Dr Anil Kakodkar, India’s renowned nuclear engineer and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, discusses the country’s energy transition, the critical role of nuclear power in achieving Net Zero Emission targets, uranium supply challenges, thorium opportunities, the SHANTI Bill, and the future of Bharat Small Reactors and SMRs, in conversation with Swapnesh Malhotra, a...
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POWERGRID Secures Landmark ¥80 Billion JBIC Green Loan for Clean Energy Push
The green loan will support the Khavda-Nagpur HVDC transmission project, a critical link for integrating renewable energy into India’s grid. Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd (POWERGRID), the country’s leading power transmission utility, has secured a landmark green loan of ¥80 billion (₹470 billion) from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The bilateral green...
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DHL Group Expands New Energy Logistics Amid Global Supply Shifts
Driven by strong customer demand, DHL Group aims to grow revenue in new energy logistics from around €600 million in 2025 to €3 billion by 2030. Amid fossil fuel supply disruptions, global logistics leader DHL Group has announced plans to strengthen its capabilities and presence in the new energy sector, targeting significant revenue growth from...
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Chasing 70 GW Ambition, Suzlon 2.0 Re‑invents Wind for Energy Transition
The company aims to build an integrated platform that delivers renewable energy at scale with speed, certainty, and long‑term performance, powering systems that are reliable, accessible, affordable, and intelligent. Suzlon, India’s largest pure‑play wind original equipment manufacturer, has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform into a wind‑first, full‑stack renewable energy solutions company. This forward‑looking growth...
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Global Wind Installations Surge 40% as Sector Charts Path Beyond Energy Crisis
Led by China and India, Asia accounted for 80 per cent of new global wind capacity, while Europe, North America, Africa and the Middle East exceeded forecasts with significant project volumes. The global wind industry installed a record‑breaking 165 gigawatts (GW) of new wind capacity last year, with China, the US and India leading additions...
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Sourav Ganguly, Indian Cricket’s ‘Dada’, Named JAKSON Group’s First Brand Ambassador
The company said its decision was inspired by the former Indian cricket team skipper’s transformative leadership and his knack for redefining benchmarks. Noida‑based energy and infrastructure conglomerate JAKSON Group has announced former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly as its first brand ambassador. The company said the “strategic partnership” with the national sporting icon aligns...
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Deepak Gupta Named CMD of GAIL, to Drive Energy Growth
A mechanical engineer from Delhi College of Engineering, Gupta brings 35 years of expertise spanning the entire oil & gas value chain. Deepak Gupta has assumed charge as Chairman & Managing Director of GAIL (India) Ltd, the country’s leading natural gas and clean energy company. A mechanical engineer from Delhi College of Engineering, Gupta brings...
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GAIL Breaks Ground on Sohna R&D Centre to Drive Clean Energy Innovation
Spanning 30 acres, the centre will feature cutting‑edge labs and pilot‑scale facilities to accelerate the transition from research to field deployment. India’s leading natural gas company, GAIL India Ltd, carried out the groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming research and development centre in the Industrial Model Township at Sohna in Haryana on Thursday. The new R&D...
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Manohar Lal Flags Off Countdown to Global Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in March
The four‑day event will showcase India’s 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 conference‑cum‑exhibition 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 India’s Green Hydrogen Economy
Phased mandates, backed by carbon credits, cross‑subsidies, 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...
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