Good quality power enables a technologically advanced set-up to facilitate good quality of life for people by delivering ´smart concept´ in a holistic manner. For example, e-mobility is a critical aspect of a smart city
FlashNews:
IndiGrid to Acquire Gadag Transmission for ₹3.72 Billion
India Launches First All‑Electric Tug at Deendayal Port, Accelerates Green Maritime Shift
Bharatmala Pariyojana Executes 61% of Phase‑I Highway Targets, Boosts Freight Speed and Connectivity
Waaree Tops India’s Solar Module Shipments in Q3 2025, Reinforces Global Competitiveness
AISATS Expands Nationwide, Launches Ground Handling at Cochin Airport with Future‑Ready Tech
TIL Bags ₹2 Billion Orders Across Defence and Logistics, Validates Dual-Sector Strategy
Indian Railways to Roll Out OTP‑Based Tatkal Window Tickets Nationwide to Curb Misuse
Sanchar Saathi Row: Scindia Defends App as Voluntary, Transparent and Consumer‑Protective Amid Privacy Debate
REIAs Issue 67.5 GW Renewable Energy LoAs Since April 2023 with Zero Cancellations: Joshi
Rail Freight Rises 4.2% in November as Steel, Iron Ore and Fertiliser Volumes Surge
NHAI Partners Reliance Jio to Launch Telecom‑Based Safety Alerts on National Highways
Delhi Airport Becomes India’s First Water‑Positive Major Aviation Hub
Civil Aviation Minister Confirms GPS Spoofing at Delhi Airport; Cyber Threats Spread to Major Hubs
India’s Power Capacity Crosses 505,000 MW, Clean Energy Transition Accelerates
Air India Express Launches Twice-Daily Nagpur-Bengaluru Flights, Expands Maharashtra Network
India to Expand Refining Capacity to 309.5 MMTPA by 2030, Accelerates Biofuel and Green Hydrogen Push
Air India Expands China Presence with TAM Group Appointment as Passenger GSA
DFCCIL Trial Run Paves Way for JNPA Link to Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
India Secures Top Vote in IMO Council Re‑Election for 2026-27
Tag: transmission
Govt to fast-track Rs.90,000 cr power projects
The Centre has decided to fast-track 10 power projects worth Rs 90,000 crore planned by State-owned companies led by NTPC, which have been held up by land-related issues, identified in the Economic Survey as the biggest hurdle for stalled public sector investments.
Rs.1 lakh-crore orders soon for power, mining equipment
The power and coal sectors will shortly issue orders worth over Rs 1 lakh crore for various projects, including four new giant power projects, according to Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Coal, Power and Renewable Energy.
L&T wins Saudi Aramco order
L&T Construction, through its fully owned subsidiary L&T Saudi Arabia LLC, has bagged an engineering, procurement and construction order from the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco).
Power Play
The power sector had been facing serious challenges over the past few years. The key issues pertain to shortfall in supply of coal and gas, delay in clearances for projects and the declining financial health of electricity distribution utilities.
Lack of priority sector lending for RE is an issue
The Indian government has successfully launched several policy instruments, which have enhanced the viability and bankability of RE projects.
Powering India Green
Increasing energy demand, climatic change, government initiatives and abundant untapped natural resources have been the key drivers behind the country´s movement towards renewable energy.
We are planning to formulate a Renewable Energy Act
We are planning to formulate a Renewable Energy Act as currently, all the electricity activities come under the Electricity Act, 2003. The new Act will not only help in streamlining many aspects like power generation, supply and tariff, but will also assist in attracting investments.
Power transmission loss totals 27%
The average all-India loss levels of power transmission in FY13 were in the range of 27 per cent, according to a recent report by ICRA.
Alstom T&D India bags PowerGrid order
Alstom T&D India has bagged an order worth Rs 138 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL)




