Stay updated with the latest electric-power-transmission news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on electric-power-transmission topics.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India has undergone a significant shift in recent years and that it now negotiates from a position of strength, reflecting the country's growing economic confidence and global stature in terms of India's approach to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and other trading arrangements. Addressing the annual conference and 105th annual general meeting of Assocham in New Delhi, Goyal said the country is now e ...Read More >
PM Modi offered prayer at Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam. Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayer at Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam here in Nandyal district. "PM Modi performed Rudrabhishekam with Panchamuralu (a sacred mixture made of five ingredients-cow milk, cow curd, cow ghee, honey, and sugar)," BJP sources said. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan accompanied h ...Read More >
New Delhi: The transmission industry needs to move to committed partnership and capacity expansion to solve the issue of long supply waiting periods due to rising equipment demand, especially those of high-voltage transformers, Hitachi Energy CEO Andreas Schierenbeck told ET. Zurich-headquartered Hitachi Energy operates in India through its arm Hitachi Energy India and provides products ranging from power cooling systems to transformers, apart from its newly launched services and consulting ver ...Read More >
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the inauguration of the Advanced Night Vision Factory in Andhra Pradesh's Nimmaluru, highlighting how the technology will help elevate India's defence exports and foster development in drone technology and the industry. "The inauguration of the Advanced Night Vision Factory in Nimmaluru is another step towards achieving self-reliance in the defence sector. This factory will enhance India's abili ...Read More >
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the inauguration of the Advanced Night Vision Factory in Andhra Pradesh Nimmaluru, highlighting how the technology will help elevate India defence exports and foster development in drone technology and the industry. The inauguration of the Advanced Night Vision Factory in Nimmaluru is another step towards achieving self-reliance in the defence sector. This factory will enhance India ability to m ...Read More >
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed Google $15 billion investment in Andhra Pradesh as a significant milestone for the state digital future. The tech giant plans to establish India first artificial intelligence hub in Visakhapatnam, catalysing next-generation digital infrastructure and innovation. While adressing a public gathering in Kurnool, PM Modi said that Google $15 bn investment will accelerate Andhra Pradesh digital transf ...Read More >
EAAA Alternatives, formerly known as Edelweiss Alternatives, has raised a $60 million commitment from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for its India Energy Transition Fund, which targets a corpus of USD 300 million. The fund will be used for investing in renewable energy, energy storage, electric mobility, and other green infrastructure assets. "The fund has a target size of $300 million and will channel equity and quasi-equity into greenfield infrastructure projects and growth-stage compani ...Read More >
India is set to invest 6.4 trillion rupees in a massive transmission plan. This initiative aims to harness over 76 gigawatts of hydroelectric power from the Brahmaputra basin by 2047. The plan focuses on developing numerous projects in the northeastern states. This move is crucial for meeting India's growing electricity demand and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. India's power planning authority has drawn up a 6.4 trillion rupees ($77 billion) transmission plan to move more than 76 gigawatts ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal has approached Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to seek support in fast-tracking clearances and accelerating the implementation of the company's ambitious USD 20-billion aluminium project. Vedanta has already committed Rs 1.27 lakh crore investment for a 3 million tonne per annum (MTPA) aluminium smelter in Dhenkanal district and Rs 1 lakh crore investment for a 6 MTPA refinery in Rayagada district. In a letter to the chief minister, Agarwal s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 13 (PTI) Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Monday said its power transmission and distribution vertical has bagged 'large' grid infrastructure orders in the Middle East. According to the company's project classification, a 'large' order is worth Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore. The 400kV super grid interconnection linking the electricity networks of GCC member states has helped in efficient utilization of generation capacity and has improved the overall grid resilie ...Read More >
Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal announced significant power sector upgrades in Punjab, promising an end to power cuts by next summer. He highlighted the ongoing infrastructure development, including new cables, transformers, and sub-stations, and reiterated the commitment to 24-hour electricity supply for all. AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said upgrades in the power sector are underway at a scale in Punjab, and promised there will be no power cuts from nex ...Read More >
The incident occurred late Sunday night when a pipe on the truck carrying the idol came in contact with the electricity line in the Gaura Bazar area, resulting in the spread of current, Additional Superintendent of Police Anjana Tiwari told PTI. Two persons were killed in the incident and 10 to 15 were injured because of electrocution, as per the initial reports, the ASP said. Government Victoria Hospital's duty doctor Nitin Yadav, however, told PTI Videos that a total of 35 persons were broug ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Two men were electrocuted to death, and more than 30 others were injured in Gaura Bazar when a vehicle carrying an idol of Goddess Durga came into contact with a high-tension power line, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred late Sunday night when a pipe on the truck carrying the idol touched the high-tension line. This resulted in a current surge, additional superintendent of police Anjana Tiwari said. Initial reports indicated that two men were killed, while around 10 to 1 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Six companies, including Vedanta Group firm Sterlite Electric, Rays Power Infra and Augmont Enterprises, have filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through initial public offerings (IPOs). Rotomag Enertec, Oswal Cables and Pride Hotels have also approached Sebi with their respective draft papers. All six proposed issues will be a mix of fresh issues of equity shares and an offer for sale (OFS), according to their draft red herring prospectus ...Read More >
India added 20.1 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity in the first five months of FY2026 (April-August 2025), marking a robust 123% growth compared to 9 GW during the same period last year, according to a recent report by ICRA. This includes 17.5 GW of solar and 2.6 GW of wind capacity additions. ICRA highlighted that this record growth -- driven by a strong project pipeline and favorable market conditions -- positions the sector to exceed 35 GW of new capacity in FY2026. The growth momentum f ...Read More >
New Delhi: Global rating agency Crisil on Monday projected India's gross domestic product (GDP) to grow 6.5 per cent this fiscal, amid rising private consumption and tax reforms. Rising private consumption should support industrial production. "So far, a copious monsoon, robust kharif sowing and benign inflation have supported the rural economy. The impact of excess rains on agriculture output will be monitorable. The urban economy will get a leg-up from lower lending rates, income tax relief ...Read More >
Indian Railways Finance Corp. Ltd. (IRFC) sanctioned a Rs 12,640 crore term loan to Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Co. on Friday for a thermal power project, according to a press release from the company. The loan is to finance a 2x660 MW Super Critical Thermal Power Project that will be set up in HTPS, Korba (West), Chhattisgarh. "The loan agreement was signed today at CSPGCL's headquarters in Raipur between Nav Goel, general manager, IRFC, and Sandeep Modi, executive director (finance) a ...Read More >
Agartala: Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Thursday that the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) has made full preparations to ensure uninterrupted power supply across the state during the Durga Puja festivities. He made the statement while addressing the media after chairing a virtual meeting with officials from TSECL to review the state's preparedness for providing reliable electricity to all consumers and puja pandals during the celebrations. "We held a review ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee began its three-day deliberations amid expectations of status quo on the key interest rate, but some experts think that the central bank may settle for a 25 bps cut. The decision of the RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra-headed six-member rate-setting panel will be announced on Wednesday. The meeting is taking place against the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical tensions and the US imposing 50 per cent tariffs on Indian shipments. The R ...Read More >
MUMBAI: RBI is expected to keep policy rates unchanged in its three-day monetary policy committee meet that starts on Monday. Most economists cite resilient growth, benign inflation and external uncertainties as reasons for a pause, even as the tone of RBI's guidance is likely to be more dovish than the action itself. Some economists, however, see scope for a 25-basis-point (100bps =1 percentage point) cut as inflation could dip below target.The Oct decision is seen as trickier than Aug, with gl ...Read More >
Over the course of the day, PM Modi logged nearly 4.5 hours of air travel, including 2 hours of chopper rides, to connect with people and projects across multiple states Prime Minister Narendra Modi's day on September 25th was marked by a hectic schedule and diverse engagements, reflecting both his pace of work and his outreach across multiple sectors, despite being on a 9-day fast during Navratri. Over the course of the day, PM Modi logged nearly 4.5 hours of air travel, including 2 hours of ...Read More >
PNN Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 23: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, organised an intensive training programme on green hydrogen at its state-of-the-art facility at Matar in Bharuch, in collaboration with the Power Sector Skill Council (PSSC). The training underscored KP Group's focus on skill development and workforce readiness in the emerging green hydrogen economy. Over 35 participants successfully completed this intensive training and was awarded with cer ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Diversified energy firm Avaada Group on Tuesday announced the commissioning of 11 solar power projects in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 to provide reliable power for irrigation. The projects include a 4 MW plant at Kinhi, 3 MW each at Baldi and Dongarkharda, 2 MW each at Bansi and Patan,a 5 MW at Mhasola, 2 MW at Galwa, 4 MW each at Pathrad and Parjana, and 3 MW each at Sawargaon and Sarfali, a company statement said ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Gujarat has emerged as the country's renewable energy (RE) frontrunner with a rapid rise in capacity addition over the past five months. Between April and Aug 2025 alone, the state commissioned 6,632MW of green power capacity, nearly matching the total capacity added in the entirety of the previous fiscal year.According to the data from the Union ministry of new and renewable energy, Gujarat's installed RE capacity stood at 25,471.7MW on March 31, 2024, rising to 33,393MW by March 31, ...Read More >
Union Minister Shripad Yesso Naik urged scientists and industry leaders to make India a green hydrogen innovation hub. He emphasized that the National Green Hydrogen Mission is crucial for economic growth, industrial competitiveness, and environmental responsibility. New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) Union Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik on Friday called upon scientists, industry leaders, startups and young researchers to make India a global hub of green hydrogen innovatio ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 13 (ANI): Due to the devastating monsoon this year, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Saturday confirmed that 386 people have lost their lives since June 20. According to the SDMA report, out of these deaths, 218 deaths were caused by rain-related incidents, which included landslides, flash floods, house collapses, drowning, electrocution and snakebites, whereas 168 deaths occurred in road accidents, which surged amid treacherous hill ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 13 (ANI): Due to the devastating monsoon this year, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Saturday confirmed that 386 people have lost their lives since June 20. According to the SDMA report, out of these deaths, 218 deaths were caused by rain-related incidents, which included landslides, flash floods, house collapses, drowning, electrocution and snakebites, whereas 168 deaths occurred in road accidents, which surged amid treacherous hill ...Read More >
The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) electric testing lab at Shilapur in Nashik district will be inaugurated today, Sep 10, by Union Energy Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. | The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) electric testing lab at Shilapur in Nashik district will be inaugurated today, Sep 10, by Union Energy Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and Water Resources ...Read More >
SHIMLA: The monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh has left a trail of destruction, claiming 355 lives so far this season, including 194 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, lightning strikes, and other weather-triggered causes, and 161 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). The SDMA's cumulative report from June 20 to September 4 indicated that torrential rains injured 416 people and left 49 missing. The scale of devastation s ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
Stay updated with the latest None news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on None topics.