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
India–EU FTA to Cut Non-Tariff Barriers, Add CBAM Flexibility and Boost Clean Tech, AI Cooperation
The India–EU FTA addresses non-tariff barriers, secures Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) flexibilities, supports emission compliance, and boosts cooperation in AI, clean technologies and semiconductors.
Policies & Regulations | 27/01/2026 | By EI News Network
NTPC Green Energy Signs MoU with UP Govt to Develop RE and Green Hydrogen Projects
NTPC Green Energy has signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh government at the World Economic Forum in Davos to develop renewable energy and green hydrogen projects in the state.
Business | 27/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
High-level WEF 2026 meetings affirmed global confidence in India’s clean energy roadmap, policy stability, investment prospects, and renewable energy partnerships.
Policies & Regulations | 27/01/2026 | By EI News Network
Ministry of Mines Recognises 7 Centres of Excellence to Promote R&D in Critical Minerals
The Ministry of Mines has designated seven premier institutes – including four IITs and three national R&D labs – as Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission to boost research and technology development in critical minerals which are essential for clean energy and EV sector.
Policies & Regulations | 04/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
NTPC Green Energy, Tata Power Renewable Energy and Opera Energy Win NHPC’s 500 MWh BESS Auction
NTPC Green Energy, Tata Power Renewable Energy and Opera Energy have emerged as winners in NHPC’s auction to develop 125 MW/500 MWh standalone battery energy systems (BESS) in Kerala connected to the Intra-State Transmission System.
Energy Storage | 04/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
JSW Energy Commissions First 80 MW Unit of 240 MW Kutehr Hydro Plant in Himachal Pradesh
JSW Energy has commissioned the first 80 MW unit of its 240 MW Kutehr Hydroelectric Power Plant in Himachal Pradesh. The second 80 MW unit is undergoing trial run while the third unit is expected to be synchronised with the grid soon.
Renewable energy / Hydropower | 04/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
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