ECONOMY India’s Ethanol Blending Programme Helps Reduce Crude Oil Dependence

India has achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme in 2025-26, reaching the target five years ahead of schedule and marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy and energy security roadmap. The programme, which has emerged as a key pillar of India’s biofuel strategy, has significantly reduced […]

CW Bureau · Jul 5, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE SJVN Commissions India’s Largest Single-Site DCR Bikaner Solar Project

SJVN Ltd has commissioned its 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project in Rajasthan, strengthening its renewable energy portfolio and expanding India’s clean energy capacity. The project was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a programme held in Rajasthan. Developed through its renewable energy arm, SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL), the project […]

CW Bureau · Jul 5, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE BPCL Takes Full Control Of Brazil Oil & Gas Firm IBV With ₹2,312-Cr Buyout

State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has completed the acquisition of the remaining 39.14% stake in IBV Brasil Petroleo Limitada (IBV) for ₹2,312 crore, taking full ownership of the Brazil-based oil and gas exploration company. The acquisition was executed through BPRL Ventures BV, BPCL’s indirect wholly owned subsidiary, and was completed on July 1, 2026, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 2, 2026

AUTO Olectra Sees Private EV Push As Key To India’s Next Mobility Growth Phase

Olectra Greentech Ltd, a leading electric bus manufacturer, said the proposed $1-billion government support for private electric buses and trucks could accelerate the next phase of India’s electric mobility transition by expanding adoption beyond State transport undertakings (STUs) and government-led demand. Olectra Greentech Managing Director Mahesh Babu said in a social media post that the […]

CW Bureau · May 20, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE PNGRB Bets Big On Pipeline Build-Out To Transform LPG Logistics By 2030

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has kicked off a large-scale bidding process to develop Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) pipeline infrastructure, in a decisive move to phase out bulk LPG transportation by road. Strengthening safety, efficiency and supply securityThe proposed pipeline network is aimed at enhancing the reliability, safety and efficiency of LPG […]

CW Bureau · Apr 17, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Adani Energy Commissions 1,000 MW Power To Strengthen Mumbai Grid

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd, through its subsidiary Adani Electricity Mumbai Infrastructure Ltd (AEMIL), has commissioned a 1,000 MW high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission link between Kudus and Aarey, aimed at strengthening power infrastructure in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Enhancing urban grid resilience The project, comprising a 30-km overhead line and a 50-km […]

CW Bureau · Apr 14, 2026

ECONOMY Coal India Insulates Indian Coal Users From Increasing Input Costs

Coal India Ltd (CIL) is absorbing a sharp rise in input costs, including explosives and industrial diesel, to insulate coal consumers from a cascading increase in energy prices. Rising input cost pressures The state-owned miner has refrained from passing on the cost escalation, despite significant increases in key inputs. The price of Ammonium Nitrate (AN), […]

CW Bureau · Apr 10, 2026

ECONOMY Petroleum Ministry Extends Bulk LPG Allocation To Key Industrial Sectors

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has issued an order to ensure continued and stable availability of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for industrial consumption amid evolving global supply conditions. Calibrated allocation framework In a communication to Secretaries of the Government of India and Chief Secretaries of States and Union Territories, Neeraj Mittal said industrial […]

CW Bureau · Apr 10, 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

ECONOMY Coal India Builds 175 Million Tonnes Buffer As Power Demand Picks Up

Coal India Ltd (CIL) has moved to allay concerns over domestic coal shortages as power demand gathers momentum from January 2026, signalling higher consumption in the coming summer months. The company has built a three-layer buffer across the supply chain, pithead stocks, coal inventory at thermal power plants and ready-to-extract in-situ coal at its mines, […]

CW Bureau · Feb 27, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE GMDC MoU With NTPC To Supply Odisha Coal For Power Projects

Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (GMDC), a Government of Gujarat enterprise, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NTPC Ltd, a Maharatna public sector company, to explore the utilisation of coal from GMDC’s coal blocks for power generation and supply to distribution utilities and other end users. The MoU establishes a structured framework to […]

CW Bureau · Feb 27, 2026