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For Asian Paints, green is not just a colour, but a worthful way of life
Asian Paints is embedding sustainability into core operations, linking it to long-term business survival. The firm, honoured at the Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025, highlighted progress in water conservation, renewable energy adoption and large-scale skill training, alongside plans to further cut emissions and resource use.
Energy security should drive adoption of renewables now: Hero Future Energies chief Rahul Munjal
Rahul Munjal of Hero Future Energies said India must shift its renewable energy narrative from climate goals to energy security amid oil supply disruptions. He stressed scaling from gigawatts to terawatts, highlighting green hydrogen, solar, and wind as key to reducing crude oil dependence.
Adani Energy commissions 1,000 MW power link in Mumbai
Adani Energy Solutions Limited has commissioned a 1,000 MW HVDC transmission link between Kudus and Aarey in Mumbai. This project, featuring the world's first compact HVDC substation, aims to enhance Mumbai's power supply reliability and integrate renewable energy sources. It was conceived following the 2020 Mumbai blackout to reduce reliance on in-city generation and strengthen grid resilience.
IEX share price surges over 3% following board's approval to launch Coal Exchange
Indian Energy Exchange shares surged 3% as it announced in-principle approval for a Coal Exchange. February saw a 30.4% growth in electricity trading volume to 12,550 million units and a 15.2% increase in renewable energy certificates traded.
Stocks in news: Tata Steel, Kaynes Tech, GAIL, Somany Ceramics, TVS Motor
Indian markets continued their downward trend on Thursday. Several companies saw significant news. BofA Securities invested in Kaynes Technologies. GAIL assured uninterrupted gas supply to Bengaluru. South Indian Bank launched EPF payment services. DCM Shriram approved renewable energy investment. TVS Motor launched a new electric scooter. Tata Steel moved court over a GST demand.
'Alternate sources in play to meet peak power demand this summer'
India anticipates sufficient power supply this summer. New coal and renewable energy capacities will meet demand. Battery storage is also coming online. This comes as gas-fired power generation may be reduced. Peak power demand is projected to rise significantly. The government has alternative resources to ensure adequate supply.
Avoid OMCs; prefer defence and summer plays: Chola Securities
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research at Chola Securities, says oil marketing companies remain largely avoidable as they are cyclical, commodity-linked businesses with limited long-term wealth creation potential, especially as renewable energy gains share. He advises selective buying in market declines, favouring defence stocks like BEL and HAL and summer-linked plays such as LG Electronics and Blue Star. Kant also sees corrections in InterGlobe Aviation as a potential long-term buying opportunity despite near-term volatility.
AGEL spins up 185 MW wind energy project in Gujarat
Adani Green Energy Twenty Five C Limited has commissioned a new 185 MW wind power project in Khavda, Gujarat. This development boosts Adani Green Energy's total operational renewable generation capacity to 17,472.2 MW. The project was planned for operationalisation on February 28, 2026, and power generation commenced on March 1, 2026.
Solar, wind stocks surge up to 12% as crude oil price spike and Gulf tensions boost renewable energy bets
Renewable energy stocks bucked the trend of the broader market fall, as investors rotated into companies linked to solar and wind power. Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East strengthened investor interest in alternative energy plays.
Stocks to Watch Today: InterGlobe Aviation, Concord Biotech, NMDC, Lumax Auto Tech, Olectra Greentech, Cyient. Lupin, PB Fintech in focus on 01 June
Stocks to Watch, 1 Jun: InterGlobe Aviation, Gujarat Gas, Concord Biotech, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency, NMDC, Glenmark Pharma, Olectra Greentech, Lumax Auto Technologies, Inox Wind, PNC Infratech, and Cyient will be in focus on June 1.
Taking Stock: Markets continue to see sell-off amid crude surge; rupee at record low
More than 850 stocks touched their 52-week low, including Swan Corp, Interglobe Aviation, GNFC, PNB Housing Finance, Birla Corp, BLS International, Sterling Wilson, RHI Magnesita, Just Dial, Asian Paints, Nuvoco Vistas, REC, Berger Paints, JK Lakshmi Cement, Rashtriya Chemicals, GAIL, Inox Wind, among others.