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In March 2026 the Union government invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to keep Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) adequately available during a global energy crisis. On 5 March 2026, oil refining companies were direct...
Waaree Energies has announced that it will build India's largest integrated lithium-ion battery gigafactory at Rambilli in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh. A gigafactory is a very large manufacturing plant that pro...
Installation of rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has crossed 30 lakh households since the scheme began in February 2024. The scheme aims to promote rooftop solar power in one crore househol...
India's total installed power generation capacity has crossed 520 gigawatts (GW). More than half of this capacity now comes from non-fossil fuel sources such as solar, wind, hydro and nuclear power. The milestone reflect...
**Overview** In a significant indicator of robust economic activity, India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for February 2026 witnessed a strong upward trajectory, registering an 8.1% year-on-year increas...
**Overview** From February 26 to 28, 2026, the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K) hosted the International Conference ANVESH-2026, a landmark global platform bringing togethe...
The Ministry of Power said India added 52,537 MW of generation capacity in 2025–26 up to 31 January 2026, the highest ever, beating the 34,054 MW added in 2024–25. Renewables contributed 39,657 MW, including 34,955 MW so...
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 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...
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) commissioned its full 300-megawatt Barsingar Solar Power Project in Rajasthan.
Overview In January 2026, India significantly accelerated its efforts in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semiconductor development, marking a critical step toward technological self-reliance. The government intensified...
The Ministry of Power published a draft National Electricity Policy 2026 for public comments. It would replace the 2005 policy and sets a plan for the power sector up to 2047. Targets include per-capita use of 2,000 kWh...
