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Maersk places order for 1,000 shipping containers with DCM Shriram Group
Global shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has ordered 1,000 more India-made shipping containers from DCM Shriram Group. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled the first such container, marking a significant step towards self-reliance in maritime manufacturing. This partnership is set to boost India's global supply chain presence and manufacturing capabilities, supported by government initiatives promoting domestic production.
India needs 2,000 GW new power capacity in 20 years, says Adani Green's Sagar Adani
India needs to add nearly 2,000 gigawatts of new power generation capacity over the next two decades to meet rising demand and reduce reliance on imported fuels, according to Adani Green Energy Executive Director Sagar Adani. He emphasized that electrification, supported by renewables, hydro, thermal, and nuclear power, is the clearest path to energy security, affordability, and sustainability for the nation.
Centre invites bids for green urea plants to curb import reliance
The department on Friday held a pre-EoI meeting with public and private sector companies, including NTPC, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), fertiliser manufacturers, technology providers and green hydrogen developers, to discuss the proposed project framework.
Anti-dumping duty on electrical steel may push transformer costs, impact grid expansion: GTRI
A potential anti-dumping duty on crucial cold-rolled grain-oriented electrical steel (CRGO) imports could significantly hike transformer manufacturing costs and impede India's ambitious power grid expansion plans. With domestic production meeting less than 10% of demand, imposing duties might raise prices without reducing import reliance, impacting vital infrastructure development and renewable energy integration. The probe follows a complaint by JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik Pvt Ltd.
Govt targets solar, hydrogen components to cut import dependence
India is boosting domestic manufacturing across solar, green hydrogen, and wind energy sectors to curb import reliance. Key focus areas include solar inverters, electrodes, catalysts, bipolar plates, and polysilicon. This strategic move aims to strengthen the supply chain for critical components, addressing current import dependencies and fostering long-term cost competitiveness for India's burgeoning renewable energy industry.
RIL, BEL, Lenskart, Delhivery among Motilal Oswal's top monthly picks
Top monthly stock picks by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk: Analysts are bullish on Reliance, Bharat Electronics, ACME Solar, Delhivery, Gokaldas Exports and Lenskart.
Banks boost renewable energy credit by 7% in April amid energy security concerns
Banks are boosting credit to renewable energy projects, with a 7% jump in April, as global conflicts highlight India's reliance on oil. This surge in funding for green energy underscores the nation's commitment to energy transition. Experts note a growing demand for climate finance, urging banks to develop specialized underwriting for sunrise sectors like solar and green hydrogen, which are poised for significant growth.
Reliance targets 40 billion units of green power annually; battery gigafactory to commission first phase this year
Reliance Industries aims for 40 billion units of green electricity annually, powering its Kutch hub. The company is scaling its battery cell gigafactory to 120 GWh and expects new energy to boost financial performance from 2027. Operational solar PV manufacturing lines are already producing advanced HJT modules, marking a significant step towards a sovereign clean energy ecosystem with no imported fuel or foreign technology.
Ambani bets on energy 'supercycle' as Reliance expands renewables, chemicals push
Reliance Industries is spearheading India's energy independence with a massive push into renewables, chemicals, and alternative fuels. Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced ambitious plans for solar, wind, hydrogen, and biogas, aiming to significantly reduce the nation's reliance on imported energy. This integrated strategy, spanning exploration to advanced manufacturing, seeks to bolster India's energy security and drive a cleaner fuel transition, promising substantial job creation.
IOCL Solarises commissioned 150 kW Rooftop Solar System at its Guwahati facility
Facing energy security challenges, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has installed a 150-kW rooftop solar system at its Guwahati facility. This initiative aims to enhance operational resilience, reduce reliance on conventional power, and cut costs. The system is projected to save Rs 13.8 lakh annually and offers a quick ROI, bolstering energy reliability in a region prone to grid disruptions and supporting India's clean energy goals.
RIL aims to generate 40 billion units of green energy every year, Anant Ambani says at AGM
Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) executive director Anant Ambani, at the 49th AGM, announced a slew of measures the conglomerate is set to take this fiscal onwards, focusing on building the world's first fully soverign clean energy ecosystem.
Reliance to turn crude into carbon fibre, green chemicals, other materials in major O2C overhaul
Reliance Industries is set to reinvent its oil-to-chemicals business. The company will convert crude oil into advanced materials and green chemicals. This strategy aims to create new revenue streams and reduce exposure to global energy market volatility. Reliance is committed to ensuring India's energy security by future-proofing its legacy business and building new growth engines.