AIIB invests Rs 13 billion in Aditya Birla Capital for clean energy
Author: PPD Team Date: August 14, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: August 14, 2025
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has subscribed to Rs 13,012.5 million (about USD150 million) of non-convertible debentures issued by Aditya Birla Capital Limited. The three-year, privately placed investment will fund renewable energy and electric mobility projects in India.
According to AIIB, the financing will be used for renewable energy generation such as solar, wind, geothermal, pumped storage, hydrogen production, and energy storage systems. It will also support the development of electric vehicles, batteries, and charging infrastructure.
The collaboration includes strengthening Aditya Birla Capital’s environmental and social management system in line with AIIB’s environmental and social framework.
Gregory Liu, Director General of AIIB’s Financial Institutions and Funds Clients, Global, said the partnership would advance clean energy and mobility while deepening environmental and social governance practices. Vishakha Mulye, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (Designate) of Aditya Birla Capital, said the investment will enhance the company’s ESG framework and contribute to long-term stakeholder value.
Author: PPD Team Date: January 9, 2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated its approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM), increasing India’s total solar module manufacturing capacity under the list to 64.56 GW. The latest update includes two new manufacturers: Indosolar Limited, with an approved capacity of 1,525 MW, and Visaka Industries Limited, with 16 MW. Indosolar will produce bifacial mono-passivated emitter and rear contact (PERC) and bifacial tunnel oxide…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 12, 2024 Sugs Lloyd has emerged as the lowest bidder for two Bihar government projects worth Rs 3 billion. The contracts include the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning (SITC) of a power substation along with high-tension (HT) and low-tension (LT) lines. CEO Satyakam Basu expressed excitement over this milestone, noting that the company is considering an IPO to expand operations and fulfil working capital needs.
Author: PPD Team Date: February 12, 2025 Gautam Solar has launched a new solar module manufacturing facility in Bhiwani, Haryana, achieving full-scale operations within a year. Spanning 60 acres, the fully automated plant has already surpassed a 2 GW production capacity, with plans for further expansion. The facility is currently installing two high-speed production lines sourced from Tier-1 suppliers, set to increase capacity to 3.2 GWp by March 2025. The company aims to scale up…
Author: PPD Team Date: April 17, 2026 The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has issued draft regulations proposing mandatory annual energy audits and quarterly energy accounting reports for electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) designated as consumers under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The draft was published in the Gazette of India on April 15, 2026. The proposed framework will replace BEE’s earlier 2021 notification and its 2022 amendment. Under the draft rules, each DISCOM would appoint…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 14, 2025 India and Bhutan have commissioned the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu II hydroelectric project, increasing Bhutan’s hydropower capacity by almost 40 per cent. India has also extended a Rs 40 billion concessional line of credit for Bhutan’s energy projects, reflecting deeper cooperation in the power sector. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bhutan from 11 to 12 November 2025 at the invitation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. Prime Minister Modi…
Author: PPD Team Date: May 30, 2025 The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the residents of Pangkang (Kumku) village to initiate a preliminary feasibility report (PFR) for the 11,200 MW Upper Siang Hydroelectric Project. As part of the agreement, a special development package worth Rs 50 million will be implemented over a three-year period. This package will be managed by a newly formed village development committee (VDC), aiming…