Majority of businesses committed to achieving net-zero emission target: PwC surveyThe report is based on a market survey of nearly 250 tax heads, sustainability/ESG leaders, CFOs and CXOs of Indian businesses, spanning in...
09 Jan, 2024, 05.19 PM IST
Majority of businesses committed to achieving net-zero emission target: PwC surveyApproximately 50% of Indian businesses surveyed are committed to achieving the net-zero target, reflecting their desire to address climate ...
09 Jan, 2024, 04.55 PM IST
India Inc on talent hunt to drive its ESG plansWith Prime Minister Narendra Modi having pledged that the country will reach net-zero emissions by 2070, and stringent policy and regulatio...
23 Dec, 2022, 02.34 PM IST
Plan afoot to streamline coal movement in summerThe core of the plan is to scientifically manage power companies' coal requirement, and also shift transport to waterways and sea routes in...
29 Sep, 2022, 11.14 PM IST
Tailpipe emissions account for the biggest proportion of automakers' carbon footprintAs per Volkswagen AG’s sustainability report 2021, the leading global automaker’s scope 3 emissions were more than 98% of its total emissio...
22 Apr, 2022, 09.44 PM IST
Mining emerged from worst of COVID-19 crisis in excellent financial, operational shape: ReportThe industry needs to invest for the future by exploring and leveraging operational technology initiatives, enhancing productivity and effi...
28 Jun, 2021, 05.40 PM IST
Rs 1.5 lakh crore: The bill India is set to pay for the coming power gamechangerThe price tag estimated for the smart meters includes hardware, installation and operations
27 Feb, 2020, 06.22 PM IST
Rain, industrial slowdown are helping India kick its coal habitCoal generation fell for a fourth month in November, the longest such streak in govt data going back to 2005.
11 Dec, 2019, 07.14 PM IST
India to consider ways to lower hydropower tariffsState electricity retailers, under pressure to shore up their finances so that they can invest in new infrastructure and buy more electrici...
22 Jan, 2018, 10.01 AM IST
Soon, like mobile number you may also port your power supplierGovernment plans to table a bill in the winter session of Parliament to give electricity consumers the freedom to choose the supplier.
18 Oct, 2017, 06.44 AM IST
Arsenal of smartphone apps seeking reliable power grows in IndiaThe app is the fourth launched since 2014 as the power ministry aims to bring more transparency to a sector that has been handicapped by in...
18 Aug, 2016, 03.12 PM IST
Narendra Modi government may go slow on nuclear energy expansion: PwCRather than nuclear, the Modi government may focus on increasing wind and solar power capacity, especially when these models worked success...
27 May, 2014, 04.26 PM IST
New govt faces power challenges due to fuel shortage, El NinoA shortage of fuel needed to fire power plants and expectations of a deficient monsoon are some of the challenges that the next government ...
11 May, 2014, 12.14 PM IST
Power tariff reduction in Delhi only possible with subsidiesOne of the biggest challenges for newly-appointed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is reducing electricity tariffs by 50% which can be done only if...
29 Dec, 2013, 12.00 PM IST
- Power regulator expected to take a call soon on increase in contracted tariffs07 Mar, 2013, 04.58 AM IST
- Budget 2012: FM Pranab Mukherjee revives hopes of aviation and power sector, disappoints oil cos
While the budget has cheered power producers, they are still worried about non-fiscal issues that cloud the sector.
17 Mar, 2012, 02.47 AM IST
- Private firms overtake government enterprises in power production, adds about 84% of the target
Projects funded by the private sector, however, added 5,122 MW of more capacity, about 84% of the target set by the commission.
27 Jul, 2011, 04.17 AM IST