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Stock market update: Power stocks up as market rises
The 30-share BSE Sensex closed up 899.01 points at 76348.06
Beyond coal & renewables: Can nuclear power be India's clean energy gamechanger?
India aims to expand nuclear power capacity to 21,980 MW by 2031-32, emphasizing thorium utilization, safety, and private-sector participation. The Nuclear Energy Mission, backed by Rs 20,200 crore, promotes indigenous reactor development and legislative amendments for investment facilitation.
Gautam Trivedi on valuations, sectoral bets and India's growth themes
Gautam Trivedi of Nepean Capital discusses the recent market correction, attributing it to necessary adjustments and highlighting value in power, real estate, and travel sectors. He expresses caution regarding the IT sector's future due to AI's potential impact and anticipates significant power demand growth.
My parents sent me to IIT to study Engg, but... IIM-A topper shares why she left the classic Indian path of a well-paying corporate job
Radhika Munshi, an IIT and IIM graduate, left her high-paying corporate job to establish Anorah, a contemporary saree brand. Despite societal pressures and initial fears, she pursued her entrepreneurial dream. Since launching in 2023, Anorah has seen success with positive feedback from customers, highlighting Ms Munshi's fulfillment in her new journey.
Rays Power secures orders worth over Rs 2,000 cr
Rays Power has secured new projects worth over Rs 2,000 crore in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. The company has also been declared the lowest bidder for EPC projects worth Rs 1,600 crore in Assam and Madhya Pradesh, with Letters of Award (LoA) pending.
Railway tracks kept vacant for few hours every day for maintenance: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed that railway tracks are kept vacant for a few hours daily for essential maintenance. This practice, initiated in 2018, helps prevent micro fractures turning into rail fractures, which could lead to accidents. As a result, rail fractures have significantly decreased from 2,500 to less than 250.
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Indian cities most vulnerable to heat waves focus on short-term fixes: Report
Indian cities prone to future heat waves are concentrating on short-term responses while neglecting long-term measures, reveals a study by the Sustainable Futures Collaborative. Cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai lack effective long-term strategies, risking increased heat-related deaths. Poor coordination, staff shortages, and lack of urgency hinder sustained adaptation efforts, the report warns.
Indian renewable energy sector may face regulatory actions, like China and Europe: JM Financial report
India’s renewable energy sector anticipates regulatory pressures similar to Europe and China, as the share of renewable energy increases. The nation is likely to address challenges such as grid disturbances and negative energy prices. In 2024, India saw significant growth in solar and wind capacity due to government incentives and policy reforms.
India's solar cell and module imports decline by 20% and 57% in first eight months of 2024-25: Report
India is advancing towards self-reliance in solar cell and module manufacturing, with import reductions and domestic capacity expansion by companies like TP Solar and Reliance Industries. Despite dependencies on imports for photovoltaic cells and wafers, Indian manufacturers are increasingly exporting solar modules. Government initiatives like the Production-Linked Incentive scheme are boosting local production.
Delhi's power demand likely to peak at 9,000 MW this summer, say discom officials
Delhi's peak power demand is expected to reach 9,000 MW this summer, following last year's record of 8,656 MW. Discom officials attribute this rise to increased demand and efforts such as network strengthening. Over 2,100 MW of green power will be crucial in ensuring supply. Demand has consistently grown since it breached 7,000 MW in 2018.
IIT Delhi to announce JAM 2025 results today. Check link, process, and other details
IIT Delhi will announce JAM 2025 results today, March 18, 2025. Candidates can check and download their scorecards from the official site starting March 24. The test was held on February 2, and the results are crucial for admissions to various postgraduate programs. Approximately 3,000 seats are available for the academic year 2025-26.
IIT JAM 2025 results to be announced today: Check how to download scorecard and further procedures
IIT Delhi will release the JAM 2025 results on March 18. Candidates can check their scores on the official website using their credentials. The admission application process through JOAPS portal will start from March 26. The IIT JAM 2025 seats will be allocated in four rounds. Over 2000 seats are available across various programmes.
IIT Bombay achieves major breakthrough in solar tech
IIT Bombay has developed a technology that significantly enhances the efficiency of solar cells to 30%, with potential to reach 45%. The Maharashtra government is actively promoting this innovation, aiming to establish India as a leading player in next-generation solar technology with a 300-MW pilot project in Uran.
IIT-B graduate who grew up in slum is now a Google techie in Switzerland. How important are IITs?
Ashok Talpatra’s journey from a slum to becoming a Staff Software Engineer at Google in Zurich highlights the transformative power of education and opportunities provided by IITs. Investor Aviral Bhatnagar shared his inspiring story, emphasizing how IITs act as social mobility enablers. Talpatra, who ranked AIR 63 in the IIT entrance exam, benefited from coaching programs like Dakshana, which support underprivileged students.
