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Coal Ministry allocates 200th coal mine

The Ministry of Coal has allocated its 200th coal mine, marking a major milestone in India’s ongoing coal sector reforms. The Marwatola–II coal block has been awarded to Singhal Business Private Limited. The Nominated Authority stressed the...

41 bids received for 11 coal blocks under 12th round of commercial auction

The Ministry of Coal opened bids for the 12th round of commercial coal block auctions on June 16, 2025. Out of 22 coal blocks offered (excluding six underground blocks), bids were received for 11 blocks. A total of 41 bids were submitted, both online...

DGT and Shell India launch EV and green skills training in five states

The Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has partnered with Shell India to roll out a green skills and electric vehicle (EV) training programme. Edunet Foundation is implementing...

Rayzon Solar to file Rs 15 billion IPO papers with SEBI

Rayzon Solar Limited plans to file draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) worth about Rs 15 billion. The offer will consist of a fresh issue of equity shares. The company has appointed...

Power Ministry updates contract rules, invites experts for hydro dispute resolution

On June 16, 2025, the Ministry of Power issued amendments to its 2021 guidelines on the Model Contract Provision for “Dispute Avoidance Mechanism” in hydro power projects. This mechanism involves appointing Independent Engineers (IEs) to resolve...

MNRE invites proposals for innovation challenge on solar and battery circularity

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a nationwide innovation challenge focused on circularity in renewable energy technologies. The challenge targets batteries and solar photovoltaics and invites proposals from Indian R&D...

ACME commissions 19.8 MW wind power in Gujarat

ACME Pokhran Solar Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings Limited, commissioned 19.8 MW wind power capacity in Shapar, Gujarat, on June 13, 2025. This forms part of its 50 MW grid-connected wind power project under Phase II...

UPSIDA earmarks industrial hubs for solar projects

The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has selected industrial zones across the state to set up solar power plants. The move falls under the Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2022 and was announced on June 15, 2025. Sites...

Union Ministers review nuclear and wind energy goals

Union Minister for Power, Shri Manohar Lal, visited the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP). This nuclear project, being developed by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), will host four Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors...

Torrent Green wins 300 MW wind project from SECI

Torrent Green Energy Private Limited (TGEPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torrent Power Limited (TPL), has secured two Letters of Award (LoAs) from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for developing a total of 300 MW Inter-State Transmission...

CIL forms JV with RRVUNL to develop renewable projects

CIL India Limited (CIL) has incorporated a new joint venture company, CIL Rajasthan Akshay Urja Limited, on June 12, 2025, to develop renewable energy projects in Rajasthan. The joint venture has been formed under a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA)...

PGCIL to merge 17 TBCB subsidiaries into two entities

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has proposed the merger of 17 Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) subsidiaries, set up under the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route, into two existing TBCB subsidiaries. Under Part 1 of...

MNRE revises wind turbine prototype rules to support safer innovation

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has introduced new rules to guide the installation and testing of prototype wind turbines. The guidelines allow limited grid access to test turbines while enforcing clear safety, certification, and...

India plans Rs 900 billion investment in undersea power links to Gulf nations

The Government of India is planning to invest Rs 900 billion in setting up undersea power transmission cables to the Middle East. The proposed investment includes Rs 470 billion for the India–Saudi Arabia interconnection and Rs 430 billion for the...

Union Power Minister urges water cess waiver in J&K

Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, reviewed the power and urban development sector in Jammu & Kashmir during his visit to Srinagar. He urged the Union Territory (UT) to consider waiving the water cess on...

SEPC Power wins contract for 133 MW solar in Maharashtra

SEPC Power Private Limited has received a Letter of Award (LoA) worth Rs 6,500 million from Parmeshi Urja Limited on June 10, 2025. The contract is for setting up a cumulative 133 MW decentralised solar power capacity in Maharashtra. Parmeshi Urja is...

Waaree signs PPA for 150 MW under Neemuch Solar Park

Waaree Energies has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Ltd (RUMSL) and M.P. Power Management Co. Ltd (MPPMCL) for the supply of 150 MW solar power to MPPMCL. The PPA follows a Letter of Award (LoA) received by Waaree...

NCLT approves merger of Inox Wind Energy with Inox Wind

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Chandigarh Bench, has approved the merger of Inox Wind Energy Limited (IWEL) with Inox Wind Limited (IWL), as per its order dated June 10, 2025. The merger will simplify the business structure of the INOXGFL...

PFC withdraws Rs 20 billion zero-coupon bond issue

Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has withdrawn its proposed zero-coupon bond issuance of up to Rs 20 billion due to weak investor demand and higher-than-expected yield quotes. The issuance was structured with a base size of Rs 5 billion and a...

CCI approves Havells’ investment in Goldi Solar

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Havells India Limited’s proposal to acquire a minority equity stake in Goldi Solar Private Limited and full partnership interests in Vama Inverters LLP and Goldi Energy LLP. Havells will acquire...

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