The Competition Commission of India (CCI) hosted the Meeting of Heads of BRICS Competition Authorities on August 8, 2026, in Udaipur, Rajasthan, as part of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting brought together heads and senior representatives of competition authorities from BRICS member countries to discuss developments in competition law and policy and strengthen cooperation […]
India has crossed a major milestone in its clean power journey, with total non-fossil fuel based installed electricity generation capacity reaching 300.50 GW as of July 31, 2026. The achievement takes the country more than 60% of the way towards its target of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. For businesses and […]
India and Bhutan have agreed to strengthen their energy partnership. The focus will be on hydropower, renewable energy, cross border electricity trade and transmission connectivity. The discussions took place during a meeting between Union Power Minister Manohar Lal and Bhutan’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Lyonpo Gem Tshering. The two ministers reviewed ongoing energy […]
The newly formed Joint Trade Committee (JTC) between India and Rwanda will facilitate increased trade and investment between the two nations. The JTC has already set a priority area for collaboration: digital technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and vital minerals. At its inaugural meeting in New Delhi on July 30-31, the India-Rwanda JTC came to an agreement. […]
With 39,72,447 rooftop solar (RTS) systems built nationally since its launch in February 2024, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) is accelerating India’s clean energy transition. Shripad Yesso Naik, India’s Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, informed the Rajya Sabha that 48,02,717 households—a large portion of which are located in […]
The Indian government would spend ₹3.49 lakh crore by 2031–32 to greatly increase the capacity of the country’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), according to Monday’s statement from the Ministry of Power to Parliament. The government’s goal, according to Shripad Naik, Minister of State for Power, in response to a query in the Rajya Sabha, […]
The Indian government informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday that E20 petrol has several advantages over E10 petrol, including faster acceleration, a smoother ride, and nearly 30% fewer carbon emissions. Additionally, the government said that real-world vehicle data and scientific studies have shown no signs of engine damage, corrosion, or decreased vehicle life. Suresh Gopi, […]
Hardeep Singh Puri, India’s Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, stated on Sunday that biofuel will continue to play an important part in the country’s energy transition, which aims to lessen reliance on foreign crude oil, improve energy security, and foster long-term economic growth. Under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the minister emphasised major […]
On Wednesday, the government of India released facts with the Lok Sabha regarding the total primary energy supply (TPES), which increased from 37,936 Petajoules in 2023-24 to a projected 39,055 Petajoules in 2024-25. Rao Inderjit Singh, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Statistics and Programme Implementation, announced in a written response that the nation’s […]
India’s installed wind power capacity has reached 57,443 MW, demonstrating the country’s ongoing progress in extending its renewable energy portfolio, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. As stated in a written response by Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, wind energy projects produced 106 billion units (BU) […]
