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8 stories for “Energy” · February 2026
Clear filtersAccording to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), India was the second-biggest purchaser of Russian fossil fuels in January 2026, after China. India bought €2.2 billion (US$2.59 billion) of Russian ene...
The Union Mines Minister said India will start producing rare-earth permanent magnets in 2026. A scheme approved by the Cabinet in November 2025, with an outlay of ₹7,280 crore, targets 6,000 tonnes a year. These magnets...
The Adani Group has entered nuclear power following the SHANTI (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) Act, 2025, with Adani Power forming a wholly owned subsidiary, Adani Atomic...
Overview In February 2026, India and the UAE ratified a new Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to further strengthen the economic corridor established by the 2022 CEPA. This treaty provides a comprehensive legal framework...
Overview In February 2026, National Productivity Day was observed with a special focus on 'Artificial Intelligence: The Catalyst for MSME Growth.' The National Productivity Council (NPC) organized a nationwide campaign t...
India and the World Bank Group unveiled a New Country Partnership Framework for 2026-2031 aligned with the Viksit Bharat goal. It envisages annual financing of roughly $8-10 billion over five years. Priority sectors incl...
The State Bank of India launched 'CHAKRA' (Centre of Excellence for Sunrise Sectors) on 31 January 2026 to build expertise in evaluating and financing emerging high-technology industries. SBI has identified eight sunrise...
Overview Presented on February 1, 2026, the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 focused on a seven-sector manufacturing scale-up and the creation of 'Champion SMEs' to drive India toward its 2047 vision. The budget...
