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IR forms South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone

May 8, 2026

Indian Railways (IR) has formed the South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone, with headquarters at Visakhapatnam. Reportedly, IR has directed the transfer of seven stations of the 50-km Palasa-Ichchapuram section under the Khurda railway division of […]

NTPC commissions 180 MW of solar capacity at Bhadla and Khavda-II projects

May 8, 2026

NTPC Limited has commissioned 180 MW of solar capacity through its subsidiary, NTPC Green Energy Limited. This includes the third and final part capacity of 75 MW out of the 500 MW Bhadla solar PV […]

AERB approves excavation work for Mahi Banswara units 1 and 2

May 8, 2026

The AERB has approved the start of excavation activities for Units 1 and 2 of the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan atomic nuclear power project. The project is being developed by Anushakti Vidyut Nigam Limited, a joint […]

PFC board approves plan to raise Rs 1.6 trillion from domestic and global markets

May 8, 2026

The board of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has approved a borrowing plan of up to Rs 1.6 trillion for 2026-27 through domestic and international markets. The company may raise up to Rs 1.1 trillion […]

PFBR at Kalpakkam attains first criticality and clearance from AERB

May 8, 2026

The 500 MWe Prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) has attained first criticality, marking a key milestone in India’s nuclear energy programme after receiving clearance from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). The reactor was designed […]

Cabinet approves small hydro power development scheme for 2026-31

May 8, 2026

The union cabinet has approved the small hydropower development scheme for the period from 2026-27 to 2030-31, with an outlay of Rs 25.85 billion for the installation of about 1,500 MW of small hydropower capacity […]

Ministry of Power issues directions to imported coal-based generating companies

May 8, 2026

The MoP has issued directions under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003, to address the prevailing demand-supply constraints and the anticipated rise in electricity demand in the coming months. The ministry has mandated that […]

India’s first fully automated dry bulk terminal at Haldia, inaugurated

May 8, 2026

On March 14, 2026, the union government inaugurated the Haldia Bulk Terminal developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, marking the launch of India’s first fully automated dry bulk cargo facility. Located at the […]

BPCL commissions 2G bioethanol refinery at Bargarh

May 8, 2026

BPCL has commissioned a second-generation (2G) bioethanol refinery at Bargarh. The state-of-the-art facility is designed for a capacity to produce 100 kilolitres of fuel-grade bioethanol per day from rice straw via advanced lignocellulosic technology, pretreatment […]

Sagarmala Finance Corporation sanctions around Rs 109 billion within five months of commencing lending operations

May 8, 2026

Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) has sanctioned loans worth Rs 108.82 billion within five months of commencing lending operations. Among the sanctions, Rs 39.38 billion was approved for Ramayapatnam Port, Rs 21 billion for Machilipatnam […]

RVNL to develop stations of Rishikesh-Karanprayag New Rail Line Project as per IGBC guidelines

May 8, 2026

As part of its sustainability-focused approach, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) will develop all 12 proposed station buildings of Rishikesh-Karanprayag New Rail Line Project in Uttarakhand, in line with Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) guidelines. […]

L&T secures coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha

May 8, 2026

L&T’s energy hydrocarbon onshore business has secured a large contract from Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited, a joint venture of Coal India Limited and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, for a coal-to-ammonia-nitrate project in Odisha. […]

Apple and CleanMax to invest Rs 1 billion in renewable capacity expansion in India

May 8, 2026

Apple and CleanMax have entered into a strategic co-investment partnership to accelerate decarbonisation in India’s commercial and industrial segment through scaled renewable energy deployment. Apple’s initial investment of Rs 1 billion will support the development […]

TRAI releases draft Telecom Consumers Complaint Redressal (fourth amendment) regulation, 2026

May 8, 2026

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the draft Telecom Consumers Complaint Redressal (fourth amendment) regulation, 2026 for stakeholder comments. TRAI had notified Telecom Consumers Complaint Redressal Regulation, 2012 (TCCRR-2012), on May 01, […]

Scope of CBG-CGD synchronisation scheme expanded to include CBG injection into gas pipeline network

May 8, 2026

The scope of the compressed biogas (CBG)-CGD synchronisation scheme has been expanded to include the injection of CBG into the gas pipeline network. The move is in line with the revised scheme guidelines for direct […]

MoPNG notifies Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution Order, 2026 under the Essential Commodities Act

May 8, 2026

The Government of India, through the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), has notified the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution (through laying, building, operation and expansion of pipelines and other facilities) Order, 2026 […]

PNGRB grants authorisation to IOCL for Kochi-Kanyakumari-Thoothukudi Natural Gas Pipeline

May 8, 2026

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has granted its authorisation to Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for laying, building, operating and expanding the Kochi-Kanyakumari-Thoothukudi Natural Gas Pipeline. The proposed pipeline is set to […]

Petronet LNG commissions Dahej LNG terminal expansion

May 8, 2026

Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) has commissioned the Dahej liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal expansion on March 31, 2026. PLL plans to expand the capacity of its Dahej LNG terminal from 17.5 million tonnes per annum […]

Drillmec International announces spudding of drilling of new generation land drilling rig at Moran in Assam for Oil India Limited

May 8, 2026

Drillmec International Private Limited has announced the spudding or the commencement of drilling of a new generation land drilling rig at Moran in Assam for Oil India Limited. The advanced rig has been designed with […]

ONGC achieves monetisation of Daman Upside Development

May 8, 2026

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has achieved the monetisation of the Daman Upside Development Project in the Arabian Sea on March 29, 2026, through flowing gas from Platform B-12-24P. It is located around […]