HSBC to lend $4 billion to help China clean tech scale globallyHSBC has unveiled a groundbreaking $4 billion credit facility aimed at propelling Chinese enterprises forward in sustainable and transition...
18 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
India’s top banks failing to tackle climate risk as threats growIndia's major banks are disclosing more climate data but not using it for lending decisions. Physical climate risks like floods and heat ar...
14 May, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Japan plans giant 11,000-km solar ring around the Moon to send limitless energy to Earth; how futuristic project would workJapan's Shimizu Corporation proposes a colossal "Lunar Solar Ring" encircling the Moon to beam clean energy to Earth. This ambitious concep...
12 May, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Sustained reforms will help India maintain growth momentum, says ADB’s Albert ParkIndia's economy shows strong growth prospects despite global challenges. The Asian Development Bank highlights the need for continued refor...
05 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipelinePresident Trump has approved the Bridger Pipeline Expansion, a major oil pipeline project that will transport oil from Canada into the U.S....
01 May, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Things you need to know about oil prices: Energy crisis 2026 pushes fuel costs higher and triggers global inflationOil prices are rising in 2026 due to global tensions and supply issues. Fuel and energy are becoming costly for people and businesses. This...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
ET Awards: ‘Invest in the idea of India, by India, for India,’ say top CEOs amid West Asia conflictIndian business leaders view the West Asia conflict as a catalyst for long-delayed structural reforms, urging accelerated efforts in energy...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
India to introduce barrier-free tolling using FASTag, AI cameras by December: Nitin GadkariIndia is set to introduce seamless, barrier-free tolling on national highways by December. This advanced system will use technologies like ...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
AI at war: The new arms raceArtificial Intelligence is revolutionising modern combat, as evidenced by Ukraine's deployment of intelligent drones and Iran's military st...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Viksit Bharat cannot run on fossil fuels -- and 2047 is the deadlineIndia aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047 but faces risks from imported fossil fuels. A shift to clean energy is crucial for economic stability ...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Cheap batteries are taking over the world’s power gridsThis boom, led by China's manufacturing prowess, is making batteries a crucial tool for grid resilience and a cost-effective alternative to...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Post-war climate change: As the world witnesses accelerated US decline, can India not get caught flat-footed?The West Asian war is set to accelerate America's decline and China's ascent. Europe may look up to the US no more. Nations will prioritise...
14 Apr, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Will US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? Global oil, Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump, Iran tensions explainedWill US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? The United States has launched a naval blockade tar...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
From setbacks to second wind, what next for Ola and Bhavish Aggarwal?Ola Electric is struggling to revive its position after a sharp fall in market share, financial stress and operational challenges. Founder ...
12 Apr, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
AI machine sorts clothes faster than humans to boost textile recycling in ChinaA new AI machine called Fastsort-Textile is revolutionising textile recycling in China. It rapidly sorts used clothes by fiber composition,...
02 Apr, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuelsAI-driven data center expansion is derailing Big Tech’s climate goals. Despite record renewable purchases, emissions at companies like Goog...
27 Mar, 2026, 09.32 PM IST