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Anand Gupta

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KEC International Secures ₹1,002 Crore Orders, Strengthening T&D and Cables Portfolio – EQ

In Short : KEC International has secured new orders worth ₹1,002 crore across its transmission and distribution and cables businesses. The contracts enhance its order book visibility and reinforce its presence in domestic and international infrastructure markets. The development reflects steady demand in power transmission expansion and cable solutions, supporting the company’s sustained growth trajectory. […]

ESR Commits ₹900 Crore to Launch Data Centre Venture in Navi Mumbai – EQ

In Short : ESR has entered India’s fast-growing data centre market with a ₹900 crore investment in Navi Mumbai. The project aims to develop advanced digital infrastructure to support rising cloud adoption, enterprise demand, and data localization needs. The investment highlights increasing private capital interest in India’s data-driven economy and long-term digital infrastructure growth. In […]

Engie Explores Bitcoin Mining and Battery Storage at Major New Brazil Solar Facility – EQ

In Short : Engie is evaluating plans to integrate a bitcoin mining operation and large-scale battery storage system at a new solar power plant in Brazil. The initiative aims to optimize surplus renewable energy usage, enhance grid stability, and create additional revenue streams. The strategy reflects innovative approaches to maximizing returns from large renewable energy […]

SCHEME TO PROMOTE MANUFACTURING OF ELECTRIC PASSENGER CARS – EQ

In Short : The Government of India has introduced a scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of electric passenger cars, aiming to attract global investment, strengthen local supply chains, and accelerate clean mobility adoption. The initiative offers policy support and structured incentives linked to investment commitments, localization targets, and production timelines to position India as a […]

FIRE PRUNE ELECTRICAL VEHICLES – EQ

In Short : Concerns over fire-prone electric vehicles have grown due to isolated battery-related incidents worldwide. While EV fires are statistically less frequent than conventional vehicle fires, lithium-ion battery failures can be intense and difficult to extinguish. Improved battery management systems, stricter safety standards, and regulatory oversight are essential to ensure consumer confidence and long-term […]

Cabinet approves enhanced delegation to POWERGRID from the extant guidelines on delegation of powers to Maharatna CPSEs for increasing equity investment threshold from Rs.5000 crore per subsidiary to Rs.7500 crore per subsidiary – EQ

In Short : The Union Cabinet has approved enhanced delegation of powers to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), increasing the equity investment threshold per subsidiary from ₹5,000 crore to ₹7,500 crore. The decision strengthens financial autonomy, accelerates transmission infrastructure development, and supports India’s renewable energy integration goals while reinforcing the company’s strategic execution […]

Raipur – Global Solar Expo CG, East India & Chhattisgarh 2027

Floor Plan: Warm Greetings from EQ Magazine – Conference Division EQ Team is happy to organize Raipur – Global Solar Expo CG, East India & CG PM Kusum Meet, Solar Buyer-Seller Meet, C&I Green Energy Meet, CG Awards on Solar, RE, Sustainability and Raipur Sustainability, DeCarbonisation, Carbon Neutrality & Net Zero Summit Organised by : EQMagPro […]

Hyderabad – Global Solar Expo, SuryaCon Conference, Telangana & AP 2027

Floor Plan: Warm Greetings from EQ Magazine – Conference Division EQ Team is happy to organize Hyderabad – Global Solar Expo, SuryaCon Conference, Telangana & AP – PM Kusum Meet, Solar Buyer-Seller Meet, C&I Green Energy Meet, Telangana & AP Awards on Solar, RE, Sustainability and Hyderabad Sustainability, DeCarbonisation, Carbon Neutrality & Net Zero Summit […]

In the matter of the CERC (Conduct of Business) and (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations for truing up and determination of transmission tariff for North Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme-II (NERSS-II) Part-A – EQ

Summary: — ### **Part 1: Truing-up for the 2019-24 Tariff Period** This section finalizes the actual Annual Fixed Charges (AFC) that PGCIL is allowed to recover from the beneficiaries (state power utilities in the NER) for the period from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2024. **Key Business & Financial Points:** 1. **Finalized Capital Cost:** […]

JERC (Conduct of Business) (7th Amendment) Regulations, 2025 – EQ

Summary: — ### Key Business Points: Revised Schedule of Fees & Charges #### 1. Fees for Licensing – **Initial License Fees:** – **Application Fee (under Section 14):** Rs. 5,00,000 (paid on account). – **Grant of License Fee (under Section 15):** Rs. 10,00,000 (paid on account). – **Annual License Fees:** – **Transmission Licensee:** Rs. 5,000 per […]