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Centre targets nearly 300 GW power generation capacity by next year: Manohar Lal Khattar
India is boosting its power generation capacity, focusing on nuclear energy. The nation aims to reach nearly 300 GW next year. Nuclear power is key for long-term energy security, targeting 100 GW by 2047. Tripura is set to receive urban infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,200 crore. Reforms are crucial for growth.
OIL Green Energy signs JV agreement with Hindustan Waste Treatment
To collaborate on integrated bioenergy and sustainable waste management projects in India
India’s scorching nights strain power grid and threaten health
India faces a dual threat from dangerously hot summers and increasingly sweltering nights, exacerbated by global warming and urban heat islands. This sustained heat strains both people and power infrastructure, leading to record energy demand and widespread blackouts, particularly impacting vulnerable populations.
IRFC expands beyond Indian Railways with ₹13,527-crore refinancing deal for Hyderabad Metro
The state-backed financier is leveraging its core strength in transportation finance to support urban mobility and help the Telangana government-owned project replace its high-cost debt.
Engineers India Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Ganesha Ecosphere Ltd, Central Bank of India, Max Healthcare Institute Ltd and GMR Power & Urban Infra Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 22 May 2026.
Farmhouses, plots near Delhi NCR see demand surge as city homes get costlier
Homebuyers and investors are increasingly drawn to plotted developments and farmhouse communities within a two-hour drive of major cities. Rising urban housing costs are fueling this trend. Areas like Sonipat, Panipat, and Faridabad in NCR are seeing significant plotted development activity. Naugaon in Rajasthan is emerging as a popular destination for farmhouse projects.
More RWAs may find their place in the Sun as govt looks to scale rooftop solar installations
As part of a nationwide strategy to enhance rooftop solar energy deployment, resident welfare associations are emerging as crucial allies for the government. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is specifically designed to cater to apartment complexes and cooperative housing societies, unlocking renewable energy avenues in urban locales where individual roof spaces are limited.
Adani, Reliance, Lodha, JSW bid for 206-acre Mumbai redevelopment projects
Leading real estate firms are vying to redevelop three large housing colonies in Mumbai. These projects span prime areas like Worli, Bandra Reclamation, and Andheri West. The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority is overseeing the process. This initiative aims to upgrade living standards for residents in older colonies. It promises modern housing and improved urban infrastructure for thousands.
India's unemployment rate edges up to 5.2% in April 2026
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) today. Monthly results of PLFS are released in the form of Monthly Bulletins. It presents estimates of key labour market indicators viz. Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), Worker Population Ratio (WPR) and Unemployment Rate (UR) at the all-India level following the Current Weekly Status (CWS) approach. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 years and above reported as 55.0% in April, 2026, compared to 55.4% in March, 2026. In rural and urban areas, LFPR was recorded at 57.5% and 50.1%, respectively. Compared to April, 2025 (55.6%), the overall LFPR remained lower by 0.6 percentage points. Rural and urban LFPR also recorded declines of 0.5 and 0.6 percentage points, respectively, over the year.
Nava Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd, EPL Ltd, Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd and Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 15 May 2026.
Dipan Mehta on Kaynes, Airtel, MTAR: Why corrections could be buying opportunities
Dipan Mehta, Director at Elixir Equities, believes sharp corrections in quality growth stocks can create buying opportunities, even after disappointing earnings. He remains positive on Kaynes Technology India despite weak quarterly numbers, citing a strong order book and semiconductor plans. He also likes Bharti Airtel and remains optimistic about AI-focused firms like Fractal Analytics and renewable energy player CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBC-TV18.com are their own and not those of the website or its management. CNBC-TV18.com advises users to consult certified experts before making any investment decisions.
Work-From-Home Revival Can Dent Urban Tyre Demand, Restructure Rubber Industry: Airia Chief
Energy uncertainty also feeds into rawmaterial strategy. Natural rubber prices remain elevated amid global supply disruptions, while synthetic rubber stays exposed to crude price volatility.