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Battery Passport: India’s Next Step Towards Clean Mobility

New digital identity system aims to track EV battery lifecycle, improve consumer trust, and encourage ethical sourcing In a major push towards sustainable and transparent electric mobility, Niti Aayog has spotlighted a new ‘battery passport’ framework as a central pillar of its latest roadmap for India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry. Outlined in the 2025 report […]

NITI Aayog Unveils India Electric Mobility Index To Track States’ EV Progress

New tool benchmarks states on transport electrification, charging infrastructure, innovation NITI Aayog has launched the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) a first of its kind framework to assess and benchmark the performance of states and Union Territories (UTs) in achieving their electric mobility targets. The IEMI evaluates all states and UTs on a 100-point scale […]

Delhi Assembly Goes Fully Solar, Adopts Paperless NeVA Governance System

New System to Make House Paperless, 500 KW Rooftop Plant Commissioned The Delhi Assembly marked a dual milestone on Sunday by becoming the first legislature in the country to operate entirely on solar power while also implementing the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) platform, ushering in a new era of paperless governance. Union Law Minister Arjun […]

Vikram Solar Secures 250 MW Module Supply Deal from Bondada Group

Project To Power Maharashtra’s Green Push Using ALMM-Listed N-Type Modules Vikram Solar has bagged a 250 megawatt (MW) solar module supply order from infrastructure engineering company Bondada Group for a project in Maharashtra. The order covers high efficiency solar photovoltaic (PV) modules based on N Type technology, which are listed in the Approved List of […]

AGCM Slaps $1.16 Mn Fine On Shein Over Misleading Green Claims

Fast fashion faces heat as EU tightens sustainability oversight In a move that signals increasing regulatory scrutiny over sustainability claims in fast fashion, Italy’s antitrust authority AGCM has fined Chinese ecommerce giant Shein USD 1.16 million for misleading environmental messaging.The penalty was imposed on Infinite Styles Service, the Dublin-based operator of Shein’s European platform, after […]

India’s Green Construction Market Set To Hit $ 80 Bn By 2030

New report highlights need to decarbonise construction sector and mainstream green materials As India races toward doubling its built up area by 2050, the construction sector faces a decisive moment. A new report by Villgro Innovations Foundation and Habitat for Humanity’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter maps a USD 70-80 billion opportunity in green […]

DBS Foundation Commits Rs 65.5 Cr To Empower 85,000 Rural Households

Partners with Nudge Institute for a four-year Economic Inclusion Programme focused on women-led livelihoods in Gujarat and Jharkhand DBS Foundation has partnered with The/Nudge Institute to start a Rs 65.56 crore (SGD 9.98 million) Economic Inclusion Programme aimed at uplifting 85,000 low income households in Gujarat and Jharkhand over the next four years. The programme […]

Govt Set To Roll Out ALMM-2 For Solar Cells In 10 Days

New list to mandate use of locally made solar cells in projects The government is expected to notify the second edition of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM-2) for solar cells within the next 10 days, according to two people aware of the matter. ALMM-2 will specify certified solar cell manufacturers and models […]

Global Climate Goals In Jeopardy As Countries Lag On Renewables Pledge

Failure to act on UN Cop28 renewables deal risks overshooting 1.5°C target Nearly two years after more than 130 countries pledged at the UN Cop28 summit in Dubai to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, a new report reveals that governments have done little to match ambition with action. A report by UK based […]

EY-Parthenon Projects India’s Green Steel Demand To Achieve 179 Mn Tonne By 2050

Decarbonisation requires an immediate switch to low-carbon steel “Global decarbonisation goals, regulatory pressures, and industrial sustainability objectives are expected to drive India’s demand for green steel to reach 179 million tonnes by 2050,” according to a recent EY-Parthenon study As the steel industry comes under increased scrutiny for its carbon emissions, green steel made with […]