India-US Trade Deal: Tariffs on Indian Exports Cut to 18 Percent
US cuts tariffs on Indian exports from 25 percent to 18 percent, withdrawing Russian oil levy, signalling improved India-US trade ties
Policies & Regulations | 03/02/2026 | By EI News Network
Budget Allocates INR 22,000 Cr for PM Surya Ghar, INR 1,000 Cr for BESS VGF, INR 500 Cr for CCUS
Union Budget 2026–27 reinforces India’s clean energy push with an INR 22,000 crore outlay for PM Surya Ghar, INR 5,000 crore for PM-KUSUM, INR 1,000 crore for VGF fund for BESS, INR 500 crore for CCUS and sustained support for hydrogen, grids, and manufacturing-led decarbonisation.
Business | 02/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Union Budget 2026-27 Unveils INR 20,000 Cr CCUS Plan, Customs Relief for Solar and Storage
Budget 2026-27 announces INR 20,000 crore for CCUS, extends nuclear import exemptions, boosts battery storage and mineral processing, and restructures PFC-REC to strengthen energy security and clean-tech manufacturing.
Policies & Regulations | 01/02/2026 | By EI News Network
India to Drive 35 Percent of Global Energy Demand Growth Over Next Two Decades: Puri at IEW 2026
India will account for up to 35 percent of global energy demand growth over the next two decades, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said during his keynote address at the India Energy Week 2026 in Goa. He also outlined India’s push across biofuels, green hydrogen, CBG, CNG and LNG, while stressing the continued role of oil and gas.
Business | 28/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Hindalco Industries has announced an INR 21,000 crore 3.6 lakh-tonne-per-annum smelter expansion in Sambalpur, Odisha and commissioned a 1.7 lakh-tonne-per-annum flat rolled products and battery-grade aluminium foil manufacturing facility with an investment of INR 4,500 crore.
Business | 28/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
SolarSquare Surpasses 250 MW Milestone in Rooftop Solar Installations
Rooftop solar EPC company SolarSquare has surpassed 250 MW of installed capacity, including 100 MW from residential projects and 150 MW from commercial and industrial projects. The company aims to expand its reach from 20 cities now to 50 cities across India by 2030.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 03/09/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
China’s Dongfang Installs World’s Largest 26 MW Offshore Wind Turbine
Dongfang Electric has installed a record-breaking 26 MW offshore wind turbine, surpassing Siemens Gamesa’s 21.5 MW unit, highlighting China’s dominance in offshore wind with unmatched scale, technology, and cost competitiveness.
Business | 02/09/2025 | By EI News Network
Govt. Allows Unrestricted Ethanol Production from Cane Juice, Syrup, BHM and CHM in ESY 2025-26
The government has permitted sugar mills and distilleries to produce ethanol from multiple cane-based feedstocks without restrictions in ESY 2025-26, supporting India’s E20 target while safeguarding sugar availability for households.
Policies & Regulations | 02/09/2025 | By EI News Network
IGL and RVUNL Sign JV Agreement to Develop 500 MW Solar Power Plant in Rajasthan
Indraprastha Gas Ltd. (IGL) and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RVUNL) have formed a joint venture to develop large-scale solar projects in Rajasthan, starting with a 500 MW plant.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 02/09/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Indofast Energy and Bike Bazaar to Roll Out 5,000 EVs over next 18 months
The partnership between Indofast Energy and Bike Bazaar aims to accelerate EV adoption, reduce last-mile delivery emissions, and empower gig workers with sustainable mobility solutions.
Business | 02/09/2025 | By News Bureau
International Solar Alliance to Host Seventh Regional Committee Meeting
International Solar Alliance’s Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) for Africa will be a pivotal moment to channel investments, strengthen institutional capacity and align the continent’s solar ambitions with global action.
Business | 02/09/2025 | By News Bureau
Ingeteam Powers 640 MWdc Parliament Solar Project in Texas with its Largest Inverter Supply in US
Ingeteam has supplied 149 central inverters for the 640 MWdc Parliament Solar project in Texas, which is expected to generate approximately 1,100 GWh of clean energy per annum. This is Ingeteam’s largest installation of its photovoltaic inverters in the United States to date.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 02/09/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Offgrid Energy Labs Raises USD 15 million in Series A funding
Offgrid’s latest funding marks a timely step forward—positioning ZincGel as a viable, scalable and sustainable storage solution to meet both India’s and the world’s urgent energy transition goals.
Business | 02/09/2025 | By News Bureau
Websol to Add 4 GW Solar Cell and 4 GW Module Capacity in Two Phases
The Board of Directors at Websol has approved plans to scale up its manufacturing platform in response to the increasing demand for solar power in India. The additional solar cell capacity will be based on Topcon technology.
Solar manufacturing | 02/09/2025 | By News Bureau
Mandya Villages Enter Model Solar Village Contest Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme
Ten Mandya villages are competing under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Over six months, adoption of solar rooftops, pumpsets, and public utilities will decide the INR 1 crore Model Solar Village award.
Policies & Regulations | 02/09/2025 | By EI News Network
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