Adani Power has announced plans to establish a 2,400 MW ultra super-critical power plant in Pirpainti, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, with an investment of USD 3 billion (around INR 26,482 crore). The company has signed a 25-year Power Supply Agreement with Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd. to provide electricity from the new facility. The project, awarded under the lowest bid rate of INR 6.075 per KWh, will follow a Design, Build, Finance, Own, and Operate (DBFOO) model. The plant is expected to generate significant employment during construction and operations.Read more

Haryana has crossed 2.1 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity and is adding rooftop solar across homes, industries, and institutions. The state has distributed more than 1.65 lakh solar irrigation pumps under the PM-KUSUM scheme, helping farmers save costs while lowering emissions. Haryana has also built a 10 MW solar plant in Panipat, developed over 448 MW of ground-mounted projects, sanctioned 13 solar parks, and declared Panchkula as a Model Solar City. With discussions for a potential INR 1,000 crore investment from the Philippines, Haryana is seeking to expand decentralized energy solutions in villages, aligning with India's wider renewable energy and climate goals.Read more

Dharan Infra-EPC announced earlier this week that it had secured solar EPC work contracts worth INR 262.10 crore from a prominent renewable energy company in India. The award comes shortly after the firm, through its wholly owned subsidiary Dharan Infra Solar, bagged EPC contracts totalling INR 1,171.21 crore from Skymax Infra Power for projects at Orvakal Industrial Park in Andhra Pradesh. The latest contracts cover solarisation of agricultural feeders in Uttar Pradesh, with execution set to be completed by April 2026.Read more

The Andhra Pradesh government has allotted 2,776 acres of land in Racharlapadu village of SPSR Nellore district to IFFCO Kisan SEZ Limited for setting up a Private Large Industrial Park (PLIP). The decision is part of the state's Plug and Play Industrial Infrastructure Policy 2024-29, which focuses on building private sector-driven industrial parks with ready-to-use facilities. The company has committed an investment of INR 870 crore, with the project expected to generate nearly 70,000 jobs. The proposal received clearances from both the State Investment Promotion Committee and the State Investment Promotion Board.Read more

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has introduced BHIM VEGA, a UPI-based payment feature, within its Sarthi app in partnership with NPCI BHIM Services Limited. The update enables passengers to register UPI IDs, link bank accounts or RuPay cards, and complete secure payments directly inside the app. Along with this feature, the app also supports booking of the Jai Hind Sound and Light Show at Red Fort, ticketing with Noida Metro and DTC through ONDC, and digital recharge of RuPay NCMC cards. With nearly seven million journeys each day and most commuters already using digital ticketing, the new feature is expected to reduce queues and encourage wider adoption.Read more

More than 20 lakh households across India have installed rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, and another 30 lakh are expected to be added soon, according to the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy. The scheme aims to benefit one crore households nationwide. The initiative has already enabled nearly half of its users to receive zero electricity bills, reflecting its impact on affordability and sustainability. With India targeting 550 GW of renewable energy by 2030, rooftop solar adoption is set to play a significant role.Read more

Rajesh Power Services, a specialised EPC firm in the power transmission and distribution sector, announced earlier this week that it had secured an order worth INR 143 crore from Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL). The contract covers the conversion of overhead high-tension networks into underground and medium voltage covered conductor systems across Valsad city, Valsad rural and Surat rural, under the utility's System Improvement scheme.Read more

Vedanta is advancing plans to establish a new aluminium smelter in Dhenkanal, Odisha, with a production capacity of three million tonnes per annum, aiming to double its total aluminium output. The company is actively acquiring land for the project, which could generate over two lakh jobs. Vedanta is also expanding its billet capacity and developing an aluminium park in Jharsuguda to attract downstream manufacturers. These steps are part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the company's domestic and export footprint in the aluminium sector, aligning with rising industrial demand and supporting regional economic growth.Read more

Gautam Solar has announced an investment of INR 4,000 crore to establish a 5 GW solar-cell manufacturing facility in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The plant, spread over 54 acres, will focus on advanced TOPCon solar-cell technology. Work has already started with Phase 1, which will provide 2 GW of capacity, while the second phase will add 3 GW after a planned IPO. The project is targeted for completion by calendar year 2026. Alongside cell production, the company is also planning to expand into wafer manufacturing to create a complete solar value chain in India.Read more

Vizhinjam International Seaport has received customs clearance to operate as a gateway cargo terminal, enabling it to handle both import and export consignments. The port has implemented the Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange System (ICES) version 1.5 for processing documentation and clearance. While this marks a significant regulatory milestone, key supporting infrastructure such as road connectivity, container yards, freight stations and warehouses are yet to be completed. Trial operations are being targeted for December, with full-scale operations dependent on the readiness of these facilities.Read more