Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Induction cooktop: EPACK Durable expands into infrared cooktops as gas squeeze shifts demandEPACK Durable Limited has launched infrared cooktops, expanding its electric cooking range. This move supports a national trend towards ele...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
India weighs induction cooktop subsidy amid Iran war energy crisisIndia is exploring incentives for induction cooktops. This move aims to transition households from LPG to solar electricity. The government...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Centre to roll out PM-KUSUM 2, push rooftop solar to hit 10 million homesIndia is set to boost solar power with new schemes. The PM-KUSUM 2 initiative will expand solar irrigation. The PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yoj...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
House panel says wider state participation key to accelerate PM Surya Ghar schemeThe committee has identified the lack of awareness as the major cause for the slow adoption of the scheme, it said in a report on the perfo...
08 Dec, 2025, 09.37 PM IST
ISA to chart solar action plan for Global South at 8th Assembly: Pralhad JoshiPresided over by India, the International Solar Alliance will convene its assembly later this month to assess progress and address challeng...
08 Oct, 2025, 11.50 PM IST
Narendra Modi, Nirmala Sitharaman term Meghalaya 'blueprint for resilient, self-reliant India'Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended Meghalaya's development, calling it a model for a self-reliant India, after Finance Minister Nirmala...
21 Jul, 2025, 11.18 AM IST
Delhi updates Solar Energy policy, trebles subsidyDelhi government has significantly increased subsidies for rooftop solar systems, effective July 10. Households can now receive ₹10,000 per...
16 Jul, 2025, 11.57 PM IST
India eyes 1,800 GW by 2047, 500 GW by 2030 a short-term goal: Pralhad JoshiIndia aims for 1,800 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2047 under its 'Viksit Bharat@2047' vision, as announced by Union Minister Pralhad ...
29 Jan, 2025, 09.25 PM IST
Govt committed to increase India's renewable energy production to 500 GW by 2023: Pralhad JoshiIndia aims to produce 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, meeting 50% of its energy needs through renewables. The government is rapidly pro...
21 Jan, 2025, 06.40 PM IST
Govt looks to further relax solar power scheme credit process for householdsThe government is streamlining the loan application process for rooftop solar installations under the PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Offic...
17 Dec, 2024, 06.26 AM IST
PM Suryaghar may see a decade's solar growth in a yearThe PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana has achieved 685,763 solar rooftop installations since its February launch, surpassing 86% of the previo...
14 Dec, 2024, 12.30 AM IST
Govt mulls central data repository on rooftop solar power generationWhile 1.45 crore households have registered under the scheme till date, the government has received applications from 26.38 lakh consumers....
04 Dec, 2024, 12.51 AM IST
IREDA gets DIPAM nod to set up subsidiary to handle retail, B2B biz in RE segmentIREDA, a state-run RE financing agency, has received DIPAM’s approval to form a subsidiary for handling retail and B2B business in renewabl...
11 Oct, 2024, 02.33 PM IST
How PM Suryaghar is empowering India’s renewable energy revolutionIndia’s solar capacity has reached 84.24 GW, with goals set for 500 GW by 2030. The PM-Surya Ghar program, launched in February 2024, offer...
22 Aug, 2024, 10.46 AM IST
After rooftop scheme, plan in works to drive solar pumpsThe government plans to streamline the installation of solar agricultural pumps for farmers under the PM-KUSUM scheme by connecting them di...
17 May, 2024, 12.20 AM IST
Assam CM announces 4 pc DA hike for state government employeesAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a 4% hike in dearness allowance for state government employees starting from January 1, 2024. He als...
14 Mar, 2024, 02.07 PM IST