Why Saudi Arabia imports sand despite being covered by desertDespite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the American Southwest, India, and the Sahel, and the payoff could be cheaper power with less water and laborSolar power is growing, but dust significantly reduces panel efficiency. A startup, Clear Solar, is using technology developed for Mars rov...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Japan company to set up rare earths magnet unit in Andhra PradeshJapan's Proterial will invest ₹2,250 crore to build a rare earth magnet plant in Andhra Pradesh. This facility will produce vital component...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Tata Motors flags 'challenging & volatile' outlook for Jaguar Land RoverTata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited saw record domestic sales in FY26. However, Jaguar Land Rover faced challenges impacting overall per...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Sebi eases winding-up norms for AIFs, introduces 'inoperative fund' frameworkSebi has introduced a new framework allowing Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to retain liquidation proceeds beyond their fund life unde...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report saysA war in Iran has highlighted significant energy risks for Southeast Asia. The region faces a potential tripling of its energy import bill ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
India launches first wind turbine supply chain management portal to boost domestic manufacturing, exportsUnion Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Monday launched India's first dedicated Wind Turbine Supply Chain Management (...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
India aims to reach 155 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2035: Union minister JoshiIndia is targeting 100 gigawatts of wind energy by 2030 and 155 gigawatts by 2035. A new digital portal, WT-MARUT, has been launched to str...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
India's logistics, clean tech sectors to see 55% surge in drone usage in 3 yearsIndia's logistics market is set for significant growth. Drone usage in logistics and clean tech sectors is expected to jump by 55 percent i...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
India now has 2.3 lakh startups, generated 25 lakh jobs: Union minister Jitendra SinghIndia's startup sector has created 25 lakh jobs in the last decade, becoming a major economic force. From just a few hundred startups in 20...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Govt to host global wind day 2026 conference to push India's wind energy growthIndia will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference in Goa on June 15, 2026, under the theme "Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration." ...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Meta partners with Reliance to set up its first data centre in IndiaMeta Platforms is significantly boosting its India investments with a new 168 MW data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, in partnership with Reli...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Japan's Chubu Electric set to buy $150 million stake in Continuum GreenJapanese power giant Chubu Electric is set to invest around $150 million in Indian renewable energy firm Continuum Green Energy. This deal ...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Reliance, Meta announce Jamnagar data centre; CleanMax to supply over 900 MW renewable energy capacityMeta Platforms is investing heavily in India's digital future. The company is partnering with Reliance Industries to build a new data cente...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Meta partners with Reliance to lease 168 MW AI data centre in JamnagarMeta has deepened its India bet by partnering with Reliance Industries to build its first AI-ready data centre in the country, leasing 168 ...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Payal Industrial Park, Fourier partner on hydrogen energy storage pilotPayal Industrial Park is partnering with Fourier, an energy startup. They will deploy a hydrogen-powered energy storage system in Dahej, Gu...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
India's tougher grid rules unsettle investors, test clean energy ambitionsIndia's new power grid rules are causing concern among clean energy investors, who say stricter penalties for solar and wind projects would...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.50 AM IST