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FDI Inflows Into Renewable Energy Touch $12.67 Bn

Solar attracts largest share; govt eyes 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030 India has received nearly USD 12.67 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the renewable energy sector as of 31 March 2025, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power, Shripad Yesso Naik, informed Parliament on Tuesday. Solar energy has emerged […]

Vikram Solar IPO Gets Fully Subscribed On Day 1

Renewable energy firm aims to raise Rs 2,079 crore to fund expansion projects, bolster capacity, and strengthen its position in India’s solar market The initial public offering (IPO) of Vikram Solar got fully subscribed on its first day of public subscription led by non-institutional and retail bidding. The IPO aimed to raise Rs 2,079.37 crore […]

Reindeer Populations Could Shrink By 80% By 2100, Climate Study Warns

Researchers say North American herds are most at risk unless emissions are cut and conservation efforts ramped up Reindeer, also known as caribou, could see their global populations decline by as much as 80 per cent by the end of this century due to climate change, according to a new study led by the University […]

Rapid Glacier Melt Doubles Himalayan River Count Over Decade, Study Warns

Surge in river volume across 10 per cent of the range boosts short-term water supply but raises sediment, hydropower and ecosystem risks Rapid glacier melt driven by global warming has doubled the number of rivers in parts of the Himalayan region over the past decade, a study published in AGU Advances has found, a change […]

Arunachal To Fast-track Green Energy Projects: CM Khandu

State targets Rs 2 lakh crore hydropower push, 19 GW capacity addition in three years Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said the state will accelerate all green energy projects, revive stalled ones and promote public-private partnerships as part of a decade-long mission to become India’s “green energy powerhouse”. Speaking at Independence Day […]

India To Launch Deepwater Exploration Mission For Energy Reliance

Government eyes higher domestic output, reduced import reliance India will launch a national deepwater exploration mission to boost domestic oil and gas production and cut reliance on imports. The plan was outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address on Friday. Nearly 90 per cent of the country’s oil and 50 per […]

NFR, IIT-Guwahati Roll Out Biodegradable Bags To Replace Plastic

Eco-friendly pilot replaces plastic bed-roll covers, 40,000 bags distributed on Independence Day lunch The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati to replace conventional plastic with biodegradable and compostable alternatives, marking a step towards greener railway operations. As part of a pilot initiative, NFR has rolled out eco-friendly […]

Tripura Plans Solar Rooftop Push Across Government Buildings

State eyes 70-MW capacity as gas-based generation declines Tripura is preparing to harness solar power by installing rooftop panels on all government buildings, with an overall target of generating 70 megawatt (MW) of electricity. According to the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA), a recent survey identified around 2,000 government buildings suitable for solar rooftop […]

ICICI Bank Says ESG Initiatives Impacted 1.89 Cr Lives In FY25

CSR expenditure of the bank increases 54 per cent to Rs 801 Cr, focuses on women’s empowerment, healthcare, and environment  According to its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, ICICI Bank impacted 1.89 crore beneficiaries through its social and environmental initiatives in FY2024-25. The Bank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending increased by 54 per […]

L&T, Japan’s ITOCHU Collaborate On Green Ammonia Project In Gujarat

ITOCHU intends to purchase the green ammonia for bunkering uses in Singapore, facilitating the worldwide transition to low-carbon shipping fuels L&T Energy GreenTech (LTEG) and Japan’s ITOCHU Corporation have entered into a joint development agreement to establish and commercialise a 300 kilo tonne per annum (KTPA) green ammonia plant in Kandla, Gujarat, focusing on opportunities […]