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Renewable energy to dominate India’s grid by 2070, but ‘structural challenges’ are slowing the paceSubscriber Only
February 12, 2026 07:20 IST
As coal’s role shrinks, nuclear power is expected to expand gradually, increasing its share from about 3% at present to 5-8% by 2070 under CPS, reflecting its growing role in displacing coal-based generation while providing carbon-free base-load power.
Sun, Feb 15, 2026
India’s power mix to shift from coal to renewables by 2070; Nuclear seen as key baseload: NITI Aayog
February 10, 2026 22:48 IST
Nuclear power is also expected to expand significantly, with its contribution rising from about 3% at present to 5-8% under the Current Policy Scenario by 2070.
Tue, Feb 10, 2026
25 transmission projects facing delays due to land acquisition & clearance; majority are renewables
February 10, 2026 08:23 IST
RoW refers to the strip of land beneath and adjacent to a transmission line that utilities require to construct, maintain and safeguard the infrastructure.
Tue, Feb 10, 2026
FC bats for discom privatisation, debt clean-up via SPVs
February 03, 2026 07:33 IST
To make discoms a better investment opportunity, it puts emphasis on the state governments to create special purpose vehicles (SPV) where all the accumulated working-capital loans and other non-asset-backed debt are parked.
Tue, Feb 03, 2026
Union Budget 2026-27: To cut China reliance, support for rare earths, critical minerals
February 02, 2026 07:08 IST
Announcements are considered as part of the government’s broader effort to secure the entire critical minerals supply chain — from domestic exploration and mining to processing, recycling and overseas acquisition.
Mon, Feb 02, 2026
Critical mineral: Union Budget exempts custom duty on capital goods for RE minerals push, boost exploration
February 01, 2026 17:23 IST
In addition to government funding, central public sector undertakings (PSUs) are expected to invest Rs 18,000 crore under the mission.
Sun, Feb 01, 2026
Amid n-power push, govt exempts custom duty on capital goods
February 01, 2026 14:55 IST
The exemption on custom duty likely led to more imported Light Water Reactor (LWR)-based nuclear projects of the kind being set up by the Russians in Kudankulam.
Sun, Feb 01, 2026
Budget 2026-27: Why the push for Rare Earth Corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra PradeshSubscriber Only
February 01, 2026 13:00 IST
Union Budget 2026-27 explained: Nirmala Sitharaman proposed establishment of dedicated rare earth corridors in the coastal states of Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Here's why
Sun, Feb 01, 2026
CEA seeks to ease green norms for hydro pumped-storage projects
January 31, 2026 09:07 IST
The recommendations come amid environmental concerns and local protests against pumped-storage projects
Sat, Jan 31, 2026
CEA seeks to ease green norms for hydro pumped-storage projects
January 31, 2026 05:54 IST
‘Environmental, forest-related clearances key reasons behind slow pace of PSP development’
Sat, Jan 31, 2026
Fiscal populism, cash transfers by states risk crowding out growth-enhancing spending, affect India’s fiscal credibility: Economic Survey 2025-26
January 29, 2026 20:54 IST
The number of revenue surplus states reduced from 19 in FY19 to 11 in FY25. In the last three years, the number of states implementing cash transfer scheme increased more than fivefold.
Fri, Jan 30, 2026
Energy storage key to India’s clean power transition: What Economic Survey flagsSubscriber Only
January 29, 2026 18:12 IST
The Economic Survey flagged high capital costs, delays in land acquisition, and constraints in grid availability as key challenges before India’s renewable energy momentum.
Thu, Jan 29, 2026
MNRE, FinMin discuss capex relief for ingot, wafer and polysilicon manufacturing
January 26, 2026 22:30 IST
"MNRE is now discussing with Ministry of Finance whether it is possible to have a different kind of scheme where capex is given for polysilicon and ingot-wafer projects that were sanctioned under the PLI but could not take off for a variety of reasons,” says MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi
Tue, Jan 27, 2026
‘Indian industry exploring different paths to conform with EU carbon tax norms’: Secy of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
January 25, 2026 22:54 IST
The future of the ISA is bright because the Solar Alliance targets countries that receive maximum sunshine. In this zone, the entire Middle East and Africa fall within this category
Mon, Jan 26, 2026
Despite financial strain, public sector discoms clear power dues faster than private utilities
January 25, 2026 08:03 IST
The recently released draft National Electricity Policy 2026 has acknowledged structural challenges, and proposed measures to address the persistent financial stress faced by discoms
Sun, Jan 25, 2026
Despite financial headwinds, PSU discoms clear power dues faster than pvt utilities
January 25, 2026 04:44 IST
Public sector discoms struggle with recovering the cost of supply: Report
Sun, Jan 25, 2026
Transmission lags behind renewable energy power curtailment: MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi
January 24, 2026 10:22 IST
Renewable energy curtailment in Rajasthan is expected to reduce sharply once the Fatehgarh transmission line becomes operational, as evacuation constraints caused by delayed transmission infrastructure begin to ease, the MNRE has said.
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
Transmission lags behind RE power curtailment: MNRE Secy
January 24, 2026 05:11 IST
Sarangi said RE curtailment is largely driven by a mismatch between the pace at which renewable projects are commissioned and the time required to build transmission infrastructure.
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 bets big on N-Power, tweaks tariffs and cross-subsidy rulesSubscriber Only
January 22, 2026 18:49 IST
Set to replace the two-decade-old NEP notified in 2005, the draft policy 2026 pushes for the adoption of advanced nuclear technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), other small-capacity reactors, and direct use of nuclear power by commercial and industrial consumers
Fri, Jan 23, 2026
Aluminium sector is not yet ready for green transition: NALCO CMD
January 18, 2026 22:14 IST
The country’s only public sector producer of primary aluminium was not impacted by US tariffs since it does not export directly to America, Singh said, adding that domestic demand for aluminum in India is strong.
Mon, Jan 19, 2026
Power sector regulator CERC’s proposal to revamp transmission connectivity faces pushback from renewable energy industry
January 18, 2026 08:49 IST
The proposals come against the backdrop of around 31.8 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity that has already been granted connectivity but is yet to secure PPAs, leading to underutilisation of transmission infrastructure.
Sun, Jan 18, 2026
Electrifying: Peak power demand this winter outpaces last summer’sSubscriber Only
January 16, 2026 06:30 IST
Data from GRID India show that the country’s maximum power demand met during the day rose to 245 GW on January 9 and 243 GW on January 13, surpassing the peak of 242 GW recorded on June 12 last year.
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
PRAGATI: 43 power sector projects worth Rs 3.02 lakh crore reviewed by PM commissioned so far, say officialsSubscriber Only
January 08, 2026 21:03 IST
State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) leads the list with 20 projects followed by 14 projects by NTPC.
Thu, Jan 08, 2026
Behind copper’s record rally in 2025, Trump’s tariffs, supply disruptions, AI demandSubscriber Only
December 29, 2025 08:34 IST
The surge in copper prices comes when global economic growth is steady but far from strong. What is pushing copper prices to record levels this year?
Mon, Dec 29, 2025
Land bottlenecks drive CPSUs to team up with states for 33 solar parksSubscriber Only
December 21, 2025 21:56 IST
To work around the issue of acquiring large, contiguous parcels of land, PSUs are increasingly tying up with state governments, which allow states a direct stake in utility-scale solar projects.
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