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ONGC to undertake 1.75 MMT strategic oil reserve expansion at Mangaluru
ONGC approved a 1.75 MMT strategic petroleum reserve expansion at Mangaluru. This project will add significant storage capacity to India's energy security network. India is strengthening its reserves after recent global supply chain disruptions. Additional SPR facilities are also being developed in Odisha and Karnataka. This increases India's total oil storage capacity to approximately seventy-four days.
Premier Energies commissions 5.6 GW solar module plant in Telangana
Premier Energies commissioned a significant 5.6 GW solar module facility in Telangana. The company also began construction for a 6 GWh battery storage system. This expansion increases Premier Energies' module manufacturing capacity to 11.1 GW. These new projects aim to strengthen India's clean-energy ecosystem and supply chain. The company is also investing heavily to become an integrated solar manufacturer.
NITI Aayog holds stakeholder consultation on critical mineral demand, supply chain security amid rising clean energy needs
NITI Aayog convened experts to assess India's future critical mineral needs. Discussions focused on demand, supply chain vulnerabilities, and domestic capabilities. India's clean energy and advanced manufacturing expansion will drive mineral demand. The nation faces import dependency, requiring supply source diversification and domestic value chains. These efforts aim to secure long-term economic and national security objectives.
Hitachi Energy Confident Of 'Level Playing Field' As Govt Allows Select Chinese Firms In Power Bids
Commenting on the decision, Venu said it reflects the realities of India's rapidly expanding renewable energy ecosystem and the supply chain disruptions witnessed in recent years.
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.
Industrial park operator Ganesh Industrial to invest Rs 600 crore in NCR parks
Kolkata's Ganesh Industrial Complex is investing Rs 600 crore in new industrial parks across Delhi-NCR, targeting highway-adjacent locations. The company plans to develop around 110 acres in Haryana, leveraging strong demand from manufacturing and warehousing sectors. Ganesh Complex focuses on outright plot sales, creating integrated industrial ecosystems for clients like Amazon and Reliance, aiming for faster project execution and supply chain efficiencies in this key growth market.
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.
India's pharma supply chain remains 65 per cent dependent on China for critical inputs: NITI Aayog
India's pharmaceutical sector, despite being the "pharmacy of the world," faces significant reliance on China for raw materials, with nearly 65% of APIs and intermediates sourced from there. NITI Aayog's report highlights supply chain vulnerabilities and calls for moving up the value chain by fostering innovation and industry-academia collaboration. This strategic shift aims to boost high-value product development and capture a larger global market share.
India needs to diversify its sources of energy needs, says NITI vice-chairman
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri highlighted that the West Asia conflict, though a temporary supply chain issue, underscores India's need to diversify energy sources. He expressed optimism about an upcoming India-US trade agreement and advocated for including pharmaceutical products in future FTAs. Lahiri likened the crisis to a manageable 'influenza,' emphasizing the lesson of not concentrating all import and export dependencies.
India aims to reach 155 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2035: Union minister Joshi
India is targeting 100 gigawatts of wind energy by 2030 and 155 gigawatts by 2035. A new digital portal, WT-MARUT, has been launched to strengthen the wind turbine supply chain. This initiative will boost domestic manufacturing and enhance India's global competitiveness. The country is already a major player, with significant growth in wind power installations.
HVR Solar signs global MoUs to set up 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh
HVR Solar Ltd is establishing a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing line in Uttar Pradesh through strategic MoUs signed at SNEC PV Power Expo 2026. Partnering with global technology providers, the facility aims to boost India's domestic renewable energy supply chain, reduce import reliance, and create over 500 local jobs.
JSW Energy commissions wind blade manufacturing facility in Gujarat
JSW Energy announced the commissioning of its wind blade manufacturing facility at Halol, Gujarat, as part of its strategy to vertically integrate its wind energy value chain and strengthen supply chain resilience.