Despite the anticipated recovery, electricity demand growth remains below India’s GDP forecast of 6.5 per cent for FY2026. India’s electricity demand is expected to grow steadily in FY2026, with ratings agency ICRA projecting a full-year increase of around 4.5 per cent. This follows a subdued first half, where demand rose just 1 per cent due...
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IndiGo Retains Dominance in Indian Skies as Four New Airports Join Winter Schedule 2025
With a 5.95 per cent rise in weekly departures and over 26,000 flights across 126 airports, the Winter Schedule 2025—effective from October 26, 2025, to March 28, 2026—signals continued recovery and expansion in domestic connectivity. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by passenger volumes and fleet size, remains the dominant player with 15,014 weekly departures, followed by...
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Railways Deploys 6,181 Special Trains for Post-Chhath Return; Bihar Stations Reinforced for Festive Rush
In a cultural first, Indian Railways has begun playing Chhath songs at major stations to immerse passengers in the festive spirit, evoking the essence of home, tradition, and devotion throughout their journey. Indian Railways is facilitating a smooth and comfortable return journey for passengers after Chhath Puja by operating 6,181 special trains across the country....
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NTPC and EIL Partner to Develop Coal-to-SNG Facility for Grid Stability and Clean Energy Transition
This collaboration with EIL, India’s public sector EPC leader, marks a strategic milestone in developing integrated, indigenous solutions for cleaner energy production. NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated power utility, has signed a strategic agreement with Engineers India Ltd (EIL) to develop a coal-to-synthetic natural gas (SNG) facility aimed at enhancing grid stability and as part...
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NHAI to Display Toll Pass Details at Fee Plazas to Boost Transparency and Ease Travel
The initiative aims to ensure that highway users are fully informed about the availability, pricing, and application process for concessional toll passes, making travel more economical, transparent, and hassle-free. In a move to enhance transparency and improve commuter awareness, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has directed its field offices to prominently display detailed...
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TEC Signs MoU with IIT-Hyderabad to Drive Indigenous Telecom Standards
The partnership creates a formal framework for TEC and IIT-Hyderabad to jointly develop India-specific standards, test frameworks, and technical contributions in emerging domains, including 6G, artificial intelligence, Open RAN, and non-terrestrial networks. The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the...
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SAEL to Procure 2 MT of Paddy Waste for Clean Energy Push, Targets 300,000 Tonnes CO₂e Avoidance
The company currently operates 11 waste-to-energy plants across Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, with a combined capacity of 165 MW. SAEL Industries Ltd, an integrated renewable energy company, has announced plans to procure nearly 2 million tonnes (MT) of paddy stubble this harvesting season through its fuel aggregator network. The biomass will be used to power...
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Vikram Solar Secures 148.9 MW Module Order from Sunsure Energy for Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh Projects
The deployment supports Sunsure Energy’s strategy to build large-scale renewable plants equipped with high-efficiency modules and advanced BESS technologies. Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers, has announced a 148.9 MW order from Sunsure Energy, a renewable energy solutions provider catering to industrial and utility-scale clients transitioning to clean power. The...
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KPIL Secures ₹23.32 Billion in New Orders Across T&D and Civil Infrastructure Businesses
With this, the company’s cumulative order inflows for FY2026 have reached nearly ₹150 billion, reflecting a YoY growth of approximately 25 per cent. Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL), a leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm in the power transmission and civil infrastructure sectors, has secured new orders worth approximately ₹23.32 billion ($280 million). The...
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NHAI to Deploy Network Survey Vehicles for 20,000-Plus km Highway Audit Across 23 States
Qualified firms with expertise in pavement condition assessment and digital infrastructure mapping have been invited to bid for the initiative, which aims to enhance commuter experience through improved road surface quality and highway upkeep. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the country’s premier highway development and maintenance agency, will deploy Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs)...