A blend of policy drive, industry participation, and global partnerships now defines the complex clean energy transition underway in the world’s most populous nation, writes Manish Pant. India’s shift to sustainable energy sources is ambitious, complex, and multifaceted. On July 29, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)—the nodal agency for renewable programmes—completed green ammonia...
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Hybrid Growth to Power India’s Rs 3.8 Trillion Clean Energy Surge
Hybrid and storage-backed renewables are set to drive Rs.3.8 trillion in clean energy investments by FY2026-27, powering nearly 40 per cent of new capacity, according to Manish Gupta and Ankit Hakhu. Investment in India’s renewable energy sector is poised to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 55 per cent between this and...
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DFCCIL Champions Predictive Maintenance and Sustainable Freight at Global Heavy Haul Seminar
With a clear vision to redefine the future of freight logistics, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL), under the aegis of the Ministry of Railways, organised the Global Heavy Haul Seminar 2025 from June 20-21 in New Delhi. Centred on the theme ‘Beyond Construction: Sustaining Heavy Haul Networks with Predictive Maintenance’, the event...
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TVS ILP’s Hosur Facility Powers Ather’s Festive Season EV Deliveries Across India
Ather Energy’s Hosur facility, developed by TVS ILP on a built-to-suit model, now delivers one vehicle every 0.46 seconds. It is powered by integrated logistics and real-time visibility tools that streamline distribution across India. As India’s festive season kicks into gear, TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP) is scaling operations at its Hosur facility...
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Foundamental Launches Third Construction-Tech Fund, Deepens India Focus Amid Global Expansion
The Berlin-based venture capital firm aims to close Fund III—anchored in the broader project economy of construction and infrastructure—by the end of calendar 2025. Berlin-based venture capital firm Foundamental has announced the launch of its third fund, reinforcing its commitment to India and the Asia-Pacific region while expanding its global footprint across construction, infrastructure, and...
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Afcons Names Bentley Systems Innovation Partner of the Year 2025 for Driving Infrastructure Digitalisation
The recognition stems from an enterprise agreement that gave Afcons access to over 250 Bentley engineering tools, accelerating project delivery and standardising digital workflows across its infrastructure portfolio. Bentley Systems has been recognised as Afcons Infrastructure’s Innovation Partner of the Year 2025, in recognition for its role in accelerating digital transformation across Afcons’ infrastructure portfolio....
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Air India Express Spreads Wings with IATA Membership, Expands Global Reach
The membership also enhances the airline’s role in shaping global aviation policy, with active collaboration on sustainability, digital transformation, and passenger rights. Air India Express, the low-cost subsidiary of national carrier Air India, has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA), marking a strategic step in aligning with global best practices in safety, operations, and...
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Energy in Motion
India’s energy transition is no longer a distant aspiration. It is a lived reality unfolding across policy corridors, industrial landscapes, and everyday life. As our deep-dive cover story reveals, the country’s clean energy journey is marked by bold ambition, granular innovation, and a growing sense of collective ownership. From rooftop solar adoption and ethanol-fuelled tractors...
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India Set to Tap Hidden Heat: Geothermal Policy Targets Energy Security and Net Zero by 2070
The policy lays out a comprehensive framework to advance geothermal utilisation through targeted research, inter-ministerial coordination, and global best practices, with regulatory and stewardship responsibilities entrusted to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The central government has notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) as part of its strategy to achieve the ambitious...
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NHAI May Raise Up to ₹400 Billion in FY2026 via TOT and InvIT Monetisation, Surpassing Budget Target: ICRA
If realised, the estimated ₹350-400 billion would not only eclipse the ₹243.99 billion raised in FY2025, but also outpace the ₹300 billion monetisation target set for FY2026. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) could potentially raise between ₹350 billion and ₹400 billion in FY2026 through timely monetisation of identified road assets, according to ratings...