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Adaptation isn’t just climate insurance but also a smart investment. In India, projects that bolster resilience are delivering powerful profits, showing that climate-proofing can be as lucrative as it is necessary
Renewable energy holds the key to meeting the country’s climate commitment. Capacity expansion of RE was aided significantly by waiver of interstate transmission charges, a policy measure that will end this month. There’s a powerful case to extend it to give the sector the stability it needs
Nearly two-thirds of India's crude oil and half of the LNG imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway which could be at risk in the ongoing Israel-Iran war.
India requires $2.5 trillion for climate action by 2030. While global funding commitments fall short, mobilising private capital and regulatory reforms are crucial for bridging this gap in climate finance
World Environment Day: Drones are being used to plant seed balls prepared using the indigenous community knowledge of native species, local conditions, optimal zones and time for seed dispersal.
India is rapidly scaling solar manufacturing, reducing import dependence and boosting domestic capacity. To sustain momentum, upstream integration, policy clarity, and tech innovation are essential for global competitiveness and climate leadership
The UN wants national climate plans to be updated to address economic uncertainties and help growth
India’s water crisis goes beyond scarcity, it’s a challenge of storage, delivery, and access to safe water. Holistic infrastructure, innovation, and awareness are essential for long-term water security and resilience
The draft climate finance taxonomy is the first concrete step by India to clear confusion about green projects
Jim Sarbh recently recalled working with Sushant Singh Rajput on Raabta (2017), sharing heartfelt memories and revealing that Sushant accidentally broke his wrist during an action sequence, highlighting both the intensity and camaraderie of their time on set.
Due to the treaty, India's plan to build dams to regulate waters from the western rivers to Pakistan have remained constrained but the latest developments offer a window of opportunity to fast-track projects.
The government is focusing on pumped storage projects (PSPs) as a long-term solution for storing electricity since the use of batteries for longer hours remains unaffordable
Carbon markets are complex but need both enforced compliance and voluntary efforts
The study is the first globally to look at how climate change can affect each stage of the blood supply chain, based on a review of international studies
The government is looking at models like IN-SPACe and the Bio-RIDE in the space and biotech sectors to involve private participation in nuclear power, Singh told Moneycontrol.
Trump's 26 percent reciprocal tariff will immediately slow down Indian solar exports to the US, but it will make the sector more globally competitive while also affording the opportunity to explore other global markets. The government will need to address fears of dumping by the Chinese manufacturers.
India requires over $10 trillion for its green transition by 2070, relying on foreign capital. The rupee’s recent devaluation complicates clean energy project financing, increasing costs and risks, necessitating government support and hedging solutions
The central scheme to make 100 cities smart has ended but there are unfinished tasks left
She added that the barometer of better logistics is the fact that coal imports by domestic power plants have gone down by 30 percent.
IIT Delhi’s 2019 study found that SPM (suspended particulate matter) concentrations above 100 micrograms per cubic metre can reduce solar panel efficiency by approximately 15-25 percent
Under round 12, a total of 25 coal mines are being offered, comprising 7 mines under Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and 18 mines under Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
The government is actively looking to increase its skilled and professional manpower base to tackle dynamic fields such as cybersecurity and Artifical Intelligence (AI) as the country plans to increase its transmission grid network by 34 percent till 2030, according to senior officials in the Ministry of Power.
The report also calls for updating AC test procedures to better reflect India's humid climate, where comfort depends not just on cooling but on moisture removal.
Coal stocks at domestic thermal power plants (TPPs) – a key indicator proportionate to India’s potential to generate electricity - is currently at a historic high of 54 million tonne (MT), according to Power Ministry.
