More thermal capacity needed to meet power demand, says CEA chiefIndia's electricity demand has grown significantly this year, with peak demand reaching record levels in recent months. The Central Electri...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Industry body seeks higher duty on copper used in solar moduleThe Indian Primary Copper Producers Association has urged the government to raise customs duties on solar copper products. They recommend i...
13 Oct, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Tata Power, Imperial College London collaborate for opportunities in energy transitionTata Power has signed an agreement with Imperial College London to explore collaboration in energy transition research. This partnership wi...
13 Oct, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
India’s coal capacity plans face a major rethink as power demand soarsIndia's electricity demand has risen sharply, prompting a potential increase in planned coal power capacity. The Central Electricity Author...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Elara initiates coverage on Adani Power, sees up to 17% upside as expansion plans gather paceElara Securities has initiated coverage on Adani Power with an Accumulate rating and a target price of Rs 220, implying 17% upside. The bro...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
India wastes 1.8 billion units of renewable power amid shortages and dwindling coal stocks: ReportIn July and August, India faced significant curtailment of renewable electricity despite rising power demand. Nearly 1.8 billion units of e...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Blackouts hit Indian factories as coal crunch feeds into economyIndian industries and households are grappling with power shortages due to reduced coal supplies and extreme weather conditions. The weak m...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Coal stocks at power plants remain stable above 18 MT; depletion thins out in October 2026 as coal supplies strengthenCoal stocks at domestic coal-based power plants have been maintained above 18 million tonnes since late September. The Ministry of Coal has...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
New draft steel policy targets 604 million tonnes capacity by 2047India has unveiled a new draft national steel policy targeting 604 million tonnes capacity by 2047. The initiative also aims to increase ex...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Coal ministry says fuel supply to power plants up in OctoberCoal supplies to Indian power plants increased by 9% in October compared to September levels. The daily depletion of coal stocks at power p...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Coal supplies to power plants grow 36 pc from September lowDaily coal supplies to the power sector have increased by around 36 percent from the September low. Stock depletion has slowed sharply, fal...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
L&T gets initial nod to build main part of 1,600 MW thermal power plant in JharkhandLarsen & Toubro has received preliminary approval to construct a 1,600 MW thermal power plant in Jharkhand. This project is a collaboration...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Backward integration, captive power seen aiding profitability of secondary steel playersSecondary steelmakers in India are improving profitability by investing in captive power and backward integration, helping offset volatile ...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
States seek additional power as India faces night-time supply squeezeSeveral Indian states, including Rajasthan and Gujarat, are seeking additional power allocations to manage supply shortages. This situation...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
India power shortfall hits three-year peak despite higher coal burnIndia experienced significant power shortages in September, attributed to an increase in industrial consumption and low rainfall. Coal-fire...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
India orders captive coal plants to maximise power output on surging demandIndia has ordered more than 100 coal-fired power plants to operate at full capacity starting October 1, which is intended to meet rising el...
26 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Coal to supply half of India’s power through 2035-36 as demand surgesIndia expects coal to generate half of its electricity by 2035-36 due to rising power demand. The Ministry of Power emphasizes the need for...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.08 PM IST