The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has accorded concurrence to Upper Sileru pumped storage project (PSP) in record time of 70 days against the stipulated timeline of 90 days. The 1,350 MW PSP project is being […]
The top priorities for the power ministry are ensuring effective implementation of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), making the state electricity regulatory commissions (SERCs) accountable within the statutory framework, and facilitating the expansion of […]
India’s power generation mix has been witnessing a major shift from fossil fuels to renewables over the past few years, a trend that is likely to continue in the future. As of May 2023, the […]
The distribution segment has continued to be the centrepiece of government reforms and schemes in the power sector for many years. In 2021, the central government launched the biggest-ever distribution segment scheme, the Revamped Distribution […]
The Indian power transmission segment has grown significantly over the years to cater to the rise in generation capacity and power demand, making the country’s electricity grid one of the largest synchronous grids in the […]
With global concerns regarding energy security, depleting fossil fuel reserves, increasing pollution levels and the looming threat of climate change, countries are increasingly prioritising the transition towards greener energy sources. As a result, the deployment […]
The Indian power sector is on the cusp of an energy transition, as the share of renewable energy in the country’s power generation is rising rapidly. Aligned with the nation’s decarbonisation and net zero targets, […]
The year 2022-23 saw capacity addition of 16,854 MW, which was lower than the 20,330 MW added in 2021-22. Renewables accounted for 15,274 MW of capacity addition in 2022-2023, followed by thermal (1,460 MW) and […]
The national plant load factor (PLF) increased from 58.9 per cent in 2021-22 to 64.2 per cent in 2022-23. The PLF stood at 74.7 per cent, 61.9 per cent and 56.6 per cent across the […]
India’s urban landscape calls for the establishment of many planned urban centres, with the urban areas projected to contribute 73 per cent of the anticipated population growth by 2036. The country already hosts approximately 11 […]
India is currently experiencing the rapid progression of Industry 4.0. The pace of this transformation is unparalleled, and the impact extends far beyond anything witnessed in the past. Two fundamental elements that drive growth – […]
The Government of India, under the purview of the National Logistics Policy, has implemented the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP), which aims to break individual silos, promoting integration among various ministries/departments and creating a single […]
The infrastructure industry has a powerful support and multiplier effect; it can shoulder the weight of sustainable development of other industries by facilitating trade and job creation, and boosting overall economic productivity. It is indeed […]
Airport construction in India has undergone a major shift due to the involvement of multiple stakeholders and the introduction of various complex technologies. There have been inordinate delays in the construction of many airport projects. […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has decided to go ahead with the process of market coupling. Towards this end, the MoP has requested the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to initiate process of consultation and […]
The government has mopped up Rs 41.85 billion through the sale of a 3 per cent stake in Coal India. After the offer-for-sale (OFS), Centre’s holding has come down to 63.13 per cent in the […]
Blackstone has acquired a part of an Indian logistics company’s warehousing parks business that it had begun buying in tranches three years ago. The firm has now acquired a 10 per cent stake in five […]
Recently, Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited (ADSTL) allowed to lapse a proposed Rs 4 billion-deal to acquire maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company Air Works India (Engineering) Private Limited. The deal has fallen through […]
Brookfield India Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has appointed eight investment banks for its planned equity raising of around $400 million, and is targeting the deal’s closure by July 2023 via a qualified institutional placement […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept its key lending rate steady for a second straight policy meeting, in line with expectations, but signalled that monetary conditions will remain tight for some time as […]
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