Coal gasification pilot yet to take off despite ₹6,233 cr incentivesNearly a year after awarding ₹6,233 crore for coal gasification projects, none have progressed beyond planning. Despite multiple task force...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
India's solar sector a big opportunity, could become exporter to Europe: Renewables Norway CEOIndia's burgeoning solar power sector is a significant driver for global climate action, according to Renewables Norway CEO Bard Vegar Solh...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Karnataka: Cabinet decides to oppose Tata Power’s entry into distribution bizKarnataka government has instructed electricity supply companies to object to Tata Power's entry into the state's power distribution busine...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Coal India supply to power sector rises 5.9% in JuneCoal India Limited (CIL) reported a significant uptick in coal supplies, particularly to the power sector, during June and the first quarte...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
PFC-REC merger: Which stock should you buy before the mega deal creates Rs 11 lakh cr power financing giantPower Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC's boards have approved a merger, creating India's largest power financing institution with a Rs 11 ...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
The surprising reason India's most expensive stocks often keep risingIndian stocks defy logic, with expensive companies consistently outperforming. This trend, observed over 15 years, sees sectors like defenc...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
President Xi Jinping directs PLA to speed up modernisationPresident Xi Jinping has urged the People's Liberation Army to accelerate its modernization to achieve world-class standards by 2027, aimin...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
India's June power consumption rises 11.6% on heatwave, delayed monsoonIndia's power consumption surged by 11.62% in June, reaching 166.46 billion units, driven by a severe heatwave and delayed monsoon. This pu...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Draft National Electricity Data Sharing Framework unveiledThe framework will apply to all electricity sector data created and maintained by power generating companies, transmission licensees, distr...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Power demand tops 250 GW as weak monsoon keeps heat onIndia's peak power demand is soaring above 250 GW due to lingering heatwaves, outpacing a sluggish monsoon. Authorities are preparing conti...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Karnataka CM Shivakumar hints at closing door on Tata Power for distribution biz in stateIn a recent statement, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar of Karnataka revealed his opposition to Tata Power's push into the state's electricity ...
29 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
PFC-REC merger explained: Swap ratio, rationale, other key details as merger set to create Rs 11 lakh cr power financing giantThe proposed merger of Power Finance Corporation and REC will create India's largest power sector financing institution with a combined loa...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
PFC-REC merger approved! Here's what will happen to your existing shares after mega mergerPFC and REC boards approved their merger scheme with a share-swap ratio of 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares. The merger aims to creat...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
PFC, REC boards approve merger scheme, share exchange ratio at 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC sharesPower Finance Corporation and REC Ltd boards have greenlit their merger, creating India's largest power financier with over Rs 11 lakh cror...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Sridhar Vembu on why Chennai and Bengaluru land prices rival New YorkZoho founder Sridhar Vembu blames corruption for soaring land prices in Indian cities like Chennai and Bengaluru, comparing them to New Yor...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Rs 45 LPA package MNC job rejected for UPSC preparation. Right choice or not? Internet can't seem to agreeA viral post about a woman who reportedly resigned from a Rs 45 LPA Microsoft job to prepare for the UPSC civil services examination has sp...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Power sector stocks regain momentum on rising electricity demand and strong investment cycleRising electricity demand and a strong investment cycle lift outlook for power companies.
22 Jun, 2026, 09.38 AM IST