The Government budget seems to be a significant step towards achieving India’s ambitious energy goals. By strengthening Aatmanirbhar Bharat across manufacturing and agriculture, with a focus on clean tech, wind, solar, EV, and battery storage, the budget aims to accelerate self-reliance in wind and solar manufacturing. The National Manufacturing Mission’s targeted support for all renewable […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. Amit Sharma, General Partner of Cactus Partners – EQ
The establishment of a new Fund of Funds (FoF) with an additional ₹10,000 crore and an expanded scope is a welcome move. The initial ₹10,000 crore FoF, managed by SIDBI—of which Cactus Partners has also been a beneficiary—has been a major catalyst for India’s startup ecosystem, significantly contributing to its vibrancy by helping mobilize ₹91,000 […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. Anupam Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of MiniMines Cleantech Solutions – EQ
The Union Budget 2025-26 marks a transformative step toward a cleaner, greener future, and for companies like MiniMines, it presents a wealth of opportunities. With the government’s strong push for clean energy, the demand for critical materials such as lithium-ion is set to rise. The Finance Minister’s proposal to provide a full exemption of Basic […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. Naresh Mansukhani, CEO of Juniper Green Energy – EQ
The Union Budget 2025-26 provides a comprehensive roadmap for India’s transition to a sustainable energy future, with a clear focus on expanding clean energy capacity. The ambitious target of 500 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel energy by 2030, coupled with significant support for solar and wind energy, is a much-needed push for the sector. The government’s […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. Sameer Gupta, Chairman of Jakson Group – EQ
The recent budgetary focus on escalating infrastructure investment, particularly through the allotment of ₹1.5 lakh crore for state capital expenditure, underscores a strategic move towards strengthening India’s core sectors. The commitment of ₹10 lakh crore for new projects under the Asset Monetization Plan 2025-30 promises significant enhancements in energy and infrastructure capabilities. Additionally, the emphasis […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. Shardul Fadnavis, Partner & Utility Transformation Leader, PwC India – EQ
Increase in allocation for solar, green hydrogen mission and the aim to generate 100GW through nuclear by 2047 sets us up for a balanced mix of clean energy in the coming years as we continue to cater to our growing electricity demand. Also, the setting up of the National Manufacturing Mission for cleantech will encourage […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. D. V. Manjunatha, Managing Director, Emmvee Group – EQ
The Union Budget 2025-26 sets a progressive and growth-oriented roadmap, reinforcing India’s commitment to economic strength, sustainability, and innovation. With a clear focus on research and development in advanced solar technologies, this budget signals India’s intent to lead the global solar industry. Investments in innovation, coupled with infrastructure expansion and Viability Gap Funding, will accelerate […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Managing Director, Apraava Energy – EQ
“The Union Budget 2025 builds on the strong foundation built by its predecessors for accelerating India’s energy transition, boosting domestic manufacturing capabilities, and streamlining regulatory policies to promote ease of doing business. Further push to the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme and the proposed incentives for States to enhance electricity distribution and intrastate transmission capacity will […]
Energy sector demands enhanced investment, PLI boost, and tax reform in Union Budget 2025 – EQ
In Short : Energy sector leaders are urging the government to prioritize increased investment, expanded Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, and tax reforms in the Union Budget 2025. Key proposals include financial relief for solar manufacturers, a uniform GST on batteries, and incentives for energy storage solutions and green hydrogen. These measures aim to boost domestic […]
Notification for Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025 – EQ
Notification for Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025 For more information please see below link: