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Japan PM Takaichi, Business Leaders to Attend India-Japan Summit in Assam

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit Assam with business leaders, with chips, investments and strategic cooperation dominating discussions.

Policies & Regulations | 22/06/2026 | By EI News Network

PM Modi Launches INR 47,600 Crore Projects, Announces Pahadpur Solar Village

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Solar Village in Pahadpur and highlighted over INR 6,000 crore in power sector investments while launching development projects worth INR 47,600 crore in Odisha.

Policies & Regulations | 22/06/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Launches Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India to streamline certification and regulatory compliance under the country's Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme.

Standards & Certifications | 18/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Bihar Launches INR 1,512 Crore Rooftop Solar Programme for 2.5 Lakh 'Kutir Jyoti Consumers'

Bihar has launched a INR 1,512 crore rooftop solar programme for 2.5 lakh 'Kutir Jyoti consumers', targeting 25 lakh households by 2027 under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

Policies & Regulations | 17/06/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Empanels RECPDCL, REIL as SIPs for Government Rooftop Solar Under PM Surya Ghar

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has designated REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd. and Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Ltd. as additional Scheme Implementation Partners for rooftop solar installations on government buildings under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

Policies & Regulations | 17/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

TEXMiN, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and GSI Sign MoU to Advance Critical Mineral Exploration

TEXMiN and GSI partner to drive research, AI-led exploration and capacity building in critical minerals, strengthening India’s mineral security and innovation ecosystem.

Conventional energy / Exploration | 23/03/2026 | By News Bureau

GNA Energy Launches ‘GNAi’ AI-Powered Power Intelligence Platform at BES 2026

GNA Energy unveils GNAi, a cloud-based AI platform integrating grid, weather and smart meter data to enable forecasting, optimisation and data-driven decision-making in India’s power sector.

Business | 23/03/2026 | By News Bureau

Adani Green Commissions 510 MW Renewable Projects in Gujarat, Capacity Nears 18 GW

Adani Green Energy said it has operationalised 510.1 MW of renewable energy projects at Khavda in Gujarat, according to a regulatory filing.

Business | 23/03/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

IIT Kanpur, Power Foundation of India Sign MoU to Set Up Chair in Power Sector Policy

IIT Kanpur and Power Foundation of India’s initiative aims to promote research, teaching and policy engagement in the power sector while strengthening collaboration between academia, policymakers and industry stakeholders.

Policies & Regulations | 23/03/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Bijliride Expands Franchise Network with Hyderabad Onboarding, Targets Growth Across 25 Cities

Bijliride aims to onboard up to 30 franchise partners in Hyderabad by March 2027 and scale its electric two-wheeler fleet to 10,000–15,000 units over the next 12–18 months.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 23/03/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

NTPC, Africa50 Discuss Joint Power Projects and Energy Cooperation in Africa

The meeting between NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh and Africa50 Chief Executive Officer Alain Ebobisse focused on the joint development of power projects in Africa, including coal, gas, solar, wind and floating solar.

Business | 23/03/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Bihar DISCOMs Secure Top Rankings in National Power Utility Assessments

North Bihar Power Distribution Company secured an ‘A’ rating in the Consumer Service Rating of DISCOMs (CSRD), reflecting performance across parameters such as supply reliability, billing efficiency and grievance redressal.

Standards & Certifications | 23/03/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Egypt’s Monthly Gas Import Bill Surges to USD 1.65 Billion Amid War-Driven Energy Crisis

Egypt’s gas import bill triples to USD 1.65 billion as Iran–US–Israel war disrupts supplies, raises fuel costs, and pressures economy amid capital outflows.

Middle East Market | 22/03/2026 | By EI News Network

Maharashtra Targets 65 Percent RE Share with 100 GW Capacity and Large-Scale Storage by FY36

Maharashtra’s RE and Storage Policy 2025–36 mandates 65 percent clean energy share, 100 GW capacity, and robust storage integration to meet rising demand.

Policies & Regulations | 22/03/2026 | By EI News Network

KKR to Invest USD 310 Million in PMI Electro, Takes Majority Stake to Expand Allfleet Electric Bus Platform

KKR will invest USD 310 million in PMI Electro, acquiring majority control of Allfleet to scale electric bus deployment and strengthen clean urban mobility infrastructure across India.

Business | 22/03/2026 | By EI News Network