ECONOMY Cabinet Okays ₹1.86 Lakh-Cr Green Energy Corridor Phase-III Scheme

The Union Cabinet has approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme with a total project outlay of ₹1,86,405 crore to strengthen intra-state transmission networks and enable the evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy across States and Union Territories. The scheme, targeted for completion by FY2032-33, also provides for the deployment of […]

CW Bureau · Sep 30, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE NLC Eyes 10 GW Renewable Capacity By 2030, Mining To Touch 104 MTPA

NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) is pursuing a dual-track strategy of expanding conventional energy capacity while rapidly scaling up renewable power and energy storage, as the Navratna company seeks to strengthen India’s energy security and support its long-term decarbonisation goals. NLCIL, under the Ministry of Coal, currently has 8,405 MW of power generation capacity and 59.10 […]

CW Bureau · Sep 19, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY PM Flags Energy Security As Key Challenge For Semicon Industry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has identified energy security as a major challenge for the global semiconductor industry as rising artificial intelligence (AI) adoption drives demand for computing power and electricity. Speaking at the inauguration of SEMICON India 2026, Modi said AI data centres use thousands of high-performance processors to process large volumes of data. As […]

CW Bureau · Sep 17, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE OIL Targets 10-12 MMTOE Production By 2030, Expands Energy Push

Oil India Ltd (OIL) is strengthening its role in India’s energy security through full-value-chain integration, with a continued focus on upstream growth, midstream infrastructure, petrochemicals, city gas distribution, offshore exploration and energy-transition opportunities. In a letter to shareholders, OIL Chairman and Managing Director Ranjit Rath said the company is targeting 10-12 MMTOE of production by […]

CW Bureau · Aug 25, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Suzlon Sees Integrated Energy Ecosystems Driving Future Growth

Suzlon Group is positioning integrated renewable energy solutions as the next phase of the energy transition, with wind, solar, storage and digital technologies working together to deliver reliable clean power. The company sees rising energy demand and geopolitical uncertainties strengthening the case for resilient, locally sourced renewable energy systems. Suzlon targets integrated ecosystem “The future […]

CW Bureau · Aug 15, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE India Clears ₹84,084-Cr Scheme To Boost Offshore Oil & Gas Exploration

The National Offshore Exploration Scheme, ‘Samudra Manthan’ with a total outlay of ₹84,084 crore through FY31, will be marked  as India’s biggest-ever offshore hydrocarbon exploration initiative aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on imported crude oil and natural gas. The central sector scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas seeks to accelerate exploration […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE ONGC Spuds First Deepwater Well In Mahanadi Basin Off Odisha Coast

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has spudded its first deepwater exploration well, MN-DW18-1-H-D, in the Mahanadi Basin under the Government’s Samudra Manthan Mission. The well is being drilled about 23 nautical miles from Konark off the Odisha coast, marking the start of one of India’s most challenging deepwater exploration campaigns. Major exploration milestone The […]

CW Team · Jul 25, 2026

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