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Cabinet approves semiconductor manufacturing units in ODISHA, PUNJAB and ANDHRA PRADESH with an outlay of Rs.4600 crore – EQ

In Short : The Union Cabinet has approved semiconductor manufacturing units in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh with an outlay of ₹4,600 crore. The initiative aims to enhance domestic chip production, cut import reliance, and bolster India’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain, while creating employment opportunities and driving innovation in advanced electronics manufacturing. […]

India’s Power Demand Climbs 2.4% in July Amid Rising Renewables and Falling Coal Share: CRISIL – EQ

In Short : India’s power demand rose 2.4% in July to 154 billion units, driven by strong industrial activity, Crisil reported. Hydropower generation surged 36% due to heavy rainfall, while renewables grew 7.2%. Coal’s share in power generation fell to 63%. The average market price dropped 23% to ₹3.83/unit. Crisil projects 2.5–3.5% power demand growth […]

Statcon Energiaa to Accelerate Clean Energy Expansion with Investment from Rotomag Enertec – EQ

In a move to accelerate its clean energy mission and global growth, Statcon Energiaa Private Limited (“Statcon Energiaa”) has secured an investment from Rotomag Enertec Limited, which now holds a majority stake in Statcon Energiaa. This investment marks a significant milestone in Statcon Energiaa’s journey, enabling them to scale their indigenously developed solutions. Statcon Energiaa […]

Rajasthan to Boost NCR Pollution Tracking with Four New Air Quality Monitoring Stations – EQ

In Short : The Rajasthan government will set up four new air quality monitoring stations in its NCR districts to strengthen pollution tracking and data accuracy. These stations will monitor key pollutants like PM2.5, PM10, and nitrogen dioxide, aiding policy measures to combat air pollution and improve public health in the region. Installation is expected […]

India Moves to Amend Mining Law for Global Critical Mineral Push and Domestic Efficiency – EQ

In Short : The government will seek Parliament’s approval this week to amend the MMDR Act, enabling state-funded overseas acquisitions of critical minerals like lithium and cobalt. Funding will come from the ₹6,000 crore NMET, to be renamed with an expanded mandate. The changes also streamline domestic mining, allowing mineral dump sales and lease expansions […]

2nd Call for Proposal under Green Hydrogen Testing Scheme – EQ

Summary: — ## **2nd Call for Proposal (CfP) – Funding of Testing Facilities, Infrastructure & Institutional Support under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM)** **Issued by:** Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India **Implementing Agency:** National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) **Date of Issue:** 11 August 2025 — ### **Objective** MNRE invites […]

SECI Records ₹15,185.10 Crore Revenue from operations and ₹501.92 Crore PAT in FY 2024-25 – EQ

SECI achieves substantial growth, enhancing capacity for continued clean energy delivery New Delhi – Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has achieved two important financial milestones in the financial year 2024-25. As per the audited standalone financial results for the year […]

Hyderabad-based Climate-Tech Startup Sow&Reap Becomes First Indian Company to Earn Gold Standard Carbon Credits in Sustainable Paddy Cultivation – EQ

Achieves 37,405 Gold Standard Carbon Credits in paddy cultivation through AWD method in collaboration with Kosher Climate The project ‘VARRI’ enrolled over 35,000 farmers from various districts in Telangana, covering nearly 1 Lakh acres of paddy cultivation With several projects in the pipeline, the company aims to generate over 1 million carbon credits in the […]

Datta Infra Appoints Veerender Kumar as Head – Project Management Office – EQ

With more than 20 years of engineering and planning expertise, Veerender Kumar joins Datta Infra to sharpen execution strategy and drive high-precision delivery across India’s fast-evolving clean energy landscape. Gurugram – In a decisive move to strengthen its project execution backbone, Datta Power Infra Private Limited (Datta Infra), a rapidly growing company in India’s infrastructure […]