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India's private investment gains overtakes government share post-COVID: ReportPrivate companies have emerged as the main drivers of investment in India after the pandemic, accounting for 71.3% of project announcements...
AI's hidden thirst: Why India must align AI and renewable energy policyIndia's AI ambitions face a critical water challenge, with data centre expansion demanding significant resources. While on-site cooling has...
Nestle, Uber among global business leaders to back faster electrification shiftOver 100 global companies, including Nestle and Uber, are urging governments to prioritize electrification in economic strategies. They arg...
Pakistan: Workers protest inflation, warn government of nationwide agitationProtesters in Lahore, including labour groups and transport workers, voiced anger over soaring inflation and utility costs, accusing the go...
Energy security is not just about power generation, it’s about controlling the systems behind itAs electricity becomes the backbone of AI, industry, and transportation, energy security will increasingly depend on controlling the techno...
'Monster bites back': India calls Pakistan a 'Frankenstein state' at UN; accuses it of supporting terrorismIndia sharply criticised Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of sponsoring terrorism and describing it as a "Frankenstein state" th...
E-Ambulances will get up to 35% PM E-DRIVE subsidyThe government will subsidise electric ambulances. This support is up to 35% of the ex-factory price. Rs 500 crore is allocated for 3,811 e...
Duty tweaking required to boost domestic aluminium-based manufacturing: GTRIIndia's aluminium sector faces policy distortions. A think tank proposes removing import duties on raw aluminium and adding export duties o...
India's C&I energy storage market to expand to 22-31 GWh by 2032: IESAIndia's commercial and industrial energy storage market is set for significant expansion. Projections show growth from under 1 GWh in 2025 ...
EV industry seeks financing, payment security support to drive adoptionElectric vehicle makers are asking the government for better financing and payment security. This is to speed up the use of electric vehicl...
Japan's Nikkei closes at record high near 70,000 on AI boostJapan's Nikkei share index hit a new record high for the third day running on Wednesday. The index closed just below the 70,000 mark. Easin...
Japan's Nikkei hits 70,000 for the first time after BOJ rate hikeJapan's Nikkei stock index reached an all-time high today. This surge followed the Bank of Japan's widely anticipated interest rate hike. T...
China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summitEight years of U.S. tariffs have failed to curb China’s manufacturing strength, with Beijing posting a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus b...
Maharashtra bets bigger on green data centres; expands policy to entire stateMaharashtra has significantly expanded its green data centre policy. The state now allows more projects across all regions, not just Mumbai...
Is the Iran war just an energy shock - or a turning point?A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could signal a watershed moment for global energy markets, moving beyond a ...
India's climate tech funding rose from USD 315 million to USD 2.6 billion in 5 years: ReportIndian climate tech funding saw a massive jump. Investments are now focused on electric vehicles, renewable energy, and infrastructure for ...
China launches national AI pilot base for steel industryChina has launched a new AI application pilot base in Nanjing for its metallurgical sector. This initiative aims to accelerate the adoption...
Big corporates plug into electric trucks as rising diesel and logistics expenses drive a rethinkIndian companies are rapidly investing in electric trucks. This shift is driven by fluctuating diesel prices and a focus on sustainability....
Electric two-wheelers, private EV cars record highest registrations since 2019 in DelhiDelhi's electric vehicle market is booming. Electric two-wheelers and private electric cars have seen their highest registrations since 201...
One-time relief for these Greater Bengaluru property owners: Electricity connection without Occupancy CertificateGreater Bengaluru Authority now allows electricity connections without an Occupancy Certificate for homes on plots up to 2,400 sq. ft. This...