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REC Limited posts 17% revenue growth, Rs 74.88 billion net profit in Q2 FY25

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REC Limited has reported strong financial results for Q2 FY25, with a 17% rise in revenue from operations, reaching Rs 135.71 billion, compared to Rs 115.90 billion in the same quarter last year. Total income increased by 18% to Rs 266.33 billion, while net interest income saw a notable 25% jump, reaching Rs 97.23 billion. Net profit rose by 11% to Rs 74.88 billion from Rs 67.34 billion in Q2 FY24. Total sanctions increased by…

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India seeks $70 million from CIF to bolster energy storage and grid projects

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India has drafted a proposal seeking $70 million in financing from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to enhance energy storage systems (ESS) and grid projects under the Renewable Energy Integration Investment Plan (REI IP), a joint effort by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Of the requested amount, $5 million will support technical assistance, project preparation, and capacity building. The initiative aims to mobilise $1.1 billion with funding…

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RECPDCL establishes subsidiaries for ISTS projects in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and J&K

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REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has created three wholly-owned subsidiaries to develop interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes across Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir. On October 25, 2024, RECPDCL incorporated Banaskantha Transco Ltd as a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to implement the “Augmentation of transformation capacity at Banaskantha (Raghanesda) PS (GIS)” project in Gujarat. The bidder selection for this ISTS scheme will be carried out through the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. RECPDCL…

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IndiGrid reports Rs 651 billion bid pipeline, expands BESS portfolio with new projects

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India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) has estimated a bid pipeline worth over Rs 651 billion in the power transmission sector, as disclosed in its Q2 FY25 investor presentation. The pipeline includes interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects with issued requests for proposal (RfP). Additionally, IndiGrid sees an estimated Rs 35 billion opportunity in the battery energy storage system (BESS) market, primarily from projects in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. In Q2FY25, IndiGrid announced a partnership with British International…

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JSW Energy wins bid for KSK Mahanadi Power with Rs 159.85 billion offer

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JSW Energy has emerged as the top bidder for KSK Mahanadi Power at an auction concluding on October 27, 2024. The Sajjan Jindal-led company offered Rs 159.85 billion to financial creditors, outbidding Adani Power, which had made a final offer of Rs 158.85 billion in the 10th round before opting out. JSW’s proposal includes a 26% equity stake for lenders and an additional Rs 1 billion for operational creditors. This acquisition marks another significant move…

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Om Infra secures Rs 4.1 billion H&M contract for Kwar HEP

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Om Infra has been awarded a contract valued at Rs 4.1 billion for hydro-mechanical (H&M) works on the 540 MW Kwar hydroelectric power project in Jammu & Kashmir by Chenab Valley Power Projects. The contract includes the complete HM scope, covering procurement, manufacturing, inspection, assembly, testing, painting, transportation, storage, site erection, and commissioning of equipment such as radial gates, stoplogs, gantry cranes, trash racks, and steel liners for pressure shafts.  The project is expected to…

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Adani Green Energy posts 39% rise in quarterly net profit to Rs 5.15 billion

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Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) reported a net profit of Rs 5.15 billion for the quarter ending September 2024, marking a 39% increase from Rs 3.71 billion in the same quarter last year. The company’s total income rose by 30.39% to Rs 33.76 billion during this period, up from Rs 25.89 billion recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

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JSW Steel to commission 580 MW renewable power by March 2025

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JSW Steel’s Board has approved an expanded power purchase agreement (PPA) to procure renewable power for a total of 2,507 MW across its sites at Vijayanagar, Dolvi, Salem, and Anjar. Of the initial 1,637 MW commitment, 375 MW has already been commissioned, with an additional 580 MW expected to come online by March 2025. The Board has now greenlit further renewable procurement, including a hybrid energy capacity of 600 MW (200 MW solar and 400…

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Rajasthan unveils RIPS to boost renewable energy investments

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The Rajasthan government has introduced the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) to enhance renewable energy investments, tapping into its potential of 24.22 GW in solar energy and 5.19 GW in wind energy. Under RIPS, enterprises investing in solar, wind, hybrid, and energy storage projects, including battery energy storage systems and biomass, receive various incentives. The scheme offers a 100 per cent subsidy on cross-subsidy and additional surcharges for renewable energy used in green hydrogen production…