India’s total installed power generation capacity reached 537,264 MW as of April 30, 2026, according to the latest data released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Non-fossil fuel-based sources, including renewable energy and nuclear power, now account for 53.61% of the country’s total installed capacity. Capacity mix The data shows that fossil fuel-based capacity stood…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects with a financial outlay of Rs 37,500 crore. The scheme aims to accelerate India’s coal and lignite gasification programme, support the target of gasifying 100 Million Tonnes (MT) of coal by 2030, strengthen energy security,…
Bangladesh has completed loading 163 nuclear fuel assemblies into Unit 1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marking a major milestone toward the country’s first nuclear electricity generation. Fuel loading began on April 28, 2026, and was completed in accordance with the initial core loading programme and nuclear safety requirements. The next phase includes reactor…
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100% share capital and control of GVK Energy Limited by Adani Power Limited under the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) framework of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The transaction involves the complete acquisition of GVK Energy Limited, a subsidiary of GVK Power and…
Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued draft amendments to the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Promotion of Generation from Renewable Energy Sources and Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination) Regulations, 2017, proposing revisions to renewable energy definitions and technology-specific useful life norms. The draft Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Promotion of Generation from…
Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has released the draft Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Battery Energy Storage System) Regulations, 2026, proposing a detailed regulatory framework for deployment, operation and commercial utilisation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the state. The draft regulations, notified on May 12, 2026, have been opened for stakeholder comments…
ABB has signed an agreement to acquire Specialtrasfo S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of specialised medium-voltage transformers with installations across more than 70 countries. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Agrate Brianza near Milan, Specialtrasfo operates three manufacturing facilities in northern Italy and employs around 130 people. The…
Resonia Ltd. has appointed Aditya Mittal as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Based in Mumbai, he will report to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Prashant Sinha. Mittal brings nearly two decades of experience across strategic finance, budgeting, profit and loss management, internal audit and statutory compliance. His sector experience includes infrastructure, energy, metals, manufacturing, and oil and…
Bajel Projects Limited has secured two engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for transmission infrastructure projects in Maharashtra and Karnataka, both classified by the company as “Major” orders valued between Rs 200 crore and Rs 300 crore, inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Maharashtra project involves development of a new 765/400 kV air-insulated…
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed to mobilise $30 billion for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by 2030, including $5 billion dedicated to accelerating development of the ASEAN Power Grid. ADB President Masato Kanda announced the commitment during the 48th ASEAN Summit held in Cebu on May 8, 2026, where he participated as…