Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has received approval from the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) to raise approximately Rs 45 billion via a fresh equity issue through qualified institutions placement (QIP). Following the equity raise, the Government of India plans to reduce its shareholding in IREDA by up to 7%, potentially in one or more stages.
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