18 Nov 2025

Jakson Group has begun its INR 8,000-crore investment to build a 6 GW integrated solar manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh. The project's first phase, for which groundwork was laid earlier this past week, includes 3 GW of cell and 4 GW of module manufacturing capacity. Over the next three years, the company plans to develop 6 GW capacities each for ingot, wafer, cell and solar modules, creating about 4,000 jobs. The first phase alone will involve INR 2,000 crore and generate around 1,700 jobs. State leadership emphasized that the initiative supports local employment and India's clean-energy goals.Read more

17 Nov 2025

Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu virtually inaugurated five industrial units in Sri City during the 30th CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, while the state signed agreements for 12 new projects worth INR 2,320 crore across engineering, food processing and pharmaceuticals. These ventures are expected to create 12,365 jobs. Naidu said Sri City had become India's leading industrial township, home to global manufacturers like Daikin, Isuzu and Cadbury, and noted that Andhra Pradesh has already cleared INR 8.8 lakh crore in investments from several countries. He announced plans to allot 6,000 more acres and develop an airstrip, positioning Sri City as a major hub expected to employ 1.5 lakh people.Read more

17 Nov 2025

ReNew Energy Global Plc has committed INR 60,000 crore to Andhra Pradesh to develop green energy projects, bringing its total investment in the state to INR 82,000 crore. The company will establish a 6 GW ingot wafer plant, 2 GW pumped hydro project, 300 KTPA green ammonia facility, and 5 GW of hybrid wind-solar and solar-BESS projects. The investment is projected to create 10,000 jobs and support the state's renewable energy goals, including 78.5 GW solar, 35 GW wind, and 25 GWh battery storage capacity, while focusing on high-tech green energy solutions.Read more

17 Nov 2025

NTPC has outlined a broad nuclear expansion plan involving 700 MW, 1,000 MW and 1,600 MW projects across multiple states. The company aims to contribute 30 GW to India's proposed 100 GW nuclear target by 2047 and is assessing land in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. NTPC has begun groundwork on technology partnerships, raw material sourcing and overseas uranium asset evaluation, supported by a draft agreement with UCIL. It is also setting up a large nuclear project in Rajasthan through ASHVINI, its joint venture with NPCIL.Read more

17 Nov 2025

India has introduced an anti-dumping duty of USD 121.55 per tonne on hot rolled flat steel imports from Vietnam for five years. Recommended by the DGTR and notified by the finance ministry, the measure is intended to protect domestic steel manufacturers from low-cost imports that could undercut local production. The duty will remain effective unless amended or revoked earlier. This step is part of India's broader effort to ensure fair trade, stabilize the steel market, and strengthen the competitiveness of local steel producers.Read more

17 Nov 2025

Hero Future Energies has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to develop 4 GW of renewable energy projects across three districts, with an investment of INR 30,000 crore. The two-phase initiative aims to generate over 15,000 jobs and promote sustainable industrial growth. HFE will allocate an additional INR 15,000 crore to expand renewable projects in the state. The company, with a global portfolio of 7.2 GWp in renewable energy and 2.3 GWh of BESS capacity, has operations in India, Ukraine, Vietnam, and the UK.Read more

17 Nov 2025

KP Group has partnered with Senvion India to jointly develop up to 2 GW of wind and wind-solar hybrid projects across India. The framework agreement leverages KP Group's project development and BoP capabilities with Senvion's turbine technology. Over the next three years, KP Group will handle land acquisition, permits, approvals, and complete BoP execution, while Senvion supplies the turbines. The collaboration aims to accelerate high-quality renewable energy deployment, offering efficient and bankable solutions and supporting India's green energy targets.Read more

15 Nov 2025

TotalEnergies has agreed to provide Google with 1.5 terawatt hours of renewable electricity from its nearly completed Montpelier solar farm in Ohio under a 15-year power purchase deal. The project, connected to the PJM grid, will power Google's data centres in the state. Executives highlighted that the move strengthens the company's stable revenue streams while supporting major tech energy needs. As part of its U.S. expansion, TotalEnergies is developing a 10-gigawatt portfolio of solar, wind, and battery storage projects, marking a significant push into clean energy.Read more

15 Nov 2025

The U.S. surge in AI data centres is expected to drive a �boom cycle� in energy storage over the next five years, as batteries are increasingly required to stabilize intermittent renewable energy. Global storage demand could rise 40% by 2026, with emerging markets in the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia leading growth. Chinese manufacturers hold a strong U.S. market share but face regulatory risks. In China, market-based pricing and potential capacity payments are boosting storage projects, offering profits from price fluctuations and incentivizing battery availability for the grid.Read more

15 Nov 2025

Google Cloud has announced a USD 15 billion investment to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, reflecting strong demand for local AI and data solutions. The project will include a large-scale data centre and sovereign infrastructure to keep user data within India. According to Matt Renner, president of global revenue at Google Cloud, Indian businesses in both B2B and B2C sectors are driving broad AI adoption. The initiative underscores India�s growing digital infrastructure market and Google�s long-term expansion strategy in the country.Read more

