STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY BITS Pilani Researcher Sharma Maps $31 Tn Energy Transition Savings

A global transition to carbon-free energy could save $31 trillion by 2050 by reducing the cost of financing renewable energy projects in emerging economies, while delivering $54 trillion in cumulative health benefits through cleaner air, according to an international review co-authored by a researcher from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani. The […]

CW Bureau · Oct 17, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Commissions First Green Hydrogen Plant At Manesar

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has commissioned a 300 kW green hydrogen (GH₂) electrolyser plant on a pilot basis at its Manesar manufacturing facility, as the automaker expands its use of renewable energy in manufacturing operations. The green hydrogen generated at the plant will be blended with natural gas and used as process fuel in manufacturing. […]

CW Bureau · Sep 24, 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

INFRASTRUCTURE Bharat Petroleum Corpn Charts Growth Path Amid ₹3,962-Cr Q1 Loss

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) reported a challenging first quarter of FY27, with a loss of ₹3,962 crore as elevated crude prices, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and compressed marketing margins weighed on performance. The volatility highlighted the need for an integrated, diversified and resilient business model, while rising energy demand, increasing […]

CW Bureau · Aug 28, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY BITS Pilani Goa Campus Sends 1,109 Graduates Into Tech-Driven World

BITS Pilani’s K K Birla Goa Campus conferred degrees on 1,109 graduating students at its Convocation 2026, marking another milestone in the institute’s efforts to nurture engineers, scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs equipped for global careers. The convocation was graced by Rakesh Kumar Verma, Co-Founder and Chairman & Managing Director of MapmyIndia and a distinguished BITS […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

ECONOMY India Hits 300 GW Non-Fossil Power Capacity, Over 60% Of 2030 Target

India has crossed a landmark 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity, marking a major step towards its clean energy and climate goals. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India’s total non-fossil fuel capacity stood at 300.50 GW as of July 31, 2026, taking the country beyond 60% of its […]

CW Bureau · Aug 9, 2026

GENERAL India’s Hydrogen Train Covers 1,200 Km, Saves 3,200 Litres Of Diesel

India’s first hydrogen-powered train has travelled more than 1,200 km between Jind and Sonipat, saving over 3,200 litres of diesel during trial operations. The successful run marks a major milestone in Indian Railways’ efforts to develop indigenous zero-emission rail technology and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Zero-emission technology The hydrogen train generates electricity onboard through […]

CW Team · Jul 26, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Adani Energy Wins ₹8,500-Cr Andhra Transmission Project In Green Push

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has secured an inter-state power transmission project worth about ₹8,500 crore in Andhra Pradesh, marking another significant addition to its expanding transmission portfolio and strengthening infrastructure for the state’s green hydrogen ambitions. Awarded through the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) mechanism, the project will create the transmission backbone required to supply […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE VA Tech Wabag Sees Strong Global Growth Opportunity In Water Sector

VA Tech Wabag expects strong long-term growth as investments in water infrastructure, water reuse, desalination and advanced industrial water solutions accelerate globally. The pure-play water technology company is well positioned to capture these opportunities with its healthy order book, robust balance sheet, deep technical expertise and more than a century of experience in the water […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE ACME Group Signs Green Ammonia, Methanol Export Deals With Japan

ACME Cleantech Solutions Pvt Ltd (ACME Group) has signed long-term export agreements with Japan’s IHI Corporation and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc. (MGC) for the supply of green ammonia and green methanol, marking one of India’s largest green fuel offtake commitments with Japan. The agreements were signed at a ceremony held at Atal Akshay Urja […]

CW Bureau · Jul 3, 2026

GENERAL Adani Calls For Faster Electrification To Strengthen Green Energy Security

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has called for faster electrification, saying renewable energy integrated with storage will be key to strengthening energy security, ensuring affordability and supporting long-term economic growth. He was speaking at the inaugural session of Adani Green Energy Dialogue, hosted by AGEL in partnership with the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) during London […]

CW Bureau · Jun 27, 2026

GENERAL Kalpakkam Hosts World-First Nuclear Powered Hydrogen Generation Plant

In a major milestone for India’s clean energy ambitions, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has inaugurated the world’s first hydrogen production facility based on the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) Thermochemical Cycle using nuclear process heat generated from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam. The technology demonstrator […]

CW Bureau · Jun 27, 2026