Ministry of Mines to Launch Second Tranche of Exploration Licence Auction and Unveil GSI Digital Portal

The Ministry of Mines is set to launch the second tranche of Exploration Licence block auctions in New Delhi, alongside unveiling GSI’s AI-enabled digital...

Policies & Regulations | February 12, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1871 readings

India to Add 97 GW Coal and Lignite Based Thermal Capacity by 2035: CEA Study

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) estimates that India will need around 3,07,000 MW of thermal capacity by 2035, with the Ministry of Power planning to...

Policies & Regulations | February 10, 2026 | By EI News Network |  3263 readings

CEA Seeks Data on Manufacturing Capacity of Grid-Forming Inverters

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) seeks manufacturing capacity and cost details from grid-forming inverter makers to support renewable integration and...

Policies & Regulations | February 10, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1857 readings

NFR Commissions 9.27 MW Rooftop Solar, Electrifies 31 Train Pairs in FY26

Northeast Frontier Railway has scaled up rooftop solar installations, expanded electric traction and adopted safety upgrades including Kavach and night videography,...

Policies & Regulations | February 09, 2026 | By EI News Network |  988 readings

Peer-to-Peer Electricity Trading to be Launched on Pilot Basis in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh

The government will introduce peer-to-peer electricity trading under the India Energy Stack, enabling rooftop solar users to sell surplus power directly to...

Policies & Regulations | February 09, 2026 | By EI News Network |  3082 readings

Solar Module Capacity Under ALMM Crosses 162 GW

MNRE has added 17,268 MW of solar module capacity in ALMM in February 2026, taking the total capacity to 162,109 MW. Space Solar and Sun2Earth Solar are the...

Policies & Regulations | February 09, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2907 readings

Karnataka Plans EV City Near Bengaluru to Strengthen Electric Mobility Ecosystem

Karnataka plans a 100-acre EV City near Bengaluru with testing tracks, charging labs, incubators and skilling centres for the electric mobility industry.

Policies & Regulations | February 06, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1751 readings

MNRE to Grant Concessional Customs Duty on Forged Steel Rings Used in Wind Turbine Bearings

MNRE to grant concessional customs duty on forged steel rings for wind turbine bearings, easing imports and reducing manufacturers’ costs.

Policies & Regulations | February 05, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1225 readings

MNRE Adds 3,058 MW of Solar Cell Capacity to ALMM List-II, Total Capacity Reaches 26,790 MW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has expanded its ALMM List-II for solar PV cells by 3,058 MW, taking the total enlisted capacity to 26,790 MW. While...

Policies & Regulations | February 05, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  4179 readings

Union Budget 2026: Kerala Targets INR 42,000 Cr Investment from Rare Earth Corridor Plan

Union Budget 2026 selects Kerala for rare earth corridor, targeting INR 42,000 crore investment and 50,000 jobs.

Policies & Regulations | February 04, 2026 | By EI News Network |  3059 readings