NTPC Green Energy Limited has expanded its solar capacity with the commissioning of an additional 95.6 MW at the Kalasar Solar Energy Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The fifth part capacity of the project was declared commercially operational from 30th October, 2026, taking the NTPC Green Energy group’s total installed capacity…

Tata Power and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) are joining hands to strengthen the power infrastructure supporting one of Mumbai’s major refinery projects. Under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Tata Power will develop 110 kV power connectivity and associated infrastructure to meet the 90 MW electricity requirement of…

India has moved a step closer to putting vehicles that can run on nearly pure ethanol on its roads. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 to formally recognize E100 alongside E85 in the country’s emission certification framework. Announced on 26th…

India Singapore energy cooperation gained momentum at the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2026, where Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri Shripad Yesso Naik highlighted India’s progress in clean energy and discussed opportunities for cross-border electricity connectivity, renewable energy investment and regional partnerships.…

Jyoti Structures Limited has secured two orders worth a combined ₹949.35 crore, excluding GST from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for ±800 kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission lines in Rajasthan. The contracts fall under the HVDC Bipole Barmer-II and South Kalamb Transmission Lines project and will be…

Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited (TARIL) has announced a major manufacturing expansion with a ₹1,250 crore investment in three greenfield plants at its Chiyada manufacturing complex in Gujarat. The TARIL investment will focus on manufacturing critical transformer components, strengthening domestic production capabilities and supporting India’s expanding power transmission infrastructure. The…

Coal India Limited (CIL) recorded a 27% year-on-year capex growth, with capital expenditure rising to ₹7,966 crore during the first half of FY 2026-27. The company exceeded its planned outlay for the period by 9%, as investments in mining infrastructure, land acquisition and equipment procurement remained key spending areas. The…

Premier Energies BESS manufacturing plans have advanced with the execution of a Share Allotment cum Shareholders Agreement for a proposed 12 GWh battery energy storage system manufacturing facility in Telangana. The agreement was signed on 15th October, 2026 by Premier Battery Technologies Private Limited (PBTPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of…

India’s push to strengthen its power transmission network has opened a significant opportunity for KEC International Limited, which has won ₹2,872 crore in orders from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL). The order package centered on 765 kV transmission line projects linked to the evacuation of 8.5 GW of…

Varroc Engineering Limited has joined hands with France-based Forsee Power to develop EV battery solutions for India’s electric mobility market, with the proposed partnership initially targeting battery packs for electric three-wheelers. The collaboration is also expected to explore opportunities across two-wheelers, light commercial vehicles, buses, trucks, off-highway vehicles and industrial…

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has dispatched its eighth steam generator for India’s 700 MWe Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) programme, completing the delivery milestone three months ahead of the contractual schedule. The achievement highlights the company’s heavy engineering capabilities and its contribution to India’s expanding nuclear power infrastructure. Manufactured at…

Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited (DICABS) plans to invest ₹25 crore in a new CCV line at its Vadodara manufacturing facility to produce XLPE-insulated power cables rated up to 132 kV. The proposed expansion is aimed at strengthening the company’s high-voltage and extra-high-voltage (EHV) cable manufacturing capabilities amid growing demand for…