In Short : India is intensifying efforts to build a self-reliant rare earth ecosystem by boosting exploration, developing processing capabilities, encouraging private-sector participation, and reducing dependence on imports. As global demand for clean-energy technologies rises, India aims to secure critical minerals, strengthen value chains, and establish itself as a competitive player in the global rare […]
GST Reform: Strengthening India’s Renewable & Manufacturing Ecosystem – EQ
The Government’s latest GST announcement is a welcome reform that will significantly benefit the renewable energy sector. As the founder of India’s largest solar component manufacturer, I view this move as a step towards greater transparency, reduced project uncertainties, and improved competitiveness for domestic manufacturing. Such clarity in taxation is not just a fiscal decision, […]
China Accelerates Shift to Green-Powered EV Charging Networks – EQ
In Short : Chinese cities are advancing the shift to green mobility by powering new energy vehicles (NEVs) with renewable electricity. Authorities are expanding solar and wind-powered charging infrastructure while offering incentives to businesses and consumers. This initiative not only reduces carbon emissions but also strengthens China’s clean energy transition, ensuring sustainable growth in the […]
India Revamps Hydrogen Valley and Hub Strategy to Accelerate Green Hydrogen Ecosystem – EQ
In Short : India has released revised guidelines for Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters (HVICs) and Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The new framework aims to promote regional hydrogen ecosystems, support end-to-end value chains, and encourage exports. It prioritizes innovation, industrial applications, and infrastructure development to accelerate adoption and position India as […]
Andhra govt Schneider Electric partner to strengthen skill training ecosystem – EQ
In Short : The Andhra Pradesh government has partnered with Schneider Electric India Foundation to enhance the state’s skill training ecosystem. By 2027, 20 advanced training labs will be established in ITIs, polytechnic colleges, and NAC centers, focusing on electronics, green energy, and automation. Schneider Electric will invest ₹5 crore in training resources, aiming to […]
CMD, IREDA Outlines Vision for Strengthening Green Financing Ecosystem at RBI Policy Seminar – EQ
In Short : New Delhi – The CMD of IREDA outlined a vision to strengthen India’s green financing ecosystem at an RBI policy seminar. Emphasizing the need for innovative financial tools, tax incentives, and risk-sharing mechanisms, he called for collaboration with RBI and global best practices to support India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by […]
One way to help solve net-zero challenges: Working together as an ecosystem – EQ Mag
It is vital to manage three areas when negotiating the rocky 1.5° pathway: clear policies, risks to private capital, and tradeoffs. McKinsey talked to Helge Muenkel, chief sustainability officer of DBS Bank, about the challenges—particularly for private finance—in the transition to net zero in Southeast Asia. McKinsey: What do you see as the top three […]
EnKing International supporting UN’s ecosystem restoration goal by initiating Nature Based Solutions
On the occasion of World Environment Day 2021, Mr. Manish Dabkara (CMD & CEO at EnKing International) officially announced about initiating a new service vertical named Nature Based Solutions, under which organization will be rendering solutions to the project owners or developers of a wide variety of projects in sustainable agriculture land management, afforestation and […]
Sri Lanka to launch green projects to protect ecosystem
Sri Lanka’s new interim government will launch green projects in the island country as part of a mega beautification programme to maintain the ecosystem, parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said on Thursday. With Sri Lanka being ranked the second-worst country affected by climate change by the Global Climate Risk Index 2019, Namal said that it needed to […]
