B Capital leads SolarSquare’s $50-55 million round at $500 million valuationThe latest round comes about 18 months after SolarSquare raised $40 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed. That round had also seen ...
Consumers who gave up subsidy can use Non-DCR equipment to install rooftop solar at homesResidential consumers can now use non-DCR solar modules for rooftop installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. This applies to those who...
Power entering a 10-year supercycle? Elara Capital's Rupesh D Sankhe reveals the best stocks to ownIndia's power sector is set for a major boom. Demand is expected to surge by 5% to 6% annually for the next decade. This growth is fueled b...
PM rooftop solar scheme set for 7.5 million milestoneIndia's PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is set to reach over 7.5 million homes by year-end, with 4 million already benefiting. The scheme, ...
India crosses 41 lakh household-mark under rooftop solar scheme, to touch 75 lakh in Dec: JoshiIndia is set to reach 75 lakh rooftop solar households by December under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a significant jump from the c...
Summer travel plans show no signs of slowing: Domestic demand remains strong despite higher airfares, rising fuel costs & fewer flightsDespite rising airfares and fuel costs, Indians are continuing their summer holidays, though many are adjusting their plans. Domestic trave...
Govt plans WhatsApp bot for PM Surya Ghar scheme to help households estimate subsidies, costs and savingsA new WhatsApp bot is coming to simplify rooftop solar adoption. Households can easily check subsidies and installation costs for the PM Su...
India became world's second largest solar market in 2025: Bhupender YadavIndia has become the world's second-largest solar market, surpassing the US in annual capacity additions for 2025. The nation's solar capac...
Centre targets nearly 300 GW power generation capacity by next year: Manohar Lal KhattarIndia is boosting its power generation capacity, focusing on nuclear energy. The nation aims to reach nearly 300 GW next year. Nuclear powe...
West Bengal will work with Centre to ensure state receives all benefits of double-engine govt: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged close collaboration with the Centre to secure benefits of a 'double-engine government' ...
Government rules out blanket ALMM List-II extension beyond June 1; case-by-case relief for solar projectsThe Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will not extend the ALMM List-II deadline past June 1, 2026. Projects commissioned after this date...
Delayed solar projects may get limited relief ahead of June 1 sourcing deadlineThe government is currently considering measures to ease the burden on solar initiatives delayed by unforeseen circumstances. While a total...
Andhra, Odisha tug-of-war over 21 Kotia villagesA long-standing border dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha has reignited. Odisha conducted a census in 21 disputed villages, leading ...
More RWAs may find their place in the Sun as govt looks to scale rooftop solar installationsAs part of a nationwide strategy to enhance rooftop solar energy deployment, resident welfare associations are emerging as crucial allies f...
Andhra Cabinet recommends slew of measures to ward off war impactAndhra Pradesh cabinet proposes austerity measures to combat economic challenges. Recommendations include 'No Vehicle Day', online classes,...
Uttarakhand cabinet approves 'work from home', weekly 'no vehicle day' to save fuelUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired the cabinet meeting, where officials decided to reduce the vehicle fleets of the chi...
Rising energy bills: How EVs, rooftop solar, induction cooking can protect your household budget and how much they actually costFuel prices are volatile, electricity tariffs are rising, and your LPG cylinder is at the mercy of global events. Here’s how switching to a...