India wants more factories, fabs and data centres. Where will the water come from?India's ambition to become a developed nation by 2047 is constrained by growing water resource challenges. Industries across sectors, inclu...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
India's 500 GW RE target hinges on LDES scale-up; FY28 viability gap funding key enabler: IESA reportWith a target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, India recognizes the urgent need for long-duration energy storage solutions. ...
30 Oct, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Protests rage in Arunachal: India’s answer to China’s mega dam faces resistance in Siang valleyArunachal Pradesh protests: The ambitious 11,200 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project has sparked huge uproad among local tribes in the stat...
25 Oct, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Govt to bankroll half the cost of deepwater wells, but wants its money back from winnersThe Indian government is initiating the Samudra Manthan scheme to encourage deepwater exploration for hydrocarbons. This scheme will provid...
25 Oct, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Government extends deepwater drilling support to previously awarded blocksThe Indian government will provide financial support under the Samudra Manthan scheme for deepwater drilling activities. Recently issued gu...
24 Oct, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Govt sets rules for Rs 84,084-cr offshore oil hunt, will share deepwater drilling riskThe Indian government will implement the Samudra Manthan scheme to encourage deepwater oil and gas exploration. Funding will cover part of ...
23 Oct, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
From rocks to riches: India’s unfinished critical minerals storyIndia's manufacturing industry is significantly affected by its heavy reliance on imported critical minerals like lithium and cobalt. The r...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
‘For global trade’s sake, hope our US deal is inked soon’: FM Nirmala SitharamanNirmala Sitharaman expressed optimism regarding the speedy conclusion of the India-US trade agreement during her recent interaction. She hi...
17 Oct, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman pitches for public, private capital to build financially sustainable citiesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the importance of creating sustainably investable cities in India. She proposed a combinati...
16 Oct, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
India's battery storage demand to hit 236.22 GWh by FY32, require Rs 3.49 trillion investment: ReportIndia's battery energy storage system market is expected to reach 236.22 GWh by FY2031-32. The country will require Rs 3.49 trillion in inv...
07 Oct, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to boost small and medium enterprisesThe SME Growth Fund aims to provide long-term growth capital and address financing gaps for these businesses. By targeting manufacturing an...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
UN climate chief hails India's Green Energy Corridor-III, says grid strengthening will deliver "big dividends"India’s Rs 1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III has won backing from the UN’s top climate official, who said stronger grids and ...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
The missing middle in Asia’s finance puzzle: AVPN CEO on MSMEs, capital and capabilityFrom MSME finance and AI skilling to blended capital and climate investment, AVPN CEO Naina Subberwal Batra explains why coordination is be...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Cabinet gives green signal to Green Energy Corridor IIIThe Cabinet has approved a scheme with a project outlay of ₹1.86 lakh crore to enhance green energy transmission. This initiative includes ...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Centre to sign MoUs with 22 states for next phase of UDANThe Ministry of Civil Aviation will sign MoUs with 22 states for the next phase of UDAN. This signing marks the launch of Challenge Mode an...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
India needs up to Rs 172 trillion infrastructure investment by FY31 to turn demand into financeable projects: NaBFID-BCG ReportIndia needs Rs 168-172 trillion in infrastructure investment through FY31, but Rs 78-80 trillion is yet to enter the announced project pipe...
20 Sep, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
In 2020, NASA put seeds from 11 crops aboard an experimental spaceplane; after months in orbit, scientists brought them back to test whether they could still growIn 2020, NASA put seeds from 11 crops aboard an experimental spaceplane; after months in orbit, scientists brought them back to test whethe...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.48 AM IST