The scheme, which aims to empower residential consumers with free solar electricity, is backed by a streamlined credit delivery framework. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has crossed a major milestone in its push for clean and affordable energy access. As of September 2025, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have sanctioned over 579,000 loan applications...
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India Flags Third VLGC ‘Shivalik’ as Maritime Push Gains Momentum
The minister also confirmed that the state-owned Shipping Corp. of India is working with oil PSUs to aggregate demand for 112 vessels and form a joint venture for long-term fleet augmentation, an initiative that could save India up to $75 billion in foreign exchange annually paid to foreign shipping lines. In a major boost to...
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MGL and Oil India Forge LNG Partnership to Accelerate Clean Transport and Energy Transition
The partnership marks a strategic alignment between two leading public sector players to accelerate India’s transition towards resilient, low-carbon energy infrastructure. Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) and Oil India Limited (OIL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate across the liquefied natural gas (LNG) value chain and explore emerging opportunities in clean energy. The...
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Khattar to Represent India at G20 Energy Meet in South Africa, Showcasing Renewable Milestone and Inclusive Growth Agenda
He will also share India’s experience in expanding energy access and affordability—particularly across rural and underserved regions—and spotlight the challenges faced by developing nations in navigating climate and energy transitions amid resource and capacity constraints. Union Minister for Power, Manohar Lal Khattar, will represent India at the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (ETMM) in KwaZulu-Natal,...
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Cabinet Clears ₹24.63-Billion Rail Multitracking Push Across Four States, Adding 894 km to National Network
The multitracking initiative will directly benefit around 3,633 villages, home to over 8.58 million people. In a major infrastructure boost, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four multitracking projects worth ₹246.34 billion to be executed by the Ministry of Railways. The projects span 894 km across...
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Avantel Unveils ₹560-Million Hyderabad Facility to Boost Indigenous Aerospace and Defence Technologies
The facility is expected to create over 300 direct jobs and more than 1,000 indirect employment opportunities, delivering a significant boost to Telangana’s high-tech manufacturing ecosystem. Avantel Ltd, a leading player in satellite communications and defence electronics, has inaugurated its second facility in Hyderabad to expand its footprint in indigenous aerospace and defence innovation. The...
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Air India Express Expands Delhi Network with Seven New Routes Across India
The expansion signals a strategic push to deepen regional connectivity from the national capital, with new flights operating daily or multiple times a week. Air India Express has announced the launch of seven new direct routes from Delhi, enhancing connectivity to key cultural, economic, and tourism hubs across India. Beginning October 26, the new services...
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Flytta Launches India’s First Retrofitted Electric Truck for Industrial Logistics
Flytta has commenced operations with its first fleet of retrofitted electric trucks and plans to deploy nearly 200 more in the coming months. Sustainable logistics and cargo solutions company Flytta has unveiled India’s first retrofitted electric truck in the medium and heavy-duty segment, purpose-built for cement bag transportation across hill roads and industrial corridors. The...
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IndiGo Launches Direct Mumbai-Heathrow Flights, Expands Long-Haul Footprint in UK
The new route deepens IndiGo’s footprint in Europe, following its long-haul debut earlier this year with flights to Manchester in the UK, and to Amsterdam and Copenhagen in mainland Europe. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet and passenger volume, has announced the launch of direct, daily flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow Airport, marking a...
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INOX Air Products Invests ₹5 Billion in Dholera to Build India’s First Electronic Speciality Gas Hub
Speciality gases are critical to semiconductor fabrication, with ultra-high purity essential to wafer integrity, device performance and fabrication yield. INOX Air Products (INOXAP), India’s leading producer of industrial and electronic gases, has announced a strategic investment of ₹5 billion to support the country’s fast-growing semiconductor and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) sectors. The company...