AAI examining DIAL's inputs on canopy collapse at old terminal
The Airports Authority of India is reviewing DIAL's inputs on the investigation report regarding the forecourt canopy collapse at Terminal 1 of Delhi airport in June 2024. The incident, caused by heavy rain, resulted in one death and injuries to six people. A compensation of Rs 20 lakh has been given to the deceased's family.
Study projects losses in India's solar power potential due to air pollution, climate change
India may see a reduction of 600-800 gigawatt-hours of solar power capacity before mid-century, due to air pollution and climate change. Researchers from IIT Delhi highlight the importance of combined climate and pollution control measures to maintain solar power efficiency in the northern, western, and southern grids where significant solar parks are located.
Gene therapy for blood cancer shows 73 per cent response rate in clinical trials
Researchers, including those from the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay and Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, said in low and middle-income countries, patients in whom 'B-cell' tumours continue to grow following a period of remission (relapse), or do not respond to treatment (refractory), suffer from poor outcomes due to an absence of effective therapies.
BEL and HAL among 10 stocks where HDFC Defence Fund hiked stake in February
HDFC Defence Fund increased its stake in 10 stocks, including BEL, HAL, Solar Industries, and MTAR Technologies. It added 14.83 lakh shares of Bharat Electronics, 1.02 lakh shares of HAL, and stakes in BEML, Astra Microwave, and Power Mech Projects. The fund continues to strengthen its holdings in key defence and allied sector companies.
Norway's Statkraft looks to sell India assets for $2 billion
Norwegian utility Statkraft hired EY to facilitate the $2 billion sale of its Indian hydro and solar power assets. The company plans to prioritize investments in fewer countries for better competitiveness, focusing on Norway, Europe, and South America. The divestment includes 1 GW of power projects in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka next month
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Sri Lanka in early April to finalize agreements made during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's previous visit to Delhi. This visit will also see the signing of several new memoranda of understandings and the inauguration of the Sampur solar power station.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana led to 10 lakh homes becoming solar-powered
The scheme offers collateral-free loans of up to Rs 2 lakhs at a marginal interest rate of 6.75 per cent through 12 public sector banks. So far over 3.10 lakh loan applications have been received by banks and over 1.58 lakh sanctioned. Loans under the scheme are disbursed to over 1.28 lakh applicants.
NTPC commissions 50MW MP solar project, group capacity reaches 77,461 MW
NTPC has commissioned the final 50 MW unit of the Shajapur solar project in Madhya Pradesh, raising its total installed capacity to 77,461.50 MW. The first 55 MW unit had already been operational since November 29, 2024. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, leads the project, enhancing India's largest power generation company's renewable portfolio.
Energy storage startup AmpereHour Energy raises $5 million from Avaana Capital
AmpereHour Energy raised $5 million from Avaana Capital and UC Impower to expand manufacturing, R&D, and product development. The startup, specialising in energy storage, aims to scale capacity to 1 GWh in 18 months amid rising industry demand.
India must charge up non-fossil fuel energy capacity to 600 GW by 2030 to avoid dimming lights: Report
India must increase its non-fossil fuel energy capacity to 600 GW by 2030 to meet rising electricity demand. Achieving this will prevent unmet demand and reduce reliance on coal. This pathway will also reduce costs, create jobs, and lower carbon emissions. The report highlights the need for renewable energy to meet India’s demand sustainably.
Nine Indian universities, institutes among world's top 50 in subject-wise rankings: QS
Nine Indian universities have ranked among the world's top 50 in the QS subject-wise rankings. The Indian School of Mines (ISM) in Dhanbad leads with 20th place for Engineering-Mineral and Mining. However, several top institutions, including IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad, have seen a drop in their rankings.
SWELECT secures over 150 MW of solar module orders
SWELECT Energy Systems Ltd has secured orders for over 150 MW of TOPCon bifacial solar modules. The company also raised Rs 290 crore through Non-Convertible Debentures, which will be used to expand its Independent Power Producer portfolio to 1 GW by 2026-27. This move highlights SWELECT's commitment to India's renewable energy transition.
Waaree Renewable Tech consortium bags Rs 740 cr order for solar project
Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd, part of a consortium, has secured an order worth Rs 740.06 crore for the EPC work of a 125 MWAC solar project. Scheduled for completion within 18 months, the project includes turnkey solutions along with operation and maintenance services.
India adds record 25 GW solar capacity in 2024: Mercom
India's solar capacity witnessed substantial growth in 2024, doubling to 25.2 GW as developers expedited delayed projects, according to Mercom Capital. Large-scale installations constituted 87% of the total, with Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra leading. However, import duties and supply chain issues are challenges. Clear policies are needed to meet the 2030 goals with annual additions of 35 GW.
India’s solar sector faces a reality check amid Gautam Adani’s US legal storm
President Donald Trump's suspension of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act could impact allegations against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani regarding a solar project bribery scheme. This highlights vulnerabilities in India's solar sector, struggling with financial instability and delays in transitioning to renewable energy.
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