurbishment company, has announced a plan to partner with over 150 battery companies and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the next three years. Through this, the company aims to create an extensive network for collecting, recycling, and refurbishing spent batteries, leveraging advanced technology and strategic industry collaborations to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible battery management across the value ...Read More >
Chennai: In a significant development towards India's goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 and generate half of its electricity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has conducted a comprehensive study to boost green hydrogen production in the country. Green hydrogen -- a clean fuel produced from renewable energy -- can play a central role in reducing emissions from sectors that are traditionally difficult to decarbonise such a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's green hydrogen production capacity is likely to reach 5 million metric tonnes per annum by 2030, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday. The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) aims to make India a global hub for production, usage and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply. The minister also listed the incentives and manufacturing init ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: APGENCO Managing Director (MD) S Nagalakshmi on Monday called for collective participation in energy conservation to achieve the Swarna Andhra at 2047 vision. Addressing a gathering during National Energy Conservation Week-2025 celebrations, S Nagalakshmi said individuals, industries, hospitals and educational institutions must make energy conservation part of daily life. "Everyone must become a producer-consumer in line with the Chief Minister's vision," she said, adding that achi ...Read More >
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