Non-traditional sectors like start-ups and renewable energy has seen a substantial surge in the two-way investments between India and the United Arab Emirates, led by strong investor confidence post the bilateral comprehensive free trade agreement signed last year, said India’s ambassador to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir at a business event in Dubai marking one year […]
US Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt, USISPF leaders discuss India’s clean energy transition – EQ Mag
New Delhi [India] : US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt on Thursday joined the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) leaders in Delhi to discuss the challenges and opportunities for India’s clean energy transition. “It was a pleasure to join USISP Forum energy industry leaders in Delhi to discuss challenges and […]
India’s plan to ease solar import curbs is rattling local makers – EQ Mag
Policy risks slowing expansion of domestic industry: analyst Nation imposed limits on foreign producers of solar equipment India’s plan to lift a key trade barrier on solar modules will deliver a blow to the nation’s ambition of quickly expanding local production, according to domestic manufacturers. Officials are considering a relaxation of rules for the next […]
‘Fossil fuel contributed 20 per cent to India’s annual rate of inflation’ – EQ Mag
Fossil-fuel related items — transport and household energy — contributed about 20 per cent to India’s annual rate of inflation between April and May 2022, said a report by Cambridge Econometrics At that time, India’s annual inflation rate (CPI) was between seven and eight per cent. The report highlights that between January 2021 and August […]
India’s green bonds show policy focus on climate mitigation: Fitch Ratings – EQ Mag
The sovereign green bonds issued by India reflects the growing policy focus to scale up domestic financing capacity on climate mitigation and adaptation, said credit rating agency Fitch Ratings. “We expect the bonds to be held largely by domestic investors, incentivised by the national climate policy to mobilize financing resources for green activities,” Fitch Ratings […]
India’s green bond issuances just 3.8 pc of overall domestic corporate bond market: Report – EQ Mag
Reserve Bank of India issued Rs 16,000 crore worth sovereign green bonds in two equal tranches on Jan. 23 and Feb. 9 The green bond market in the country, which is projected to require more than $10 trillion to meet its green goals, accounts for just 3.8% of the overall outstanding corporate bonds worth more […]
SABIC, developing innovative solutions for India’s electric vehicle and renewable industry – EQ Mag
In conversation with SABIC’s Abdullah Al-Otaibi, GM, ETP & Market Solutions, Petrochem on how SABIC continues to invest in the right capabilities and competencies for the future. The EV and the renewable industry in India is gaining momentum and the potential for the sector is immense. Both the value chains are scouting for solutions to […]
India’s non-fossil power generation capacity touches 174 GW in 2022: R K Singh – EQ Mag
India’s non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity was at 174.53 gigawatt (GW) at the end of December 31, 2022, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. The country’s total power generation capacity, including 235.81 GW from the thermal base, was at 410 GW at the end of 2022, Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy R K Singh […]
RIL unveils India’s first Hydrogen Combustion Engine technology for heavy-duty trucks – EQ Mag
Unique and affordable, this indigenously developed technology solution will have the potential to redefine the future of green mobility Mumbai : Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) today unveiled India’s first Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine technology solution for heavy duty trucks flagged off by Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India Energy Week in Bangalore. The […]
Budget: Hydrogen mission outlay shows India’s green commitment, says TERI chief – EQ Mag
The Union Budget 2023-24 may help India not only to achieve its global climate commitments but shift all sectors to adopt energy transition and sustainable practices, said Vibha Dhawan, director general, TERI The Union Budget 2023-24, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with focus on clean and green energy, may help India not only to […]
