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India allows 4 China-linked firms to bid for power projects
India has granted a two-year exemption to four China-linked power equipment manufacturers with local factories, allowing them to bid on critical government infrastructure projects. This move aims to address equipment needs for India's massive transmission network expansion, crucial for meeting rising electricity demand and integrating renewables. The decision follows a power ministry proposal and comes amid concerns from domestic players about increased competition.
US' Holtec eyes tie-ups with NTPC, Vedanta to build nuclear reactors
US firm Holtec International is planning a significant 15 GW small modular reactor (SMR) project pipeline in India. Advanced talks are underway with NTPC for a fleet-development platform, and discussions with Vedanta Group are exploring SMR-300 deployment for industrial use. This move follows India's SHANTI Act, 2025, which opened doors for private sector participation in nuclear power.
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.
Tata Power offers 'pay-as-you-save' scheme with rooftop solar system for commercial users in Punjab
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited has launched a 'pay-as-you-save' scheme in Ludhiana, enabling commercial and industrial consumers in Punjab to adopt rooftop solar systems with zero upfront cost. This initiative aims to install 200 megawatts of solar capacity over three years, allowing businesses to repay through savings-based EMIs or lease rentals.
Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) Selects NTT DATA’s Mumbai Data Center to Power Next-Generation Trading Infrastructure - Yahoo Finance
Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) Selects NTT DATA’s Mumbai Data Center to Power Next-Generation Trading InfrastructureYahoo Finance
Pulse of the Street: Realty and healthcare lifts markets, but weak rupee clouds rally
Markets rose nearly 1% this week as softer crude oil prices, easing volatility and buying in real estate, healthcare and consumption stocks lifted sentiment. However, weakness in capital goods and power, along with continued pressure on the rupee, showed that the recovery remained selective
NTPC Renewable Energy signs PPA with PTC India
For sale of 1,200 MW of solar power
NTPC Green arm signs deal to sell 1,200 MW of solar power
NTPC Renewable Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy, has signed a power purchase agreement with PTC India to supply 1,200 MW of solar power under a bilateral arrangement, strengthening its renewable energy portfolio.
Vedanta Power reports 38% rise in Q1 power sales, led by Meenakshi Energy
Vedanta Power reported a 38% year-on-year increase in electricity sales to 5,225 million units in the June quarter, driven mainly by a sharp jump in output from Meenakshi Energy following its capacity expansion.
Vedanta Power Q1 update: Sales rise 38% on Meenakshi boost, Sakti shutdown weighs
Vedanta Power reported a 38% year-on-year rise in Q1 power sales, driven by a sharp jump in Meenakshi Energy output. Sequential performance declined due to lower generation at some plants, while Sakti Thermal Plant remained shut after a boiler blast, impacting overall volumes during the quarter.
Chinese firms crash India’s power party as Nifty hits three-day high - BusinessLine
Chinese firms crash India’s power party as Nifty hits three-day highBusinessLine
Why the government is allowing the import of some Chinese power equipment—for now
The Centre has temporarily allowed imports of select Chinese transformer components to ease supply shortages and keep power transmission projects on schedule. Analysts say the move is a short-term solution to address bottlenecks and does not signal a shift away from India's long-term push for local manufacturing.