15 Nov 2025

The state government of Andhra Pradesh has entered a memorandum of understanding with US-based infrastructure firm Tillman Global Holdings to develop a 300 MW hyperscale data centre campus named TDGAP1 in Visakhapatnam, with an investment of INR 15,000 crore over the next 12 months. The 40-acre project is expected to generate 200�300 direct jobs and 800�1,000 indirect jobs by 2028, enhancing the region�s standing as a digital hub. Tillman will provide technology, planning and design, while the state will facilitate land allotment and approvals. This deal follows Google LLC�s earlier announcement of a USD 15 billion AI data-centre investment in the same state.Read more

15 Nov 2025

The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (CMC) has decided to develop 17 additional locations across the city for construction and demolition (C&D) waste disposal. This move follows growing concerns that the existing 20 collection points are insufficient to handle the increasing waste from ongoing infrastructure and private construction activities. The civic body's Building & Road (B&R) wing has started identifying new sites, with proposals to be submitted to the urban-planning department for final approval. An agency has already been engaged to execute the work, though progress is currently hindered due to delays in site allocation.Read more

15 Nov 2025

The Adani Group has announced plans to develop India's largest battery energy storage system (BESS) at Khavda, Gujarat, with a total capacity of 1,126 MW / 3,530 MWh. The project, set for commissioning by March 2026, will form part of the Khavda renewable energy complex touted as the world's largest renewable energy installation. The initiative aims to improve grid stability, reduce peak load pressures, and support 24/7 clean power supply using advanced lithium-ion battery technology and integrated energy management systems.Read more

14 Nov 2025

The Noida Authority has suspended all non-essential construction works following the implementation of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The decision came as air quality in several sectors of Noida reached the "severe" category, with AQI levels above 400. BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles are now banned, while ready-mix concrete plants, stone crushers, and demolition works remain closed until further notice. Strict penalties will apply for non-compliance.Read more

14 Nov 2025

Sunsure Energy has entered a long-term agreement with Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. (DFPCL) to supply hybrid renewable power combining solar and wind energy. The project, located across Maharashtra, will deliver 5.5 crore units of green power annually, helping DFPCL cut over 40,000 tons of CO? emissions each year. This collaboration aligns with DFPCL's sustainability goals and Sunsure's focus on providing round-the-clock renewable power solutions. The agreement also supports India's wider push toward industrial decarbonisation and cleaner manufacturing.Read more

14 Nov 2025

In an effort to revitalise dormant industrial assets and streamline construction approvals, the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) announced that, from earlier this week, it will extend a 50 % waiver on building licence fees for a year for applications routed via its Online Building Plan Approval System (OBPAS). The move targets plot?holders and shed-allottees within GIDC-managed estates, urging them to either submit fresh plans or re-submit for reconstruction or expansion. Compliance with building codes, statutory norms and environmental requirements remains mandatory as the corporation seeks to convert idle industrial land into productive facilities.Read more

14 Nov 2025

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has bagged a 400 MW/1,800 MWh firm and dispatchable renewable energy project from SJVN at a tariff of INR 6.75 per unit for 25 years. The project, awarded through a Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding process, will combine 300 MW of solar power with 1,800 MWh of battery storage to deliver peak-time power. It will also be ACME Solar's first project to use Indian-made solar cells under ALMM List-II. The project aims to leverage Rajasthan's strong solar potential and existing transmission connectivity.Read more

13 Nov 2025

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has established an Integrated Audit Group to conduct a coordinated audit of India's key infrastructure sectors-railways, ports, shipping, and waterways-in collaboration with IIM Mumbai. The audit evaluates how effectively multi-modal transport and logistics systems support national economic goals, focusing on connectivity, infrastructure alignment, and performance under the National Rail Plan 2030. It will also review India's logistics costs, which currently stand at 7.97% of GDP, and identify areas for optimisation. Additionally, the CAG will assess the Indian Railways e-procurement system for governance and IT gaps. The findings are expected to inform future policy and strengthen India's logistics efficiency and competitiveness.Read more

13 Nov 2025

Industrial associations in Goa have voiced strong opposition to the allotment of ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants within established industrial estates, citing dust emissions and slurry spills that impede operations of sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food processing and electronics. Though RMC units fall under the green/white category as per the Goa State Pollution Control Board, they reportedly generate conditions inconsistent with 'clean manufacturing' needs, prompting the bodies to press for regulatory review and insistent of relocation possibilities.Read more

13 Nov 2025

JSW Energy has launched India's largest green hydrogen plant in Karnataka to supply clean hydrogen and oxygen to JSW Steel's low-carbon steel production. Developed under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme, the plant will provide 3,800 TPA of green hydrogen and 30,000 TPA of oxygen under a seven-year offtake agreement. The company also plans to supply significantly larger quantities of green hydrogen and oxygen by 2030. With 30.5 GW of locked-in generation and 29.4 GWh of storage, JSW Energy aims to expand capacity and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.Read more