In Short : NTPC has announced an investment of ₹80,000 crore in renewable energy projects in Telangana, reflecting a major push toward India’s clean energy transition. The investment will focus on large-scale solar, wind, and hybrid energy projects, strengthen local energy infrastructure, create employment opportunities, and support Telangana’s emergence as a renewable energy hub, contributing […]
Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav addresses Special Plenary on ‘Green Growth: Aligning Sustainability with Competitiveness’, at CII IndiaEdge 2025, in New Delhi – EQ
In Short : Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav, speaking at the Special Plenary on *“Green Growth: Aligning Sustainability with Competitiveness”* at CII IndiaEdge 2025 in New Delhi, emphasized that clean industrialisation is a key driver of India’s future competitiveness. He highlighted policy reforms, circular-economy initiatives, and green-manufacturing opportunities, urging industries—especially MSMEs—to adopt sustainable practices […]
India Energy Transition Fund Secures First Close with $60 Million EIB Global Commitment, Boosting Green Growth – EQ
In Short : The India Energy Transition Fund has achieved its first close at $163 million, with EIB Global committing $60 million. Managed by EAAA Alternatives, the fund aims to raise $300–500 million to invest in greenfield infrastructure and growth-stage companies across renewable energy, energy efficiency, transmission, electric vehicles, and the circular economy. The initiative […]
ADB Supports Indonesia’s Efforts to Strengthen Competitiveness, Green Growth, and Trade Acceleration – EQ
In Short : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US $500 million policy-based loan to Indonesia under the *Competitiveness, Industrial Modernization, and Trade Acceleration (CITA) Program – Subprogram 3*. The funding aims to enhance Indonesia’s global competitiveness, promote green and inclusive industrial growth, reduce trade barriers, and support local and women-owned enterprises in […]
India Charts $1.5 Trillion Path to Climate Resilience and Green Growth by 2030 – EQ
In Short : India will need a $1.5 trillion investment by 2030 to address climate challenges effectively, focusing on renewable energy, decarbonization, and sustainable infrastructure. This funding will support the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy and help meet global climate goals. The investment is critical for scaling green technologies and building climate-resilient systems across […]
JSW Energy Accelerates Green Growth with 261 MW Renewable Capacity Addition in Q1 FY26 – EQ
In Short : JSW Energy added 261 MW of renewable capacity in Q1 FY26, including 189 MW solar and 72 MW wind, raising its total installed capacity to 12,760 MW. Renewables now make up 56% of its portfolio. With 29.9 GW locked-in capacity and 29.3 GWh in storage, the company is on track to meet its 2030 targets of 30 GW generation […]
ADB Reaches Record $8.7 Billion in Nonsovereign Cofinancing in 2024 – EQ
In Short : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) achieved a record \$8.7 billion in nonsovereign cofinancing in 2024, a 26% increase from the previous year. Key growth areas included transaction advisory services, up by 369%, and the Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program, totaling \$2.9 billion. ADB’s efforts focused on SMEs, financial inclusion, sustainable infrastructure, […]
ADB Expands Support for Bhutan Fiscal Management and Green Growth – EQ
In Short : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expanded support for Bhutan’s fiscal management and green growth initiatives. This includes funding and technical assistance to enhance sustainable economic development, improve financial governance, and promote environmentally friendly practices. In Detail : MANILA, PHILIPPINES : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $40 million policy-based […]
Paving the way for green growth in India – EQ Mag
Since time immemorial, India has remained the hub of climate protection and environmental sustainability. A substantial chunk of folklore literature and practices geared at taking a holistic view of the natural resources remain the solid foundation on which mainstream narrative of Indian society is built. However, there has been a renewed focus over the climate […]
Green investments to get a big push with ‘green growth’ being a priority area in the Union Budget: TERI experts – EQ Mag
New Delhi : The focus on ‘green growth’, as one of the seven priority areas in the Union Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Ms Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Wednesday, will lend a fillip to the transition towards decarbonization, and achieving the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the larger net-zero goals, noted the experts […]