As renewable generation expands and electricity demand becomes more dynamic, storage, flexible generation, smarter grids and demand response could become increasingly valuable parts of India’s power economy. Together, these changes are also beginning to reshape power economics, shifting attention from simply producing more electricity to understanding when, where and how it creates value. India’s power story has traditionally been measured in large numbers: gigawatts of generation capacity, kilometres of transmission lines, new power plants and rising electricity demand. That made sense when the central challenge was straightforward: produce enough electricity to keep a rapidly growing economy running. But the emerging…
Author: Ranganathan
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi has approved implementation of the ITMS Project by Delhi Police at an estimated cost of Rs.1,789.52 crores, inclusive of taxes. The project will cover 42 identified traffic corridors and will be implemented in three phases over 24 months, followed by five years of operation and maintenance. As part of the wider efforts of the Central Government and the Government of NCT of Delhi to improve traffic management, transport infrastructure and urban mobility in the National Capital, a major technology-led initiative will now be…
FPT Industrial, Iveco Group’s brand specializing in powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, marine applications and power generation will take part in the 66th Genoa International Boat Show from October 1 to 6, 2026. The event is among the world’s leading yachting showcases and celebrates the excellence of Italy’s marine industry. FPT Industrial will use the occasion to underline the strategic importance of the event and the recreational marine-engine segment, exhibiting together with its three Italian distributors: AS Labruna, Bimotor, and Naval Motor Botti. FPT’s growth strategy in the recreational segment is built on six decades of experience…
Texas Instruments (TI) is taking Zephyr RTOS beyond individual device platforms, expanding support across its wider portfolio of microcontrollers (MCUs), microprocessors (MPUs) and wireless connectivity solutions. The move gives embedded developers a more unified, production-ready development environment, while aiming to reduce development friction and address increasingly important cybersecurity and regulatory requirements, including the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). For developers working with open-source embedded software, the expansion could reduce one of the key challenges of changing hardware platforms: migrating existing code and development workflows. By supporting Zephyr across a wider range of TI silicon, the company is enabling developers…
JBM Auto Limited, a leading Indian automotive and electric mobility company has further strengthened its position in the country’s electric bus market in September 2026. According to Vahan portal data, the company recorded 274 electric bus registrations during the month, the highest in the industry capturing a 33% market share. The company sustained this leadership through the first half of FY26-27, registering 892 electric buses between April and September 2026. This represents an approximately 24% share of the Indian electric bus market, which recorded a total of 3,771 registrations during the period. JBM Auto’s continued momentum builds on its strong…
Tata Motors reported strong sales performance in Q2 FY27, with domestic and international sales reaching 1,35,114 units, compared with 94,681 units in Q2 FY26, registering a robust 42.7% year-on-year growth. For September 2026, domestic and international sales stood at 51,062 units, up from 35,862 units in September 2025. The growth was supported by broad-based demand across Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle portfolio. Domestic sales of MH&ICV reached 22,616 units in September 2026, compared with 15,669 units in September 2025, marking a 44.3% YoY increase. For Q2 FY27, domestic MH&ICV sales stood at 55,582 units, compared with 41,461 units in Q2 FY26,…
Rajasthan has moved ahead with a major energy storage project in Tonk, with RRECL inviting global bids to develop the 900 MW Rampura Pumped Storage Project (PSP) under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer model. Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) has invited global tariff-based competitive bids for selecting a developer to establish the 900 MW/5,400 MWh Rampura Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in Tonk district, marking a significant step in the state’s plans to build large-scale energy storage alongside its renewable energy capacity. The project has an estimated tender value of â‚ą5,400 crores and will be developed under the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model, with the…
Highway Infrastructure Limited (HIL), an integrated infrastructure platform with operations spanning toll management, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), and real estate, has secured a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The â‚ą24.46 crore contract, awarded on September 30, 2026, covers the operation of the Velanchettiyur Fee Plaza and the collection of user fees in Tamil Nadu. The toll plaza is situated along the four-lane Karur-Dindigul stretch of NH-7, an important highway corridor in the state. Under the agreement, HIL will manage toll collection operations and maintain the toilet facilities located near the fee plaza.…
REC Power Development & Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has transferred Balsane Power Transmission Limited, the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established for a transmission project in Maharashtra, to Resonia Limited. The handover took place on September 28, 2026. A wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power, RECPDCL served as the bid process coordinator for the project. Resonia Limited was selected through the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route to develop the project on a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis. Also Read: 22 States and Growing: Yash Highvoltage Deepens Its US Presence…
Yash Highvoltage Limited, a manufacturer of condenser-graded transformer bushings for the power generation and transmission industries, has strengthened its presence in the United States through a new representation agreement. Its subsidiary, YASH HV USA INC., has appointed Gateway Power Sales under a 36-month agreement effective September 29, 2026. The partnership covers three additional states in the US Midwest, taking the company’s representation network across the country from 19 to 22 states. Gateway Power Sales will be responsible for promoting and selling Yash Highvoltage’s products in its assigned territories. Its scope of work will also include stakeholder engagement, market development, product…
Teledyne FLIR has reached a new milestone in thermal fire detection with its A40 and A70 Axx-Series thermal imaging cameras securing UL 2684 listing. The models have been evaluated and listed as thermal image fire detectors under ANSI/CAN/UL 2684, the US-Canadian standard covering video and thermal image detection technologies used in fire alarm applications. The certification also creates a clearer pathway for integrating the Axx-Series into systems designed around NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. The 2025 edition of NFPA 72 introduced a specific provision for thermal image fire detection under Section 17.12 and requires such systems…
A new livelihood opportunity is taking shape for tribal women in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, with Roshani, the CSR initiative of RR Kabel joining hands with Keshav Srushti to launch the Mahila Swavlamban Kendra. The Common Facility Centre inaugurated by Smt. Ratnidevi Rameshwarlal Kabra of RR Global Group has been established at Keshav Srushti Oxygen Park in Balkapara, Jawhar, with a focus on building skills and income opportunities around bamboo-based products. The initiative aims to bring 350 tribal women into a three-year training programme covering bamboo craftsmanship, product development and entrepreneurship. Beyond training, the centre will provide women with a shared…