INFRASTRUCTURE IEX Logs Record 141 BU Power Trade In FY26; Prices Ease On Supply Surge

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported its highest-ever annual electricity traded volume of 141 billion units (BU) in FY26, marking a robust 17% year-on-year (YoY) growth. The exchange also recorded a record year for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), with 187.20 lakh certificates traded, up 5% YoY. Supply surge keeps prices in check India’s power demand grew […]

CW Bureau · Apr 6, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Major Ports Record 915 Million Tonnes Cargo, Beat Target With 7% Growth

India’s major ports delivered a strong operational performance in FY26, collectively handling 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT. The throughput marks a 7.06% year-on-year growth, underscoring a steady recovery in maritime trade and improved port efficiency. Reforms and infrastructure push drive momentum The milestone reflects the impact of […]

CW Bureau · Apr 5, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Hindustan Copper Posts 9% Growth In FY26 MIC Output, Charts Expansion

Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL), the country’s only integrated copper miner, reported a 9% increase in metal in concentrate (MIC) production at 27,421 tonnes for FY26, marking its highest output in the past seven years. Ore production during the year rose 6% to 3.67 million tonnes, while sales of 27,367 tonnes of copper MIC represented the […]

CW Bureau · Apr 4, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE STT GDC India Scales Up Renewable Energy Partnership With CleanMax

STT Global Data Centres India Pvt Ltd (STT GDC India), an AI-ready colocation data centre services provider, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions through additional power purchase agreements. 21 MW solar addition strengthens Chennai operations The latest agreement adds 21 MWp of solar capacity, augmenting CleanMax’s existing wind–solar hybrid power […]

CW Bureau · Apr 1, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Adani Green Adds 5 GW In FY26; On Course To Hit 50 GW Target By 2030

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), India’s largest pure-play renewable energy company, added over 5 GW (5,051 MW) of renewable energy capacity in FY26, taking its total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts (GW). This marks the highest annual greenfield capacity expansion globally by any company, excluding China. Balanced renewable Mix The newly added capacity comprises 3.4 […]

CW Bureau · Apr 1, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE APSEZ Handles 500 MT Of Cargo In FY26, Targets 1 Bn Tonnes By FY30

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport utility, has ended FY26 handling 500 million tonnes of cargo and is now targeting 1 billion tonnes by FY30. More than a scale milestone, the achievement reflects the evolution of a world-class logistics platform built on long-term strategy, operational discipline and a strong […]

CW Bureau · Apr 1, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Summer Readiness: Steps For Enough Coal Supply Planned For Power Sector

With summer approaching, India has put in place measures to ensure adequate coal availability for power generation across the country. As of March 22, 2026, coal-based power plants hold a total stock of around 58.2 million tonnes (MT), sufficient to sustain operations for an average of 19 days at an 85% Plant Load Factor (PLF). […]

Sajan C Kumar · Mar 31, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Deepak Builders Emerges L1 Bidder For IOCL’s Panipat Residential Project

Deepak Builders & Engineers India Ltd (DBEIL), an integrated engineering and construction company, has emerged as the lowest (L1) bidder for a residential project adjacent to the Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex township of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) in Haryana. Project scope and specification The project involves the construction of 12 high-rise residential buildings […]

CW Bureau · Mar 29, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE NLC India JV Firm Commences Coal Production At Pachwara South Block

NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) has announced that the Pachwara South open-cast project, operated by Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd (NUPPL), its joint venture with Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd, has successfully commenced coal production on March 29, 2026. Supporting Ghatampur Power ProjectNUPPL is developing a 3×660 MW Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant in Ghatampur, […]

CW Bureau · Mar 29, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE NTPC Board Approves ₹5,822 Cr BESS Investment, Expands Meja JV Project

India’s largest integrated power utility NTPC Ltd has approved a major investment plan aimed at strengthening its energy portfolio, including a significant push into battery storage and thermal power capacity expansion. The decisions were cleared at the company’s Board meeting held on March 28, 2026. ₹5,821.90 crore investment in battery energy storage The Board has […]

CW Bureau · Mar 28, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Japan Commits ₹16,420 Cr ODA Loan For Key Infra, Social Projects In India

The Government of Japan has committed an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of JPY 275.858 billion (approximately ₹16,420 crore) to India for four major projects spanning urban transport, healthcare, and agriculture. These projects will be implemented in the states of Punjab, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Four Key Projects Identified The funded projects include the Bengaluru Metro […]

CW Bureau · Mar 28, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE APSEZ Forms India’s First Port Of Refuge Facilities At Dighi, Gopalpur

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has operationalised India’s first Port of Refuge (PoR) facilities at Dighi Port on the west coast and Gopalpur Port on the east coast to handle maritime emergencies and vessels in distress. A Port of Refuge is a designated location where ships can seek shelter during emergencies to […]

CW Bureau · Mar 27, 2026