New Delhi, March 2: India’s captive and commercial coal mines recorded robust growth in February 2026, with production reaching 20.49 million tonnes (MT), marking an impressive 18.51% year-on-year increase, according to official data released by the Ministry of Coal. During the month, coal dispatches from these mines stood at 17.72…
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India’s Evolving Energy Landscape: Renewables, Hydrogen & Nuclear
India is transforming its energy landscape to deliver reliable, affordable, and cleaner electricity to every household and enterprise. With electricity availability in rural areas rising from 12.5 hours in 2014 to 22.6 hours today, and urban supply improving to 23.4 hours, the country is ensuring that growth is supported by…
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India Adds Record 52,537 MW Power Capacity in FY26
India has achieved a historic milestone in the power sector by adding 52,537 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity during the financial year 2025–26 up to January 31, marking the highest-ever annual capacity addition in the country’s history. The addition represents an over 11 percent increase in the nation’s total installed…
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India to Need 3.07 Lakh MW Thermal Power Capacity by 2035
India will require an installed thermal power capacity of approximately 3,07,000 megawatts (MW) by the year 2034–35 to reliably meet the country’s growing electricity demand, the government informed Parliament on Monday. The projection underscores the continued importance of coal and lignite-based power generation in ensuring grid stability even as renewable…
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Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025: Power Sector Reforms in India
In a major step towards modernising India’s power sector, the Central Government has released the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at financial sustainability, enhanced competition, and accelerated adoption of non-fossil fuel electricity. The Bill, currently under stakeholder consultation, seeks to align India’s power framework with the vision of Viksit…
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EDICON 2026: Power Minister Stresses Robust DISCOMs
Shri Manohar Lal, Minister of Power, inaugurated the Electricity Distribution Industry Conference (EDICON) 2026 in New Delhi, emphasizing the urgent need for financially strong and efficient DISCOMs. Addressing industry leaders, regulators, and stakeholders, he highlighted that a thriving power sector is essential to support India’s growing economy. The two-day conference,…
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Oil Prices Rise as Iran Supply Fears Offset Venezuela Exports
Global oil prices extended their rally on Wednesday, rising for a fifth consecutive session as fears of potential supply disruptions from Iran overshadowed signs of increasing output elsewhere. Markets remained on edge amid growing concerns that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could disrupt crude flows from the…
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India Leads Global Renewable Push at 16th IRENA Assembly
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, delivered India’s national statement at the 16th IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi, UAE, reaffirming India’s commitment to a just, equitable, and sustainable global energy transition. Speaking before global energy leaders, he outlined India’s long-term vision guided by the principle of…
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Oil Prices Surge 5% After US Sanctions on Russian Giants
Global oil prices spiked sharply on Thursday after the United States imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s largest oil companies, Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC. Brent crude surged by more than 5%, trading near $66 a barrel — its biggest single-day gain since the Israel-Iran conflict began in mid-June. The sanctions,…
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Coal India, IIT Madras Launch Sustainable Energy Centre
Coal India Limited (CIL) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to establish the Centre for Sustainable Energy, aimed at advancing research, development, and capacity-building in green energy technologies. The MoU was signed by Shri Achyut Ghatak, Director (Technical), CIL, and Shri V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT…