The international recognition commends the companyâs initiatives in promoting energyâefficient transmission infrastructure and integrating sustainability into project execution. Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd (POWERGRID), a Maharatna public sector company under the Union Ministry of Power, has been honoured with the Green World Award 2026 in the climate change category. The award was presented at...
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JAKSON Group Unveils Five Energy Solutions, Eyes Over âč90âŻBillion Growth for FY2026â27
This expansion marks a pivotal step in the groupâs journey to build a comprehensive, futureâready energy ecosystem, reinforcing its presence across power generation, energy storage, solar adoption, and cleaner conventional solutions. JAKSON Group, one of Indiaâs leading energy and infrastructure conglomerates, has announced a major expansion of its energy solutions portfolio with five new products...
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India and Bhutan Sign Tariff Protocol for PunatsangchhuâII, Strengthening Hydropower Partnership
The two countries also signed a technical agreement designed to enhance grid stability, boost efficiency in electricity trade, and streamline bilateral cooperation. India and Bhutan have signed the tariff protocol of the PunatsangchhuâII Hydroelectric Project, marking another step in their mutually beneficial hydropower cooperation. The agreement was signed on Thursday during Union Power Minister Manohar...
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India-Bhutan Hydropower Push: Minister Manohar Lalâs 4-Day Visit to Drive Projects, Trade
During the visit, the minister will review progress on key bilateral hydropower projects, notably the 1,200 MW Punatsangchhu-I and 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II, which remain central to India-Bhutan energy cooperation. Union Minister of Power, Manohar Lal, embarked on a four-day official visit to Bhutan on Thursday to further strengthen the longstanding partnership between India and Bhutan,...
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India Climbs to Third Globally in Renewable Energy Capacity, Adding Record 55 GW in FY2025-26
This marks the highest annual capacity addition ever, surpassing the previous record of 29.5 GW achieved in FY2024â25. India has risen to third place globally in renewable energy installed capacity, overtaking Brazil, according to Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi. Citing Renewable Energy Statistics 2025 published by the International Renewable Energy...
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Sourav Ganguly, Indian Cricketâs âDadaâ, Named JAKSON Groupâs First Brand Ambassador
The company said its decision was inspired by the former Indian cricket team skipperâs transformative leadership and his knack for redefining benchmarks. Noidaâbased energy and infrastructure conglomerate JAKSON Group has announced former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly as its first brand ambassador. The company said the âstrategic partnershipâ with the national sporting icon aligns...
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Tata Power Odisha Discoms Empower Women with âNua Arambhaâ Careers Initiative
Aligned with the International Womenâs Day 2026 theme âGive to Gainâ, the initiative reinforces that when women are given equal opportunities, organisations and society benefit through a more inclusive workforce. On International Womenâs Day, Tata Powerâled Odisha distribution companies (discoms) reinforced their commitment to diversity and inclusion by celebrating the second season of the Nua...
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Indiaâs Power Grid Crosses 500,000 Circuit Km, Marks 71.6% Growth Since 2014
India registered the achievement on January 14 with a 628 ckm, 765 kV transmission line from Bhadla II to Sikar II substation, boosting renewable energy evacuation capacity. Indiaâs power sector has begun 2026 on a high note, with the national transmission network surpassing 500,000 circuit kilometres (ckm) of lines and 1,407 GVA of transformation capacity...
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Manohar Lal Flags Off Countdown to Global Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in March
The fourâday event will showcase Indiaâs leadership in the global energy transition while addressing challenges and opportunities in the power sector. India will host the Bharat Electricity Summit (BES) 2026, a global conferenceâcumâexhibition for the power and electricity sectors, from March 19-22 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Announcing the summit on Thursday, Union Minister of Power...
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CII Suggests Mandates and Incentives to Drive Indiaâs Green Hydrogen Economy
Phased mandates, backed by carbon credits, crossâsubsidies, and viability gap funding, would help reduce the burden on consumers and industry. Greening mandates, backed by targeted incentives, are emerging as the most critical lever to spur demand for green hydrogen in India. Industry chamber, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has urged the government to introduce...