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Reliance incorporates two subsidiaries for renewable energy projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/01/2025 Reliance Energy Limited (REL), a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure Limited, has established two wholly-owned subsidiaries to implement renewable energy (RE) projects in India. The subsidiaries, Reliance Zetta...

PVUNL achieves rail connectivity for Patratu Thermal Power Project

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/01/2025 Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) successfully conducted a trial run for rail connectivity of the Patratu Thermal Power Project Phase I on January 21, 2025.  The project, located in Ramgarh district...

Telangana signs MoU with MEIL for 2,160 MW pumped storage project

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/01/2025 The Government of Telangana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) to establish a 2,160 MW Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in the state. The project...

Arunachal Pradesh approves SGST reimbursement for hydro projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/01/2025 The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has approved State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) reimbursement concessions for two major hydroelectric projects: the Subansiri Middle (Kamala) Hydro Electric Project and the 700 MW...

Telawne Power receives investment from Ramesh Jaisinghani and Mastermind JPIN

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/01/2025 Telawne Power Equipments Pvt Ltd secured a Rs 200 million equity infusion to accelerate growth and technological innovation. The investment came from Ramesh Jaisinghani, Promoter of Polycab India Ltd, through his...

Polycab India records 12% growth in wires and cables business in Q3 FY25

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/01/2025 Polycab India Ltd reported a 12% YoY growth in its wires and cables segment for Q3 FY25. While cable demand remained strong, copper price declines and high channel inventory led to a slowdown in the wires business. ...

TDB to install solar plant with CIAL’s support

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/01/2025 The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) plans to set up a solar energy plant with technical support from Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), recognized as the first fully solar-powered airport. CIAL is preparing...

Jupiter International secures Rs 30 million rooftop solar order in West Bengal

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/01/2025 Jupiter International Limited has received an order worth over Rs 30 million from the West Bengal Khadi & Village Industries Board (WBKVIB). The project involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of...

Virendra Dogra wins LoA for feasibility study of 30.85 MW hydro projects in Tripura

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/01/2025 Virendra Dogra Power Projects Private Limited has secured the Letter of Award (LoA) for a feasibility study to develop 30.85 MW of mini, micro, and small hydroelectric projects (HEPs) in Tripura. The company quoted...

Lords Mark wins 100 MW rooftop solar contract in Uttar Pradesh

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/01/2025 Lords Mark Industries Private Limited has secured a contract from the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) to develop 100 MW grid-connected rooftop solar power plants on government...

Waaree Energies supplies 132.5 MWp modules to Radiance Renewables

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/01/2025 Waaree Energies Limited has successfully delivered 132.5 MWp of high-performance 575/580 MWp n-Type TOPCon solar modules to Radiance Renewables Private Limited.  These modules, designed for superior energy efficiency...

OREDA partners with Tata Power for rooftop solar

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/01/2025 The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has partnered with Tata Power Renewable Energy to promote rooftop solar adoption under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana.  The initiative targets residential...

Waaree secures Rs 2.77 billion solar EPC project

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/01/2025 Waaree Renewable Energy Technologies Limited (formerly Sangam Renewables Limited) has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) to develop a 105 MWp solar power project on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC)...

CtrlS Datacenters to set up 600 MW IT load capacity park in Hyderabad

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/01/2025 CtrlS Datacenters plans to establish a 600 MW IT load capacity datacentre park across 40 acres at Chandanvelly Industrial Park, Hyderabad.  The first phase has secured 250 MW of sanctioned power, with plans for a...

TD Power Systems wins Rs 570 million order from NPCIL

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/01/2025 TD Power Systems (TDPS) has secured an order worth Rs 570 million from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL).  The order involves supplying advanced low-speed induction motors to replace high-speed imported...

Advait Energy receives PLI award for alkaline electrolyser

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/01/2025 Advait Energy Transitions (formerly Advait Infratec) has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) under the Product Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, part of the Strategic...

Tata Power-DDL partners for EV infrastructure in Delhi

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/01/2025 Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Ltd (TPEVCSL) to develop public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across...

Adani Energy acquires Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/01/2025 Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) officially acquired Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Ltd from REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) on January 20, 2025.  AESL emerged as the winning bidder with...

MECON wins contract for consultancy works for Shanan Hydro Project

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/01/2025 MECON Limited has secured a contract valued at Rs 46.59 million to conduct Remnant Life Assessment (RLA) studies, detailed feasibility studies, and preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Shanan Hydro...

Powergrid acquires equity stake in Cross Border Power Transmission Company

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/01/2025 Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has completed the acquisition of 7,730,225 equity shares of IL&FS Energy Development Company Limited (IEDCL) in Cross Border Power Transmission Company Limited...

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Author: PPD Team Date: 04/07/2025 The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will introduce monthly...

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Author: PPD Team Date: 04/07/2025 Bangladesh paid USD 437 million to Adani Power Limited in June...

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Author: PPD Team Date: 04/07/2025 On July 1, 2025, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and IIT...

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Author: PPD Team Date: 04/07/2025 On 1 July 2025, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser...

Oswal Energies receives first electrolyser for green hydrogen project

Author: PPD Team Date: 04/07/2025 Oswal Energies Limited has kicked off its Rs 3.2 billion green...

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Author: PPD Team Date: 04/07/2025 KSB Limited has won a contract from Larsen & Toubro Limited...