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Budget 2026 Boosts Solar Sector with 32% Funding Surge, Reinforcing India’s Clean Energy Ambitions – EQ

February 2, 2026 Anand Gupta 0

In Short : In Budget 2026, allocations for the solar power sector have increased by 32 percent to ₹30,539 crore, signalling a strong policy push toward renewable energy. The enhanced funding reflects India’s commitment to accelerating solar deployment, strengthening domestic manufacturing, expanding clean power access, and supporting the country’s long-term goals of energy security and […]

Business & Finance

Union Budget 2026 Strengthens Renewable Push with Major Funding Boost and Strong Focus on Rooftop Solar – EQ

February 2, 2026 Anand Gupta 0

In Short : The Union Budget 2026 has raised renewable energy allocation to ₹32,914.7 crore, with ₹22,000 crore earmarked for the PM Surya Ghar scheme. The enhanced funding highlights the government’s commitment to accelerating clean energy adoption, expanding rooftop solar access, strengthening energy security, and supporting India’s transition toward a low-carbon, sustainable power ecosystem. In […]

Business & Finance

Budget 2026 Announces Strategic Push for Rare Earth Corridors to Strengthen India’s Critical Minerals Ecosystem – EQ

February 2, 2026 Anand Gupta 0

In Short : Budget 2026 has proposed government support for developing rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, marking a strategic move to strengthen India’s critical minerals ecosystem. The initiative aims to boost domestic production, reduce import dependence, support clean energy technologies, and enhance India’s industrial and technological self-reliance in emerging […]

Business & Finance

Meine Electric Secures ₹67 Million in Pre-Seed Funding, Signalling Strong Momentum in India’s Battery Manufacturing Space – EQ

February 2, 2026 Anand Gupta 0

In Short : Battery manufacturer Meine Electric has raised ₹67 million in pre-seed funding, marking an important milestone in its growth journey. The investment will support product development, technology innovation, and scaling of manufacturing capabilities, reflecting rising investor confidence in India’s energy storage ecosystem and the growing demand for advanced battery solutions across clean energy […]

Business & Finance

Shreya Sortex Industries Secures Major Win in NVVNL Battery Storage Auction, Marking a Strong Entry into Grid-Scale Energy Storage – EQ

February 2, 2026 Anand Gupta 0

In Short : Shreya Sortex Industries has won the NVVNL auction for a 250 MW / 500 MWh battery energy storage system, marking a significant milestone in its expansion into large-scale energy storage. The project strengthens India’s grid infrastructure, supports renewable energy integration, and reflects growing private sector participation in advanced clean energy solutions. In […]

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“It Takes a Village” to Meet the Skills Demands of the Energy Transition – EQ

February 2, 2026 Anand Gupta 0

In Short : The energy transition requires a collaborative approach across governments, industry, academia, and communities to bridge the growing skills gap. As clean energy technologies scale rapidly, coordinated efforts are needed to develop future-ready talent, reskill existing workers, and create inclusive pathways that ensure a just, resilient, and sustainable workforce for the evolving global […]

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INDIA ADOPTS A DEVELOPMENT-CENTRED, WHOLE-OF-ECONOMY CLIMATE STRATEGY: INTEGRATES ADAPTATION, MITIGATION AND BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE WITHIN ITS DEVELOPMENT MODEL, SAYS ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26 – EQ

February 2, 2026 Anand Gupta 0

In Short : India’s Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights a development-centred, whole-of-economy climate strategy that embeds adaptation, mitigation, and behavioural change within its broader development agenda. The survey underscores that adaptation must be central to India’s climate approach, aligning climate action with growth, energy security, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable development while urging reforms in finance, technology, […]

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

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Shri Bhupender Yadav commends Union Budget 2026-27 as Youth-centric, advancing a Developed India by Balancing Economic Growth with Ecological Sustainability – EQ

February 2, 2026 Anand Gupta 0

In Short : Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav commended the Union Budget 2026-27 as a youth-centric budget that advances the vision of a developed India by aligning economic growth with ecological sustainability. He said the Budget lays a strong foundation for inclusive progress — empowering youth, farmers, women and entrepreneurs — while embedding environmental […]

CERC_Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

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Petition of the CERC (Conduct of Business) and (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations for determination of transmission tariff for HPPTCL – EQ

January 31, 2026 Anand Gupta 0

Summary: — ### **1. PETITION OVERVIEW** * **Petitioner:** Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (HPPTCL) * **Respondents:** Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) and Others * **Subject:** A petition filed under the **Electricity Act, 2003** and relevant CERC regulations for: 1. **Truing up** of the transmission tariff for the **2019-24** period (adjusting past tariffs […]

Policy & Regulation

Petition for Truing up and determination of the transmission tariff for Combined Asset under “Northern Region System Strengthening Scheme-XV” – EQ

January 31, 2026 Anand Gupta 0

Summary: — ### **1. PROCEEDINGS & COMMISSION’S DIRECTIONS** After hearing PGCIL’s representatives, the Commission issued the following procedural directions: **A. Timeline for Submissions:** 1. **Respondents** (State Utilities) to file their **replies within two weeks**, with an advance copy to PGCIL. 2. **PGCIL** may file its **rejoinder within two weeks** thereafter. **B. Specific Information Sought from […]

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