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 Commits INR 21,000 Cr to Smelter Expansion, Commissions FRP and Battery Foil Facilities in Odisha

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

WEF 2026 Engagements Secure Strong Global Endorsement for India’s RE Transition Roadmap, Says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

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

 
 
 
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