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India Mulls Rs 2,000 Cr Tech Upgrade Scheme For MSMEs In Budget 2026-27

Proposed subsidy aims to help small firms adopt cleaner, energy-efficient technologies as global carbon tariffs tighten trade rules India may roll out a Rs 2,000 crore technology upgradation scheme for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Union Budget for 2026-27, as rising global carbon-linked tariffs threaten the export competitiveness of smaller manufacturers, according […]

India’s Green Hydrogen Demand May Double By 2030, Says Study

Falling production costs and policy support could accelerate adoption across industry and transport, according to a Nuvama and CEEW analysis India’s demand for green hydrogen could double by 2030 as production costs decline and policy support gathers pace, according to a joint study by Nuvama and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). The […]

India To Face $200 Bn Annual Climate Adaptation Bill By 2050, Warns Report

A report warns that rising temperatures could push India’s climate adaptation costs beyond USD 200 billion a year, with large protection gaps leaving most of the population exposed to extreme weather risks India could face annual climate adaptation costs of more than USD 200 billion through 2050 if global temperatures rise by two degrees Celsius, […]

India Slips 13 Places In Global Climate Performance Index

Climate Change Performance Index 2026 places India 23rd as continued coal dependence, lack of an exit timeline and new coal auctions weigh on its climate scores despite strong renewable targets India has fallen 13 places to rank 23rd in a global index that tracks countries’ climate change performance, with its continued reliance on coal and […]

India Rallies Solar Alliance To Power Vulnerable Island Nations At COP30

At an ISA SIDS leadership session in Belém, Bhupender Yadav showcases India’s rooftop, farm and rural solar models as templates for vulnerable islands seeking cleaner, resilient power systems India has called for united global action to bolster energy security for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), presenting solar power as a pillar of resilience and social […]

India’s Solar Capacity Jumps 53.7% To 26.6 GW In First Nine Months 2025

Utility-scale additions lead record 9M 2025 solar capacity growth, supported by rooftop and distributed systems as India advances its renewable targets Solar installations in India rose 53.7 per cent year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025 to reach 26.6 GW of new capacity, according to sectoral estimates. The increase reflects a strong pipeline of […]

India’s Green Hydrogen Push Slows On Weak Demand

India’s green hydrogen plans slow as most projects remain on paper and developers wait for clearer demand signals, a study by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis showsIndia’s plan to build a large green hydrogen industry is slowing as projects face weak demand signals, limited infrastructure and unclear pricing pathways. The Institute for […]

India Stresses Climate Equity, Warns Against Trade Barriers At COP30

Calls on developed nations to meet legal finance and technology obligations under Paris Agreement India reaffirmed its commitment to equity and multilateralism in global climate action at the opening of the 30th UN Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, stressing that the “architecture of the Paris Agreement must not be altered.” Delivering statements on behalf […]

India Set To Achieve 5 MMT Green Hydrogen Capacity By 2032: MNRE Secretary

MNRE Secretary cites global uncertainties for possible delay in meeting 2030 target under National Green Hydrogen Mission India is likely to reach its target of producing 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen annually by 2032, two years later than planned, due to prevailing global uncertainties, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable […]

CITES Mission Flags Gaps In India’s Wildlife Import Oversight

Global trade body recommends suspension of wildlife imports until stronger due diligence and verification mechanisms are in place A verification mission of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has urged India to halt the import of critically endangered species until comprehensive checks are instituted to ensure compliance […]