UPERC Clears Data Center’s Plea for Short-Term Renewables Procurement
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved a data center developer’s plea to adopt tariffs to procure 8 MW of renewable energy on a short-term basis.
India-US Trade Deal Almost Done? Sergio Gor Says Big Issues Settled, Talks Near Finish
Is the long-awaited India-US trade deal finally close to the finish line? Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor expressed confidence that Washington and New Delhi are nearing a tr…
Polycab India Q2 earnings: Net profit rises 43%, EBITDA at Rs 1,422 crore
Polycab India Q2 earnings: The FMEG major said it logged highest ever second quarter & half year revenue, EBITDA & profitability.
Punjab Drug Menace: Anti-Drug Activist Parvinder Singh Jhota Murdered, Accused Arrested
The murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa has triggered public outrage and a political storm in Punjab. The prime accused, medical store owner Ashwani Kumar, was arrested in Rajasthan’s Salasar, whi…
Akash Ambani Reveals Jio's 5 Big Growth Plans | 5G By 2030, AI For All & Global Expansion
Even as Jio Platform prepares for a bumper IPO, here’s a revisit to Akash Ambani’s five major commitments at the Reliance Industries’ AGM this June. Akash, who is Managing Director of Jio Platforms, had outlined what wil…
Tirupati laddu case: ED attaches ₹129.85 crore assets, alleges adulterated ghee worth ₹234.9 crore was supplied
India Today reports that the ED has attached assets worth ₹129.85 crore in the Tirupati laddu ghee case. The agency alleges adulterated ghee worth ₹234.5 crore was supplied to TTD through a fraudulent network.
Odisha needs INR1.1 lakh crore to expand renewable energy, storage, and grid infrastructure
A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) proposes a three-pronged financing strategy, including a dedicated transition fund, to mobilise capital for clean energy and support a mor…
A 100-bps rate rise could weigh on global growth: What does it mean for Indian exports? Here's what Goldman Sachs says
For India, the findings are relevant because weaker economic activity in major developed markets could affect demand for Indian manufactured goods, including engineering products, machinery and auto components.
PepsiCo denied urgent relief on ‘energy drink’ labels: Here’s what Delhi HC said
PepsiCo India also said it was not given a show-cause notice or proper hearing by the food safety regulator before the order was passed.
No more guesswork with unknown calls? Govt mandates caller name display from November 1
The Indian government has directed telecom operators to implement Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) on all 4G and 5G networks by November 1, 2026.
Anti-CEC protests: Mumbai Police asks actor Imran Khan to leave India by October 28, say sources
The actor was among those who gathered at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan to demand Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
Fewer festive bargains for smartphone buyers as memory chip costs soar
The current prices are a sharp departure from the steep festive discounts Indian smartphone buyers had come to expect until last year.
IDBI Bank deal signals shift in India's banking ownership landscape
The IDBI stake sale comes after hectic dealmaking, with potential buyers such as Dubai-based Emirates NBD also in the fray. In a transaction that was run by DIPAM, along with KPMG India, Fairfax Financial Holdings emerge…
Cabinet approves ₹52,878-crore sale of 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to Fairfax
The deal would be the largest foreign direct investment in India’s financial sector to date, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs meeting on Wednesday.
Fairfax to pick 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank: Can the Canadian firm own 2 Indian lenders? What RBI rules say
The Cabinet Committee approves Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa-led firm's bid; deal requires RBI and other regulatory clearances.
IDBI Bank sale: Govt releases FAQs on Fairfax deal, board exit and valuation
IDBI Bank Ltd's 60.72% of total shareholding is being sold through the transaction, comprising 30.48% stake held by the Government of India and 30.24% stake held by LIC.
From connected plants to intelligent industry: India’s next digital transformation
The real opportunity lies in combining India's engineering depth with its growing digital capabilities. The factories and energy systems of the future will not necessarily be those with the largest number of sensors, the…
Cabinet approves IDBI Bank stake sale to Fairfax for ₹52,877 crore
This is the biggest disinvestment by the Union government after Air India.
N.A.N. Silox GreenMet advances INR 1,400 crore battery recycling facility in Andhra Pradesh
The recycling facility will have a planned annual capacity of 40,000 tonnes for battery shredding and 20,000 tonnes for hydrometallurgical processing at full scale.
Lionsgate Play founder to launch new streaming app Tiger TV for Hindi and Punjabi content
Lionsgate Play is expanding beyond Hollywood with Tiger TV, a Hindi- and Punjabi-language service targeting underserved audiences and the diaspora. It aims to generate ₹500 crore in annual recurring revenue within three …
POWERGRID seeks pre-bid tie-up for 187.5 MW/750 MWh BESS project in Telangana
Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd (POWERGRID) has invited domestic bids to preselect a contractor for a 187.5 MW/750 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project at the Maheswaram 400/220 kV substation in Telangana, Indi…
ReNew secures $100 million from Dutch development bank FMO for renewable energy projects
Indian decarbonisation solutions firm has secured a 10-year, $100 million debt financing facility from Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO under the Voluntary Retention Route.
Affordable power, storage and tech self-reliance key to India’s energy security: NTPC CMD
NTPC CMD Gurdeep Singh says affordable, reliable power must remain India's energy priority amid rising demand from AI, data centres and cooling needs.
Floral comforters replace blankets in Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani’s first AC: Why has railways made the switch?
Eastern Railway has replaced standard blankets with floral comforters in First AC coaches of the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express from 11 October. The new bedding will be washed and sanitised after every round trip to i…