Policies & Regulations
MHI Extends Traction Motor Import Deadline to August 2026 Under PM E-DRIVE Scheme
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has relaxed localisation norms under the INR 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE Scheme, allowing electric truck and bus manufacturers...
Policies & Regulations | March 17, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1606 readings
Government amends captive power rules, clarifying ownership, consumption thresholds and verification procedures to support industries using captive power plants.
Policies & Regulations | March 16, 2026 | By EI News Network | 3551 readings
MoP Releases Draft Electricity Consumer Rights Rules 2026, Proposes Demand Response, ToD Tariffs
Ministry of Power releases draft Electricity Consumer Rights Amendment Rules 2026 proposing demand response, revised net-metering, ToD tariffs, faster connections...
Policies & Regulations | March 14, 2026 | By EI News Network | 2631 readings
DGTR Recommends Extending Duties on Malaysian Solar Glass Imports for Five Years
Directorate General of Trade Remedies recommends extending duties on Malaysian solar glass for five years, citing subsidised imports, price undercutting and...
Policies & Regulations | March 12, 2026 | By EI News Network | 1854 readings
Cabinet Eases FDI Norms to Accelerate Electronics, Capital Goods and Solar Manufacturing
India’s Cabinet has amended FDI rules for land-bordering countries, allowing limited automatic investments and fast-tracking approvals within 60 days...
Policies & Regulations | March 11, 2026 | By EI News Network | 2156 readings
Govt to Launch PM-KUSUM 2.0 with 10 GW Agri-PV Component: MNRE Minister
The Central Government is set to launch PM-KUSUM 2.0 with a dedicated 10 GW Agri-PV component, enabling farmers to generate solar electricity alongside crops...
Policies & Regulations | March 11, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 5976 readings
CEA Honours 250 Linemen at 6th Lineman Diwas Celebrations
The Central Electricity Authority celebrated the 6th Lineman Diwas in New Delhi, honouring 250 frontline power workers from 66 utilities, highlighting safety...
Policies & Regulations | March 09, 2026 | By EI News Network | 1349 readings
Karnataka Launches ‘Mukhya Mantri Saura Krishi Yojane’ to Deploy 3 GW Solar Power Plants
Karnataka has launched the ‘Mukhya Mantri Saura Krishi Yojane’ under the PM-KUSUM C model to develop 3,000 MW of solar power plants through the...
Policies & Regulations | March 09, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2993 readings
Andhra Pradesh Initiates INR 6,000 Cr Power Infrastructure Works to Strengthen Energy Network
Andhra Pradesh has initiated INR 6,000 crore worth of power infrastructure projects, including over 200 new substations, to meet rising electricity demand driven...
Policies & Regulations | March 07, 2026 | By EI News Network | 1687 readings
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued new regulations outlining a phased roadmap to reduce electricity tariff cross-subsidies, aligning...
Policies & Regulations | March 07, 2026 | By EI News Network | 2027 readings
